One touch and one silence

"You don't need to say more, my royal brother. Nanzhi understands!"

Nanzhi looked at the prince with cold eyes, and there was no longer any hint of intimacy in her eyes as before.

The prince was immediately speechless. He wanted to say a few words on behalf of his father, but he couldn't get the words out.

Nanzhi just stood aside and stopped talking, like a gourd with its mouth shut.

The emperor looked at Nanzhi deeply and said nothing.

The prince, who originally wanted to say something else, had to give up.

The emperor and the prince, seeing Nanzhi like this, just let her be!

The two of them had no choice but to talk about other political affairs, and Nanzhi just stood there stupidly, trying hard to pretend to be invisible.

Nanzhi saw that the two were talking endlessly. She glanced at them and saw that neither of them paid attention to her, so she secretly stepped back.

Nanzhi thought no one noticed her, but in fact, the two of them noticed her as soon as she took the first step back.

So I didn't stop him.

Nanzhi opened the door and walked out directly.

Only after walking out of the imperial study did Nanzhi feel that the air was quite fresh.

It is clearly early autumn, but the flowers in the palace are still blooming beautifully.

She walked casually along the way and actually arrived at the Imperial Garden.

The Imperial Garden is shaded by green trees that are beautifully trimmed. Even in late autumn, there are still many flowers that are in full bloom, with a fragrant aroma. The ancient buildings have exquisite carvings and brilliant colors, which complement the bluestone paths, fully displaying the royal luxury.

It's really luxurious.

Nanzhi strolled in the imperial garden, feeling as if she were in a dream. She was in an imperial garden that stretched as far as the eye could see. Every flower, grass and tree here seemed to be telling the history and culture of the Daling Dynasty.

This was her first time here, and the first time she was so shocked.

It turns out that this is what the imperial gardens in ancient times looked like.

Nanzhi looked around in the imperial garden, admiring the scenery as he walked forward. He didn't know how long he had been walking when he was suddenly pulled by Liuyue to the back of a rockery.

She was about to ask her what she was doing when she heard a voice.

"I haven't seen you for a few years. Are you okay?"

"Qinger!"

Wow! So affectionate! She looked like she had heard a big melon herself.

Qing'er?

But who is Qing'er?

"Your Highness, you are joking. I am your Majesty's concubine, not the Qing'er you mentioned. I hope Your Highness will pay attention to my identity!"

"I have nothing to say to the prince about the past."

Nanzhi heard the woman's footsteps leaving, and she was walking very quickly.

Chase!

Brother, you should chase her! Nanzhi’s face was particularly excited.

I even blamed the man for being stupid. He knew his girlfriend was angry but he didn't chase her. He was like a fool.

Forehead!

No, that seems to be the emperor's concubine.

No! It turned out that there was gossip between the emperor's concubine and the emperor's brother.

Isn't this the relationship between the imperial concubine and her brother-in-law? Isn't this the popular "The Legend of Huan Huan" that she watched in her previous life?

She heard the affectionate words "Qing'er" from Prince Zhennan, so she didn't believe that there was nothing in between.

Has she seen this concubine before? What does she look like? Why does she have no impression of her?

Nanzhi felt that there was no one outside and wanted to go out, but was pulled back by Liuyue.

"Are you sure the prince is here?" Another woman's voice suddenly sounded.

She stretched her head to look, and lo and behold, she could actually see it!

When she saw the prince before, she wanted to stretch her head to take a look, but was held tightly by Liu Yue's hand.

She can only listen, not see.

But this time she could actually watch it.

Nanzhi looked through the rockery and saw a gorgeous woman walking towards this side anxiously with her maid.

"In reply to your princess, I am very sure." The maid beside her spoke in a firm tone.

The two looked around and it seemed that there was no one they were looking for.

The woman seemed a little angry, "Humph! The prince is really loyal. After all these years, he still can't forget that woman."

"If it wasn't for..."

"Princess!" The maid's voice was a little loud and she shouted directly, interrupting the rest of the woman's words.

"Go back!" After saying that, she left angrily with her maid.

Nanzhi: ????

No!

Have you finished talking?

What if it wasn't for that?

I tell you, it’s easy to lose friends if you do this!

After waiting for a while, Nan Shu left the Imperial Garden.

Nanzhi went directly to the banquet venue, and it was considered early when she arrived.

All the other princes and princesses were there, and Nanzhi actually discovered that even the eighth prince was there.

This……

and many more……

Nanzhi felt that she was dazzled.

She seemed to see Yuexiang.

"Master Liu Yue, do you think that's Yue Xiang? She doesn't look like a palace maid today!"

Liu Yue followed Nanzhi's gaze and saw what she was wearing at a glance.

"She is dressed like a talented person. I'm afraid she is your majesty's concubine."

Nanzhi nodded thoughtfully.

It seems that even though Concubine Liu is dead, this woman is still following her life trajectory.

This girl wouldn't really be made a concubine later, would she?

Forget it, it has nothing to do with me.

Nanzhi didn't look at her anymore.

