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

Chapter 216 Shen Zhinian Refused Nangong Xuanyu to Stay

Nangong Xuanyu didn't ask anyone to inform him. When he came in, he saw Shen Zhinian leaning on the couch looking at the account book.

Because she was pregnant, she had the glow of a mother, and she looked gentle and peaceful.

"His Majesty?"

Seeing Nangong Xuanyu, Shen Zhinian quickly put down the account book, stood up and saluted.

The emperor took a few steps forward, took her hand and sat down: "Didn't I tell you not to be so polite?"

"I have heard about what happened today. Nian Nian, you don't have to take the Imperial Concubine's words to heart."

Shen Zhinian smiled and said, "I know."

"In fact, the Imperial Concubine has no bad intentions. She is just afraid that I will not be able to handle these things well since I have just taken over these things, and she is worried about the operation of the harem."

Nangong Xuanyu suddenly remembered that since the queen was seriously ill, the imperial concubine had been in charge of the affairs of the six palaces. No matter how hot-tempered she was, she did manage all the trivial matters in an orderly manner. Even if she had no credit, she had worked hard.

The anger in his heart dissipated a little, but he had just confined the imperial concubine, so it was not easy to say anything now.

Shen Zhinian's understanding and sensibleness made the emperor love her even more: "What did Nian Nian figure out from these account books?"

Shen Zhinian pointed to a few places in the account book and said slowly, "Your Majesty has just ascended the throne, and there was a heavy snowstorm in Yangzhou. The national treasury is not full, and the harem should be frugal."

"But I found that the Ministry of Internal Affairs has always employed a large number of midwives, wet nurses and nannies. The harem now only has one heir, the eldest princess, and three pregnant concubines, including me. So there is really no need for so many people."

"Besides, the eldest princess is already past the age of breastfeeding, and the nursing period of a wet nurse is limited, so she is being kept in the palace for nothing."

"So I think we can reduce the redundant staff appropriately and recruit more when needed. This will save unnecessary expenses and avoid having too many people and too many hands."

当然，这只是表面上的理由.

Shen Zhinian is due to give birth in about eight months. Although Nanny Lin is there, the midwives, wet nurses, and nannies in the Ministry of Internal Affairs are all arranged by others. How can she feel at ease?

You must start planning from now on and arrange people you trust to go in.

The emperor smiled and said, "I used to think that Nian Nian was gentle and sensible, but I didn't expect that you were also good at managing the household. In this case, you can handle these matters as you wish."

Shen Zhinian lowered her head and lowered her eyes: "Your Majesty is teasing me again..."

She had already bathed before Nangong Xuanyu came over. Her long black hair was not decorated with a hairpin, but was draped softly behind her head, exuding a satin-like luster.

A small face the size of a palm, clean of makeup, white teeth, bright eyes, and a charming smile. When her eyes move, she is as beautiful as a flower, with a beautiful figure and a gorgeous temperament.

Nangong Xuanyu held Shen Zhinian in his arms, smelling the faint fragrance of gardenia on her body, and couldn't help feeling a little distracted.

In the past, even when he stayed overnight in the palace of a pregnant concubine, he had never had such a feeling. It was all because this woman was too seductive!

Shen Zhinian naturally also felt the changes in Nangong Xuanyu's body. From an angle that he couldn't see, her eyes turned cold.

The emperor was nothing more than a tool for her to climb to a higher position. Now that she was pregnant, this tool was temporarily useless and might even harm her child.

Although Nangong Xuanyu had great self-control during the few times she stayed overnight in Zhongcui Palace, she could not take this risk.

Shen Zhinian hid the worry in her eyes, gently pushed Nangong Xuanyu away, and smiled lightly: "I am pregnant and cannot sleep with you. Your Majesty loves me and still comes to Zhongcui Palace frequently. I am happy in my heart, but I can't bear to see other sisters waiting for Your Majesty in vain every day..."

"I heard that Sister Sun has recently practiced a new Pipa piece. Your Majesty, why don't you go and see Sister Sun?"

Nangong Xuanyu was speechless for a while, but looking at the woman's wet eyes, he couldn't bear to say anything harsh: "Others are eager for me to stay in her palace, but you are pushing me away."

"Didn't Nian Nian say that she loved me deeply? Could it be that she was lying to me?"

Shen Zhinian's eyes suddenly turned red, and she turned aside and refused to look at Nangong Xuanyu: "Your Majesty, do you think I am willing to pretend to be magnanimous?"

"But many people are saying that your majesty is very busy with government affairs, and he finally came to the harem just to come to Zhongcui Palace. I am clearly not allowed to sleep with your majesty, but I always occupy your majesty's bed."

"I am the one who heard these unpleasant words. Your Majesty certainly doesn't feel anything..."

Nangong Xuanyu embraced Shen Zhinian in his arms, feeling distressed and angry: "I like Nian Nian, so I am happy to pamper you. Who dares to gossip behind your back? I will punish them!"

Shen Zhinian sniffed: "People's gossip is scary. How can Your Majesty stop them from talking? Besides, what they said is the truth..."

Nangong Xuanyu was silent.

She was pregnant with the heir, promoted to the position of imperial concubine, assisted in the management of the six palaces, and was favored by the emperor. It was indeed a bit too eye-catching.

He always knew that if a woman in the harem was favored, she would be envied by other concubines. But this woman was not like the imperial concubine, who had a distinguished family background and could look down on everyone.

Counting the days, Shen Maoxue will be back from Yangzhou soon...

The emperor concealed the dark color in his eyes, touched Shen Zhinian's back soothingly, and said softly: "Rest well and take care of yourself."

Shen Zhinian knew that what Nangong Xuanyu meant was that he would not come to see her in the next few days.

That was exactly what she wanted.

Otherwise, while Concubine Liu was under house arrest, she was the most popular, even to the point where no one could compare to her, which was not a good thing.

"I respectfully send you off to Your Majesty!"

After leaving the main hall, Nangong Xuanyu actually felt a sense of loss.

"His Majesty?"

Li Changde asked cautiously, "Where are you going next?"

At this time, a pleasant sound of pipa came from Lanyue Pavilion, moving like the breeze and moist like the rain. The graceful melody was like lingering sound in the air.

Thinking of what Shen Zhinian had just said, the emperor walked towards Lan Yuexuan.

Sun Changzai received the message from Fuqiu and knew that it was Sister Roupin's intention, so she deliberately played the pipa at this time.

Seeing that the emperor really came over, she had a flash of surprise in her eyes, and quickly stood up and saluted: "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. Long live your Majesty!"

"No gift."

Nangong Xuanyu walked to the main seat and sat down. He looked at Sun Changzai with a gentler look in his eyes. "I heard that Concubine Rou was injured on the day of the canonization ceremony. You were the first person to visit her?"

Sun Changzai said respectfully: "Sister Roupin does not care about my past ignorance and treats me like a sister. I naturally care about Sister Roupin in my heart."

Nangong Xuanyu slowed down his tone and said, "I'm afraid that Concubine Rou will be worried during her pregnancy. You two will live together in Zhongcui Palace. When you have time, go and talk to her."

Sun Changzai smiled and said, "As long as Sister Roupin doesn't mind me bothering you, I know these things even if Your Majesty doesn't tell you."

Nangong Xuanyu nodded: "The song you just played is good, keep playing."