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

Chapter 448 The Emperor Prepared a Mysterious Gift (Additional Update with 66 Votes)

However, from an angle that Nangong Xuanyu could not see, there was no trace of tenderness on Shen Zhinian's charming face, only cold murderous intent!

With Nangong Xuanyu's personality, even if he didn't investigate the person behind Mrs. Zheng thoroughly, he would never allow the other party to get away with it.

Next, she only needs to pay attention to Concubine De and Empress Dowager Liu. She will be able to identify the murderer by finding out who has encountered bad luck!

Expecting Nangong Xuanyu to avenge her? Haha...

Shen Zhinian didn't think that Nangong Xuanyu was completely unreliable. But he was an emperor, and he had to take care of the country and the people, and the stability of the former dynasty and the harem.

Before he eliminated the Duke Dingguo's Mansion and completely seized power, he was often helpless against his will, so how could he do anything for others?

Nangong Xuanyu gently let go of Shen Zhinian, wiped the tears from her face, and coaxed her softly, "Okay, Nian Nian, don't cry."

She was sensible and sensible, and he kept in mind all the grievances she had suffered today.

One day, Duke Dingguo's Mansion will pay it back a thousandfold!

Shen Zhinian nodded, his voice still a little dull: "Hmm..."

"The day after tomorrow will be the seventh day of September."

Nangong Xuanyu looked at Shen Zhinian tenderly and asked with a smile, "Does Nian Nian have any wishes?"

September 7th is Shen Zhinian’s birthday.

Her biggest wish is to become a queen, but can this man agree to her request?

Even if Nangong Xuanyu had this tendency in her heart, she could not reveal her ambition.

Because in the minds of many men, I can give, but you can't take the initiative to ask for it.

Shen Zhinian said affectionately: "My greatest wish in this life is to stay with Your Majesty forever."

"Your Majesty is all I have... That's enough."

The emperor does not make promises easily, so once the concubines get the chance, they will rack their brains to think about what they really want.

How can we seek the greatest benefit for ourselves and our family?

But Nian Nian's wish is so simple.

Even though she has become the head of the Four Concubines, her pure heart towards him has never changed.

The more this happened, the more he wanted to pamper her!

Nangong Xuanyu sighed, "It's a cool and crisp September, and the scenery of the Old Summer Palace is just right. I wanted to hold a birthday banquet for you there. But you are still in confinement, so it's not suitable for you to go out."

"A few months ago, I ordered the Ministry of Internal Affairs to secretly create a unique birthday gift for you."

"Nian Nian, I'm sorry to have wronged you this year. Next year, I will definitely hold a grand birthday banquet for you!"

Under normal circumstances, a large banquet would be held in the palace on Concubine Xian’s birthday.

But the harem was in a time of trouble, and the fourth prince was still so young. There were so many people involved, and if something went wrong, it would be bad.

For Shen Zhinian, she could save herself from all the troubles during her confinement, which was exactly what she wanted.

Shen Zhinian gently leaned on Nangong Xuanyu's chest, lowered her eyes and said, "Since my mother passed away, no one in the family has remembered my birthday except Nanny Lin, Handan, and Fuqiu."

"I haven't celebrated my birthday for many years. I'm used to it."

"But this year is different. In addition to Nanny Lin, Handan, and Fuqiu, I also have Your Majesty and A Xu. As long as you accompany me, it is enough!"

Nangong Xuanyu thought he was not a soft-hearted person, but when he heard the woman in his arms say these words in a brisk tone, his heart ached...

When he was a child, no one ever remembered his birthday.

Even after he became the Queen Mother's adopted son, all he received on his birthday were some false blessings, never any true love.

People are more likely to empathize with others who have similar experiences to themselves.

At this moment, the emperor realized belatedly that Nian Nian actually had many similarities with him.

He gently stroked Shen Zhinian's cheek, his tone was gentle as ever: "Well, from now on, Zhen and Ah Xu will be with you on your birthday."

"We, as a family of three, will celebrate many, many, many birthdays together..."

Shen Zhinian raised her head and asked curiously, "Then Your Majesty, can you tell me what birthday gift you asked the Ministry of Internal Affairs to make for me?"

It wasn't that she was curious, but this man had just mentioned for no reason that the newly made bathtub by the Ministry of Internal Affairs was very sturdy, which made her have a bad feeling...

Will Nangong Xuanyu give her a special bathtub the day after tomorrow?

Concubines cannot refuse the emperor's rewards, otherwise it would be disrespectful.

Shen Zhinian felt like vomiting blood just thinking about it...

Nangong Xuanyu didn't know what Shen Zhinian was thinking at the moment, so he said gently, "Since you said it's a surprise, why not tell Nian Nian in advance? There will be no suspense, right?"

"You'll know the answer the day after tomorrow."

Shen Zhinian sighed resignedly: "Okay then..."

If it really is a bathtub, she will definitely not agree and will make this man spit out more treasures!

A woman in confinement needs to have a good rest. The emperor did not stay overnight in Zhongcui Palace. He hugged Shen Zhinian and continued to talk for a while before returning to the Yangxin Palace.

"Fuqiu."

Handan and Fuqiu had been waiting at the door. When they heard Shen Zhinian's call, they came in immediately: "My queen, what's wrong?"

A hint of coldness flashed across Shen Zhinian's eyes: "Go and call Xiao Mingzi over."

"Yes!"

After Xiao Mingzi finished his greetings, he respectfully asked, "It's so late, does the queen have any instructions?"

The murderous intent in Shen Zhinian's eyes was about to overflow: "Send someone to pay attention to the movements of Chengqian Palace and Cining Palace, as well as the Dingguo Mansion, to see if there is anything unusual happening in the past few days."

"If you find anything, report it to me immediately!"

Xiao Mingzi rarely saw such a serious look on Shen Zhinian's face, and his heart suddenly trembled: "Yes! I will do it right away!"

……

The next day.

Yongshou Palace.

Concubine Liu had a comfortable sleep. She got up with the help of the palace servants. After washing and dressing, she asked slowly, "How is that bitch Concubine Liang? Did she freeze to death?"

Xiao Huazi ran in anxiously from outside: "Your Majesty, please don't pay attention to Concubine Liang for now, something big has happened in Duke Dingguo's Mansion!"

Seeing that Concubine Liu frowned, Cuizhu immediately said, "What nonsense are you talking about so early in the morning? What big thing could happen in the Duke Dingguo's Mansion?"

Xiao Huazi said quickly, "My lady, His Majesty sent an edict to the Duke of Dingguo's Mansion yesterday evening, appointing your younger brother, the Third Young Master Liu, as a fifth-rank cavalry captain, and ordering him to set off to the border immediately to fight against the Xiongnu!"

"The Duke was extremely anxious, and his wife was crying her eyes out. But it was too late, and the palace gates were already locked. Only this morning did someone from the Duke Ding's residence pass on the news."

"I'm afraid that by now... Young Master Liu and his group are already 10 to 20 miles out of the capital..."

The teacup in Concubine Liu's hand fell heavily to the ground: "What did you say?!"