"Shen Nanzhi! How dare you!"

Wang Miaoyin screamed, and seemed to want to rush forward to protect Zhao Jinhua, but she was still concerned about her own body. The moment she subconsciously touched her abdomen, she hesitated.

Shen Nanzhi's toes just stopped at Zhao Jinhua's chest.

She had originally restrained her strength, but when she heard Wang Miaoyin's threat, Shen Nanzhi deliberately kicked her again.

Zhao Jinhua screamed in pain, but she kept shouting, "You hit me! My granddaughter is now the emperor's bedfellow, the most honorable empress in the palace. If you hit me, it would be a crime of insubordination! I'll tell Miaoyu later, let's see..."

Before she could finish, Shen Nanzhi kicked her again.

The previous kick didn't use much strength, but this kick was real strong, and it hurt so much that Zhao Jinhua could only breathe.

Shen Nanzhi then stood still, lowered his eyes and looked at the grandfather and grandson coldly: "If you were not so outspoken, I would not be able to hit you so casually, but you have to slander the prince and my brother. One of them is the Zhenbei King who suffered a lot for Da Qi, and the other is the Changxin Marquis who was conferred by the emperor posthumously. You are committing a crime of insubordination and slandering them. Do you think I should hit you?"

"Even if you spread this to the palace and your granddaughter turned a deaf ear to it, what would happen? Do you think the emperor would help you?"

At this critical juncture, for the sake of his own reputation and to suppress the rumors that were flying all over the place, Emperor Shunqing would not easily touch the Shen family, and he would even have to turn back to appease the Shen family. However, Zhao Jinhua was bold enough to offend Shen Nanzhi at this time.

So what if we know that Shen Nanzhi is taking advantage of the situation?

What she said is also true.

Moreover, Shen Nanzhi's reaction to Shen Changan's humiliation could not be excessive.

Zhao Jinhua finally recovered.

In the blink of an eye, one of her cheeks was swollen and there were two footprints of Shen Nanzhi on her chest. She looked very embarrassed.

But she no longer had the pride she had just now. She had taken Shen Nanzhi's words to heart, and after her initial boasting, she was now only filled with fear, fearing that her recklessness would bring trouble to Wang Miaoyu.

Secondly, Shen Nanzhi’s beating was so painful that she was really scared.

"Girl, spare your life!"

Zhao Jinhua quickly said, "I was blinded by greed and said something I shouldn't have said. Please be magnanimous and don't hold it against me."

Although Wang Miaoyin, who was standing by, felt unwilling, she had to apologize as well.

Bai Zhi, who had followed after hearing the news, also hurried to smooth things over: "Hey, girl, why are you arguing with her? You know how my aunt talks. She is just harsh in her words, but she doesn't have any bad intentions."

Zhao Jinhua has always stood on the side of the Zhao family and has always been at odds with Fuling. Now Fuling is speaking for her. Shen Nanzhi doesn't believe that she has no ulterior motives.

But she was too lazy to argue with them. Whoever wanted to wade into the muddy water of the Jiang family could do so.

Shen Nanzhi waved her hand and said calmly, "I mean well. After all, the palace is not like the outside world. If Madam Wang is not careful and brings disaster upon herself, I'm afraid it will ruin your granddaughter's future."

After saying that, Shen Nanzhi no longer looked at the expressions of these people, turned around and left the Jiang family.

As soon as I entered the Shen family's gate, I heard Qiu Yu muttering behind me: "Miss, there is something I don't understand."

"You said that the Jiang family is already a family of criminals, and Concubine Yu has just gained favor. Just looking at the rewards, the lives of the two of them will be better in the future. Why should they get entangled with the people of the Jiang family?"

Qiu Yu couldn't help feeling nauseous when she thought of the smell in Zhang's room.

Shen Nanzhi shook his head: "He just wants to raise his own status."

Wang Miaoyu was born into a merchant family, which was totally unacceptable in the aristocratic circle of the capital.

Although Jiang Shiyan was a criminal, they felt that her identity as Jiang's niece sounded better than her original background.

Moreover, they were originally chosen by Emperor Shunqing because they participated in the Autumn Hunting Tour as nieces of the Jiang family.

This is why, even though Wang Miaoyu knew that Jiang Shiyan's crime was unforgivable, she still pleaded for Jiang Shiyan in front of Emperor Shunqing on behalf of the Jiang family.

Moreover, although Shen Nanzhi looked down upon the Jiang family's assets, Zhao Jinhua did not despise them.

Instead of starting a new business in this unfamiliar capital city, it would be better for them to take over the Jiang family's business and the social connections that the Jiang family had accumulated over the years.

Although it wasn't much, it was faster than them groping in the dark, and Zhao Jinhua could also gain a reputation for being loyal and righteous to the Zhao family.

