After being forced to marry a tyrant: I overturned the original plot

Shufei was sent back to the bedroom without much noise, but... it was a bit beyond the expectations of the other concubines.

Shouldn't the one being carried away be the new queen? How did she become the invincible concubine in the palace?

Seeing that the new queen still looked smiling and easy to bully, they became even more confused. Has she really returned safe and sound?

"What are you all standing there for? If we don't go and pay our respects, the Queen Mother will blame us for not knowing the rules."

Qin Xin glanced at a palace servant behind her and recognized him as someone from Gu Fei's palace. She waved to the person and asked him to come over and gave him a few brief instructions.

Then he said to an honest-looking palace servant, "Lead the way."

The group came to Shoukang Palace with their own thoughts.

"I send my regards to the Queen Mother."

The woman sitting on the high seat had a kind and majestic demeanor. She raised her hand and whispered, "No need to be polite. Please sit down."

Just as Qin Xin was about to sit down, she heard the voice above her head again.

"Queen, come forward."

Qin Xin, who followed the other concubines obediently and tried to reduce her presence, said: "..."

He could only lower his head and look submissive as he approached the Empress Dowager.

"Keep your head up."

Qin Xin looked up as he was told, his eyes were clear and his face was calm, without any trace of pettiness on his face.

When the Queen Mother saw this, a hint of surprise flashed across her eyes, which was then replaced by a faint smile and a slight nod.

"Yes, she is a very spiritual girl. I think it is because the mountains and waters of the Jade Country nourish people that such a beautiful girl can be nurtured."

Qin Xin was a little unsure about the Queen Mother's temperament. The system said that the Queen Mother was known for her kindness. Before entering the palace, she was a famous talented woman in Chen State. She was gentle, generous and kind. After entering the palace, she and the old Prince Chen had a harmonious relationship and gave birth to the legitimate prince Gu Fei. Until her sister died accidentally while trying to save her, and the old Prince Chen passed away, her temperament became a little depressed. But in the end, everyone praised her for being easy to get along with...

However, perhaps Qin Xin had preconceived ideas. Liu Yanran acted flamboyantly, and even if the empress dowager no longer asked about the affairs of the harem, it was impossible for her to be completely unaware of what her niece did.

Liu Yanran attacked the queen as soon as they met, which shows how domineering she is. The queen mother did not restrain her... It is hard to believe that she is as kind as the rumors say.

System: Because her own sister died trying to save her, leaving behind only this daughter, it was probably out of guilt and compensation.

Qin Xin did not comment on the system's explanation. Whether it was good or bad, it was not on her side, so she naturally had to be careful.

Thinking of this, she felt deeply moved that her master was truly an extraordinary woman, who had trained her to have such a fear of death and a desire to survive.

"Your Majesty, I am so ashamed to accept your praise."

"You will be needed to look after the harem for His Majesty in the future. If you have any questions, please come to me."

The Queen Mother said a few words in a calm tone. Just when Qin Xin thought she could go down and sit down, she heard the Queen Mother say -

"How will Yan Ran's child come?"

When the Queen Mother asked about Concubine Shu, the concubines sitting in the hall immediately had different expressions. Some of them tried to curry favor with Concubine Shu, while others were jealous that the Queen was the first one to stay in the Queen's bedroom and serve her.

"Oh, it's strange to talk about this. Concubine Shu had good intentions to take the queen, who didn't know the way, to Shoukang Palace. On the way, after having a private conversation with the queen, she suddenly fell ill and returned to Jinyue Palace."

"I am also very curious, but the Queen is of noble status, so I guess she will only tell you if the Queen Mother asks."

Qin Xin really wanted to roll her eyes. When she watched palace fighting dramas in the past, she felt that it was a loss for a group of beauties to fight for an old man, but she still watched with gusto for the sake of appreciating the beauties. But when she was really in it, she felt how pathetic and boring the women in the feudal palace were.

With so many people trapped in cages and no other entertainment, they started to engage in palace fighting, but...

She originally thought she could sit down and play games to make some friends, but who would have thought that within two days of entering the palace, there were enemies everywhere waiting for her to make friends?

The corners of her lips twitched, and she remained calm under the Queen Mother's gaze.

"This matter is indeed my fault. I had just entered the palace and saw that Sister Shufei was really beautiful and straightforward, so I talked with her for a while. Sister Shufei got excited and accidentally sprained her ankle by the lake...

