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

Zhao Wan stared at Shen Nanzhi, as if she wanted to say something, but she opened her mouth wide and couldn't utter a word for a long time.

Shen Nanzhi raised his hand and asked Zhuifeng to bring the pen and ink to Zhao Wan.

"It's nothing, it's just that my father still doesn't want to divorce my mother, so I have to ask Aunt Wan for help and write a few words asking for help."

Seeing Zhao Wan didn't move, Shen Nanzhi continued, "Isn't this what you want to see the most? As long as I get the divorce papers, I will let you go and reunite your family. Of course, if you don't believe me, I can't do anything about it. Just wait and see. It won't cause any loss to me or my mother, but your precious daughter's face and body will be rotten. You should think about it carefully."

Zhao Wan was stunned.

She closed her eyes in despair, and after a long silence, she opened her eyes again and looked at Shen Nanzhi, then tried to struggle to get up.

But she had no strength to move at the moment, let alone pick up a pen.

Shen Nanzhi was also considerate enough to ask someone to give her a dose of medicine that could temporarily suppress the toxicity in her body and restore some of her strength.

It's only a few sentences, and it's easy to write.

Shen Nanzhi looked at it again and again, and confirmed that there was no problem before handing it to a secret guard, asking him to quietly deliver it to Jiang Shiyan.

The sun was gradually rising.

Shen Nanzhi was about to return home when he saw a carriage coming hurriedly.

Before she even got there, someone lifted the curtain of the carriage, revealing Liu Jingya's pretty face.

"Sister Zhizhi!"

She raised her hands and said with a bit of complaint on her face: "You said you would keep in touch with me, but after just a few days you've forgotten me and don't even come to see me. It just so happens that my mother has been pressuring me to learn some rules recently. If it wasn't for your grandmother's birthday, she wouldn't have let me go out!"

Shen Nanzhi smiled and apologized: "Sister Jingya, I'm really sorry. I've been busy at home recently and haven't been able to take care of you."

Before this, she had vowed to help bring Liu Jingya and her cousin from Chang'an together.

I've been so busy these days that I don't have time to spare.

Shen Nanzhi said ashamedly: "It just so happens that my cousin is not at home today."

If I had known earlier, I should have found an excuse to keep Shen Changan.

Liu Jingya shook her head. "It's okay. I came to see you today on purpose."

After saying that, she turned her head and glanced at the Jiang Mansion not far away: "I heard that the birthday banquet will not be held?"

Shen Nanzhi nodded and was about to invite Liu Jingya to sit in her yard, but Liu Jingya grabbed her wrist and took her to the car.

"In that case, how about accompanying sister to the theater to listen to music today? I've been locked up in the mansion for the past few days and I'm almost going crazy. I finally got half a day to come out and take a breath. Don't refuse!"

Since she said so, Shen Nanzhi naturally couldn't refuse.

However, because of the lesson at Mingyue Tower yesterday, Shen Nanzhi called two more secret guards to follow him before he boarded Liu Jingya's carriage and left.

Liu Jingya was curious: "You, do you have to be so cautious?"

Shen Nanzhi smiled and said, "There have been a lot of things going on recently. It's not just me. Sister Jingya also needs to be more careful when she goes out."

Qiuyue mentioned this this morning when she was combing her hair. Later, the fire in Mingyue Tower got completely out of control. With the joint efforts of the common people and the patrol battalion, it was barely under control after it spread to three surrounding shops.

Not only did a huge amount of manpower, material resources and financial resources disappear, but nearly a hundred people were killed or injured last night.

Thinking of those innocent people who were implicated, Shen Nanzhi felt a little upset. He just hoped that Xiao Chuyun and Xiao Qian'an could find evidence as soon as possible and catch the mastermind behind the scenes.

However, although that person did not succeed, he should not dare to act rashly again in the short term, but it is always better to be cautious.

Liu Jingya, who didn't know the hidden truth, just thought that Shen Nanzhi wanted to marry the King of Zhenbei.

Until the two of them entered the largest theater in Kyoto, Lichun Hall, and went up to the private room on the second floor. Before the show started, seeing Shen Nanzhi had sent someone to keep watch downstairs, Liu Jingya couldn't help but sigh and said, "Although it's right to be careful, you are being too careful!

"However, I heard that there have been assassins trying to kill the King of Zhenbei. Not only do some people in the court hate him to the core, but even the spies from the Northern Barbarians are always making small moves. If it weren't for the deterrence of the King of Zhenbei, who knows how the Northern Barbarians would be restless!"

At this point, she subconsciously grabbed Shen Nanzhi's arm and said with some concern: "My dear sister, how did this marriage fall on you? Although the prince is indeed so talented, I heard... I heard... Hey! I don't know how to say it, it's not a good thing anyway, and when I see him with such a murderous look, the officials in his court are all sweating coldly, not to mention marrying someone like him, facing such a cold-hearted person all day long, it's only because you are tough and strong-willed. If it were other girls, they would have cried red eyes long ago."

