The prince dotes on his wife: a reborn peasant woman is not easy to mess with

Nini suddenly became unhappy when she heard this: "Why? I didn't do anything wrong!"

"Although you are right, you had a conflict with the fifth princess after all." Zhou Xiaoyuan explained patiently, "There are many people who are not good for us now, so we have to be careful for the time being."

"But I feel so frustrated!" Nini said aggrievedly, "I'm not wrong, why should I hide at home?"

Zhou Xiaoyuan hugged Nini distressedly: "I know it's hard for you, but we must protect ourselves first."

Although Zhou Xiaoyuan comforted Nini like this, she was still very confused and aggrieved.

Xia Yechen was furious when he learned that the fifth princess had bullied Nini. He decided to vent his anger for Nini and use his power to impeach the fifth princess for bullying the weak.

When the emperor heard about this, he handed the matter over to the Minister of Dali Temple for judgment.

"You go play with Nini every day. Now I have something to ask you for help." Zhou Xiaoyuan said to Sima Feng.

"Madam, please tell me, as long as I can do it, I will do my best." Sima Feng replied respectfully.

"I would like to ask you to take Nini to a place." Zhou Xiaoyuan said, "I hope you can take Nini to one of the gathering places for homeless children and let her see those poor children."

"Maybe this is a kind of growth and experience for her."

Sima Feng nodded, indicating that he understood what Zhou Xiaoyuan meant. The next day, he took Nini to one of the gathering places for street children.

Nini was shocked when she saw the children in ragged clothes and sallow faces.

Some of them lost their parents, and some were abandoned on the roadside, living a life of food and shelter.

Nini felt very sorry for them

, she took out her pocket money, hoping to do something for them.

In the streets and alleys of the capital, people are talking about a little girl named Nini. She became famous for helping street children and became a little angel in people's hearts.

On the contrary, the reputation of the fifth princess who once bullied her plummeted. After the emperor heard about Nini's deeds, he was deeply moved and decided to meet this kind little girl in person.

In the palace, the emperor looked at Nini and said appreciatively: "You have shown your kindness at a young age, helped those in need, and set a good example for the country."

"I make you Princess Ning'an in recognition of your good deeds."

The news spread throughout the capital, and people cheered for Nini. However, at the same time, the emperor also issued a decree to declare Xia Yechen as the crown prince.

This decision made the princes confused and dissatisfied. They found ministers who supported them one after another and wanted them to help them file a petition to question the decision.

However, the emperor's mind was made up. He listed the various contributions that Xia Yechen's family has made to the country, including controlling floods, pacifying border areas, developing agriculture, and education, etc.

These contributions allowed people to begin to understand the emperor's decision-making, and also caused those princes who were planning to submit memorials to give up their ideas.

The queen saw that the emperor had made up his mind and knew that she could not change his decision. In order to preserve her position and power, she began to look for new allies.

She found Concubine Shu and enlisted her to support Xia Yechen in becoming the crown prince. Concubine Shu also saw that the rise of Xia Yechen's family was an inevitable trend, so she agreed to the queen's request.

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Xia Jinwei and Qin Zhou also learned of the emperor's decision. They knew that this meant that Xia Yechen would become the future emperor, and they would also have the opportunity to occupy a place in the future court.

So, they decided to go to Prince Rong's Mansion to congratulate Xia Yechen.

In Prince Rong's Mansion, Xia Yechen and his family warmly entertained Xia Jinwei and Qin Zhou.

"Nini, do you know why your father wants to be the prince?" Xia Jinwei asked Nini with a smile.

Nini shook her head, she really didn't quite understand.

"The prince is the heir to the throne, which means that your father will become the emperor in the future." Xia Jinwei explained patiently.

Nini's eyes widened and she looked at Xia Jinwei in surprise: "Isn't that amazing?"

"Yes, very impressive." Xia Jinwei nodded with a smile.

Nini ran to Xia Yechen excitedly and said loudly: "Dad, are you really going to become the emperor?"

Xia Yechen looked at his daughter and smiled: "Yes, daddy will become the emperor."

Nini danced with joy: "Then I will be a princess!"

Xia Yechen patted his daughter's head lovingly: "Yes, you are the princess."

Soon after, the emperor's imperial edict was issued, declaring Xia Yechen to be the crown prince. This imperial edict was like a bolt from the blue, shaking the entire capital.

Those officials who had been alienated from Prince Rong's Mansion came to curry favor with him one after another. They sent various gifts to express their allegiance to Xia Yechen.

Nini also felt a strange atmosphere in the school. She found that many classmates who didn't talk to her before were now taking the initiative to strike up a conversation.

They offered their toys and snacks to please, which made Nini feel very uncomfortable.

Zhou Xiaoyuan saw Nini’s sleepiness

Confused, she gently stroked her daughter's head: "Nini, these people came to curry favor with you because your father became the prince."

"You have to learn to distinguish between sincerity and falsehood, and don't be easily taken advantage of."

Nini nodded silently. Although she didn't quite understand what Zhou Xiaoyuan meant, she knew that her mother was doing it for her own good.

At the same time, Concubine Jia in the palace was also worried about her son, Prince Jing. She was worried that Prince Jing would act irrationally because he was dissatisfied with Xia Yechen becoming the crown prince, which would arouse the emperor's dislike. So, she decided to talk to Prince Jing.

"Prince Jing, I know you are not convinced." Concubine Jia looked at her son and said slowly, "But you have to understand that the throne is not something you can fight for just because you want to."

Prince Jing sneered: "Mother, I just want to do my part for the country, why don't you even give me this opportunity?"

Concubine Jia sighed: "If you can keep your peace, my mother-in-law will naturally plan for you." She paused and then said: "I have already selected a candidate for the princess for you. She is the eldest lady of the prime minister's house, Yun Qingqing. .”

Prince Jing was stunned: "Yun Qingqing? Hasn't she been very close to Xia Yechen?"

"That's why you need to marry her." Concubine Jia explained patiently, "Yun Qingqing can help you win over people's hearts. As long as she marries you, there will be a group of people on your side."

Prince Jing hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded: "Okay, I understand." He paused, "I will prepare for the wedding.

After Xia Yechen learned that Prince Jing was about to get married, he decided to prepare a gift for Zhou Xiaoyuan and Nini. Zhou Xiaoyuan accompanied him to select handicrafts, and finally selected a pair

Exquisite jade pendant.

"This is a gift for Nini and the future Princess Jing." Xia Yechen explained to Zhou Xiaoyuan.

Zhou Xiaoyuan smiled and nodded: "I understand, this is the crown prince's blessing to Prince Jing."