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

The carriage finally stopped outside the Duke Zhenguo's Mansion.

When Shen Nanzhi and Xiao Chuyun returned, the eldest prince Xiao Huaimin had already arrived and was currently staying in the side courtyard of the Shen family where the eldest prince's wife Zhou Jinxuan was temporarily staying.

Shen Nanzhi and Xiao Chuyun also followed.

Zhou Jinxuan had already stood up, but her face still did not look good and she looked sick, as if she could be blown away by the wind at any time. But with Xiao Huaimin around, there was a hint of gentle smile in the corners of her eyes and eyebrows.

Seeing Shen Nanzhi and Xiao Chuyun coming from afar, Zhou Jinxuan took the initiative to greet them: "Third brother, sister, you are finally back."

The maids serving in the room were sent away, and the four of them talked behind closed doors, talking nothing about the current situation in the capital, as well as the future arrangements and opinions of the court and the public.

At first, Shen Nanzhi thought it was nothing, very normal, but as she listened, she felt something was not right...

It's nothing to stabilize the political situation at the beginning, but the subsequent series of plans... Xiao Huaimin is going to give up after Xiao Chuyun comes back!

Thinking of this, Shen Nanzhi turned his head and glanced at Xiao Chuyun.

Xiao Chuyun was obviously a little surprised as well. This was different from what he had negotiated with Xiao Huaimin in the underground palace.

Before they could speak, Xiao Huaimin and Zhou Jinxuan greeted them, and Xiao Huaimin was holding an imperial edict in his hand and presenting it to them.

It is the decree of succession that has been stamped with the imperial seal!

Xiao Chuyun's name was clearly written on it.

Seeing this, Xiao Chuyun frowned slightly, "Brother, what do you mean?"

Xiao Huaimin cupped his hands and said apologetically, "Third brother, I'm sorry, I have to break my promise. I really can't sit in this position. It must belong to you, third brother."

"I didn't want that position originally, but I was pushed and held by my father all the way to this point. I thought that after the road for my seventh brother was paved, I would no longer be of any use, and I could spend the rest of my life with your sister-in-law away from the court. I did think carefully about what you told me yesterday. Maybe I could have secured that position, but it's too much for your sister-in-law. After I came here just now, I also asked Doctor Lu about her health. It's worse than I expected. She really can't work hard anymore."

"Her health is not good to begin with, and I have already vowed in my lifetime that I will never remarry. If the huge burden of the harem falls on her, she simply cannot bear it. I am afraid..."

At this point, Xiao Huaimin looked back at Zhou Jinxuan, and the two smiled at each other before he continued, "Third brother, you also have a love in your heart, you should be able to understand my feelings. I know you are doing this for Miss Shen, but you can say we are selfish or self-interested, Miss Shen is brave and resourceful, and in good health. She is definitely more suitable for the position of the mother of the country than A Xuan."

Xiao Chuyun said nothing, obviously not agreeing with his actions.

After all, Shen Nanzhi didn't want to be trapped within the palace walls, and Xiao Huaimin's move was undoubtedly making things difficult for him.

Seeing that Xiao Chuyun was unmoved, Xiao Huaimin turned to look at Shen Nanzhi and bowed deeply to her: "Miss Shen, you get along well with Axuan, so you must like Axuan, right? Do you want to watch Axuan stay in the harem and force yourself to stay sick until she dies?"

Shen Nanzhi didn't expect it to be so serious.

She liked Zhou Jinxuan very much, so naturally she didn't want to see such a scene.

Thinking of this, Shen Nanzhi looked at Zhou Jinxuan with concern.

Zhou Jinxuan lowered her eyes and said apologetically, "I wanted to tell Sister Shen yesterday that I was not in good health to begin with. I have not recovered from my miscarriage before, and I went through all that yesterday. Even Miss Lu said that I might not have children in this lifetime. Miss Shen, apart from anything else, how can I sit on the throne since I can't have children? His Highness may be able to sit in that position, but I can't be his queen. Even if he goes against all odds, for the sake of the country, His Highness must leave behind offspring, but I can't bear to watch His Highness marry someone else..."

After hearing this, Shen Nanzhi finally realized what Zhou Jinxuan meant by being hesitant to speak.

But the problem is that Zhou Jinxuan and Xiao Huaimin will not have children, and she and Xiao Chuyun will not have any offspring either!

After all, Xiao Chuyun's body is not...

Thinking of this, Shen Nanzhi subconsciously turned his head and glanced at Xiao Chuyun.

The other party didn't seem to receive her message and looked at her with a bit of confusion in his eyes.

Ok.

Even if Xiao Chuyun himself didn't mention it, it would be easy for Shen Nanzhi, an unmarried girl, to be mentioned.

Speaking only of the issue of offspring, they are about the same as Xiao Huaimin and Zhou Jinxuan.

