Jiaojiao is getting married, and the male leads fall for her and fight over her.

Chapter 275 Prince Pei's boasting was far too obvious.
Xia Nianchu is now the most favored concubine in the harem, and she has a very impressive air about her.

When Shen Shuyi entered Yunjing Palace, she saw a group of palace maids surrounding Xia Nianchu, serving her. They looked quite impressive and grand.

She clicked her tongue in amazement, thinking to herself, "No wonder the female lead wanted to bring her into the palace; she must be trying to show off to her."
After all, Xia Nianchu originally wanted to marry one of the Pei brothers, but she lost to her. She ended up marrying Pei Dongzhou, the young master, and becoming the young master's wife. She still remembers the unfriendly look Xia Nianchu gave her back then.

Now that Xia Nianchu has risen to prominence and become the emperor's woman, he will naturally not miss this opportunity to show off to her, nor will he miss this opportunity to humiliate her.

After regaining her composure, she stepped forward to greet Xia Nianchu, who was surrounded by admirers: "This humble woman respectfully wishes Your Highness Consort Li a peaceful and healthy life!"

Xia Nianchu had actually seen Shen Shuyi arrive long ago, but she pretended not to see her, simply wanting to leave Shen Shuyi hanging.

It's the same now.

She pretended not to hear Shen Shuyi's greeting and made Shen Shuyi continue to maintain the greeting posture, just to give her a hard time.

When she was staying at the Pingyang Marquis's residence, the Pei brothers only had eyes for Shen Shuyi. Even though Shen Shuyi was clearly a womanizer, Pei Dongzhou seemed blind and insisted on marrying her.

Every time she thought about how Shen Shuyi had surpassed her, the woman of destiny, to become the Crown Prince's wife, she hated Shen Shuyi so much that she gritted her teeth.

Now she has finally surpassed Shen Shuyi and become His Majesty's favorite concubine. Doesn't Shen Shuyi have to act according to her wishes?
So what if she's the Crown Prince's wife? When Shen Shuyi sees her, she still has to pay her respects to this favored concubine.

Thinking of this, she felt very pleased and decided to teach Shen Shuyi a lesson.

Shen Shuyi thought to herself that the female lead was too vengeful, but when you're under someone's roof, you have to bow your head. No matter how unwilling she was, she had to act according to Xia Nianchu's wishes.

I wonder if A-Jian found anyone when she asked him to go get reinforcements.

She really didn't want to suffer in the palace. Why should she, now that she was the Crown Prince's wife, have to endure such hardship?

Just as Shen Shuyi was lamenting her misfortune, a eunuch's voice suddenly rang out: "Her Majesty the Empress has arrived!!"

Shen Shuyi was startled upon hearing this.

Yes, Her Majesty the Empress is the Crown Prince's birth mother. Is it possible that Pei Dongzhou went to the Crown Prince, and then the Crown Prince took pity on her and allowed Her Majesty the Empress to come and help her out of the predicament?
Xia Nianchu's eyes darkened slightly when she learned that Empress Dong had arrived.

This feeling is so unpleasant. She is clearly the most favored concubine in the harem, yet she still has to act according to Empress Dong's wishes, simply because Empress Dong is the empress and the mother of the crown prince, and therefore has a greater presence than her, a favored concubine.

She was unhappy, but she still had to go forward to greet them.

After exchanging pleasantries with Empress Dong and Xia Nianchu, Shen Shuyi took the opportunity to greet Empress Dong again: "Your Majesty, I, Shen, respectfully wish Your Majesty good health!"

Empress Dong seemed to only then notice Shen Shuyi's presence, and curiously glanced at her a couple more times: "No need for formalities, who are you?"

Shen Shuyi was finally able to straighten up and reply respectfully, "Your subject is Shen, the wife of the heir of the Pei family of the Marquis of Pingyang."

Empress Dong feigned realization: "So you are Dongzhou's first wife. Last time, I heard the Crown Prince mention you. It turns out you are quite the beauty."

Shen Shuyi replied politely, "Your Majesty flatters me. My appearance is nothing compared to Your Majesty's ethereal beauty."

