frightfiction Chapter 1263: It is worth it to protect Nian Nian's smile (147 million reward)
Chapter 1263: It is worth it to protect Nian Nian's smile (147 million reward)
But the cleaner she was, the more strange it seemed that she couldn't get pregnant.
Shen Zhinian looked at the sky outside the window which was gradually getting darker, his eyes were deep and unfathomable.
What exactly is the problem?
The hall was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.
Shen Zhinian's gaze slowly swept across the confidants in front of him, and the waves in his eyes gradually subsided, and he regained his composure.
She knew very well that no matter how solid the Zhongcui Palace was, with such a large-scale investigation today, there was no guarantee that not a single piece of information would leak out and fall into the ears of those with ulterior motives.
In this deep palace, any abnormality may be magnified infinitely, leading to unnecessary suspicion and trouble.
Shen Zhinian's tone was calm, as if all the tension just now had never happened: "Today's incident is just because I can't find my red gold and kingfisher phoenix tail hairpin, which is why there is such a commotion."
"Now that it has been found, you may all disperse and each do your duty."
Everyone was stunned, and then immediately understood that the Queen was looking for a safe excuse for her unusual behavior today.
The loss and recovery of a golden hairpin is enough to explain why the palace servants rummaged through boxes and cabinets, and why they asked Doctor Tang to stay for a long time, because they were worried that something unclean had been mixed into Zhongcui Palace.
It is reasonable and will not arouse suspicion.
Madam Xiao and the others understood and responded in unison: "Yes, we understand!"
The solemnity on their faces disappeared and they returned to their usual respectful appearance.
Upon hearing this, Tang Luochuan also bowed and said, "Since it was a false alarm, Your Majesty is in good health. I will take my leave."
Shen Zhinian nodded slightly: "Thank you for the trip, Doctor Tang."
"Your Majesty, your words are serious."
Tang Luochuan picked up the medicine box and saluted again, then turned around and quietly left the warm room, his figure blending into the night in the corridor.
Not long after he left, Xiao Huizi arrived, her voice filled with joy: "May the Imperial Concubine live long and healthy!"
"I am here on Master's orders to deliver a message. His Majesty said he would come later after reviewing the memorials."
"Your Majesty, please prepare to receive the Emperor."
An almost imperceptible complex look flashed across Shen Zhinian's eyes.
Now that she is unable to conceive a second child, what is the point of being favored more times?
But Shen Zhinian didn't show it on her face, and the corners of her lips curved slightly: "I know."
"Fuqiu, come and enjoy."
Fuqiu immediately pulled out an exquisite purse from her sleeve and, smiling, stuffed it into Xiao Huizi's hand: "Thank you for making this trip, Eunuch Xiao Hui. Take this and have a cup of hot tea."
Little Huizi held the heavy purse in her hand, her smile growing even brighter as she hurriedly expressed her gratitude: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for the reward!"
"Slave, please resign!"
After saying this, he walked out happily with light steps.
……
evening.
When Nangong Xuanyu stepped into the inner hall of Zhongcui Palace, what came into his eyes was such a warm scene.
The palace lanterns were dim, and Shen Zhinian was not wearing complicated palace attire, but only a casual light green silk shirt, with her black hair loosely tied up.
She was squatting on the ground, looking at the staggering Fourth Prince in front of her with a smile.
The fourth prince is almost one and a half years old. He is fair, tender and strong, with arms and legs that are like lotus root nodes and very powerful.
He had long been able to stumble around the house on his own, and now he was babbling after his nurse, who was holding a colorful cloth tiger, mumbling incoherently, "Tiger Tiger... want..."
Shen Zhinian's eyebrows curved and his laughter was sweet.
Nangong Xuanyu couldn't help but slow down his pace. The fatigue accumulated from reviewing memorials in the Yangxin Palace was instantly dispelled by the warmth in the room, and his heart softened incredibly.
He has been in charge of the world for many years, and only here can he get a glimpse of the warmth of an ordinary family.
Upon seeing this, the wet nurse quickly and softly guided the Fourth Prince, "Fourth Prince, His Majesty has arrived. Please quickly pay your respects to His Majesty."
The Fourth Prince stopped when he heard the voice, turned his head, and looked at the tall figure at the door with his big black eyes.
He opened his little mouth, which was covered with many baby teeth, and staggered towards Nangong Xuanyu, mumbling: "Father... hug... hug..."
Among all the royal heirs in the palace, only the Fourth Prince dared to speak to the emperor like this.
Nangong Xuanyu laughed loudly, bent down, grabbed the heavy Fourth Prince into his arms, and held him high.
The fourth prince giggled excitedly and waved his little hands around.
The emperor held his soft and warm son in his arms and deliberately put on a stern face as he warned him, "You little bastard, don't pee on my dragon robe again today!"
Shen Zhinian stood up and walked closer. Hearing this, he pursed his lips and smiled, his eyes full of gentle smile.
The family of three played for a while.
The Fourth Prince was young after all, and soon he rubbed his eyes, looking sleepy.
The wet nurse stepped forward and carefully took it. After bowing, she carried him away and put him down.
The hall suddenly became quiet, with only the lingering scent of warm fragrance.
After the palace maid served the tea, she quietly retreated to the outer room.
Nangong Xuanyu naturally took Shen Zhinian's hand and they sat down together on the couch under the window.
After chatting for a while, Shen Zhinian suddenly remembered something and turned her head to look at Nangong Xuanyu, her eyes sparkling with a hint of tentativeness: "Your Majesty, I vaguely remember that last time you mentioned that after the Lantern Festival, you would take me out of the palace to see the folk temple fair?"
Nangong Xuanyu smiled when he saw her like this.
He knew she was very sleepy last time and hadn't heard it clearly, so he deliberately teased her and frowned thoughtfully as he said, "Oh? Is there such a thing? Why don't I remember telling you that?"
"You must have been thinking about something during the day and dreaming about it at night, so you heard it wrongly."
Shen Zhinian was so smart that she knew what was going on as soon as she saw the smile in his eyes that couldn't be hidden.
She raised her eyebrows slightly, her tone tinged with a hint of pouting, "Your Majesty is the supreme ruler, your words are as good as gold. Your Majesty never jokes, how can you go back on your word?"
"If this gets out, won't the whole world laugh at your Majesty for not keeping his word?"
Seeing Shen Zhinian trying to stop him with words, Nangong Xuanyu finally couldn't help but chuckle. He reached out and pinched her delicate cheek, feeling it was soft and smooth. "You are so good, Nian Nian. Now you dare to use words to bully me?"
He paused, his eyes full of indulgence, "Never mind, I did say that."
"I have already asked Li Changde to secretly arrange it. I will take you out quietly to get some fresh air then."
Shen Zhinian's eyes instantly sparkled with surprise. Although she tried her best to maintain her dignified demeanor, the slightly raised corners of her lips and the shining eyes revealed her inner joy: "Really?"
"It has indeed been a long time since I last saw the scenery outside the palace."
Nangong Xuanyu felt soft in his heart when he saw her like this. He felt that even though the palace was so deep and complicated, it was worth it if he could protect Nian Nian's smile.
Then, the two talked for a while, and the night grew darker.
The candlelight in the inner hall was dim, and only the sounds of breathing and heartbeats blending with each other within the gauze curtain were heard, rapid and hot.
Nangong Xuanyu's kiss fell gently, with an irresistible force.