The daughter of the emperor is reborn to be beautiful and cool, and the King of Zhenbei loves her wi

However, after being interrupted by Xiao Chuyun, Shen Nanzhi's originally depressed mood improved a lot.

She turned and went to Shen Yanxin's yard.

Several aunts had just left, and at this moment, Shen Yanxin was sitting in front of the window, feeling sad.

Shen Nanzhi sent all the maids and servants away. When she heard the noise, Shen Yanxin turned around and looked at her with worried eyes: "Zhizhi."

Shen Nanzhi sat down obediently beside A Niang, and heard Shen Yanxin worriedly: "What do you think about those rumors that the emperor wants to deal with the Shen family?"

Shen Nanzhi shook his head: "When the enemy comes, we will stop him. Mother, take good care of your health. Leave the rest to us."

Hearing this, Shen Yanxin frowned slightly: "We?"

Shen Yanxin was so perceptive that she could detect something unusual just from the way Shen Nanzhi phrased it.

"Although I can't tell you why, I always feel that you are hiding something from me."

Shen Yanxin sighed softly: "I know you have your own ideas, and you don't want to make me worry, but, Zhizhi, this is related to the Shen family, we can't be careless, it's been a busy time recently, not to mention what you met outside, even Manager Zhou has had problems, I don't know what's involved?"

The Manager Zhou that Shen Yanxin mentioned was Zhou Shun, who turned out to be a hidden chess piece planted by Fang Hongyi in the Shen family.

If he had not worked together with the fake monk from Fang Hongyi, Shen Nanzhi would not have been put in danger. Xiao Chuyun even had to personally step in and kidnap Shen Nanzhi to prevent them from succeeding.

Such a person will sooner or later be a disaster if he stays in the Shen family, and Shen Nanzhi will definitely not be merciful.

However, he appeared to have done everything well and prudently in the Shen family over the years. If he was caught directly, it would arouse suspicion and might even be involved in the old case of the remnants of Prince Ning, bringing a lot of unnecessary trouble to the Shen family. So before Shen Nanzhi set out for the spring hunting patrol, he arranged for someone to secretly get rid of him and cover it up as an accident.

It's understandable that A Niang is worried since she doesn't know the inside story.

Shen Nanzhi leaned on her shoulder and said softly, "Don't worry, mother, it's nothing. What happened to Manager Zhou was just an accident. As for the others, don't think too much about it. Just take care of your health. I originally thought that after the wedding of the prince and I, I would take you to live in the Zhenbei Palace. Grandpa and grandmother are old and can't live without someone around them. At that time, several aunts will also return to the old house to show filial piety. We can't let you stay alone in the Zhenguo Mansion."

Hearing this, Shen Yanxin couldn't help but frown: "Then there's no need to keep anyone in the Duke's Mansion?"

Shen Nanzhi's reasons were impeccable, but they made Shen Yanxin feel uneasy.

Before Shen Nanzhi could speak, she grabbed Shen Nanzhi's hand and said nervously, "Zhizhi, is the emperor really going to take action against the Duke's Mansion?"

Otherwise, Shen Nanzhi would not have sent his aunt and the others to the Shen family's old house.

"Is Chang'an's death also related to this?"

After all, she is Shen Yanxin. Although she doesn't care about worldly affairs on weekdays, she can still see the pros and cons of this.

Shen Nanzhi came here specially because he was afraid that she would worry.

"Mother, can you trust me?"

Shen Nanzhi didn't know what to say. She just said firmly, "I will definitely protect the Shen family well."

Shen Yanxin didn't hesitate at all: "Of course, if even you don't believe it, who else can I believe?"

As she spoke, she sighed deeply: "Forget it, forget it. You have your own ideas and plans. I won't ask any more questions, but there is only one thing."

At this point, Shen Yanxin's eyes were full of determination: "Protect yourself, and remember not to put yourself in danger."

Shen Nanzhi smiled and hugged A Niang: "I know, A Niang."

Before Xiao Chuyun brought back the news, the knife of Emperor Shunqing was already hanging over the Shen family's head, and there was no time to lose, but now it seems that they at least have time to catch their breath and prepare.

"You kid."

Shen Yanxin smiled helplessly: "She seems to be well-behaved and sensible, but in fact, she is just like your cousin, which makes people worry. No matter how your cousin will be in the future, he will still be in front of your aunt, who can give her instructions and take care of him all day long. But you are going to marry into the Zhenbei Palace, and mother is really afraid that you are still a child by nature and will suffer."

Hearing this, Shen Nanzhi couldn't help but laugh and said, "How could that be, mother? I'm not the type to suffer a loss."

