Become a winner in life after binding the childbearing system
Chapter 436 A Stranger’s Rise to Power (4)
Shen Yao's health was not restored until early February, and by the time she was able to go out and walk, it was already mid-February.
The weather in the capital has warmed up a lot compared to before. Shen Yao is wearing a light-colored long skirt with very few patterns and two tassel hairpins hanging slightly on her head. She gives people a sense of beauty, like a lotus emerging from clear water, naturally without any embellishment.
Shen Rong brought her maid to visit Shen Yao, and she did not forget to praise Shen Yao's outstanding appearance.
Why didn’t I notice Fourth Sister’s extravagant appearance before? Could it be because Fourth Sister is too low-key in her daily life and the two of them are not familiar with each other?
If you can't figure it out, just don't think about it. Shen Rong smiled and showed Shen Yao the jewelry she had personally picked for Shen Yao. All of them were styles that suited Shen Yao's skin tone very well.
"...Sister, you have too few accessories. Why don't you go out with me to look around in a few days? Several stores in Beijing have new styles."
Shen Rong enthusiastically invited Shen Yao to go out together. For girls, especially young and beautiful girls, it would be a great loss if they didn't buy some clothes and jewelry.
Shen Yao smiled and declined, citing homework as an excuse. "Please forgive me, Third Sister. The teachers are all the love of my father and mother. I don't want to let them down."
Shen Rong: ...
Shen Rong felt a little embarrassed and guilty after hearing this. Could she say that her mother had no good intentions in arranging a tutor for her sister, or was deliberately trying to find fault with her? She decided not to say anything.
"Sister, your studies are important. It's okay if you don't go out. I'm here and I can buy the things for you," Shen Rong patted her chest to indicate that she would be responsible for all the things.
Shen Rong knew the conditions of the famous stores in Beijing very well, and she was sure to select fabrics and accessories that would satisfy her sister.
Shen Yao: ...smiled without saying anything, someone would pay for her.
The two sisters chatted for a while until the maid beside Shen Rong couldn't stand it anymore and reminded her that it was time to go to the main courtyard. Only then did Shen Rong leave Shen Yao's courtyard, looking back every few steps.
"Don't mention it. I personally like Shen Rong very much. I really don't want her to marry into the Yuan family in the future."
A muddy beach should stink and rot on its own instead of dragging good people into the water and causing them to sink.
If the cousin of the Yuan family was sensible, he should not have made things difficult for the Shen family and Shen Rong. From the analysis of some of the intelligence she had obtained, the Yuan family was much worse than the Shen family, and Shen Rong would most likely be in big trouble if she married into the family.
"But I shouldn't worry about these things. Besides, I'm just a clay Buddha crossing the river and can't save myself." Shen Yao turned around and shook her head, and began to ponder the list that Shen Changyu gave her two days ago.
All of the above are her future rivals, including the daughter of a first-rank official this time. The lowest rank to enter the palace is the ninth concubine of the second rank. She is a concubine's daughter of a third-rank military general, and it is a sign of great respect from the emperor that she can get a fourth-rank beauty. After all, the status of military generals in the State of Yu is really embarrassing.
'In addition to the empress, the harem of the State of Yu consisted of seven people, four concubines and three wives of the first rank.
There are nine concubines of the second rank, nine imperial concubines of the third rank, nine beauties of the fourth rank, and nine talented ladies of the fifth rank.
There are twenty-seven genuine sixth-grade Baolin women, twenty-seven genuine seventh-grade royal ladies, and twenty-seven genuine eighth-grade female concubines.
The number of people and the rank of the changing clothes are not included.'
There are so many levels and number settings, but only one-third of them are occupied now. Once the people who participate in this year's draft are filled in, just a noise will be heard.
Shen Yao was sitting in the study, with a book of strange stories spread out on the table. The content of the story was quite bizarre.
"Host, what is the relationship between the status setting of the harem of Yu State and the book you are reading?" The system was puzzled. The host had been staring at this page for almost half an hour, and it did not find any problems after studying it left and right.
Could it be that it thinks too little?
Shen Yao raised an eyebrow and closed the book, "It doesn't matter. I just think that the fortune-telling recorded in it is so popular that we should send a gift to the current emperor in advance."
System: ...Hmm???
Shen Yao raised the corners of her lips and curved her eyebrows. She thought that the man had been trying to have a child for many years but had no hope at all. She guessed that as long as there was a way, she would be willing to try it.
So, when people see no hope and turn to feudal superstition, they are most likely to be deceived.
"Do you want the Imperial Observatory in the palace to forge data?" Shen Chunbai was shocked by his daughter's words.
Shen Yao:......
What my cheap dad said is so harsh, what does it mean to be fake? This is a white lie.
And, "Father, this is not a lie. How could your daughter have the guts to deceive His Majesty.
The month is too vague, but the month His Majesty was born" He didn't finish his words and let Shen Chunbai fill in the blanks in his own imagination.
The present emperor, Yu Yu, is the fifth son of the late emperor and is now thirty-one years old.
Compared with his brothers from the same father, the only thing worth mentioning about Yu Yu is that he was born on March 3, also known as "Shangsi Festival".
March 3rd is the day when Xuanyuan is born, so March is a good day.
It just so happens that Shen Yao was also born in March, and even among the women participating in the talent show, there must be a few who were born in March.