For the Jiang family, with the support of Wang Miaoyu in the palace and the support of Zhao Jinhua and her granddaughter who were tied to them, they did not have to worry about being bullied by others.

It is mutually beneficial for both sides.

That's why Bai Zhi changed her attitude towards Zhao Jinhua.

But Shen Nanzhi didn't care about these, as long as they didn't bump into her like they did today.

After going around in circles, it was already lunch time.

Shen Nanzhi was a little hungry, but when she thought of Xiao Chuyun still resting in her yard, she was afraid that she would disturb him if she went back, so she turned around and went to see her aunt again, and had lunch in her aunt's yard.

Before that, my aunt had indeed asked someone to go to the Imperial Medical Bureau to pass on a sign and invite Imperial Doctor Sun to come to her house to take her pulse.

In the end, Doctor Sun came to a conclusion similar to Lu Pianpian's. He just gave a few words of advice, wrote a prescription for boosting energy and saving life, and then went back.

As soon as Doctor Sun left, my aunt asked her most trusted secret guard to secretly bring back some food for her.

Shen Changan was not dead, so she certainly couldn't let her body deteriorate like this.

But you have to be careful to avoid people, and even eat in secret.

When Shen Nanzhi went over, her aunt had just dismissed everyone and was about to start eating.

She called Shen Nanzhi in, ate and drank with Shen Nanzhi, and cleaned up the mess before she returned to her grief-stricken and sickly look.

He was like two different people before and after, and Shen Nanzhi was stunned.

If she had known that her aunt was such a good actress, she would not have hidden it from her from the beginning.

After leaving his aunt's place, Shen Nanzhi went straight to the library.

This is one of the quietest places in the Shen family.

Apart from a few secret guards in charge of cleaning, only the masters of the Shen family can enter here.

Needless to say, Shen Nanzhi and A'niang had just returned to Beijing. Several aunts were the same as Shen Changan. If there was nothing important, they would basically not come here.

The Shen family has produced a smart and studious Shen Huaishu. However, since he started to take on the Shen family's miscellaneous affairs and interpersonal relationships in the past two years, and also held a position in the Dali Temple, he has been busy with his daily official duties and family affairs, so how could he have the leisure to come here to read?

Shen Nanzhi didn't want to go back and disturb Xiao Chuyun's rest at this time, so he thought of coming here to rest.

The guards outside were quite surprised to see her, but still respectfully invited her in.

This is Shen Nanzhi's first time here.

She had vaguely heard Shen Huaishu say before that the view from the window on the third floor of the library was excellent, and sitting there one could directly overlook the entire lotus pond.

Shen Nanzhi originally wanted to enjoy the breeze there, take a short rest and then go back, but who would have thought that as soon as she came up the stairs, she looked up and saw the figure sitting by the window.

His tall stature could attract people's attention at first sight.

When Shen Nanzhi looked over, he was also turning his head and looking at Shen Nanzhi leisurely.

Although he still had Shen Qiujue's handsome appearance, his gentle and affectionate eyes still carried the shadow of Xiao Chuyun.

Seeing that it was him, Shen Nanzhi asked in surprise: "Prince...you...why are you here?"

Shouldn't he be resting in his own yard at this time?

Calculating the time, it hasn't even been an hour.

On the coffee table in front of him were some of Shen Nanzhi's favorite cakes and a bag of sugar-roasted chestnuts. It was obvious that he was waiting for Shen Nanzhi, and had been there for a while.

But how could he be sure that Shen Nanzhi would come here?

Shen Nanzhi looked puzzled.

Xiao Chuyun raised his hand and motioned her to come over.

After Shen Nanzhi sat down opposite him, he chuckled and said, "I guessed."

Shen Nanzhi was surprised: "You guessed so accurately?"

Xiao Chuyun smiled and said, "I guess Miss Shen will feel sorry for me. In order to give me more time to rest, she will find a place to hide first. Although there are many places to hide in the Shen family, this one has the best scenery and is the quietest. It is also the closest to Miss Shen's Jinxiu Garden."

If anything happens, she can rush over at the first opportunity.

Shen Nanzhi didn't expect that he had guessed her thoughts.

She had clearly come here on a whim, but this man had already made preparations and was waiting for her here.

Looking at the peeled and still warm chestnuts in front of him, Shen Nanzhi smiled helplessly, "Your Highness, have you rested by now?"

Xiao Chuyun pushed the chestnut towards her, his handsome face seemed to be a little aggrieved: "Miss Shen is not around, I always sleep uneasy, I waited and waited but Miss Shen didn't come back, so I had to go out to look for her myself."

This actually made Shen Nanzhi wrong.

Moreover, Shen Nanzhi was really curious about how this person could speak such lingering love words so frankly and calmly?