However, as soon as the words came out of his mouth, Shen Nanzhi reacted. When he met Shen Yanxin's eyes that seemed to have seen through everything, how could Shen Nanzhi not understand?

It was obvious that A'niang was taking advantage of her letting her guard down to trick her into talking!

People are dead, what is the future?

Moreover, if my cousin was really dead, my mother should have expressed regret and sorrow when she mentioned him, instead of joking about him with Shen Nanzhi as usual.

Speaking of this, Shen Nanzhi's first reaction should be regret and sadness, but she did not refute this sentence, and continued with what Shen Yanxin said.

No one knows a daughter better than her mother. Moreover, in front of outsiders, Shen Nanzhi would never reveal anything in her behavior or words. But in front of her mother, she was too trusting and relaxed, and she accidentally let the cat out of the bag.

Shen Nanzhi didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Mother... I..."

Even though there were no outsiders here, Shen Yanxin shook her head, raised her finger to her lips, and made a gesture to her to keep quiet.

"I know what to do, but..."

Speaking of this, she couldn't help but think of the grief-stricken look of Shen Nanzhi's aunt Yang and Lu Pianpian's diagnosis.

Shen Yanxin couldn't help but worry: "No matter what, you should still tell your aunt. I'm really worried that her body can't hold on..."

By the time she finished speaking, Shen Yanxin's eyes were already red.

Shen Nanzhi nodded: "Don't worry, mother, I just went out with my aunt to relax and talked about this. She knows her limits."

In this case, Shen Yanxin has nothing to worry about.

The mother and daughter talked for a while. Shen Nanzhi was afraid that she was tired, so she told her to have a good rest, and then turned and left.

As soon as she stepped into the back garden, Zhuifeng came back with news.

"Miss, the Liu family has put Miss Jingya under house arrest. The day the news reached the Liu family, Miss Jingya was about to come to the Shen family, but was stopped by the Liu family's eldest lady and her men. She has been locked up in the house for the past few days and is not allowed to go out. Although the food was delivered as usual, I heard that she didn't eat a single bite."

With Liu Jingya's personality of not turning back even if she hits a wall, if the Liu family doesn't let her come to the Shen family, she might even starve to death.

This really gave Shen Nanzhi a headache.

Unlike her aunt who was calm, nor like her mother who stayed at home and would not give people the opportunity to notice anything, Liu Jingya's personality was too lively and she was very emotional. In addition, her identity was bound to attract the attention of many people. Shen Nanzhi was afraid that she would inadvertently fail to hide and let others notice something.

Therefore, she couldn't say anything for the time being. All Shen Nanzhi could do was to persuade her.

However, given the current state of the Shen family, it was not easy for Shen Nanzhi to visit directly, and the Liu family stopped Liu Jingya at this time and did not let her come. It was obvious that they had also noticed Emperor Shunqing's intentions and made it clear that they did not want to get involved in the Shen family's mess. It was not easy for Shen Nanzhi to meet Liu Jingya.

Shen Nanzhi was lost in thought when Chuntao came to report: "Miss, someone is coming from the Jiang family. Mother Qin came in person and said that the old lady is dying and wants to see you for the last time."

Shen Nanzhi didn't believe a word of this.

If Zhao was really dying, I'm afraid she would want to take Shen Nanzhi with her.

She waved her hand, not wanting to bother with him. Unexpectedly, Zhuifeng, who was reporting the news, said, "Oh, by the way, I just got the news that you... said that Lord Jiang's case has been decided. The Ministry of Justice originally sentenced him to be executed in three days, his family property to be confiscated, his female relatives to be conscripted into the entertainment industry, and his male relatives to be exiled. But for some reason, the emperor changed his mind and only sentenced Lord Jiang, without bringing disaster to the Jiang family."

Even Zhuifeng heard something strange in this matter, and Shen Nanzhi certainly felt that it was inappropriate.

Considering the serious crime committed by Jiang Shiyan, it is reasonable to confiscate his property and exile him. There is nothing wrong with the Ministry of Justice's sentence.

What's more, the Jiang family is now at the end of its rope. It is impossible for anyone to plead for the Jiang family at this time.

Moreover, Emperor Shunqing is not a kind-hearted person who would not care about old friendships. Why would he show leniency to the Jiang family alone?

Shen Nanzhi was just thinking about it when someone from the concierge came to report: "Miss, Madam Qin is here again. She said that Madam Zhang is dying. Please, for the sake of the relationship between the grandparents and grandchildren, ask the imperial physician to come for her."

Jiang Shiyan has already been convicted. Even if the Jiang family members have not been harmed, the current Jiang family cannot afford to hire an imperial physician. However, Zhao's health is getting worse and worse, and ordinary doctors have no way to help her. It really can't be delayed any longer.