Empress Dong thought to herself that she was quite eloquent and seemed rather clever.

Wasn't she here because of the Crown Prince's request?
"Are you acquainted with Consort Li?" After Empress Dong offered her a seat, she chatted with Shen Shuyi.

"Consort Li previously resided at the Marquis of Pingyang's residence, and we were acquainted as neighbors living under the same roof. Today, I am here on Consort Li's orders to enter the palace," Shen Shuyi replied obediently.

Empress Dong looked at Xia Nianchu, who forced a smile: "I just suddenly remembered the happy times I had at the Marquis's residence, so I invited the Crown Prince's wife to the palace to reminisce." "I see." Empress Dong naturally couldn't expose Xia Nianchu's lie.

After chatting for a while, Empress Dong decided to leave Yunjing Palace and "incidentally" called Shen Shuyi away as well.

Xia Nianchu dared not speak out in anger, and could only watch helplessly as Empress Dong took away Shen Shuyi, which made her furious.

After Empress Dong helped Shen Shuyi out of the predicament, Shen Shuyi thanked Empress Dong immediately. Empress Dong did not keep her and told her to return to the Marquis's residence as soon as possible so as not to worry Pei Dongzhou.

Empress Dong even specially sent a palace maid to escort her out of the palace.

Just as Shen Shuyi was about to leave the palace, she bumped into Pei Nanzhou, who was rushing into the palace.

Pei Nanzhou also entered the palace after receiving news that Xia Nianchu had summoned Shen Shuyi to the palace, fearing that Shen Shuyi would be harassed by Xia Nianchu.

Not wanting to arrive too late, Shen Shuyi realized that someone had already come to her rescue.

When Shen Shuyi saw Pei Nanzhou, she stepped forward and bowed to him, saying, "This humble woman greets Your Highness."

Pei Nanzhou was momentarily dazed when Shen Shuyi addressed him as "Your Highness." He still preferred her to call him "Second Cousin" as before, instead of addressing him so distantly and formally as "Your Highness."

He knew that with gain comes loss. It didn't matter that his cousin was distant now. As long as he became emperor one day, he could snatch her away no matter who she married.

"Cousin, you don't need to stand on ceremony with me..."

Before Pei Nanzhou could speak, Pei Dongzhou's voice rang out from behind him: "This is the rule, it should be."

Pei Nanzhou got angry as soon as he heard Pei Dongzhou's voice. Why was the young master Pei so persistent? He couldn't let him and his cousin reappear.

He turned around and saw Pei Dongzhou beckoning to Shen Shuyi: "My wife, come to my side."

Shen Shuyi found it amusing; this Prince Pei was showing off far too obviously, and was incredibly childish.

But she still gave Pei Dongzhou face and quickly walked up to him: "Doesn't my cousin, the Crown Prince, have any duties to perform? Why did you come to the palace to pick me up?"

Upon hearing this, Pei Dongzhou glanced at Pei Nanzhou and calmly said, "If someone wants to harm my wife, how could I possibly be in the mood to do any work?"

Shen Shuyi enthusiastically and proactively took Pei Dongzhou's arm: "My cousin, the young master, still dotes on me. Let's go home."

Pei Dongzhou patted Shen Shuyi's head, liking her enthusiasm and initiative.

Pei Dongzhou nodded and took Shen Shuyi's hand, heading towards the palace gate.

Pei Nanzhou did not follow them, watching Pei Dongzhou and Shen Shuyi's departing figures with an indifferent expression.

He didn't go to Yunjing Palace until Pei Dongzhou and his wife had gone far away.

Xia Nianchu was truly surprised that Pei Nanzhou would be so bold as to come to Yunjing Palace in broad daylight. Her expression changed several times; she wanted to reprimand Pei Nanzhou, but she was also afraid of his imposing aura.

"I've come to remind Consort Li not to have any designs on my cousin!" Pei Nanzhou said, emphasizing each word.

Xia Nianchu angrily retorted, "How dare you trespass into my palace? Aren't you afraid I'll report you to His Majesty?!"

(End of this chapter)