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

"Miss Shen."

After dismissing the maid, Zhou Jinxuan pulled Shen Nanzhi to sit down in front of the window and said distressedly: "I have heard about some recent rumors and the affairs of the young master of the Shen family, but now that things have come to this, please accept my condolences, Miss Shen."

Even after more than ten days of recuperation since the miscarriage, Zhou Jinxuan's complexion is still not very good.

She did not participate in the autumn hunting tour this time, but came specially to visit Shen Nanzhi.

Especially at a time like this when the news of the Shen family’s loss of power has spread everywhere.

Even the Liu family, which was related to the Shen family by marriage, was eager to draw a line between themselves and the Shen family, but Zhou Jinxuan came.

Whether it was intentional to win her over or out of sincerity, Shen Nanzhi couldn't help but look up to her.

Thinking of what Lu Pianpian had said before about her poor health and that even if she was pregnant it would be difficult for her to keep the baby stable, Shen Nanzhi couldn't help but feel sorry for her.

"Thank you, Princess. Your health is very important. You should stay at home and take good care of yourself. You shouldn't be running around like this."

Hearing this, Zhou Jinxuan shook her head and said, "I know my body condition well. It has been like this for many years and it won't get better in a short time. Don't be polite to me. We will be a family from now on. It's not easy to be a daughter-in-law of the royal family. We will have to support you more in the future."

Since she said so, Shen Nanzhi didn't want to be too distant with her, so she nodded: "I don't know the rules, please take care of me in the future, sister."

It is still a bit early to call her the Emperor's sister-in-law, after all, she has not yet entered the palace. Calling her the eldest prince's consort seems too high a status. The title of "sister" is more appropriate.

Hearing this, Zhou Jinxuan took Shen Nanzhi's hand and said, "I am the youngest in the family, I have no brothers or sisters, from now on I will treat you as my own sister."

The two talked for a while, and Zhou Jinxuan made her intention clear: "My dear sister, let me ask you, has my third brother's health improved recently?"

I didn't expect her to ask Xiao Chuyun.

At this time, according to Emperor Shunqing's arrangement, Xiao Chuyun should be on his way back from Yuzhou.

But during this period, Emperor Shunqing presided over the autumn hunting tour and left the eldest prince Xiao Huaimin as regent. Shen Nanzhi didn't know whether Xiao Huaimin knew about this matter.

Before she could think about it, she heard Zhou Jinxuan hurriedly explain: "Don't worry, I have no other intentions. I just heard that my third brother has been recuperating in the mansion during this period. But when I went to the palace to pay my respects today, I heard that the emperor arranged for the Imperial Observatory and the Ministry of Rites to check the date as soon as he came back. To be honest, it happened to be in this troubled time, so I wanted to ask on behalf of my husband, is the emperor setting the wedding date for you at this time because my third brother's health has improved, or does he have other plans?"

I didn't expect that she would directly state her purpose and make no secret of her intentions, which made Shen Nanzhi, who was still thinking about something, feel a little embarrassed.

Zhou Jinxuan was also a sensitive person. Before Shen Nanzhi spoke, she added, "Don't worry, sister. I'm not here just for myself. You know the rumors. My husband and I have always respected the Duke of Zhenguo Mansion. If my husband has a way, he will never let the Duke of Zhenguo Mansion fall into danger. But I'm sure you've seen that his position in the court is very embarrassing."

"On the surface, my father values ​​me and has entrusted me with important tasks, but in reality, I am just making wedding clothes for others."

Unexpectedly, the eldest prince and his wife also knew this.

However, this is not surprising. According to rumors, the eldest prince is more loyal and honest than the other princes, but he is not stupid. As someone who is involved in the situation, the eldest prince should be able to see more clearly than others which son Emperor Shunqing likes and prefers.

At this point, Zhou Jinxuan sighed, "To be honest, if the emperor really wanted to do something to the Shen family... my husband and I should have planned early to see if we could do something for you. But at this critical juncture, he suddenly wants to grant you a marriage. I don't know if he wants to suppress the public grievances and restore his reputation, or if he has other plans. It's hard to understand."

From what she said, it seemed that the eldest prince Xiao Huaimin didn't know about the affairs between Lin Hongrui and the Zhou family. They still thought that Emperor Shunqing was targeting the Shen family now, so they couldn't understand why Emperor Shunqing had been reluctant to set a wedding date for her and Xiao Chuyun before, but as soon as he returned to Beijing, he immediately asked people to check the date.

The Zhou family, which has now changed and is out of control, is the cancer that Emperor Shunqing is most anxious to eradicate. Moreover, he also has to keep an eye on the movements of people in southern Xinjiang. However, the only ones who can be used in the southwest are the Xie family of Marquis Changxin and the Shen family army that has not yet been reorganized.

It is still unknown who will suppress the Zhou family rebels and who will guard the South Gate between the Shen family and the Xie family at that time, but it is inevitable that the Shen family will be given important positions, as the Xie family alone will not be able to cope with the workload.

