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

Xiao Chuyun's clothes had been soaked by the raindrops, and even his hair was covered with a layer of mist, but he did not look at all disheveled.

But when he met Shen Nanzhi's concerned gaze, he asked with some concern: "Is it convenient?"

Shen Nanzhi smiled slightly: "Didn't the prince say that there is no need for formality between you and me?"

Hearing this, Xiao Chuyun's eyes brightened a little, and he smiled: "In that case, I'm sorry to bother you."

Shen Nanzhi brought him into the house. Seeing that he was about the same height as his uncle, Shen Nanzhi asked someone to go to his uncle's place and find a new set of clothes that his uncle had not worn yet.

Different from Xiao Chuyun's dressing style which is always dominated by dark black tones, his uncle's clothes are mostly plain white or sky blue, with a hint of scholarly elegance.

For example, this crescent-white cross-collar brocade shirt, when worn by Xiao Chuyun, it looks less cold and murderous, and more elegant and easy-going, which is not often seen in his daily life.

This was the impression Qiuyu quietly told Shen Nanzhi, but Shen Nanzhi felt that the Xiao Chuyun she saw seemed to have always been so gentle and elegant, except for the time when she saw him take action in the secret passage. At other times, compared to the God of War Prince who was known for his decisiveness in killing, he looked more elegant, delicate and gentle than the civil officials.

However, his hair crown had been taken off, and his ink-black long hair was still damp, just casually half-dispersed behind his back. Instead of looking awkward, it added a sense of casualness and friendliness to his whole person.

Shen Nanzhi, who had already returned to the yard to change clothes, stood under the eaves of the front hall, watching Xiao Chuyun, who had also changed clothes, walking from the end of the nine-curve corridor. It was windy and rainy outside the corridor, but the moment he saw him, Shen Nanzhi felt his whole heart calm down.

"My Lord, does it still fit?"

Shen Nanzhi felt that Xiao Chuyun should be about the same height as his uncle, but in fact there was still some deviation.

Xiao Chuyun was taller and more upright than his uncle, but fortunately the brocade shirt was made loose, so except for the sleeves being a little short, the rest was acceptable.

Shen Nanzhi also noticed it, but Xiao Chuyun lowered his eyes and looked at her, saying gently: "Very good, thank you Miss Shen."

The two walked into the front hall side by side.

Shen Nanzhi personally poured tea for Xiao Chuyun, and then said, "I wonder why the prince came here today?"

She thought that these were turbulent times and Xiao Chuyun was busy with official duties. If it wasn't something important, he probably wouldn't have made this special trip.

Xiao Chuyun took the teacup and said gently, "It's nothing. The palace will hold a banquet in two days to entertain the Northern Barbarian envoys. All officials in the court can bring their families to the banquet. Father wants you to follow Prince Shen into the palace. He wants to meet you."

The dog emperor wants to see me?

Hearing this, Shen Nanzhi immediately became alert.

But Xiao Chuyun said in a gentle voice: "It's okay, he really doesn't have any other intentions this time, he just wants to give you the things that belonged to my mother."

Since Xiao Chuyun said so, Shen Nanzhi felt relieved. However, when she thought of Xiao Chuyun's mother, Concubine Zhen, Shen Nanzhi was a little puzzled.

She was once a senior maid in the Queen's palace, and only because she was appreciated by the Queen did she have the opportunity to sleep with her.

However, because of her humble origins and lack of support from her natal family in the court, even after giving birth to the third prince, Xiao Chuyun, she was still not valued or favored.

After the queen passed away, the life of the mother and son in the palace became increasingly difficult. It was said that once, because they offended a noble, they were almost banished to the cold palace. Later, because Xiao Chuyun worked hard and won great military exploits and was awarded the title of King of Zhenbei, his mother was able to gain a status in the palace and was awarded the title of Zhenfei.

However, her health was always poor and she passed away after only a few days of good life.

If Shen Nanzhi remembered correctly, it seemed that the emperor did not care much about Zhenfei.

So, it doesn't look like he's keeping her things to pass on to his future daughter-in-law.

As if seeing Shen Nanzhi's confusion, Xiao Chuyun took a sip of hot tea and considered his words before saying, "In fact, my father was not completely cold and heartless to my mother back then, and the relationship between them was not as rumored outside."

As he spoke, he put down his teacup and told Shen Nanzhi some of what he knew.

Shen Nanzhi only then realized that it was not because of the Queen's appreciation and respect that Xiao Chuyun's mother was given the opportunity to sleep with her, but because she was already favored by the Emperor. Even when the current Emperor was just an unpopular little prince in the cold palace, she was the only little maid serving him. The two of them depended on each other in the cold palace and had a hard time.

