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

But the other person's eyes were gloomy, and it was impossible to tell what he was thinking.

Shen Nanzhi only looked up once, then lowered her eyes properly, suppressing her grief and saying, "Not so good. My aunt's health was not good to begin with, and after this blow, the situation is getting worse. My uncle hasn't come back yet, and we don't even have a backbone."

Shen Nanzhi had already learned the news from Xiao Chuyun that her uncle was coming back.

However, she could only pretend not to know.

Moreover, my uncle had gone to Xuzhou on business, so he wouldn't have needed to wait so long. However, he encountered an assassin sent by Fang Hongyi on the way and was seriously injured, and even nearly lost his life, so it took some time.

Although the purpose of his trip was concealed, the fact that he was assassinated was not hidden from his superiors. Especially in the recent situation, Emperor Shunqing was probably a little confused, wondering who attacked Shen Huaishu before him.

As soon as Shen Changan got into trouble, the news that Shen Huaishu was stabbed and seriously injured spread back to Kyoto, which only added fuel to the previous rumors.

As long as Emperor Shunqing decides not to touch the Shen family for the time being after weighing the pros and cons, this news will be beneficial to the Shen family.

Although I don't know the intention of Emperor Shunqing in asking this question, there must be some testing involved.

Shen Nanzhi looked like she had no idea what was going on, and said nervously, "Your Majesty, I don't understand government affairs, and I don't know where my uncle went to work. But given the current situation of the Shen family, could Your Majesty show mercy and call my uncle back?"

Emperor Shunqing sighed softly: "Don't worry, I have sent someone to pass on the order, and he will be back soon. However, I have another important task for him. You need to share more of the burden of the Shen family."

This is almost saying that Shen Huaishu will be released to reorganize the Shen family army.

Shen Nanzhi heard it, but she didn't show it on her face. She just lowered her eyes respectfully and said, "It is an honor for my uncle and the Shen family to share the worries of the emperor and the court."

Emperor Shunqing nodded with satisfaction: "I didn't make a mistake in choosing you. You have always been a sensible girl. Originally, after granting you and the third brother a marriage, we should have chosen a wedding date. But you also know that the third brother is in poor health and has been recuperating most of the time. I heard from the imperial physician that he will be recovering well in recent days. I thought about setting the date for you quickly. What do you think?"

In fact, according to the current intelligence from Emperor Shunqing, Xiao Chuyun had suffered from a cold poison on the way to Yuzhou, and his illness became worse and worse. He was not well recovered at all. It was obvious that he was eager to make this marriage happen, so he deliberately made this excuse.

Shen Nanzhi couldn't say anything, of course. Emperor Shunqing didn't come here to discuss this matter with her. She just bowed and said, "Your Highness, I will leave it to you."

Sure enough, after hearing this, Emperor Shunqing's brows relaxed a lot, and he gave a wink to Eunuch Chang Xi beside him.

Eunuch Chang Xi hurried forward, picked up the imperial edict placed on the dragon table, and presented it to Shen Nanzhi.

Emperor Shunqing said calmly, "May 10th is a good day. Since Shen Changan's incident has already happened, the Shen family should look forward and hold a wedding. This will also help your aunt and the others distract some of their attention and help them get out of their grief as soon as possible."

Shen Nanzhi quickly agreed and kowtowed to express his gratitude.

But she was a little confused. The tenth day of May... the date chosen by the Imperial Observatory that Xiao Chuyun had shown her before was the twentieth of June. It was obvious that the Imperial Observatory and the Ministry of Rites must have been instructed by Emperor Shunqing to move that date forward by more than a month.

This is a bit too hasty.

Moreover, as long as the date is set, why would Emperor Shunqing worry about this month? Could it be that he has some other plan?

For a moment, Shen Nanzhi couldn't tell either.

Emperor Shunqing did not give Shen Nanzhi time to think, and suddenly asked, "I heard some time ago that your uncle was interested in marrying the third daughter of the Yong'an Earl's Mansion? Is this marriage settled?"

I didn't expect that he would suddenly ask about my uncle's marriage.

And this is not asking Shen Nanzhi. Emperor Shunqing keeps a close eye on the Shen family, how could he not know that Shen Huaishu and the Yong'an Earl's Mansion were almost engaged.

He said this on purpose, simply to give Shen Nanzhi a hint - he was very concerned about the marriage of Shen Nanzhi's uncle.

He even wanted to use the same old tricks again, just like he did to Young Marquis Xie, and arrange a marriage for my uncle!

But obviously, he also knew that the Shen family was not as easy to control as the Xie family. The Shen family members were all stubborn, especially now that there was only Shen Huaishu left. If he was determined not to agree to this marriage, Emperor Shunqing would have to use him in the future, which would only make Emperor Shunqing lose face.