At this time, Emperor Shunqing must stabilize the hearts of the Shen family and stop the gossips of the world.

Putting Shen Nanzhi and Xiao Chuyun’s marriage on the agenda is the best and most direct way.

However, the eldest prince and Zhou Jinxuan, who were unaware of the inside story, could not imagine this.

Now they are still at the most superficial level of cognition. Shen Nanzhi guessed it, but he could only keep it in his heart and could not say it out loud at this time.

She just followed Zhou Jinxuan's words and said, "Even the eldest prince and my sister who are participating in the government don't know this, how could I know?"

However, Zhou Jinxuan also knew that these were her one-sided words and might not make Shen Nanzhi trust her, so she brought a secret letter and the token of the eldest prince's mansion this time.

She handed the two items to Shen Nanzhi and explained, "My husband was worried that you would be persecuted, so he even arranged for someone to send you out of Beijing at any cost. My father has worked in the Ministry of Industry for decades, and some of my mother's old subordinates also have some secret contacts in Yangzhou. This is a list of local officials who can be dispatched. When the time comes, you can take this token and seek asylum."

Zhou Jinxuan was still wearing the same elegant light blue brocade skirt and jacket, just like the tung flowers blooming in the mountain valley in spring, dignified and elegant, matching her temperament.

When she said this, her eyes were full of sincerity as she looked at Shen Nanzhi, and she was really planning a way out for the Shen family.

This made Shen Nanzhi, who had been wary of her intentions at the beginning, feel like he was being mean.

She held Zhou Jinxuan's hand, pushed the secret letter and token containing the contact list back to Zhou Jinxuan, and shook her head: "Sister, this must be the trump card that the queen left for the eldest prince. We can't use such an important thing, and it's not that important right now."

Zhou Jinxuan looked embarrassed: "This is also what my husband meant. He is constrained in every way in the court. If there is really any problem... he is afraid that he will not be able to help you."

It seems that Zhou Jinxuan is sincere in wanting to make friends with Shen Nanzhi.

But it is hard to say whether he did not want to use this sincerity to impress Shen Nanzhi, so as to achieve the goal of winning over the Shen family and the Zhenguo Mansion.

Shen Nanzhi cannot accept the list and token until he is sure to be tied to the same boat with them.

She also could not make any decision on her own on behalf of the Shen family and Xiao Chuyun.

Zhou Jinxuan probably saw Shen Nanzhi's concerns, so he didn't force her: "Okay, if you need anything later, just send someone to find me. It's getting late, so I'll go back first."

Shen Nanzhi was about to get up and send her out, but she heard a maid outside hurriedly report: "Miss, someone has come from the palace, and it is Eunuch Chang Xi himself. Please enter the palace immediately."

Hearing this, Shen Nanzhi subconsciously looked at Zhou Jinxuan.

Emperor Shunqing summoned her. Could it be that this was what Zhou Jinxuan had just said, that he wanted to put her marriage with Xiao Chuyun on the agenda?

Zhou Jinxuan took Shen Nanzhi's hand and suggested, "I'm going back too, so why don't we go together? We can talk on the way."

Shen Nanzhi certainly had no objection.

But my lower abdomen was still aching badly, and even with Lu Pianpian's medicine, it didn't relieve the pain much.

But Emperor Shunqing chose to call her into the palace at this time.

Shen Nanzhi couldn't refuse at all.

She turned around and quickly tidied up, then followed Zhou Jinxuan to the front yard.

When Eunuch Chang Xi saw Zhou Jinxuan, he was quite surprised: "I came to pay my respects to the eldest prince's wife. I didn't expect to meet her here."

Eunuch Chang Xi is full of cunning people.

He would later bring up the matter of Zhou Jinxuan's appearance in the Shen family before Emperor Shunqing.

Shen Nanzhi didn't care. Emperor Shunqing would not touch the Shen family for the time being, nor would he care about such a small matter.

However, I wonder if this will make him pay more attention to the eldest prince or even make him dissatisfied.

Zhou Jinxuan looked calm, and she nodded: "It's quite a coincidence. Miss Shen and I will be sisters-in-law in the future. Since these things happened in the Shen family, it's natural for me to come and visit."

It was not known whether Eunuch Chang Xi had heard it or not. Zhou Jinxuan just glanced at him indifferently and then pulled Shen Nanzhi into the carriage to the palace.

Even if the carriage is moving steadily, it is still bumpy.

Shen Nanzhi was already feeling very uncomfortable, and now the pain in her lower abdomen was even more excruciating.

Before she reached the palace gate, the inner clothes she had just changed into were already soaked with sweat, and her face was as pale as paper.

Zhou Jinxuan, who was standing by, naturally noticed it.

"Sister, what's wrong with you? Why do you look worse than me? I'll take you to the Imperial Hospital first. After the Imperial Physician has examined you, we'll go see Father later."