Although Liu Jingya was also doing this for her own good, her words really made Shen Nanzhi at a loss for words.

Liu Jingya continued, "Otherwise, I will go to the palace to find my aunt in two days. She has a good reputation in front of the emperor and can speak for you... maybe there is still room for this marriage to turn around."

Hearing this, Shen Nanzhi quickly said: "Thank you for your kindness, Sister Jingya, but actually, this is my own idea."

There was no one else here. Liu Jingya opened her eyes wide and asked in disbelief, "Is that what you meant?"

In her opinion, the seventh prince Xiao Qian'an, who was in good health and favored by the emperor, was obviously a better choice.

Shen Nanzhi did not explain much, and said lightly: "The one who suits you is the best. For example, Sister Jingya, if there is another man who is better than cousin Changan who wants to marry you, will you agree?"

Liu Jingya didn't expect that she would be asked this question. Thinking of Shen Changan, her pretty face turned red. She was a little embarrassed but said firmly: "Of course I won't agree."

However, Liu Jingya could not help but ask again, "But I am attracted to your cousin Changan, what about you? Is it because you are attracted to the prince?"

Hearing this, Shen Nanzhi's heart tightened.

Does she like Xiao Chuyun?

This question made her feel a little overwhelmed, even a little panicked and uneasy.

In her previous life, she had been moved by Xiao Qian'an's proposal.

But in the end it ended in such a tragic way.

Although reason told her that Xiao Chuyun was not Xiao Qian'an.

But once bitten by a snake, one will be afraid of ropes for ten years.

Shen Nanzhi didn't dare to give away his true heart anymore.

She thought that it was actually quite good for them to each get what they needed and treat each other with respect.

Her silence had another meaning in Liu Jingya's eyes. She thought Shen Nanzhi was helpless. She couldn't help but sigh, "It's my fault. I shouldn't ask this question. I also heard about what happened between Young Marquis Xie and you. Alas, I can only say that we are not destined to be together. It's fate!"

Shen Nanzhi was about to say that she had misunderstood, but at this moment she heard footsteps coming from outside.

This theater has two floors. There is a stage in the center of the lobby downstairs, and tables, chairs and benches are placed around the stage. Those sitting downstairs are basically wealthy gentry and powerful people. Regular customers like Liu Jingya are directly led to the private rooms on the second floor.

Each private room is separated by a bamboo curtain, with two windows facing the stage visible. This allows the nobles to lean on the railing to listen to the music, and also makes it convenient for them to put down the bamboo curtain to talk privately.

The show has not yet begun. Compared to the crowded and noisy downstairs, the second floor is much quieter.

When Shen Nanzhi and Liu Jingya came up, there should be no one in the private room on the second floor, and there was not even a sound of talking.

In addition, Qiuyue was guarding the door, so Liu Jingya did not deliberately lower her voice when talking to Shen Nanzhi.

Until now, footsteps were heard at the stairs.

Shen Nanzhi looked through the bamboo curtain in the direction of the sound and saw a graceful woman in a pink skirt and a veil hat coming towards him.

She was accompanied by a maid and a guard with a knife, and she looked like someone who was not easy to mess with.

Shen Nanzhi felt that the woman looked unfamiliar, so she probably didn't know her. She was about to look away when she heard the woman suddenly greet her in a delicate voice, "Excuse me, young lady, are you Miss Shen from the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion?"

She had a graceful figure, and her steps were like a willow swaying in the wind. Her voice was as sweet as the melodious sound of a yellow oriole, and as soon as she opened her mouth, one could not help but want to protect her.

Liu Jingya looked at Shen Nanzhi and asked, but Shen Nanzhi shook his head to indicate that he didn't know her.

Liu Jingya was about to send the person away, but she heard the pink-dressed woman say, "I am from the Zhenbei Palace."

As soon as the words fell, Shen Nanzhi and Liu Jingya looked at each other in surprise.

When did such a delicate girl appear in the Zhenbei Palace?

Not to mention that Shen Nanzhi, who had already been to the Zhenbei Palace, didn't know about it, even Liu Jingya, who was a neighbor of the Zhenbei Palace, didn't know about it.

Before the two of them answered, the pink-dressed woman outside bowed and continued, "I just saw Miss Shen from afar outside, so I thought of coming over to greet her."

Qiuyue had already opened the bamboo curtain, and the woman was standing at the door.

Shen Nanzhi raised his eyebrows and asked, "Do you know me?"

The woman smiled and said, "Yes, but Miss Shen probably doesn't know who I am."

Before Shen Nanzhi opened her mouth, she had already introduced herself: "My name is Gu Wantang, my father followed the prince to the battlefield and made military achievements. He is a trusted subordinate of the prince."

As she spoke, she took off her veil, revealing her beautiful face beneath the white veil.

She was beautiful, but it was a pity that her face was pale and looked a little sick.

