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Chapter 219 The Emperor Admits He Has Fallen in Love with Shen Zhinian
Shen Zhinian looked at Nangong Xuanyu with a smile, and said in a coquettish tone: "I just heard that Your Majesty was very busy handling government affairs, and I was worried about Your Majesty's health, so I asked Yuanbao to send a bowl of bird's nest to Your Majesty to nourish him. How come Your Majesty said that I seduced you?"
"I do not admit this crime."
Nangong Xuanyu embraced Shen Zhinian in his arms, with obvious joy in his voice: "Okay, okay, Nian Nian didn't seduce me, it was I who wanted to come and see you and the child."
The emperor hadn't realized at this time that when they first got along, Shen Zhinian was the one who carefully tried to please him. But since when, their positions had subtly changed, and now he was the one who coaxed her more.
"Has the child been well behaved these days? Has he been bothering you?"
Shen Zhinian looked down at her belly, with a bit of tenderness in her beautiful big eyes: "The baby is only two months old, I can't feel it yet. But I've been sleepy recently, and my appetite has decreased a bit."
"Nanny said this is a normal reaction during pregnancy."
The emperor said in a gentle voice, "If you want to eat anything, just ask the kitchen to make it, or ask the imperial kitchen to prepare it. Even if there is something that is not available at this time of year, I will order someone to find a way for you."
Shen Zhinian looked up at him and asked with a smile: "Your Majesty, since you pamper me like this, aren't you afraid that I will make some demands that will waste people's money and cause others to call Your Majesty a tyrant?"
Nangong Xuanyu was not angry: "Nian Nian is so kind, how could this happen?"
"Besides, the whole world belongs to the king. I am the emperor. Isn't it my duty to treat my beloved concubine and children well? Who dares to say anything?"
Shen Zhinian said "Oh", "So, your majesty is so good to me because of the child? No wonder I didn't have this kind of treatment before..."
Humph! She had spent so much energy to figure out Nangong Xuanyu's thoughts, which made this man care about her like he does now. She should charge a little interest and let this man have a taste of this feeling.
Ever since the New Year’s Eve palace banquet, Nangong Xuanyu found that he had almost no temper towards the woman in front of him.
But Shen Zhinian's words really hit the nail on the head.
He couldn't help but wonder in his heart, was all the kindness he showed her really because of the royal heir?
But in the past, when other concubines were pregnant, he did not have so much patience.
Or is it that in his heart... he has really fallen in love with Concubine Rou?
In the past, Nangong Xuanyu always told himself that he just pitied her deep affection, so he didn't mind giving her a little more love.
But Roupin made him feel sad for a woman, worried about her, and even shed tears for her...
At this moment, the emperor could no longer deceive himself.
Yes, he fell in love with her.
But whether now or in the future, Nangong Xuanyu had no intention of saying this out loud.
Because he is an emperor, and an emperor cannot have a beloved woman. Otherwise, not only would he be roasting her on the fire, but he would also be exposing his weakness to the world.
And... he likes Nian Nian very much now, and doesn't want her to change after receiving his true love.
Just like the imperial concubine in her teenage years, she was extremely beautiful, confident and bright. He had also truly loved her, otherwise he would not have spoiled her for so many years.
But since when, the imperial concubine's temper has become more and more twisted, and she can't tolerate any woman who is favored by him. She has gradually become worried about gains and losses and lost herself.
Although the emperor still doted on the imperial concubine, his affection for her was no longer as strong as before.
Shen Zhinian was just teasing, but when she saw Nangong Xuanyu was slow to speak, she couldn't help but feel unhappy: "Could it be that what I said was right? Your Majesty is only kind to me because of the heir to the throne?"
At the end of her speech, there was a hint of grievance in her voice.
It's so unclear what's real and what's fake that it's hard to tell.
After recognizing his own heart, Nangong Xuanyu looked at Shen Zhinian with an intoxicating tenderness in his eyes, and coaxed her in a gentle voice: "How could it be? I treat Nian Nian well only because I want to do so. It has nothing to do with whether Nian Nian is pregnant with the royal heir."
Even if she wasn't pregnant, he wanted to give her the best.
Shen Zhinian raised the corners of his lips slightly: "That's more like it."
Suddenly, Xiao Mingzi rushed in: "Your Majesty, Madam, it's bad! An assassin has entered the Yonghe Palace! The nearby guards have already rushed over!"
Nangong Xuanyu suddenly stood up from his chair: "What did you say?!"
In the past, he thought that Mengpin was a good woman, and he would only favor her once in a while when he remembered. He did not expect that after she gained power, her true nature would be exposed, and he had long since despised this woman.
But the royal heir in Concubine Meng's belly was what he cared about.
Xiao Mingzi calmly exchanged glances with Shen Zhinian and said, "Your Majesty, the people from Yonghe Palace just came to report this matter. I dared not delay and came in immediately to report to you and the queen!"
Nangong Xuanyu strode out, but suddenly stopped, turned around and said to Shen Zhinian, "Niannian, I'll go over and take a look first, you take a good rest."
Shen Zhinian stood up and said, "Although Concubine Meng was unkind to me, something happened to her. I can't just ignore it. I'll go over and take a look."
Nangong Xuanyu looked concerned: "Out of nowhere, an assassin appeared in the palace. You are pregnant, it is not appropriate for you to go to such an occasion."
What a joke! We finally got this show started, how could she be absent?
Shen Zhinian said righteously, "Your Majesty and the Imperial Concubine have trusted me with the affairs of the six palaces. Now that an assassin has appeared in the Yonghe Palace, it is my fault."
"Your Majesty received the news from me. How could I feel comfortable if I was not there?"
"Besides, with Your Majesty here, I believe that Your Majesty will not let any danger get close to me..."
Meeting her eyes full of trust, Nangong Xuanyu could no longer say no.
Never mind. He wouldn't give the assassin a chance to harm her anyway.
Soon, the two of them and their procession headed towards Yonghe Palace.
Looking at the towering palace walls, Shen Zhinian quickly reviewed the plan in his mind to see if there were any omissions.
That day, Concubine Kang told her that Gao Yunhuai had sneaked into Yonghe Palace under the cover of night. Shen Zhinian planted a nail in her and secretly investigated what Gao Yunhuai had done in Yonghe Palace.
Fortunately, Concubine Liu was under house arrest, which gave Shen Zhinian great power. In addition, the defense of Yonghe Palace was not strict, so she was actually discovered by her people.
That time, Gao Yunhuai forged other evidence of Liu Xu and Mengpin's relationship and secretly put it into Yonghe Palace. He also secretly loosened the railings beside the pond in Yonghe Palace.
Combining the causes and consequences, it was not difficult for Shen Zhinian to guess Queen Jiang's purpose.