It's all my fault. I should have thought of being more careful when walking in places with lakes. This sister was so kind-hearted just now. I should have taken her with me. Alas, it's my fault that I'm not familiar with Chen Wang Palace yet."

"..."

After hearing this, everyone fell silent.

It's true that Concubine Shu is beautiful and straightforward... well, close. But how could Concubine Shu enjoy chatting with the Queen? It's good enough that she didn't embarrass herself. Oh, that's what Concubine Shu was planning, but she shot herself in the foot.

The queen seemed to be no pushover. How could she know where the lake was when she first arrived? If the queen mother blamed her for this, wouldn't it be confirmed that the well-informed concubine deliberately led people to a dangerous place and had bad intentions towards the new queen?

Even though it was just a few words, spoken humbly and gently, they managed to fend off the Queen Mother's impending accountability and the concubines' provocations.

"Xinpin, be careful with your words."

The Queen Mother's breath was slightly heavy. She glanced at the concubine who had just been instigated, and then smiled at Qin Xin.

"You don't need to blame yourself. Yan Ran is a naughty child. It's not surprising that she walks carelessly. You've just arrived in Chen Country, and there are many things you need to learn and adapt to. Last night...

Since you have just been favored by the emperor, you must be feeling unwell. That’s all for today. You can go back first.”

After the slight pause when the word "favor" came down, Qin Xin clearly felt like a thorn in her back. Her eyes flashed, she lowered her head and nodded obediently, then turned around and slowly walked down the stone steps.

"You should go back too. From now on, you must obey the queen's instructions."

"Yes. I'll take my leave——"

Outside Shoukang Palace.

Gu Fei stood with his hands behind his back under a tree outside the palace. The black and gold dragon robe on him made him look noble and oppressive. He seemed to sense something and turned around. Seeing Qin Xin's pace quicken, he raised his eyebrows slightly and scanned her body. He retracted his gaze only after finding that she was safe.

"Gu...Your Majesty."

Qin Xin stepped forward and saw Gu Fei sending the palace maids away. After hesitating for a moment, she finally bowed obediently. After all, she hadn't left Shoukang Palace yet and there were many people around.

"Well, come back."

Gu Fei's appearance at this moment, apart from the murderous intent, was nine out of ten similar to the King Chen that Qin Xin had first met - cold, hard and ruthless.

The situation eased slightly after we left Shoukang Palace.

But Qin Xin did not feel relieved. Her slightly frowned brows made Gu Fei glance at her sideways.

"Did she make things difficult for you?"

Qin Xin shook her head. She was probably thinking about something and had to be careful about her behavior when she was outside, so she didn't retort to Gu Fei.

Gu Fei moved closer to her and asked, "Why are you so sad?"

It has only been a short time since this person came to the ancient times, but he has already started using idioms when speaking. His ability to adapt is really good.

Qin Xin looked at Gu Fei's golden and jade-like face and sighed softly, "The Queen Mother is not a good person."

"How to say."

"She was so good to Liu Yanran, allowing Liu Yanran to be arrogant in the palace for so long. Today, she knew that I had caused Liu Yanran to suffer a loss, but she did not show any blame or dissatisfaction at all..."

What does this mean? It means that he doesn't make things difficult for her in front of her, but wants to do something behind her back! Qin Xin has been fighting wits and courage in the workplace for so many years, and she can still see this trick.

The fact that she was favored was like a hidden enemy, making her a thorn in the eyes of all the concubines. I hope she was just overthinking, otherwise it would be very difficult for her to survive to the end in Chen Wang Palace.

Gu Fei stretched out the back of his hand, placed it on Qin Xin's forehead, and said lightly -

"How come her brain is sometimes sharp and sometimes not? You know she was protecting Concubine Shu, but she was so bold that she beat up Concubine Shu, who even Prince Chen was troubled by, on the first day."

Hearing his gloating tone, Qin Xin gently took his hand away and smiled with all her face not showing.

"What's the big deal? I can enjoy the coolness by leaning on you. Now that I'm the favored queen, I have to show off my power and put down the arrogance of the former 'favored concubine'."

Sarcastic, well, still the familiar Qin Xin - the fighting Qin Xin.

Gu Fei thought so.