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

Chapter 447: The newly built bathtub of the Ministry of Internal Affairs is very sturdy

The emperor often rested in Zhongcui Palace, so naturally his daily clothes were provided here.

When Nangong Xuanyu came back after changing his clothes, the Fourth Prince had also been cleaned up.

But he fell asleep again and was carried back to the bedroom by his wet nurse.

The palace servants retreated silently.

Only the emperor and his concubine were left in the inner room.

Nangong Xuanyu sat on the edge of the bed, hugged Shen Zhinian into his arms, and kissed her forehead.

Looking at her beautiful face, the emperor's eyes gradually became darker: "Niannian, I really hope that these few months will pass quickly..."

Shen Zhinian immediately understood what he meant.

Because the imperial physician had said that she would have to wait at least two or three months after giving birth before she could sleep with his husband.

She glared at Nangong Xuanyu and turned her face away: "I don't understand what your majesty is saying."

"Your Majesty, do you mean that in a few months, Ah Xi will be even cuter?"

Nangong Xuanyu changed his tone and said in a serious tone: "I heard that the new batch of bathtubs made by the Ministry of Internal Affairs are very sturdy."

Shen Zhinian didn't know what embarrassing memories came to her mind. Her face instantly turned red to her ears. She was both angry and embarrassed: "It's not even dark yet. Your Majesty, aren't you ashamed to say such things? I'm so embarrassed..."

There was a hint of ridicule in the emperor's eyes, but his face looked puzzled: "Nian Nian has been assisting the six palaces for such a long time. After she is out of confinement, she will have more and more things to take over."

"I was just chatting with you. Why are you not ashamed of what the Ministry of Internal Affairs has done recently?"

Shen Zhinian suddenly felt a little regretful.

Just now when Ah Xi urinated all over Nangong Xuanyu, she shouldn't have teased him on purpose.

Now comes retribution.

"Your Majesty, I know what you mean. Why do you have to bully me like this..."

Little did she know that Nangong Xuanyu just liked to see her shy.

But he also understood that some topics should be discussed only briefly. Too much is as bad as too little, and it will lose its interest.

Nangong Xuanyu took Shen Zhinian's hand and was silent for a moment before saying, "...The Ministry of Punishment has already concluded the matter of Mrs. Zheng."

"Han is resentful of you, so she bribed Zheng Pozi and wanted to take advantage of your weakness after giving birth to attack you."

"Han delayed Concubine De's time in calling the imperial physician, so she was executed. I have already issued an order to execute all of Mother Zheng's family!"

Shen Zhinian gradually stopped smiling, looked up at Nangong Xuanyu, and asked slowly, "Does Your Majesty believe this truth?"

"Han is just a daughter of an official, how can she have such ability?"

Nangong Xuanyu had already known that this result would not convince anyone.

But some things cannot be investigated further and can only be dealt with in this way.

And he couldn't tell Nian Nian the truth.

Otherwise, once the Queen Mother knew that Nian Nian already knew that the Queen Mother wanted to kill her, she would definitely not tolerate Nian Nian.

Nangong Xuanyu held Shen Zhinian's face, looked her in the eye, and said gently but seriously: "Niannian, I said I would protect you and Ah Xu, and I will definitely do it!"

"There are many things that I cannot give you a clear answer to right now, but I will never let you and your son suffer any injustice!"

"Trust me, okay?"

Many thoughts flashed through Shen Zhinian's mind quickly.

Even a fool would know that there is someone behind Han, but Nangong Xuanyu was unwilling to reveal a single word to her.

So, who is the real person who ordered Han?

Although Concubine Liu was not a good person, she was not willing to go back on her word. She said that if she helped her regain favor, Concubine Liu would not kill her during childbirth.

Concubine Liang has always been careful about her reputation. Even if she wants to harm someone, she only uses others. It is not impossible that she wants to use Han to harm her this time.

But after thinking about it, Shen Zhinian denied this guess.

Because if Concubine Liang alone dared to murder her and A Xu, she would not have the face to be protected by the emperor.

In the end, only... Concubine De and Empress Dowager Liu were left.

Once she gives birth to a prince, the Third Prince will not be the only prince in the palace. Concubine De will be the person with the most motive to harm her!

Moreover, Concubine De was dying, and she was in full force. If she knew the truth, she would definitely harbor a grudge against the Third Prince, which would affect the brotherhood between the Fourth Prince and the Third Prince.

It is understandable that Nangong Xuanyu hid it from her.

However... after this matter was exposed, the most critical witness, Han, had already died at the hands of Concubine De. No matter how you look at it, it seems like Concubine De murdered someone to silence them.

If Mrs. Zheng was really instructed by Concubine De, with her cunningness, how could she leave such an obvious loophole?

But it cannot be ruled out that Concubine De wants to clear the obstacles for the Third Prince and has done everything she can.

Finally, Queen Mother Liu is also highly suspicious!

Because from the very beginning, although Empress Dowager Liu regarded her as a knife in the hands of Concubine Liu, this knife has now grown too powerful and can even threaten the position of the concubine!

It is understandable that Empress Dowager Liu could not tolerate her.

Shen Zhinian suspected Concubine De and Empress Dowager Liu, but could not come to a conclusion for a while.

But she knew Nangong Xuanyu. Even if he doted on her, she would displease the emperor if she was ignorant.

Shen Zhinian has already thought of how to use this matter to gain the greatest benefit for himself!

Tears welled up in her beautiful eyes, but she sniffed and forced the tears back: "Your Majesty..."

"To be honest... To me, Ah Xu is my flesh and blood, more important than my life! If anyone dares to harm him, I will fight him to the death! Even if it means my death, I will not hesitate!"

When saying this, Shen Zhinian's originally charming and gentle face was filled with determination!

This is a mother's determination to protect her child!

"But……"

At this point, Shen Zhinian looked at Nangong Xuanyu with deep trust in her eyes: "But I believe in Your Majesty, and I don't want to embarrass Your Majesty... Since Your Majesty doesn't allow me to get to the bottom of it, then I won't ask..."

"I am just a weak woman in the deep palace. I don't understand the overall situation, nor do I know why Your Majesty did this."

"I just want to beg Yulang to protect our child and not let Axu get hurt!"

Although Shen Zhinian's words contained some elements of scheming against Nangong Xuanyu, every word she said about the Fourth Prince came from the heart.

Nangong Xuanyu's heart was filled with sorrow and bitterness. He hugged Shen Zhinian tightly and said word by word, "A Xu is not only Nian Nian's child, but also mine. Even if Nian Nian doesn't say it, I will protect him!"

How innocent is Nian Nian?

How innocent is Ah Xu?

The Queen Mother is already the most honorable woman in the Great Zhou, why does she still want to plot against Nian Nian? !

The more Nangong Xuanyu felt sorry for Shen Zhinian and the Fourth Prince, the more dissatisfied he became with Duke Dingguo's Mansion!

Shen Zhinian rested his chin on Nangong Xuanyu's shoulder and uttered a muffled "hmm".