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Just one glance and Shen Nanzhi felt cold all over.

At that moment, she seemed to have returned to her previous life, betrayed, poisoned, and returned to the most desperate and helpless starting point.

The only difference is that in his previous life, Xiao Qian'an's eyes were so cold that there was not a single emotion up or down.

And at this moment...

There was a hint of sadness in his eyes that Shen Nanzhi could not understand, as well as some inexplicable emotions.

Maybe he just happened to encounter some troubles, or maybe Xiao Qian'an at this moment was not as cunning as he was in his previous life.

Before Shen Nanzhi could think about it, Xiao Qian'an's eyes brightened up the moment he saw her, but quickly dimmed after seeing Eunuch Gui following behind her. He just nodded at her as a greeting, then turned and left the pavilion.

It seemed that the somewhat lonely and sad Xiao Qian'an that Shen Nanzhi had just seen was just her illusion.

I don't know what could have caused him to look like this.

Shen Nanzhi didn't bother to think too much. There were too many things she needed to care about. The Shen family, the Jiang family, and now, because of her marriage to Xiao Chuyun, she might be involved in the tug-of-war between the royal family and the Northern Barbarians. She needed to solve the current predicament before she could free up her energy to concentrate on settling the account with Xiao Qian'an.

Revenge must be taken, but it cannot be done hastily; it must be done step by step.

Thinking of this, Shen Nanzhi quickly calmed down. Eunuch Gui walked quickly and took Shen Nanzhi to Yongning Palace in less than a quarter of an hour.

But it was such an unfortunate time to arrive.

The Queen Mother is still taking a nap.

The people below did not dare to disturb the empress dowager at this time, and only led Shen Nanzhi to a side hall to wait.

Shen Nanzhi sat there for half an hour and changed the tea twice before he finally heard some movement outside.

A young eunuch came over and invited Shen Nanzhi to come over.

Before entering the door, Shen Nanzhi smelled a strong scent of incense.

The scent seemed to be the fragrance of goose pear tent, but it should be sweet and not greasy, soft but substantial, with a gentle and changing aroma that soothes the mind and refreshes the brain. But at this moment, it made Shen Nanzhi feel a little strong and dull.

There seems to be a hint of other flavor mixed in.

Even though the palace doors and windows were wide open, the smell was still strong and seemed to be everywhere, making Shen Nanzhi feel uncomfortable.

But Shen Nanzhi couldn't tell what it was.

But it shouldn't be a spice like aphrodisiac incense. Ever since he fell into Jiang Yanran's sachet, Shen Nanzhi would follow Lu Pianpian to learn how to identify drugs like aphrodisiac and aphrodisiac incense when he had nothing to do.

Moreover, if the Queen Mother wanted to harm her, she would not have done it so obviously, and she would not have opened the doors and windows wide for ventilation.

Unable to figure out what to do, Shen Nanzhi could only suppress it and wait and see.

The threshold of the main hall of Yongning Palace was wide and high. Shen Nanzhi was about to step over the threshold, lifting her skirt slightly. At this time, a handsome young eunuch walked out of the hall and took the initiative to step forward to support Shen Nanzhi.

This is not uncommon.

But what made Shen Nanzhi feel uncomfortable was that, generally speaking, when servants came forward to support someone, they only dared to support the wrist or elbow through the clothes.

Especially in the palace, and a young eunuch on duty in the Empress Dowager's palace, he should not make such a low-level mistake.

But it was not known whether the little eunuch did it intentionally or unintentionally, but although his palm was supporting Shen Nanzhi's elbow through the clothes, the fingertips of his other hand seemed to be supporting her palm.

Shen Nanzhi noticed the wetness of his fingertips at a glance. She didn't know what was on his hands just now. This made Shen Nanzhi feel very uncomfortable, but she couldn't get angry in Yongning Palace. She just waved her hand to sweep away the little eunuch's hand that was about to lift her up, and quickly stepped over the threshold.

The young eunuch lowered his body even more and quickly retreated.

Before Shen Nanzhi could figure out what was wrong with the little eunuch, she heard a thin voice from the main seat: "Empress Dowager, the person has been brought here."

The person sitting in the main seat was wearing a plain white nightgown, probably having just woken up from a nap. She had long hair draped over her shoulders, and was not wearing any makeup or red hairpins.

Shen Nanzhi followed the rules and didn't raise her head to look directly at her. She just lowered her eyes and walked all the way to the palace to greet her: "Your servant Shen Nanzhi greets the Queen Mother. May the Queen Mother be blessed and safe."

Immediately, Shen Nanzhi felt a scrutinizing gaze falling on her.

"Well, she's a pretty girl."

The Queen Mother chuckled and said, "Get up. I just wanted to talk to you. There's nothing else to do. Don't be nervous."

After receiving her instructions, Shen Nanzhi stood up and looked at the Queen Mother.

It was pretty much the same as she remembered.