Therefore, he came in advance to inform the Shen family through Shen Nanzhi, and also to see the Shen family's attitude.

Shen Nanzhi, who saw through his thoughts, quickly bowed her head and said, "Your Majesty, the marriage didn't happen, but my uncle seems to have found someone he loves. I heard that it was my grandfather who sent someone to help him find the right person. But now that my cousin Chang'an just got into trouble, I guess he doesn't have the heart to have a love affair."

In fact, this was not the case at all. However, Shen Nanzhi did not want her uncle's lifelong affairs to be controlled by Emperor Shunqing, so she had to make up a reason to interrupt Emperor Shunqing.

Sure enough, after hearing this, Emperor Shunqing was silent for a moment, then he said faintly: "What you said makes sense."

But as to whether he could listen to it or not, I'm afraid only he himself knows.

Since he didn't mention it again, Shen Nanzhi naturally didn't ask more questions. But after being reminded of this, she would definitely discuss this matter with her uncle and others.

Seeing that Emperor Shunqing had no intention of speaking again, Shen Nanzhi thought that he could leave after receiving the imperial edict. Unexpectedly, before Shen Nanzhi bowed and left, he suddenly heard Emperor Shunqing speak again: "By the way, I heard that you have been getting closer to the old lady recently?"

Hearing this, Shen Nanzhi subconsciously glanced at Eunuch Chang Xi, who was bowing and lowering his eyes beside Emperor Shunqing.

At this moment, these words were brought before Emperor Shunqing.

But Eunuch Chang Xi still stood there with his head bowed, as if he hadn't noticed Shen Nanzhi's gaze at all.

Shen Nanzhi only glanced at him, then lowered her eyes and said to Emperor Shunqing, "I was injured when my cousin and I were attacked a few days ago. In addition, my cousin was in trouble, so the eldest prince's wife came to visit me. After all, I have an engagement with the prince, and in the future, I will be sisters-in-law with the eldest prince's wife. It is not right for us to be too distant."

Emperor Shunqing nodded: "Well, it's right for you to think so. After all, we will all be a family in the future."

Shen Nanzhi just felt relieved when she heard Emperor Shunqing say, "However, she is not in good health and she was tricked into having a miscarriage some time ago. If you don't have something important to do, don't disturb her."

Since Emperor Shunqing had said so, Shen Nanzhi naturally couldn't refute, "Yes, I will remember it."

Emperor Shunqing retracted his gaze and fell on the memorial in front of him. He raised his hand and rubbed his brows, saying tiredly: "I am a little tired, you can leave first."

Shen Nanzhi held the imperial edict and bowed before turning around and leaving the imperial study.

At the jade steps outside, Zhou Jinxuan's maid Jinxiu was still waiting.

Seeing her, Shen Nanzhi felt mixed emotions.

She had only met Zhou Jinxuan twice, and the Shen family had no other dealings with them, but Emperor Shunqing couldn't help but criticize her.

It can be seen that the eldest prince is on high alert.

Now that Emperor Shunqing wants to make use of the Shen family, he is even more unwilling to see the Shen family getting close to the eldest prince, or even being used by the eldest prince.

After all, his candidate for crown prince was Xiao Qian'an.

Pushing the eldest prince to be regent was just to use him as a shield and clear the obstacles for Xiao Qian'an.

Now he is also afraid that the Shen family and the eldest prince will join forces to make trouble for Xiao Qian'an.

Although the Dog Emperor is cunning and insidious, he is very attentive to Xiao Qian'an.

Shen Nanzhi sneered in his heart.

As soon as she stepped down the jade steps, Jinxiu came forward considerately to support her to the eldest prince's residence.

Emperor Shunqing had just spoken, and they were still in front of the imperial study. Shen Nanzhi certainly couldn't follow them to the eldest prince's wife. She just shook her head slightly, gave Jinxiu a look, and said, "Thank you, Miss Jinxiu. I'll go back first because I'm not feeling well. There's no need to trouble you, sister, to ask for an imperial physician for me. It's just a minor problem."

Jinxiu was also smart and understood Shen Nanzhi's inability to control herself. She said obediently, "I remember what you said, but it's still a long way from here to Zhengyang Gate. You don't have anyone else to help you, so let me take you out of the palace first."

When entering the palace, he was led by Eunuch Chang Xi, and followed by two young eunuchs.

When they were leaving, Eunuch Chang Xi did not come, and he also sent the same two eunuchs to escort Shen Nanzhi out.

Although he is a eunuch, he is not as convenient to take care of as a palace maid. What's more, there is nothing wrong with what he said. Even if someone spreads the news inside, no one can find any fault with it.