On the contrary, she stopped looking at others, but someone was always looking at her. The Eighth Prince had been secretly sizing up Nanzhi.

Now she is sitting in the front seat, enjoying everyone's attention.

He was wearing the most luxurious light blue dragon robe, a golden crown on his head, and yellow dragon patterns embroidered on his clothes. These were the attire only worn by legitimate princes, representing one's status. Theirs were all blue dragon patterns. He sat at the end, still wearing his old clothes, which were now a little small and a little ill-fitting and shabby.

The Eighth Prince felt bitter in his heart. The gap was so huge. He didn't understand why his identity suddenly changed.

Soon, the Queen Mother brought the Prince of Zhennan and his family to the banquet.

The emperor came from another place with the empress, concubine and others.

Nanzhi looked at this scene and thought it was such a coincidence!

"Greetings to the Queen Mother!" The emperor bowed and stepped forward to support the Queen Mother.

The Queen walked to the other side and supported the Queen Mother on the other side. The Princess took two steps back with great tact to make room for the Queen.

The queen nodded in gratitude.

The Queen Mother was supported by two people and sat on the upper seat. The others sat in their own seats.

"Greetings to the Empress Dowager, may the Empress Dowager be blessed with good health and happiness!"

"Grandson pays respects to the Empress Dowager! Pays respects to the Emperor, the Empress Dowager, and all the other ladies!"

Nanzhi was very tactful and saw them stand up, so she followed them without even blinking an eye.

"Okay, okay! We have a family dinner today, no need to be like this!" The Queen Mother looked at everyone with a loving face.

"Your Majesty Mother is right! Please take a seat!" The Emperor followed the Queen Mother's words and stretched out his hand to signal the Prince of Zhennan.

Then Manager Xu clapped his hands, and soon a group of maids came in one after another.

Nanzhi was bored as she ate snacks, listened to their greetings, and watched the singing and dancing.

Soon she realized something was wrong! Why didn't she see Nan Shu?

She looked left and right but couldn't see it.

This is strange. Today should be an important day, right? Why didn't that guy come?

Just when Nanzhi was still confused, she seemed to hear someone calling her.

"Xiao Qi! You probably haven't met your uncle, the Prince of Zhennan, yet. Come over and meet him. Pour your uncle a glass of wine."

The emperor sat above with a smile on his face, looking at Nanzhi with eyes full of love.

"This is Xiao Qi, who is now being fostered by the Queen. The Queen and I like this little guy very much. This wine is a gift from this little guy to us. I hope you can taste it carefully."

Nanzhi took the wine pot brought by Manager Xu and walked to the side of Prince Zhennan.

On the way, Nanzhi kept looking at the Zhennan King. He was wearing a black dragon robe, with a jade crown on his head to tie up his hair. He looked kind, which reminded Nanzhi of a kind person in his previous life, called a smiling tiger, who would smile at you one second and stab you in the back the next. But this man still had some banditry in him. Perhaps he had been at the border for too long, and over time, he had some of that.

This man has a well-proportioned figure and is indeed good-looking. His eyes are quite similar to his father's. The children of their royal family all have almond-shaped eyes. No wonder no one doubts his background.

Nanzhi looked at the King of Zhennan all the way, and the King of Zhennan was also looking at her. Nanzhi leaned over to pour wine for the King of Zhennan, and just as she finished pouring, she was about to say, "Uncle Wang, please!"

The powerful hand of King Zhennan suddenly pressed on Nanzhi's shoulder.

But there was a very happy expression on his face.

"Good boy, so you are the seventh brother! You are indeed very lovable, just like the boy under the seat of Guanyin!"

"No wonder my brother and his wife like it so much. I like it too."

The man's hands were very strong. He clapped his hands from time to time, each time more forceful than the last. Nanzhi had to grit her teeth to endure it.

This person suddenly changed his attitude.

"However, Uncle Wang heard that you have a younger brother. Although you are loved by your brother and his wife, you should not forget to take care of your brother. Brothers should live in harmony and friendship, just like me and your father."

When the King of Zhennan mentioned Nanzhi's younger brother, he used even more force. Nanzhi's forehead was covered with cold sweat and his face turned a little pale.

Even though she was sweating from the pain, she still stood straight.

Nanzhi raised her hand and took away the hand that King Zhennan had grabbed on her shoulder.

With his other hand he picked up the cup on the table, and with a smile, he placed the cup in his hand.

There was suddenly a strange flash in the eyes of Prince Zhennan, and he took Nanzhi's wine glass with a smile.

He raised his glass to the emperor above.

"My royal brother is right. The Seventh Prince is indeed filial and considerate. He even sent all the wine to me. He is very thoughtful. No wonder my royal brother and his wife like him so much."

"I like it very much too! Come to the palace more often and play with Uncle Wang!"

Nanzhi:……

I play…………

Nanzhi cursed in his heart. Damn it, this guy came and stood up for his son.

Nanzhi felt that her right shoulder was dislocated. She had just endured the pain and put the wine glass in his hand. The touch of his skin had exhausted all her strength.