However, she had only met him a few times in her previous life, and they were always far apart. This was the first time that he summoned her in person.

When she got closer, Shen Nanzhi discovered that the empress dowager looked much younger than those noble ladies in the capital who were also well-maintained.

Her long hair was as black as ink, there were very few wrinkles between her brows, and even her voice sounded very young.

You can't tell at all that she is over 50 years old.

With this appearance, figure and voice, she would definitely stand out even among a group of ladies in their thirties or forties.

Moreover, perhaps because she had just woken up from a nap, her cheeks had a slight blush, making her look even younger and more charming.

flirtatious.

This word just popped up in Shen Nanzhi's mind, and she herself felt it was outrageous.

In any case, the dignified and graceful Queen Mother should not be associated with such words.

Eunuch Gui brought an embroidered cushion to Shen Nanzhi. Shen Nanzhi sat down obediently, and then she heard the Queen Mother sigh, "I am not in good health, and I have not asked about the affairs of the court and the harem for a long time. It was only yesterday that I heard from Ayin that your marriage with the third child was settled, so I wanted to ask you to come and take a look. The third child had a hard life when he was young, but he has made great achievements when he grew up. But I heard that the Northern Barbarians have been restless recently, and the burden on him has become heavy."

She clearly said that she would not ask about the affairs of the former dynasty and the harem, but she even knew about the recent arrival of envoys from the Northern Barbarians. This shows that the Queen Mother is not as reclusive as the rumors say.

However, even at this point, Shen Nanzhi still couldn't figure out her intention.

Moreover, Shen Nanzhi didn't know how to respond to these words, so she could only sit quietly and listen to the empress dowager's lecture obediently.

A young eunuch served hot tea. The Queen Mother took the teacup and took a sip. Then she said leisurely, "As the Princess of Zhenbei, you should share more of his responsibilities in the future."

Shen Nanzhi responded obediently: "The Queen Mother is absolutely right."

The Queen Mother looked at her with satisfaction, and then continued: "However, I can see that you are also a good child. There is no need for me to remind you more. I heard that you saved Ayin a few days ago. You are Ayin's savior. Speaking of which, I have to thank you."

Shen Nanzhi quickly said modestly: "Your Majesty, I am sorry for the trouble. It was just a simple favor, and I was also plotted against at that time."

Hearing this, the Queen Mother's eyes narrowed slightly.

The gentle smile on her face suddenly turned cold, and she said indifferently: "I only have this one direct bloodline, and there are still people who dare to plot against me. Do they think I'm dead?"

Snapped!

She was so angry that she slammed the teacup heavily on the table.

The scalding hot tea splashed everywhere, scaring the palace maids and eunuchs nearby to their knees.

The Queen Mother turned away as if nothing had happened, and smiled at Shen Nanzhi, "Isn't it scary?"

Seeing Shen Nanzhi shaking his head, she smiled and said, "Speaking of which, I asked you to come here today for another matter."

The Empress Dowager glanced at the eunuch Gui beside her, and Eunuch Gui understood what she meant. He turned around and brought out a brocade box.

The Queen Mother looked at Shen Nanzhi and smiled, "Ayin, that girl, is grateful for your life-saving grace, which is what she should do, but the hot spring villa was specially dug for her because of her cold body. She will have to recuperate there in the future."

Speaking of this, there was nothing Shen Nanzhi didn't understand.

Although the Queen Mother was angry at the person behind the plot against Lin Lanyin, she was also using this as a warning to her.

Shen Nanzhi immediately stood up and lowered her eyes and said, "This servant also feels that the gift is too expensive. I originally wanted to wait for two days, until the princess's excitement has subsided, and then send it back to the princess."

Hearing this, the Queen Mother's smile became more sincere: "I was right about you, you are a good child. Don't worry, I will never treat you unfairly. Take these rewards first. If you encounter any difficulties in the future, just come to me."

Shen Nanzhi naturally could not refuse the gift from the Queen Mother, and no matter whether it was sincere or false, there was always a shortage of people in the palace who would flatter the powerful and put down the weak. With the Queen Mother's promise, she could also scare people, such as Princess Zhaoning.

Shen Nanzhi hurried forward to express his gratitude.

The Queen Mother then waved her hand and said, "I am also tired. Let Xiao Guizi take you back."

Shen Nanzhi then performed the retreat ceremony and followed Eunuch Gui, who was holding the brocade box, out of Yongning Palace.

As soon as I walked out of Zhengyang Gate, I saw Mo Yun standing leaning on his horse, and the carriage of the Zhenbei Palace behind him.

"Miss Shen."

After greeting Shen Nanzhi, Mo Yun said to Eunuch Gui behind Shen Nanzhi, "Little Eunuch Gui, don't bother me. I will take Miss Shen back."

Eunuch Gui naturally nodded in agreement and handed the brocade box to Shen Nanzhi.

Shen Nanzhi was just about to ask Mo Yun whether her master was there. Normally, Xiao Chuyun should have returned from meeting the emperor long ago. But before she could open her mouth, the curtain of the carriage was suddenly opened.