However, Emperor Shunqing would not wait any longer, which was unreasonable.

Shen Nanzhi covered her belly and shook her head: "It just happened to be my period, sister, don't worry."

Hearing this, Zhou Jinxuan revealed a look of realization: "I am like this every time. The imperial physician said that it was caused by deficiency of Qi and blood, and excessive damage to the body. I thought my sister had a good health, but I didn't expect that she would suffer such torture."

Shen Nanzhi didn't know how to explain it to her, so she just accepted it.

The carriage could only go as far as Zhengyang Gate, where Emperor Shunqing was in the imperial study.

Zhou Jinxuan supported Shen Nanzhi all the way and was going to send Shen Nanzhi over, but Eunuch Chang Xi reminded her, "First Prince Consort, the Emperor wants to talk to Miss Shen alone."

Naturally, Zhou Jinxuan couldn't follow him anymore.

According to the rules, Shen Nanzhi is not allowed to bring a maid with her when she enters the palace.

Zhou Jinxuan turned around and called Jinxiu, the senior palace maid beside her, to support Shen Nanzhi, and said, "Then I will go back to the eldest prince's mansion first. When my sister comes out, she will follow Jinxiu directly. My sister hasn't been to my place yet, so you can rest for a while at my place and ask the imperial physician to take a look. I will send someone to send you back when you feel better."

Although several adult princes have already left the palace and established their own residences, the prince's residences where they lived before they came of age are still retained in the palace.

Especially for the princes who participated in politics, it was common for them to continue staying in the prince's mansion because they stayed in the palace to handle government affairs.

Zhou Jinxuan also had good intentions, so Shen Nanzhi had to agree, and then followed Eunuch Chang Xi to the imperial study.

Before he reached the high jade steps outside the imperial study, he saw Concubine Zhang walking down the steps angrily.

When Concubine Zhang saw Shen Nanzhi from afar, her expression became even uglier.

She glared at Shen Nanzhi fiercely, as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she held it back. In the end she just turned around and left without even looking at Shen Nanzhi again.

Jinxiu, who was helping Shen Nanzhi up the stairs, reminded her softly, "Don't take it to heart, young lady. I heard that the Fifth Prince disappeared in the Qiuwei Hunting Ground and didn't come back with the Qiuwei team. The Imperial Concubine is bound to be upset."

Zhou Jinxuan was a considerate and considerate person. Servants follow their masters, and the senior palace maid beside her was the same. She was afraid that Shen Nanzhi was in a bad mood, so she kindly reminded and comforted her.

However, Xiao Qian'an was not missing at all. He clearly thought he had figured out a plan for Shen Nanzhi and went to Yuzhou to block Shen Nanzhi.

However, Shen Nanzhi just nodded, expressed his gratitude to Jinxiu and said nothing more.

The two men stood outside the imperial study, and Eunuch Chang Xi went in first to report.

It would have been said that since Concubine Zhang had just come out, Emperor Shunqing must have been fine inside, but he asked Shen Nanzhi to stand outside for a quarter of an hour before letting her in.

Shen Nanzhi was already feeling uncomfortable, and now her hands and feet were even weaker.

In Lu Pianpian's words, the greater the benefits Bingpo brought her, the more severe the side effects were now.

But the side effects happened to coincide with her menstrual period.

In the past, she felt that she was as light as a swallow and her internal strength was much stronger. But now, let alone practicing lightness skills, even walking feels as if she is carrying a thousand-pound weight and she has no strength.

Not wanting to lose his manners in front of the palace, Shen Nanzhi could only grit his teeth and hold on.

Emperor Shunqing sat in front of the dragon table.

There is a thick pile of official documents on the desk.

Except for Eunuch Changxi, everyone else in the room was asked to leave.

Emperor Shunqing was wearing a dragon robe and sitting on the dragon throne without saying a word. No one knew what he was looking at. According to the rules, Shen Nanzhi could not look up rashly. She only vaguely saw that he was holding a memorial in his hand.

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you."

After Shen Nanzhi came in and greeted him, Emperor Shunqing said, "Get up."

Unlike the Emperor Shunqing that Shen Nanzhi had seen several times before, although the Emperor Shunqing at this moment was still expressionless, his complexion seemed to have aged a lot, and even his voice was very low and hoarse.

Shen Nanzhi slowly stood up, and only then did she feel Emperor Shunqing's sharp and cold gaze falling on the top of her head.

No one knew what Emperor Shunqing was thinking. His eyes were extremely cold, making Shen Nanzhi feel as if she was falling into an ice cellar and she felt even more uncomfortable.

Emperor Shunqing didn't say anything, and Shen Nanzhi didn't dare to speak rashly. She just stood there quietly with her head bowed.

Until Emperor Shunqing asked, "Is everything okay at home?"

How could the Shen family be okay when Shen Changan got into trouble?

Hearing this, Shen Nanzhi subconsciously looked up at Emperor Shunqing.