It was not until he was adopted by the Empress Dowager and became the legitimate son of the Empress that he began his fight for the throne and ascended to the throne of the Supreme Emperor.

At the beginning, he did not forget the little palace maid who had shared hardships with him. However, at that time, in order to balance the power in the court and to protect her, he could not express his love too directly. He only brought her to the side of the queen and promoted her from a little palace maid to a first-class palace maid.

Gradually, even the queen saw through his thoughts, so she promoted the palace maid in her name and gave her the opportunity to sleep with him.

However, with so many options available, power can easily distort one's perception of oneself.

The hardships they had shared in the past could not bring them true love, but would only remind him of the unbearable and painful past.

Moreover, he looked down on her background from the bottom of his heart, thinking that since she was so humble, having a position as a concubine was already a special blessing for her.

There are three thousand beauties in the harem, and he is unwilling to stop just for a lowly flower.

Gradually, he almost forgot her existence.

It was not until later, when her son was born and saved Da Qi from danger, that he remembered the little things that happened in the past and how good she had been.

It’s a pity that after so many years of suffering, she has already become ill and doesn’t have much time left.

He felt guilty, blamed himself, and repented, but he still did not let down his guard against her son. In fact, because he also walked out of the cold palace and had similar experiences as Xiao Chuyun, he thought he knew Xiao Chuyun better, so he took action before Xiao Chuyun just started to emerge and had grown strong.

He was in his prime and would never allow anyone to threaten his throne or disrupt the existing court situation.

Xiao Chuyun said all this calmly, but Shen Nanzhi's fists clenched when he heard it.

When it comes to being heartless and unfeeling, the Dog Emperor is second to none. I'm afraid no one can claim to be first.

Although Xiao Qian'an betrayed her, he was only trying to deceive and use her from the beginning to the end, and he did not have any real feelings for her.

And the emperor had given his true heart to Concubine Zhen, and the two of them walked all the way from the cold palace to the end together. However, in return he received no gratitude or reward, but only increasing disgust and indifference.

Although neither father nor son are good people and do not deserve forgiveness, it is obvious that the Dog Emperor is more excessive.

But this dog emperor kept Zhenfei's things after her death, and pretended to be affectionate in front of Xiao Chuyun.

Shen Nanzhi is about to vomit.

Xiao Chuyun, however, was calm and even comforted Shen Nanzhi: "Don't worry about him. I just don't want you to be kept in the dark, so I told you this. I don't want these things to cause you trouble."

Shen Nanzhi nodded: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I'm fine."

Seeing Shen Nanzhi's expression eased, Xiao Chuyun continued, "Father already knows about the matter of the hot spring villa, but it is just as we expected. For the sake of the royal family's face, this matter must be covered up. But don't worry, the queen mother will not cause any more trouble. He has sent her to the Jiangnan Palace for recuperation on the grounds that she is seriously ill."

At this point, Xiao Chuyun paused, then slowly continued: "However, since she is seriously ill, she may not be able to go to the Jiangnan Palace."

The implication is that the Queen Mother will "die of illness" on the way.

As for whether it was the emperor or Xiao Chuyun who took action, or the Zhou family who was guilty and trying to protect themselves, it no longer matters.

It was dark outside and the rain was getting heavier, hitting the roof and window frames frantically. The rain was getting heavier and heavier, pouring down like a waterfall.

The strong winds and heavy rain even continued to sweep into the hall.

In order to facilitate the conversation, the other maids and servants were sent away early in the morning, leaving only Qiuyu to guard the side.

In order to prevent rainwater from flowing back, Qiuyu had to close the doors and windows and stand guard by the door, fearing that the door would be blown open by the storm.

There were only Shen Nanzhi and Xiao Chuyun in the huge hall.

There was a raging storm outside, but the room was so quiet that one could almost hear each other's heartbeats.

Shen Nanzhi didn't feel it in front of others before, but when she and Xiao Chuyun were alone together, the aura around Xiao Chuyun was particularly strong, and she couldn't ignore it at all.

The fragrance of grass and trees continued to linger in her nostrils.

Although the two of them were sitting opposite each other with a table between them, Shen Nanzhi felt a sense of tension as if her whole body was enveloped by his presence.

This was not the first time she was alone with him like this, and they had had more intimate actions and behaviors before, but Shen Nanzhi still couldn't control her nervousness.

The room was dim and Shen Nanzhi wanted to get up and light the lamp.

But just as he stood up, he heard Xiao Chuyun hesitate and say, "Can you please help Miss Shen?"