At this time, the eldest prince Xiao Huaimin straightened his face and advised: "Miss Shen, you have also seen that the Shen family is now in its heyday. With you and my third brother, naturally no one dares to offend the Shen family. However, Miss Shen should know that when the moon is full, it will wane, and when the water is full, it will overflow. Although Ah Xuan and I will definitely treat the Shen family well and never betray them, if Ah Xuan gets into trouble, I will never live in vain. Moreover, we have no heirs. When the government and the country are in turmoil, the throne will have to be passed on to someone else. Isn't Miss Shen worried that the Shen family will be implicated in the next change of imperial power?"

What he meant was that if they wanted to protect the Shen family, they couldn't rely on them, because the supreme position and power were in their own hands.

Xiao Huaimin said this, which shows that he is very resistant to the throne.

Seeing this scene, Shen Nanzhi suddenly felt a little amused.

Others fight to the death for a position, but for the four of them, it becomes a hot potato.

The eldest prince Xiao Huaimin and Zhou Jinxuan both looked at Shen Nanzhi eagerly.

Xiao Huaimin said sincerely: "Miss Shen, just consider it as us begging you."

Zhou Jinxuan also lowered her head: "Sister Shen, I'm sorry, I know I have wronged you."

The two of them talked to each other, both eagerly hoping that Shen Nanzhi would agree to this matter.

Shen Nanzhi opened his mouth, not knowing what to say for a moment.

What Xiao Huaimin said made sense, and she listened to it.

Moreover, she really liked her sister-in-law Zhou Jinxuan. Before, when she was at Xiao Shihua's place, Zhou Jinxuan was willing to risk her life for her when faced with life and death. Shen Nanzhi was not the kind of heartless and ungrateful person.

Whether it was for the overall situation or for friendship... Shen Nanzhi was a little shaken.

But she still has one more concern.

Shen Nanzhi couldn't help but look up at Xiao Chuyun.

Xiao Chuyun held her hand, lowered his eyes and smiled in front of Xiao Huaimin and Zhou Jinxuan, saying: "Marry a wife and follow her. If you don't want to, you don't have to worry about them. They dare not do anything to you."

Before Shen Nanzhi could speak, Xiao Huaimin on the side had already shouted in dissatisfaction: "Hey! Third brother, you are not being kind! I dare not do anything to Miss Shen, but if you don't agree today, I will announce the news of my father's death in advance. At that time, the wedding will be postponed for three years. Don't blame me!"

Once the news of Emperor Shunqing's death spread, according to the rules of the ancestors, even if Xiao Chuyun's wedding date was approaching, it could only be postponed and he had to observe mourning for Emperor Shunqing for three years, otherwise he would inevitably be criticized by people all over the world.

He had to wait until the three-year mourning period was over before he could marry Shen Nanzhi. This really touched Xiao Chuyun's soft spot.

His cold eyebrows slightly frowned, and he said in a low voice with a hint of threat: "Brother."

The atmosphere suddenly turned cold.

Seeing this, Zhou Jinxuan hurriedly tried to smooth things over: "Don't be upset, Third Brother. Your elder brother is just talking. He is not the kind of person who would ignore the overall situation. In the final analysis, it's all my fault. If you and Sister Shen really don't want to... we shouldn't force you."

As she spoke, her face turned a little paler, but she still tugged at Xiao Huaimin's sleeve, as if she had made some kind of decision.

Xiao Huaimin's face was extremely ugly, but he didn't say anything. He just turned his head away helplessly.

There is no trace of joy in them of being in power, instead there is only helplessness and resistance.

No one could have imagined that the supreme position in the world, when it came here, would become an existence that they all wanted to avoid.

Finally, Shen Nanzhi spoke up: "It's not that I can't, but..."

Before she could finish, Xiao Huaimin and Zhou Jinxuan's eyes lit up.

Xiao Huaimin immediately stated: "Sister-in-law, don't worry about anything. We will do our best to do everything we can!"

Perhaps because he was too excited, Xiao Huaimin could hardly control his emotions. At first he called her "Miss Shen", but now he even called her "sister-in-law".

Shen Nanzhi said with some difficulty: "I would rather break than bend, and I can't tolerate any sand in my eyes. Sometimes I can even be said to be impulsive. I'm afraid I'm not up to the task..."

Before Shen Nanzhi finished speaking, Xiao Huaimin took over the conversation: "No way, your personality is the most suitable. If it were your sister-in-law, I would be worried that she would let me suffer. But you don't have to. Not to mention that you can handle those messy troubles by yourself, and you have my third brother to protect you, and the support of the Shen family. Even if it doesn't work out, you still have me and your sister-in-law. What are you afraid of? No one in the whole Da Qi dares to say a word against you when you walk sideways."

"Besides, your character will definitely bring a new look to the Daqi Palace and set a good example for future generations!"

Shen Nanzhi was embarrassed by his flattery. After saying that, Xiao Huaimin did not forget to turn around and give Xiao Chuyun a friendly smile, "Don't you agree, Third Brother?"

His attitude did not show any reluctance at all as he had just been treated coldly by Xiao Chuyun.

But Xiao Chuyun said calmly: "No one dares to bully her now."