But so what? Only with a large crowd can Shen Yao's innocence be revealed.
Shen Chunbai raised his hand and touched his beard. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that this could indeed be used. He didn't even need to leave his house. If he spread the word, there would naturally be people who would dare to give it a try.
Regardless of whether this matter succeeds or not, it will not be bad for the Shen family.
"Yao'er is smart, and your father is very pleased," it is indeed the right person to be replaced.
The more Shen Chunbai looked at Shen Yao, the more satisfied he became. Compared to the noisy and brainless Shen Rong, the quiet and unexpectedly beautiful Shen Yao was the key to whether their Shen family could rise.
Men understand men best. To be fair, Shen Yao's appearance and temperament can easily arouse men's desire to protect her. The current emperor holds great power and is in charge of the government. What type of woman would a man who has been in a high position for a long time like?
"You and I are father and daughter. Yao'er, you can say whatever you want in the future."
Shen Chunbai's attitude was even better, and Shen Yao was not surprised.
Nodding obediently, Shen Yao talked about her concerns about the instability of the Yu Kingdom's borders, "I believe that the emperor also needs his subjects to share his worries. I hope that father will seize the opportunity and make a name for the Shen family."
The expression on Shen Chunbai's face became more excited. "As a father, I wish to share the worries of His Majesty, but unfortunately there is no good opportunity right now." So he thought of sending his daughter to the palace through the back door to gain some resources for the Shen family.
Shen Yao bowed and said, "My daughter is willing to share my father's worries by entering the palace."
"Good Daughter"
"Father"
"..."
The two old foxes were acting to each other. They obviously knew what each other was thinking, but they had to say it out loud.
When Shen Yao came out of the study, the sky was already slightly dark.
Xiaofu held the cloak and put it on his young lady, expressing his concern for her delicate health.
Shen Yao smiled, shook her head to indicate that it was okay, and walked forward slowly.
"Host, why do you have to speak out?" We are all smart people, so we should leave less evidence and leave everything unsaid.
"If you simplify a complex issue and don't explain it thoroughly, what if someone is worried?"
When dealing with smart people, especially family members, you can't always pretend to be profound.
Some of the things said are, to be frank and thorough, false, but both sides have the confidence to do so.
Otherwise, when Shen Yao enters the palace and it is difficult for her to come out, and the news is not delivered in time, would smart people think too much?
System: ...I feel like my brain is not enough
Before entering the palace for the selection, Shen Yao's daily life was a routine. Apart from staying in her own courtyard, she would go to the study in the front yard or report to the main courtyard. On the contrary, Shen Rong, who had free time, would come over from time to time to chat with Shen Yao about gossip.
There's nothing you can do about it, the capital has become quite lively because of the upcoming talent show.
"...Sister, you don't know that both families have daughters waiting for selection, but after such a commotion, I guess there's no chance of selection," Shen Rong shrugged, indicating that it was just a quarrel that spread throughout the city, "someone must have been behind this."
Shen Yao:......
"Sister, don't you believe it?" Shen Rong's eyes turned slightly, and she whispered a name into Shen Yao's ear, "This person is usually jealous and likes to show off, and he definitely doesn't have a good reputation."
Shen Yao raised her head slightly and saw that Shen Rong's face looked exactly like hers. She felt amused and touched at the same time.
Reaching out and holding Shen Rong's wrist, Shen Yao sincerely thanked her for her help in finding out. If she wasn't going to enter the palace, there would be no need for Shen Rong to find out all this.
Inevitably, the appearance of Shen Yao did help Shen Rong solve her own problem of not wanting to enter the palace, but whether Shen Rong later gave Shen Yao clothes and jewelry, came to talk to her, or specifically informed her of the news like she did today, it was all Shen Rong's intention as a sister.
Talk about deeds, not thoughts
"Host, before entering the palace, are these concubines already fighting so fiercely?"
Why do I feel like there are two different styles of painting? The host is clearly enjoying a peaceful life here.
'The unlucky ones are those who have only beautiful faces but no family background to match. They act in a high-profile manner. Whether they do it intentionally or unintentionally, they will become the target of some people to make an example of others.'
Whether in the palace or outside the palace, who doesn't want to ascend to the throne of empress in one step?
Even though the current emperor already has a legitimate wife and no children, it still cannot stop ambitious people from placing their bets. What if it works? Even if it doesn't, it's just the loss of a daughter.
What wealthy families have no shortage of is women of marriageable age. Just like raising leeks, there will be another crop after you harvest one. The value of women in ancient times was primarily determined by marriage arrangements.
"Host, it's really dangerous. Our system doesn't want to pour cold water on you, but it's a little timid and afraid."
"It's still unknown who will win or lose, don't you believe I can have the last laugh?"
Shen Yao asked back, causing the system to hastily explain that it was not that it didn't have it, it was just preparing for the worst.
"Okay, put your heart at ease," Shen Yao interrupted the system's somewhat useless narration, "If there really comes a day, I will still have you and those treasures in the space." When forced into a desperate situation, he would just use the cheat to smash the negotiation table. In this win-or-lose contest, Shen Yao never intended to lose from the beginning!
'Human power always has its limits, but ours does not.' The biggest cheat is that neither of them is human.
Obeying human rules is just to complete the task better. When the day of life and death comes, Shen Yao will only choose to tear up the rules and then make new rules.
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