Steal my marriage? Turn around and marry the tyrant to take the throne

Chapter 230 The Emperor Feels at Home for the First Time

Everyone in the palace was talking about what happened today, but Shen Zhinian didn't mention it, nor did he ask what happened to Nangong Xuanyu.

She simply walked behind the emperor and gently massaged his temples with her fingers.

A faint scent of gardenia wafted from the tip of my nose. It must be because she applied essential oil on her fingertips.

Nangong Xuanyu closed her eyes, and her gloomy mood gradually calmed down as she massaged.

This is always the case.

Whenever he was in a bad mood or was upset about political affairs, as long as he came to her, his tense mood would gradually relax.

So, he likes to come to Zhongcui Palace.

I also developed the habit of seeking comfort from her whenever I felt down.

Because looking at the entire harem, only Nian Nian truly understood him. Even if they didn't communicate a word, she could make him feel at ease.

"All right."

Nangong Xuanyu opened his eyes, and the gloom in his eyes dissipated a lot. He took Shen Zhinian's hand and said softly: "You are still pregnant, don't tire yourself out."

Shen Zhinian's slightly upturned fox eyes looked at Nangong Xuanyu, and the love in her eyes was as bright as fireworks, which made it impossible to ignore: "If your majesty really cares about me and the heir, please make yourself happy."

"Because only when His Majesty is happy, Nian Nian will be happy. Every time I see His Majesty sad, Nian Nian feels even sadder..."

A warm current surged in the emperor's heart. Although he remained silent, a shocking feeling spread throughout his heart.

Every woman in the harem was eager for a high position, especially the concubines of Duke Dingguo, headed by Concubine Liu. After he took away the Queen's seal, they all became restless and wanted to bite off a piece of meat from Kunning Palace!

But no one has ever cared whether he is sad, heartbroken, or aggrieved.

Even the imperial concubine who claimed to love him deeply, only cared about making fun of the queen and where he sent the imperial seal from beginning to end.

Only the woman in front of him, even though a great opportunity was right here, she didn't take advantage of anyone's misfortune or put down anyone.

The only thing that mattered to her was whether he was happy or not.

So simple and pure.

He had long known her deep affection for him, but at this moment, the emperor's heart was still uncontrollably moved.

He also likes her...

"Near."

Nangong Xuanyu embraced Shen Zhinian in his arms and kissed her forehead without any desire: "It's great to have you..."

Otherwise, he would be alone in this lonely position...

Shen Zhinian has always understood that she is not the most beautiful woman in the harem.

In terms of family background, she is far inferior to Queen Jiang and Concubine Liu.

In terms of emotions, she does not feel as much guilt as the emperor as Concubine Xue.

In terms of talent, she is not as good as Concubine Wen who has just entered the palace.

If Shen Zhinian wants to occupy an extremely important position in the emperor's heart, he will not compare his own shortcomings with the strengths of others.

No matter how noble a man is, when he meets a resourceful woman, even the strongest steel will turn into something as useless as a finger.

What she wanted to do was to become the emperor's spiritual haven, so that he would subconsciously think of her every time he was upset.

Sometimes, habits are terrible...

Shen Zhinian held Nangong Xuanyu's bony fingers and placed them on her belly: "Your Majesty, look, this is our child."

"If the heir senses that his father is in a bad mood, he will also be sad. So Your Majesty, please don't think about those unhappy things, okay?"

How could a fetus of more than two months old have any emotions? Even though he knew Shen Zhinian was coaxing him, Nangong Xuanyu's mood improved a lot.

He gently touched her belly, which had not yet bulged, and his eyes were filled with tenderness that he himself did not even notice: "...Okay."

The afterglow of the setting sun shone in from the window, shining right on Shen Zhinian's belly, as if covered with a layer of halo. The atmosphere in the inner room was quiet and beautiful.

At this moment, the aloof, forbearing, cold-hearted and prudent emperor felt at home for the first time...

But no one knew that his first reaction was not joy, but uneasiness.

She was afraid that others would know that she was her weak spot and thus attack her.

I was afraid that I couldn't protect her.

In the end, all emotions were hidden by Nangong Xuanyu, and he returned to his expressionless self.

He will eliminate the powerful and treacherous step by step, and eventually become the iron-blooded master!

By then, I can openly give her the unparalleled preference that no one else can give her.

Shen Zhinian didn't know what Nangong Xuanyu was thinking, but she could feel that the way this man looked at her was becoming more and more different.

The corners of her lips curled up slightly, and her tone was as gentle as the spring breeze: "Today, I asked the kitchen to make pearl jade dumplings, golden crispy sparrows, Longjing bamboo fungus... These are all your majesty's favorite foods."

"Your Majesty has been working hard all day, and must be hungry. Let Yuanbao serve you food."

After so many things happened today and he lost a child, Nangong Xuanyu had no appetite to eat. But looking at Shen Zhinian's expectant look, he couldn't bear to refuse her kindness.

"Ah."

Unless it is a formal occasion, the rule of not talking while eating or sleeping is generally not followed.

During the meal, Shen Zhinian said a lot of funny things, introducing this dish, then talking about that soup, in short, trying to get him to eat more in various ways.

Nangong Xuanyu knew that she was worried about his health, and he felt more relieved.

It was hard for her to be pregnant, and he should have cared more about her, but instead he let a pregnant woman comfort him.

The emperor's mood became more complicated, and the look in his eyes when he looked at Shen Zhinian became gentler.

After dinner, the two sat at a small table by the window and talked.

Shen Zhinian placed a white piece and said gently, "... Concubine Meng must be very sad because she suddenly lost her child. Your Majesty, if you have time, you may go and see her."

Nangong Xuanyu sighed, "She first threw dirty water on you, saying that you asked Liu Xu to place the needle on the day of the enthronement ceremony in order to frame her. Today in Yonghe Palace, she also hinted that you sent someone to cause her to fall into the water."

"It's pitiful that Concubine Meng had a miscarriage, but her actions really disgust me!"

"She treated you like this, and you still speak for her?"

Of course Shen Zhinian doesn't like Concubine Meng.

But Mengpin's child is gone, and Nangong Xuanyu stays in Zhongcui Palace tonight to accompany her and the child. I'm afraid that not only Mengpin will hate her to the core, but the eyes of other concubines will also focus on her again.

Anyway, Nangong Xuanyu plans to favor Jiang Wange next, so let them fight.

Shen Zhinian shook her head, very understanding: "Princess Meng was just confused for a moment and didn't know who hurt her. I don't blame her."

"A mother who loses her child is pitiful after all. If the child's father is by her side, the pain in her heart will surely be alleviated a lot."