frightfiction Chapter 974: Put it in the oversized bathtub (75 reward value)
Chapter 974: Put it in the oversized bathtub (75 reward value)
"I have thought about this before. Is it because Liu is cruel by nature, or is it because the higher she rises, the less she cares about the lives of her subordinates?"
"I feel that there should be no woman in the world who is born vicious. It's just that as they move up the ladder step by step, they gradually forget their original intentions."
"So after your majesty appointed me as a noble concubine, I warned myself more than once that I must not follow in Liu's footsteps. The higher the position, the more respectful you must be to your superiors and lenient to your subordinates. Only in this way can the harem be harmonious."
"Speaking of which, what did Xi Yan do wrong? She was just doing her duty and didn't dare to overstep her bounds. But because of my momentary thought, she was beaten to death..."
"How do I feel, how do I feel comfortable with it..."
Hearing this, Nangong Xuanyu was silent for a long time.
It turns out that Nian Nian is still the kind-hearted Nian Nian, who could be so sad for a mere palace maid.
"This is not your fault. It's Concubine Zhuang who won't give in."
Nangong Xuanyu sneered, "Empress Zhuang has been fasting and chanting Buddhist scriptures all day long, but I didn't expect that she would get so hung up on such a small matter that she would not let it go until the person was beaten to death."
"I don't know what Buddha she is worshipping!"
Shen Zhinian sighed, "Your Majesty, I am also a mother, and I understand the feelings of a mother. Perhaps Concubine Zhuang saw the eldest princess crying so sadly, so she couldn't help but want to seek justice for her."
"Put yourself in his shoes. If one day, Ah Xu cried like that because of someone, I would also feel distressed and want the person who made him cry to pay the price!"
Nangong Xuanyu couldn't help but feel that it was very likely that Concubine Zhuang was plotting against Nian Nian, and Nian Nian was actually speaking for her.
He concealed the darkness in his eyes and did not say this, but said: "Okay, Nian Nian, don't be sad. I will order people to give more compensation to Xiyan's family."
Shen Zhinian shook her head: "Xiyan is an orphan. She sold herself into the palace and has no family left. That's why I feel pity for her..."
Nangong Xuanyu was silent for a moment.
However, as an emperor, he was destined to not have 100% trust in anyone.
At this moment, although the balance in Nangong Xuanyu's heart leaned towards Shen Zhinian, he still had doubts.
Does Nian Nian know about Xiyan’s life experience?
If she knew, how credible would her words today be?
The emperor didn't care about a palace maid, he cared about Nian Nian.
He hoped that Nian Nian could be honest with him about everything, without any deception or calculation.
Thinking of this, Nangong Xuanyu calmly asked, "How come Xiyan became an orphan at such a young age?"
Shen Zhinian shook her head: "I don't know about this. It was the eunuch in the Ministry of Internal Affairs who was responsible for recruiting Xiyan and said that both her parents were dead."
"Under your majesty's governance, although the Great Zhou is peaceful and prosperous, there are still many things that cannot be taken care of. There are too many children among the people whose parents have both passed away."
Having said that, Shen Zhinian changed the subject and looked at Nangong Xuanyu with eyes full of trust and admiration!
"But I believe that Your Majesty is a wise ruler. In time, everyone in the Great Zhou will be able to have enough food to eat and live a happy life. There will no longer be children like Xiyan who are helpless and can only sell themselves as slaves!"
Even without makeup, this face exudes a seductive charm. Especially when she looks at him with a passionate and trusting look, how many men in the world can resist?
At this moment, all Xiyan and Concubine Zhuang were forgotten by Nangong Xuanyu.
All he could see was the woman in front of him.
As the emperor raised his hand lightly, the palace servants all bowed and retreated quietly.
Nangong Xuanyu walked to Shen Zhinian, hugged her in his arms, and gently touched her cheek: "Since Nian Nian trusts me so much, I will certainly not let you down, and I will definitely be a wise ruler for all ages!"
Shen Zhinian lowered his head and curled his lips in a smile.
No, the topic has been successfully diverted.
"Well, Nian Nian trusts Your Majesty the most!"
"Your Majesty is the most powerful in Nian Nian's heart!"
Nangong Xuanyu himself didn't realize that the smile on his face, which was always expressionless, was actually getting bigger and bigger...
"You, you."
He pinched Shen Zhinian's nose and asked lovingly, "Do you believe in me so blindly?"
"I'm not blind."
Shen Zhinian raised her palm-sized face and looked at Nangong Xuanyu with a smile: "In Nian Nian's heart, Your Majesty is the most powerful, wise and powerful man in the world!"
"Isn't it natural for me to trust you?"
Seeing the unreserved trust and admiration in this woman's eyes, Nangong Xuanyu's Adam's apple rolled, and he lowered his head to kiss her pink lips. Then he hugged her tightly and deepened the kiss.
Shen Zhinian put his hands on the emperor's neck and responded to him enthusiastically.
The atmosphere in the room gradually became ambiguous...
After a long kiss, Shen Zhinian's cheeks turned slightly red and his breathing became a little unstable.
The emperor's eyes were tinged with lust. He held her in his arms and strode towards the bathroom, putting her into the oversized bathtub...
From the splashing of water to the fluttering of red curtains, the two seemed tireless...
The next day, when the emperor went to the morning court, there was not much change in his expression, but there was an unconcealable smile in his eyes.
Li Changde had been worried all night, but he finally let it go.
Fortunately! Fortunately! Your Majesty did not have a conflict with Concubine Chen.
It was worth it that he asked Xiao Huizi to give him some advice last night.
After returning to the Yangxin Palace after the morning court session, Nangong Xuanyu ordered: "...Send the eldest princess over at noon to have lunch with me."
This is a great honor, and it also demonstrates the emperor's importance and love for the eldest princess.
Li Changde understood that His Majesty must have something to ask the eldest princess: "Yes."
……
Changchun Palace.
Both the eldest princess and Concubine Zhuang were looking forward to the result.
The eldest princess naively thought that her father was rich and the compensation he gave would surely be satisfactory. When sister Xiyan calmed down, she would go to Zhongcui Palace to play with her, and they could be good friends again.
Concubine Zhuang was thinking, what His Majesty hated most in his life was scheming and deceiving!
Liu might be insignificant in His Majesty's heart, but precisely because he cares too much about Concubine Chen, he will not allow any flaws in their relationship.
What would happen if Her Majesty knew that the Concubine Chen, whom she thought was simple and kind, was actually a scheming and vicious woman?
Concubine Zhuang knelt in front of the Buddha statue, beating the wooden fish while waiting.
finally--
Little Caizi walked in from outside with an ugly look on his face. After paying his respects, he said, "… Madam, according to people in the palace, when His Majesty left Zhongcui Palace this morning, he seemed to be in a very good mood…"