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"I used to think she was special, but it turns out she's such a fool!"

Granny Chen sighed inwardly, thankfully they hadn't had a chance to make a move before Jin Shi brought it upon herself.

If Jin really did take their fertility-enhancing drug, and if the investigation traced back to them... the Empress and the Princess would be fine, but she, a mere servant, would be in dire straits.

Thank goodness...

At this moment, in the Yunmei Palace.

Yun Meiren was in a panic.

"Lu'er, do you think it's possible that...?"

The palace maid named Lu'er immediately covered Yun Meiren's lips.

"A beautiful woman should be careful with her words."

"That Jin Meiren staged that fake pregnancy herself in order to win favor; it had nothing to do with anyone else."

Yun Meiren gradually calmed down.

"But, but I asked you to find a way... to send it to Consort Zhen, so why did the news come from Consort Jin's side first?"

Lu'er said, "Perhaps Consort Zhen is just lucky..."

This explanation clearly failed to satisfy Yun Meiren.

"How can she be so lucky?"

She paused for a moment, then asked, "Is that thing still there?"

Lu'er lowered her eyes. "Master, once a method has been used, it shouldn't be used again."

Yun Meiren shook her head, "But I think Consort Zhen is different. His Majesty is diligent and doesn't visit the inner palace many days a month. He goes to Consort Zhen's palace eight out of ten days. Logically speaking, she should be more likely to make a move than Jin Shi."

Lu'er remained silent.

Yun Meiren then said, "You should think of a way to put that stuff into the well in Zhenfei's palace. Pour it all in. If you use a lot of it, maybe it will make a difference."

Lu'er was puzzled. "My lady, we've been in the Great Zhou for so many years now, and you don't want to go back. Why are you making things difficult for Consort Zhen?"

Yun Meiren's delicate and pretty face suddenly darkened.

"How much suffering did I endure for this head of beautiful black hair? Do you know how many disgusting things I had to eat as a child, and how long I had to soak in those disgusting medicinal solutions?"

"Why was she born with such beautiful, silky hair?"

"But she holds a high position, and I can't do anything about her."

Lulu: ...

No, just because Consort Zhen has more hair and is prettier than you, you want to give her a fake pregnancy drug and kill her?

No wonder they say the most poisonous heart is a woman's!

Why don't you just give Consort Zhen some hair loss medicine? Maybe she'll go bald.

……

Outside the palace at this time.

Cen Mansion.

Ever since Cen Shaoyuan met Mingyi, he has been obsessed with her.

Anyway, he's thick-skinned. Even if the engagement is called off, as long as he keeps going to the Zhou family to find her and slowly warms her heart, it's not like they can't get engaged again.

With that thought in mind, Cen Shaoyuan put in all his effort.

But every time he went to the Zhou family, he was driven out by the Zhou family's servants.

Zhou Mingchong had to be on duty at the Hanlin Academy, so he wasn't always at home.

Cen Shaoyuan was clever enough to know that his "future brother-in-law" didn't like him.

So she deliberately went when he wasn't there.

He visited so many times that even the servants of the Zhou family were moved by him.

I couldn't help but tell the truth.

"Young Master Cen, please don't come again. Our young lady...she's not in the manor."

Cen Shaoyuan laughed, a carefree yet enthusiastic laugh. "If Sister Mingyi isn't in the manor, where did she go?"

"Yes, I've come several times but haven't seen her. Did she go out to offer incense? Or went to the cloth shop?"

Cen Shaoyuan did a lot of research for Mingyi.

I know that she supported her family and paid for her brother Zhou Mingchong's education at a young age.

He felt no shame whatsoever; on the contrary, he was proud of it.

Lao Tzu's fiancée is so young yet she can support the family. How amazing!

But then I thought about it again, and it was precisely because Lord Zhou and his wife died young that Mingyi and that damned Zhou Mingchong had a hard life from childhood, so Mingyi had to learn embroidery from a young age to support her family.

Nonsence!

Zhou Mingchong is such a big man, but he's completely useless!