Shen Nanzhi picked up a piece of sugar-roasted chestnut. It was her favorite texture and the taste was just right.

As soon as she swallowed it, there was a cup of hot tea at hand.

Shen Nanzhi took a sip, put down the roasted chestnuts, and said with a smile: "Then according to what the prince said, the prince doesn't need to rest before this? Why didn't I see the prince so eloquent in the past?"

Shen Nanzhi originally wanted to tease him.

Who would have thought that just as he finished speaking, Xiao Chuyun said seriously: "In the past, when I was far away from Miss Shen, I could still keep my sanity and suppress my restless heart, but now my sweetheart is by my side, and I am not a saint, how can I calm down and sleep soundly?"

He looked serious and spoke very calmly, which made Shen Nanzhi blush.

She couldn't help but glare at Xiao Chuyun: "Slippery!"

Xiao Chuyun looked innocent: "Miss Shen, this is clearly my true feelings."

Shen Nanzhi didn't know what to say, so he lowered his head and drank his tea.

But just as her fingers were about to touch the teacup, she saw Xiao Chuyun grab her fingertips at a faster speed, preventing her from touching the edge of the teacup.

"Don't move. I just added some hot water. It's still a little hot. It needs to be dried."

Only then did Shen Nanzhi realize that both the teapot on the table and the teacup in her hand were still steaming.

The cup that she was about to drink was left there by Xiao Chuyun.

I didn't expect him to be so considerate. Shen Nanzhi was about to thank him when she saw Xiao Chuyun hooking her fingertips and chuckled, "I'm so nice, Miss Shen, do you want to marry me soon?"

Shen Nanzhi's cheeks were still burning. She didn't expect him to change the subject so quickly.

Whether it was for the Shen family or for herself, she naturally wanted to do it, but suddenly being stared at by Xiao Chuyun, Shen Nanzhi felt a little embarrassed. She glared at him coquettishly: "Then who knows if the prince will be as good as he is now after I marry him?"

Hearing this, Xiao Chuyun's smile deepened a little, and he said: "So, Miss Shen admits that I am fine now?"

Unexpectedly, his focus was so different. Shen Nanzhi looked at him blankly. Before she could speak, she heard Xiao Chuyun smile and said, "But please rest assured, Miss Shen. I will only do better in the future. If there is anything wrong, just tell me and I will change it."

These were clearly very ordinary words, but when they came out of his mouth, they were like honey, and Shen Nanzhi's heart was filled with a hint of sweetness.

Thinking about the rumors outside, Shen Nanzhi felt that it was not a problem.

Even if he is not in good health and they cannot have sex, it doesn't matter. As long as he can be well, accompany her to watch the sunrise and sunset, and accompany her through the ups and downs, that's enough.

Thinking of this, Shen Nanzhi didn't know why, but Wang Miaoyin's pregnant belly suddenly appeared in his mind, and he thought of Zhao Jinhua's proposal.

Although those words were a bit nonsense, and Shen Nanzhi would not accept the baby in Wang Miaoyin's belly as they wished, but if she wanted a child in the future, it was not impossible for her to adopt one or two fatherless and motherless orphans from outside, raise them from childhood, and educate them carefully. What difference would that make them like their own children?

Besides, my mother also likes children, so the Zhenbei Palace will not be too lonely then.

Thinking of this, Shen Nanzhi also said: "Does the prince like children?"

Xiao Chuyun, dressed in a brocade robe, leaned elegantly against the window, one hand hooked on Shen Nanzhi's fingertips, looking indescribably handsome and elegant.

Hearing this, Xiao Chuyun was very surprised that Shen Nanzhi, who was always very thin-skinned, would take the initiative to talk about this topic, and judging from her expression, she was not joking. He raised his eyebrows slightly and asked curiously, "Why did Miss Shen say that?"

Shen Nanzhi leaned on the table, holding her cheek with one hand, holding Xiao Chuyun's hand with the other, and said seriously: "Your Majesty hasn't answered me yet, do you like children?"

It was the first time that Xiao Chuyun was asked this question, and it was from Shen Nanzhi's mouth.

Children...

He was indifferent by nature and had few relatives, so he had never thought about this question.

But, if it was born to Shen Nanzhi...

Thinking of this, Xiao Chuyun's mind moved, and a strange feeling suddenly emerged in his heart. His Adam's apple rolled, and his fingertips subconsciously hooked Shen Nanzhi's finger, and his tone was also a little hoarse, "Of course."

Unexpectedly, as soon as he finished speaking, Shen Nanzhi sounded as if he was relieved.

She smiled and said, "That's great! Prince, since we can't have our own children, let's adopt two orphans after the court affairs are settled."

As soon as he finished speaking, the smile on Xiao Chuyun's face suddenly froze.

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