I swept the harem by pretending to be weak

Being used as a pawn or even a reproductive machine by others is of course a very bad thing, but it is better to speak out clearly than to plot in secret. Liu Zhirou actually understood that this was not the era she was familiar with after all, and human lives here were worthless. Not to mention her, even if the high-ranking Concubine Shu, as mentioned by Madam Zhao, really became a victim, it would not cause any ripples.

So she urgently wants to return to a place where human rights can be respected.

This journey through time is really a difficult one.

Although Liu Zhirou was extremely impatient in her heart, she still smiled gently on the surface and continued to find out more things from this Aunt Zhao.

Nanny Zhao was so coaxed by her that she smiled happily and revealed more information.

"In addition to those concubines with high family backgrounds, His Majesty also has a few concubines that he favors. Wanpin, Liangpin, and Lipin. These three were selected after His Majesty ascended the throne. They are relatively young, but none of them have children, so their status is not stable. If you have a child in the future, and with the support of Concubine Shu, it will not be difficult for you to gain a status like them."

At this point, Zhao Ma suddenly realized that she had said too much. These things were originally meant to be said by the master, the Concubine Shu. Now she was talking to the concubines, which was a bit presumptuous. If she met a boss with many thoughts, he would think she was deliberately trying to win people's hearts. So, Zhao Ma immediately took a sip of tea, then smiled and said nothing.

Liu Zhirou also knew that it would be difficult for her to get more information. Qiu Ju happened to come in and said that her father Liu Ming wanted to see her. Liu Zhirou immediately took advantage of the situation and said goodbye to Aunt Zhao.

Aunt Zhao was obviously relieved.

"Daddy, do you have any instructions for me to come here?" Liu Zhirou bowed with a smile.

She now admires her own psychological quality. Faced with such a sudden change, she can still remain calm and create an atmosphere of loving father and filial daughter with the man who sold her for benefits.

"You have always been a very worry-free child, Rouer. I won't say much more. After entering the palace, you must abide by the rules, follow the Empress Shufei obediently, and help the Empress Shufei solve her problems." Liu Ming reminded her absentmindedly.

"Oh, I don't quite understand what you mean. When I enter the palace, I will be the emperor's concubine. My only task is to serve the emperor and give birth to his offspring. If Madam Shufei is the mistress of my palace, of course I will serve her well. If there is an opportunity someday, my daughter should also strive for more things." Liu Zhirou's heart moved, and she said tentatively.

"How dare you! What do you know?" Liu Ming's face immediately darkened. "My Liu family is what it is today, all thanks to Duke Deng's care! How can you be so ungrateful?"

"The country is peaceful, trade routes are smooth, and government orders are carried out smoothly. This is all thanks to the emperor and the officials in the court. How can it all be attributed to one Duke Deng?" Liu Zhirou also became serious. She bowed to the east first, and then retorted: "In the previous dynasty, all the officials were used for their talents. When they came to the harem, it all depended on the emperor's mind and the fate of his offspring."

"Although this is the case, most of my family's businesses are also under the influence of the power of Duke Deng's Mansion." Liu Ming's tone was obviously relaxed.

"Dad, how could you be so unwise! Although we are now taking shelter under the Mansion of Duke Deng, the current Mansion of Duke Deng is no longer the same as it used to be. Although their family was one of the powerful families in the early days of the founding of the country, now the world has been peaceful for a long time, and there are no reliable male descendants in the family of Duke Zheng. If your daughter is favored by the emperor and gives birth to a prince, do you still worry that no one in the court is willing to protect us?" Liu Zhirou deliberately showed an ambitious face.

She had hoped that her father Liu Ming would pour cold water on her and talk about the tragic end of those low-ranking concubines who had turned their backs on the palace, so that she could find out how her energy bar actually worked. But she never expected that Liu Ming actually nodded in agreement.

"What you said does make some sense. If Liu Zhen had your ambition, he wouldn't be so unsuccessful in both literature and martial arts. But after you enter the palace, you'd better behave yourself. The connections of Duke Deng's Mansion are not something we can compare to. But if you are lucky enough to get pregnant with a dragon fetus, you have to try your best."

"I can't let my grandson call another woman mother."

Liu Ming could be considered very courageous at this moment, but Liu Zhirou knew very well in her heart that he was just pursuing fame and fortune.

Liu Zhirou did not pay too much attention to these things. At most, she understood that the previously famous Duke Deng was in a very bad situation in the court now. Even her father Liu Ming, a small businessman who depended on him, had some rebellious thoughts.

But these had little to do with her. After all, she was not a man, so she could not engage in business or politics. The battlefield she faced was in the harem.

Instead of hearing some rumors about Duke Deng from hearsay, she would rather find out what kind of person Concubine Shu is.

However, the most basic goal cannot be forgotten.

"Is our family living well?" Liu Zhirou asked a little worriedly.

"Rou'er, don't worry about this. Although your father has no other skills, this is still a skill that you can use." Liu Ming immediately comforted him, "Although the situation in the court has been turbulent recently, turbulence also means opportunities. Your father has saved up a large sum of money. When you enter the palace, I will bring it to you. You can also use it to manage the servants."

"Then I would like to thank Dad first." Liu Zhirou did not refuse this time. The Zhao family basically did not have many channels to make money, but Liu Ming was different. It would be a waste not to take his money.

Even the poorest families who sold their children would write a handwritten introduction and get some compensation. Liu Ming had planned to sell the original owner before, but somehow she traveled through time. This time it was she who was sold, so it was not a big deal for her to take some money from the other party.

Liu Zhirou followed suit and mentioned the maids around her, "The four girls around me are all excellent in their skills and character, but after all, it is difficult to see a person's true heart without going through hardships. The palace is not like our family, where one mistake can lead to death. What are the origins of these four girls? Who are their families? Has Dad found out?"

"So that's what you want to ask. I've already checked. Chuntao and Dongmei are our family's adopted children. Their parents both work for us and would never dare to have any selfish motives. Qiuju was an orphan we took in during the famine and she also signed a contract to sell herself. Only Xiahe, her family was short of money and had no money to spend, so they sold her to us as a slave."

Liu Zhirou thought for a moment before speaking: "I'm afraid we can't take Xia He with us. Her family members who are free citizens outside are trouble after all. If someone catches her and threatens her one day, she will be caught in a dilemma. Although Dongmei is our family's adopted daughter, she is too timid and cowardly. I'm afraid she will be threatened and sell us out."

"What you said makes sense." Liu Ming nodded in agreement.