He actually expects his younger sister to earn money to support the family?

waste!

From then on, Cen Shaoyuan appeared to be a "big brother" on the surface, but was a "good-for-nothing" behind the scenes, and his occasional split personality was truly eye-opening.

The gatekeeper of the Zhou residence: ...

No, none of that! Our daughter has entered the palace to become a concubine!

But the master said that we must not tell this young master Cen where the girl is.

But the gatekeeper was truly moved by Young Master Cen's deep affection.

The main problem is that every time that bastard Cen Shaoyuan comes, he slips the gatekeeper a tip.

The gatekeeper felt embarrassed for giving too much money.

"None of these are true."

Cen Shaoyuan: "Where did they go?"

The gatekeeper gritted his teeth and said bluntly, "Young Master Cen, please don't come here again!"

Cen Shaoyuan:......

No way, I stuffed so much money into your pocket and this is how you treat me?

Young Master Cen's face turned green. If this had happened at home, his domineering nature would have caused him to turn on people without hesitation.

It's infuriating that this gatekeeper belongs to the Zhou family.

Even if you don't respect the monk, you should respect the Buddha.

This is the gatekeeper of Mingyi's sister's house.

If Mingyi's younger sister marries into the family in the future, and the gatekeeper complains, he should at least give him some face, since he is the gatekeeper of his wife's family...

Thinking of this, Cen Shaoyuan slipped another piece of silver into his hand.

concierge:……

During this period, the gatekeeper has almost saved enough money to redeem himself thanks to the tips from Young Master Cen.

He really didn't dare accept it this time.

How could he not know what the Second Young Master Cen was after?

It's because she's interested in his daughter.

Rather than having his misdeeds exposed later and being targeted by Young Master Cen, it's better for him to confess now.

He steeled himself and immediately said, "Young Master Cen, to be honest, you'd better give up on our young lady as soon as possible!"

"That's someone you can't reach!"

That's enough to offend someone!

Zhou Mingchong was just a minor compiler at the Hanlin Academy!

Although he has a bright future, he hasn't entered the cabinet yet.

Furthermore, with His Majesty having no heir, and the Crown Prince ascending the throne in the future, the Cen family's future is clearly brighter.

A new emperor brings a new court; who knows?

But the doorman said, "You're not worthy!"

To everyone's surprise, the Second Young Master Cen was not angry at all.

"A celestial beauty like Sister Mingyi is naturally unattainable for anyone, but I am different. I have been betrothed to her since childhood!"

He was even smug about it.

The gatekeeper glanced at him sideways, finding it unbearable to look at!

"Young master, please spare me!"

"To be honest, my daughter is married!"

Cen Shaoyuan was completely dumbfounded.

"What did you say?"

"How could Mingyi possibly be getting married? I come here every day, and I've never seen a bridal sedan chair!"

The gatekeeper pointed to the sky.

Do you know Consort Zhen from the palace?

……

Cen Shaoyuan returned to the Cen residence in a daze.

No sooner had they entered the outer gate than news reached Cen's mother.

"That damned demon star actually knew to come back!"

Cen's mother's personal maid immediately said, "Madam, the second young master goes to the Zhou family every day. Are you really not going to tell him the truth?"

Cen's mother snorted coldly, "What's the harm in telling him?"

"Now that Zhou Mingyi has climbed the social ladder and become Consort Zhen, we all have to kneel and pay our respects to her. Tell me, how is this possible?"

"Didn't she say that she accidentally damaged her appearance when she was young?"

"How can His Majesty not care about appearance?"

Upon further reflection, Madam Cen couldn't help but have a few other ideas.

Originally, since Emperor Qianwu had no heir, most families would not have sent their daughters to the palace.

But Madam Cen has no daughter.

All the daughters of the Cen family were illegitimate daughters.

Sending a concubine's daughter into the palace to compete for the emperor's favor is a good deal, as it benefits the master's eldest son!

After all, His Majesty didn't even choose Consort Zhen, whose appearance was flawed.

At least her "good daughters" are all quite beautiful!