Even though he was poured a basin of cold water, Xiao Huaimin was not angry. He held Zhou Jinxuan's hand and said pitifully, "Sister-in-law, can you bear to watch your sister-in-law work so hard that her body is completely broken? Both the imperial physician and Miss Lu said that she must rest and not work hard anymore, only then can she have hope of getting better, otherwise..."

At the end, Xiao Huaimin's eyes were filled with pity and sadness that could not be faked.

Shen Nanzhi finally made up his mind.

"Okay, as long as the prince is willing, I have no objection."

The two men both turned to look at Xiao Chuyun.

Since Shen Nanzhi has already had this idea in mind, Xiao Chuyun naturally would not have any objection.

So the four of them sat down again and discussed the next plan.

Finally, it was unanimously decided that Emperor Shunqing could not "die" yet, and the imperial edict had to wait until the dust settled in Yuzhou and Xiao Chuyun returned from the northern border before it could be read out.

However, all in all, this would have to be kept secret from the outside world for at least a month, for fear that the people in the court would become uneasy.

Shen Nanzhi was a little worried at first, but Xiao Chuyun and Xiao Huaimin had already considered it.

The method they used was the same as when Xiao Chuyun sent a substitute to Yuzhou before. Xiao Chuyun had another mask, so he asked someone to polish it into the appearance of Emperor Shunqing overnight, and then asked his secret guard who was good at imitation to disguise himself as Emperor Shunqing.

In addition, it was announced to the public that Emperor Shunqing was burned by fire and was seriously ill due to exhaustion, and he would not see anyone. Even if the court officials became suspicious over time and could no longer suppress it, letting the substitute show his face in front of everyone could delay the situation for a while.

Shen Nanzhi had no concerns about this.

However, Xiao Chuyun did not forget to remind Xiao Huaimin: "I cannot personally marry Miss Shen, and I am not in Kyoto during this period of time. There must be a lot of bad rumors outside. I hope you can take care of me when the time comes."

Hearing this, Xiao Huaimin almost swore to the heavens.

"Don't worry, Third Brother. Your eldest sister-in-law and I will take good care of you and your sister-in-law! No one in this world wants you and your sister-in-law to be well more than us two!"

He called her "sister-in-law" all the time, which finally made Xiao Chuyun's eyes soften when he looked at him.

The two of them went to the desk nearby and continued to discuss some details.

Zhou Jinxuan pulled Shen Nanzhi to the soft couch next to them and talked in private.

As soon as he sat down, Zhou Jinxuan was about to pay great respect to Shen Nanzhi.

"Sister Shen...thank you so much!"

Seeing this, Shen Nanzhi quickly supported her and joked, "Sister Zhou, please stop torturing me. You are not in good health. If anything happens, His Highness will definitely make trouble for me later."

Seeing Zhou Jinxuan smile helplessly, Shen Nanzhi continued: "I am not just doing this for Sister Zhou. Your Highness is right. We are in that position and we can better protect our relatives and friends by holding the power in our own hands."

Hearing this, Zhou Jinxuan finally breathed a sigh of relief. She looked at Shen Nanzhi with gratitude in her eyes: "I was afraid that I was pushing you too hard before, but no matter what, Sister Shen, thank you... Don't worry, Your Highness and I will not abandon you in the future. If you need us, we will do our best to help you, without any complaints or second thoughts."

Just as Xiao Huaimin said just now, no one in this world or on earth wants these two people to be well more than they do.

Shen Nanzhi took her hand, helped her sit down, and said with a smile: "Then I'll have to trouble Sister Zhou."

Zhou Jinxuan also smiled and said, "In a few days, you should call me sister-in-law. But speaking of it, I don't know what you are still missing. I drafted a proposal today for you to take a look."

As he said that, Zhou Jinxuan was about to get up and take it from the bookshelf.

Although they were discussing something, Xiao Huaimin, whose attention had never left this side, saw this and without even waiting for Zhou Jinxuan to stand up, he stepped forward, took the booklet from the bookshelf, and handed it to Shen Nanzhi.

Zhou Jinxuan glared at Xiao Huaimin somewhat embarrassedly. Xiao Huaimin smiled slightly, not caring at all. He turned around and continued to discuss government affairs with Xiao Chuyun.

Zhou Jinxuan held Shen Nanzhi's hand and said with some embarrassment: "I'm sorry to have embarrassed you, Sister Shen."

Shen Nanzhi smiled and said, "That's not true. Sister Zhou and His Highness have such a good relationship that others will envy them."

As soon as Zhou Jinxuan finished speaking, before he could say anything, Xiao Chuyun, who had just picked up a pen and was about to write something, paused.

A drop of ink fell on the paper and quickly spread out.

Xiao Chuyun raised his eyes and looked at Shen Nanzhi. At that moment, there was a hint of grievance in his eyes that was even more intense than the ink marks.

Shen Nanzhi had just said that casually. After she finished speaking, she suddenly met Xiao Chuyun's eyes. Shen Nanzhi reacted belatedly and quickly changed her words, "Of course, the relationship between the prince and I is also very good. There is no need to envy others."

When Xiao Huaimin and Zhou Jinxuan saw this scene, they both couldn't help but burst out laughing.