Jinxiu is not only smart, but also very thoughtful.

Seeing her hand coming over to support him, Shen Nanzhi also cooperated and put his hand over: "Thank you very much."

Shen Nanzhi's lower abdomen had been aching badly before. Now, she had been standing in the imperial study for such a long time and was also very nervous. The pain was even worse now. She just wanted to go back quickly, wash up, and lie comfortably in the bed with a hot water bottle in her arms.

As Shen Nanzhi thought about this, he couldn't help but quicken his pace.

However, some people just don't do what she wants.

As soon as she crossed the cobblestone path leading to the Imperial Garden, she saw a group of people coming over, talking and laughing.

The person in the lead was an old acquaintance of Shen Nanzhi, now known as Concubine Wang, Wang Miaoyu.

Beside her were several beauties of lower status and a dozen palace maids and eunuchs. They surrounded her and walked towards the Imperial Garden from another fork in the road, where they bumped into Shen Nanzhi.

Although they were palace concubines, their status was not high. Shen Nanzhi was the future Princess of Zhenbei, and now that the wedding date had been set, she was not required to perform the kneeling ceremony. So Shen Nanzhi just stepped aside and bowed, which was considered to be a complete etiquette.

It would have been fine if they had just met and passed each other, but Wang Miaoyu was the type who held a grudge against her.

She remembered clearly how Shen Nanzhi had taught the three generations of grandparents and grandchildren a lesson.

Now she is no longer the powerless daughter of a merchant. When she sees Shen Nanzhi again, she can't help but want to teach him a lesson and get some revenge.

"Oh, who is that? Isn't that the arrogant girl from the Shen family? I haven't seen her for a few days, but why does Miss Shen look worse and worse?"

Today's Wang Miaoyu is no longer the same as when Shen Nanzhi first saw her at the Jiang family.

Although she could wear fairly good silk at that time, her family was wealthy after all, and she tried her best to dress herself up, hoping to rise up the social ladder. However, her headgear, which was somewhat outdated, and her influence from Zhao Jinhua, which made her worldly-wise, were completely outshined by Shen Nanzhi at the first sight.

However, this is different from the past.

It seems that she has indeed won the favor of Emperor Shunqing. Now Wang Miaoyu exudes nobility from head to toe. The silky Xiangyun gauze she wears makes her already graceful figure even more exquisite. Any piece of red jade or jadeite on her head is worth a fortune.

As the saying goes, clothes make the man. The Wang Miaoyu in front of him seemed like a different person.

However, when he opened his mouth, he was still as petty and mean as before, but his true nature could not be concealed by any amount of gold, silver or jewellery.

I don’t know what Emperor Shunqing likes about her.

When it comes to beauty, even among the beauties around her, there are some who are more outstanding than her.

However, this is her business and Shen Nanzhi doesn't care.

Facing her provocation, Shen Nanzhi was too lazy to respond, and just lowered his eyes and said, "Don't worry about me, my dear Lord. I'm fine."

Having said that, Shen Nanzhi turned around and was about to leave.

Unexpectedly, Wang Miaoyu suddenly raised her voice and asked, "Did I let you go?"

Because she was favored, that group of beauties also followed suit to curry favor with her. Even though Shen Nanzhi was also of noble status, the news outside that Emperor Shunqing was going to deal with the Shen family and that the two heirs of the Shen family had met with accidents one after another had spread even to the harem.

One is a nobleman who is in great favor and enjoys great wealth, and the other is the legitimate daughter of the Shen family who is in decline. Of course, those who are used to putting down and praising the powerful know how to choose.

As a result, everyone in the group accused Shen Nanzhi, "That's right, isn't it said that the Shen family's daughter knows the rules and observes etiquette?"

"How come we see that Miss Shen doesn't even take Noble Wang seriously?"

"Your Excellency is currently enjoying the Emperor's favor. She dares to do this. It is clear that she does not take the Emperor seriously."

This group of beauties were talking to each other, and they wanted to praise Wang Miaoyu to the sky.

With their praise and encouragement, Wang Miaoyu, who originally had some concerns about facing Shen Nanzhi, became even more arrogant.

She raised her eyebrows and looked at Shen Nanzhi, sneering: "Shen Nanzhi, did you hear what they said?"

Hearing this, Shen Nanzhi just glanced at her indifferently. She wanted to say that they were just a bunch of flies, but she was concerned that after all, they were in the palace, so it was better to keep things simple and not be too presumptuous. Shen Nanzhi endured it and turned to leave.

However, Wang Miaoyu refused to comply.

She slapped the senior palace maid beside her in the face and scolded her harshly, "A bunch of dog slaves, are you blind? Hurry up and take her down!"