Xiao Chuyun, handsome and handsome in a dark brocade robe, extended his hand towards Shen Nanzhi.

Shen Nanzhi could see that he wanted to pull her into the carriage.

But in front of so many guards at the palace gate, Shen Nanzhi still felt a little embarrassed. Besides, she was not that delicate and could easily get up by pressing on the frame of the car.

But Shen Nanzhi felt it was not good to just leave Xiao Chuyun's hand aside and ignore his good intentions.

She hesitated for only a moment, and when she looked up again, Shen Nanzhi didn't know what she was thinking. Her hands moved faster than her brain, and she placed the brocade box in her hand into Xiao Chuyun's palm as if possessed by a demon.

At that moment, both of them were stunned.

Xiao Chuyun seemed to have not expected that what Shen Nanzhi handed over was not a hand, but a brocade box. He was a little surprised, and also a little amused.

Shen Nanzhi only realized belatedly that she had subconsciously treated Xiao Chuyun as a maidservant.

It's so embarrassing!

In a panic, Shen Nanzhi tiptoed and quickly got into the carriage, and raised her hand to take the brocade box from Xiao Chuyun.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Xiao Chuyun just smiled and said gently, "It's my duty."

This made Shen Nanzhi even more embarrassed. She put the brocade box aside and changed the subject, "The prince just came out of the palace too?"

Xiao Chuyun lowered his eyes and said, "When I was leaving the palace, I happened to hear that you had also entered the palace, so I thought of waiting for you on your way back."

Although he said so, when Shen Nanzhi entered the palace, she met Xiao Qian'an. I think Xiao Chuyun should have finished his work by then.

It had been quite a while since she went to Yongning Palace and waited for the empress dowager for so long and went around again before Xiao Chuyun left the palace.

Moreover, the Prince of Zhenbei's Mansion and the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion are located in the south and north respectively, and are not on the same route.

It was obvious that he was waiting here on purpose because he was worried about her.

Shen Nanzhi felt warm in her heart and couldn't help but smile: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Although Xiao Chuyun always said that there was no need to be formal between them, Shen Nanzhi didn't know how to express her feelings other than saying thank you.

Xiao Chuyun smiled gently, "The Concubine Liu you asked me to investigate before was originally just a first-class maid in Concubine Zhang's palace. It was only with Concubine Zhang's grace and support that she had the opportunity to be favored by our father. After she was favored, she has always been close to Concubine Zhang."

In other words, they are Concubine Zhang's people.

Hearing this, Shen Nanzhi couldn't help but frown.

It turns out that Concubine Zhang was also the mastermind behind the frame-up of my uncle in the previous life?

In the end, it's just a guess, and everything can only be solved when the autumn comes.

Just thinking of Concubine Zhang, Shen Nanzhi couldn't help but worry. In the court, she had the support of the Zhang and Lin families, in the harem, she had the constant favor of Concubine Zhang, as well as the eldest princess and even the empress dowager's help. If she wanted to completely overthrow Xiao Qian'an, the road would not be easy.

Shen Nanzhi was lost in thought when he heard Mo Yun snap the whip and the carriage started.

Shen Nanzhi came back to her senses and found that Xiao Chuyun's eyes seemed to fall on the brocade box beside her hand.

Then she remembered that there was something important she hadn't said.

Shen Nanzhi quickly turned around and opened the brocade box casually.

Before, in front of the empress dowager, Shen Nanzhi didn't look at what was inside. She guessed it was nothing more than some jewelry. But when she opened it, she found not only priceless jewelry and jade, but also several land deeds.

Not to mention the jewels and jade, even any one of those land deeds would be far more valuable than the hot spring villa.

Shen Nanzhi closed the brocade box and then turned to look at Xiao Chuyun: "My Lord, do you know that there is a hot spring villa at the foot of Qingyun Mountain?"

Xiao Chuyun shook his head.

He was completely absorbed in his official duties, so naturally he didn't know much about places for indulgence or rest and recuperation.

Shen Nanzhi was not surprised, she was just a little puzzled: "As far as I know, there are many places with hot springs outside the capital, especially near Qingyun Mountain. Even if the hot spring villa given to Lin Lanyin by the Queen Mother is good, it is not unique. But the Queen Mother took back the hot spring villa that Lin Lanyin had given me on the grounds that she had a cold body and needed to regulate her body. Moreover, it was not a serious matter, but she specially summoned me to the palace and said it to my face. I think it is a bit strange."

At this point, Shen Nanzhi thought for a moment and said, "The key point is that Lin Lanyin is in very good health. She doesn't have any cold symptoms at all and doesn't need to be recuperated. This is even more strange."

Before Shen Nanzhi could elaborate on the various strange things she encountered in the Empress Dowager's Palace today, she saw that Xiao Chuyun had already frowned slightly.

Obviously, he also discovered the problem here.