"The prince has been very kind to my father and me, but I am ashamed to say that my body is not good enough. I grew up almost soaking in medicine jars. Thanks to the prince's care, countless natural resources and treasures were used to barely protect my life."

Before Shen Nanzhi could speak, Liu Jingya could not help but frown and said, "Why did you come here to tell us all this? What does it have to do with us?"

Not to mention anything else, just Gu Wantang's shy behavior made Liu Jingya very uncomfortable.

But even though she was so rudely retorted, Gu Wantang did not seem angry, she just lowered her eyes and said gently: "I have no other intention in saying this, I just want to come to see Miss Shen and make things clear with her, so that Miss Shen will not misunderstand the relationship between me and the prince in the future... After all, the prince treats me differently from others, and he always takes good care of me, and never allows others to bully me. We..."

When she spoke later, she deliberately lowered her voice.

He looked so pretentious, it was not an explanation at all, it was obvious that he was trying to please others, fearing that others would misunderstand him.

Liu Jingya was so angry that her hands itched.

Shen Nanzhi just nodded coldly: "Are you done?"

Gu Wantang was somewhat surprised that Shen Nanzhi, who was rumored to be difficult, was not annoyed at all. She subconsciously looked up at Shen Nanzhi with wide eyes.

Shen Nanzhi just said coldly: "If you have nothing else, please leave. The show is about to begin."

The implication was, don't get in the way of her and Liu Jingya watching the show.

From beginning to end, she never looked at Gu Wantang directly.

This made Gu Wantang feel frustrated. She couldn't help but blurt out: "Could it be that Miss Shen is also feeling guilty and is afraid that my presence will threaten Miss Shen's position, so she treats me so badly?"

Shen Nanzhi had no intention of paying attention to her, but she had said so much, Shen Nanzhi looked at her coldly: "First, according to what you said, if the prince really had feelings for you, he should have raised your position long ago. May I ask Miss Gu, are you a concubine, aunt, or concubine in the Zhenbei Palace now?"

Gu Wantang was speechless and her face turned even paler. She glared at Shen Nanzhi somewhat unwillingly.

Unexpectedly, Shen Nanzhi continued, "Secondly, since your father is a retainer of the Zhenbei Palace, and I am the quasi-Zhenbei Princess, not to mention you, even your father has to bow to me when he sees me. You come here like a wooden stake and stand in my way. Do you know the rules?

Gu Wantang's already frail body became even more shaky. With tears in her eyes, she looked at Shen Nanzhi with a wronged look on her face: "I...I am used to being unruly in the palace. I never thought that I would offend Miss Shen..."

Seeing that she was about to cry, she didn't know what she saw, her eyes suddenly trembled, and the topic changed, frowning and said: "However, Miss Shen doesn't care about my existence. Could it be that because Miss Shen didn't intend to marry the prince, she didn't care about the prince's feelings for you? After all, I heard it when I came up just now. Miss Shen didn't care because she couldn't marry the young Marquis Xie?"

It seemed that she was about to cry because of Shen Nanzhi's scolding just now, but I don't know why she suddenly changed her temper.

From what she said, it was obvious that she had heard what Liu Jingya had just said.

But she deliberately added fuel to the fire. What do these two sentences mean?

Shen Nanzhi didn't need to think about it, because the next moment he saw Gu Wantang turn around and bow to the private room next door: "Wantang greets the prince."

Shen Nanzhi then understood everything.

Xiao Chuyun was actually next door!

Shen Nanzhi and Liu Jingya didn't notice it at first, and they just kept saying those words as if no one was around!

Gu Wantang must have just discovered it, so she deliberately led the topic there.

Shen Nanzhi was talking about something behind someone's back, but happened to be caught by the person who talked about it. This awkward and embarrassing situation made her feel helpless.

Just then, the curtain next door was opened, and Xiao Chuyun, dressed in a dark brocade robe, walked out from the inner room.

He did not look at Shen Nanzhi first, but looked coldly at Gu Wantang who was crying with a face full of grievances, and said in a cold tone: "First, this king has nothing to do with you. Your so-called collection of natural treasures to prolong your life is just your father relying on the grace of saving your life to come to this king. Second, you can't even enter the gate of the palace on weekdays, how can you have the nerve to pretend that this king has anything to do with you? If you continue to be so shameless, I'm afraid your father's grace of saving your life will not save your life."

Xiao Chuyun responded mercilessly in person, and even used the same tone and narrative style as Shen Nanzhi, saying all kinds of things. Hearing this, Gu Wantang's whole body went limp and she fell directly to the ground. Her already pale face became even more bleak.

But Xiao Chuyun didn't even look at her. He turned to look at Shen Nanzhi, who was evasive in the private room next door.

Shen Nanzhi wanted to escape and find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

She knew clearly that she had done nothing wrong, but when she thought about the deliberate guidance given by Gu Wantang just now and faced with Xiao Chuyun's eyes, Shen Nanzhi felt a little guilty.