Hearing his polite and somewhat concerned tone, Shen Nanzhi thought it was nothing, but she heard Xiao Chuyun say with some difficulty: "Mo Yi is not around, and I have never had the habit of asking maids to get close to me, so... it is not decent to go out with my hair disheveled like this."

Shen Nan happened to see the hair crown in his hand and understood instantly.

This is to ask her to help tie up my hair.

It's not a big deal, just a piece of cake.

However, such behavior was too intimate. If it were someone else, it would not be acceptable, but for Xiao Chuyun, they were already engaged, and there were no outsiders here... It didn't seem to matter, and he was not wrong. It would be undignified to let him leave the Shen family like this.

What's more, it was for her sake that Mo Yi took the small order and followed Xiao Xiangxue into the palace.

That's why there is no one around him.

There are not many servants in the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion, but most of them serve in the courtyards of Shen Huaishu and Shen Changan. It is raining heavily outside now, and they can't just call someone over just to tie Xiao Chuyun's hair.

Shen Nanzhi was ready to accept the offer, but before she opened her mouth, she heard Xiao Chuyun say, "Forget it. This is not appropriate. It will also embarrass Miss Shen. I'd better wait and see when Mo Yi will come back. Or I can just walk out like this. I don't care about other people's eyes."

His tone was just the right amount of gentleness and consideration, as well as a subtle hint of loss and grievance.

As he said this, he was about to put down his hair crown.

Seeing this, Shen Nanzhi felt an inexplicable pang in her heart. Xiao Chuyun was so kind and tolerant to her, but she was unwilling to tie her hair. Not to mention Xiao Chuyun, who was sensitive and delicate, anyone else would probably feel disappointed if it was him.

Shen Nanzhi quickly said, "It's not difficult, it's not difficult, it's just that I have never tied a man's hair before, and I'm afraid it won't be done well. I just hope Your Majesty doesn't mind."

As soon as the words fell, Xiao Chuyun smiled slightly, "As long as it is tied by Miss Shen, it is excellent."

His smile is like the winter sun, bright and warm, and extremely contagious.

Shen Nanzhi also felt warm in his heart.

She took the hair crown from Xiao Chuyun and walked behind him.

However, the next moment, facing the long hair like a waterfall, Shen Nanzhi was a little dumbfounded.

How should I start?

She had never combed anyone's hair, and she rarely combed her own long hair. It was usually Qiuyue and Qiuyu who took care of it.

Xiao Chuyun's hair was indeed in great condition, with long hair as silky and flowing as a waterfall. However, Shen Nanzhi, who thought it was very simple at first, had a feeling that he had no idea where to start.

Fortunately, Xiao Chuyun was gentle and patient: "It doesn't matter, Miss Shen, you can do whatever you want."

Shen Nanzhi nodded.

She had also seen the servants tying the hair of Shen Changan and Shen Huaishu.

Shen Nanzhi recalled the steps in her mind, then reached out and lifted up Xiao Chuyun's long hair.

Her fingertips passed through his hair and accidentally touched Xiao Chuyun's back, only to find that his body was straight, and seemed a little stiff and tense.

Shen Nanzhi couldn't help but think to herself, why did Xiao Chuyun seem even more nervous when she was told to be at ease?

But it was indeed painful to have one's hair pulled. It was not before she had experienced this. After all, she had never done this before. If she did not report it in full, she would pull someone's hair and it would hurt. It was normal for Xiao Chuyun to be nervous.

Shen Nanzhi didn't think much about it. She held Xiao Chuyun's long hair with one hand and used the five fingers of the other hand as a horn comb to carefully gather Xiao Chuyun's hair together.

She was so focused that she didn't notice that the corners of Xiao Chuyun's smiling mouth gradually tightened.

He didn't even notice that Xiao Chuyun's breathing became a little disordered every time she got closer.

The sleeves of his brocade shirt were short and could not cover his hands, so he clenched his fists with his palms facing downward, and the meridians from the back of his hands to his arms were tense.

Originally, he wanted to create more opportunities for them to be alone, to be closer to her, and also selfishly wanted her to tie the crown for him, to let her do something for him that she couldn't do for Xie Changyuan. He was even secretly delighted by this little plan.

But soon, Xiao Chuyun couldn't laugh anymore.

Shen Nanzhi's fingers were clearly soft as if they had no bones, but wherever they passed, it was like a thunderstorm passing through, bringing waves of numbness.

Her fingertips ran through his long hair, accidentally touching his scalp and brushing his earlobe, and each touch seemed to touch the tip of his heart.

It made his breathing, heartbeat and mind disordered.

He used almost all his self-control to suppress the urge to hug her in his arms regardless of the consequences.

Xiao Chuyun couldn't help but laugh at himself. It was clearly her who was plotting against him, but in the end he was the one who was punished.