It turned out that this was the reason why Mother Qin asked to come here.

The gatekeeper said nervously, "Mother Qin is really hateful. She knelt outside our house and kept kowtowing. If she continues like this, it will not be good for our girl's reputation."

Even though Jiang Shiyan has severed his relationship with Shen Nanzhi, Zhao Shi, who is in this situation, will still be criticized for using filial piety to pressure Shen Nanzhi.

Shen Nanzhi certainly didn't care, but as A'niang said, the Shen family was in troubled times, and they had finally guided the direction of public opinion. Of course, they couldn't let anyone take advantage of them at this critical juncture.

Moreover, Shen Nanzhi was also very curious about why Emperor Shunqing had kept something from the Shen family.

She waved her hand: "Okay, then I'll go and take a look."

Anyway, given Zhao's condition, even if the imperial physician came, there would be nothing he could do to save her.

Qiuyu just finished her work and rushed over.

Judging from her gestures, Xiao Chuyun should have gone to bed, and Lu Pianpian and Mo Yun were on guard, so Shen Nanzhi had nothing to worry about, so she took Qiuyu and went out directly.

Outside the gate of the Zhenguo Mansion, just as the servant said, Madam Qin's head was bleeding from knocking, and she kept knocking, muttering, "Miss, please be magnanimous and forgive the old lady this time. It was the master who was wrong, not the old lady. She just wanted to see her granddaughter before she died. Miss, can you bear to let the old lady leave with regrets?"

When Shen Nanzhi rushed over, there were already a lot of people watching the fun gathered outside the mansion gate.

As soon as Shen Nanzhi appeared, he instantly attracted the attention of everyone present.

Her eyes were red, as if she had just cried. She was wearing a plain white double-breasted skirt, her face was as pale as paper, and she looked frail and pitiful, instantly reminding the onlookers of the young master of the Shen family who had just gotten into trouble.

Therefore, the emotions that were originally provoked by Qin's mother were instantly extinguished.

But Mother Qin became more and more excited as she spoke.

She let out a wail, but her words got stuck in her throat the moment she looked up and saw Shen Nanzhi. She said in a daze: "Girl...you..."

She didn't expect that Shen Nanzhi would come out so soon, and she didn't expect that Shen Nanzhi would change from his previous arrogant and domineering state to such a pitiful appearance.

Before Mother Qin could react and continue the conversation, Shen Nanzhi said in a slightly hoarse voice: "I'm sorry to have kept Mother Qin waiting for so long. I didn't mean to be negligent, nor did I not want to go see Grandma. It's just because of what happened to my father, I'm afraid Grandma will be angry with me. She is the elder, and it's okay for her to blame me. I'm just afraid that Grandma will be hurt and her condition will worsen. If that happens, it will be my fault."

At this point, Shen Nanzhi's eyes became redder and she choked up, "Now that grandma is willing to see me, I think she must have figured out the truth and justice involved. Of course, I should serve her medicine in front of her."

As he spoke, Shen Nanzhi leaned over slightly and raised his hand to help Mother Qin up.

The sincere look on his face, almost as if he was about to cry, made Mother Qin unable to believe her eyes.

But she did not forget the purpose of her visit, and immediately lowered her eyes and said, "Then please follow me, young lady. The old lady has been thinking about you all the time."

Shen Nanzhi nodded, but before taking a step, she specifically asked, "Mother Qin, please ask. If grandma hasn't figured it out or hasn't calmed down, you'd be offending her by bringing me there like this."

Of course, she had to distance herself from the matter in public in advance, so that if something really happened to the Zhao family, she would not be blamed.

Mother Qin used to be a powerful character, especially with her mouth. But because of the incident at the Jiang family and taking care of Zhao, she has been worn down to the point where she has completely lost her former sharpness, and even her reactions have become much slower.

For example, at this moment, she couldn't think of any words to refute Shen Nanzhi, so she could only agree: "Yes, the lady is right."

Shen Nanzhi nodded, then turned around and glanced at the people around who were still looking at the excitement. She bowed slightly and said, "My Shen family has been unlucky recently, and we have encountered many accidents one after another. It is inevitable that we have disturbed the neighbors. There are also many inconveniences or inadequate care. I apologize to everyone here."

Everyone was just there to watch the fun and no one dared to accept Shen Nanzhi's salute. They immediately clasped their fists to Shen Nanzhi in return and then dispersed.

Shen Nanzhi had good reasons and was very polite. Not only did he not look down on these ordinary people, he even apologized to them and showed them enough respect. This immediately left a very good impression on everyone present, and they spontaneously spread the news of what happened in front of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion.

But they didn't know that as soon as they left, Shen Nanzhi's eyes suddenly turned cold when he looked at Qin's mother.