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

Chapter 435 Shen Zhinian feels that Nangong Xuanyu is difficult to evaluate

Nanny Lin smiled and said lovingly, "When the queen was just born, she was just like the fourth prince. She either ate or slept every day. She grew up so fast, she changed almost every day."

Although Ah Xu has not grown up yet, the shadow of Nian Nian can be seen faintly in his eyebrows and eyes. Nangong Xuanyu's expression softened: "Take the fourth prince to rest first."

The wet nurse replied "yes" respectfully and walked out holding the fourth prince.

Shen Zhinian had rested for such a long time, and his spirit had almost recovered. He raised his eyes and asked, "How is Mrs. Zheng?"

Madam Xiao said, "Your Highness, you asked Madam Lin to deliver your baby, and the midwives never entered the delivery room. Madam Zheng never found a chance to attack you, so she turned her attention to your meals."

"I have ordered people to keep an eye on her. She was caught red-handed and has been locked up long ago. She is awaiting your decision."

Nangong Xuanyu's face darkened: "What's going on?! Who is Mrs. Zheng?!"

Madam Xiao glanced at Shen Zhinian before saying, "Your Majesty, Mother Zheng is one of the midwives arranged by the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the Majesty."

"To be on the safe side, the queen had someone investigate their backgrounds, and unexpectedly discovered that Zheng's family had been bribed and moved away from the capital. At that time, the queen was about to give birth, so it was not appropriate to alert the enemy, so the matter was not publicized."

"She was also worried that there might be other midwives with ill intentions, so she didn't use them."

"I never thought that Old Lady Zheng was so bold! After seeing that the Queen had safely given birth to the Fourth Prince, she wanted to poison the Queen's food!"

Before Nangong Xuanyu had finished listening, a dark cloud already covered his handsome and majestic face.

As soon as Madam Xiao finished speaking, he angrily said, "How can this be absurd! How can a midwife who helps babies be so bold?!"

Shen Zhinian is now the head of the four concubines and has given birth to the fourth prince, so she has the strength to challenge for the position of empress. When encountering major events, she can no longer cry and whine, which makes her seem like she has no opinion at all.

So at this moment, although there was grievance and indignation on her face, she was more calm and rational: "Your Majesty, I have always known that being favored by you will bring me many dangers."

"It doesn't matter how those people come at me, but they should never, ever set their sights on Ah Xu!"

"I simply cannot imagine if I had not noticed it in advance and had let those midwives deliver my baby, would Ah Xu still be able to be born safely..."

"I don't believe a midwife has such great ability. Your Majesty, please investigate the person behind Mrs. Zheng and give me and Ah Xu justice!"

Nangong Xuanyu said: "This is natural!"

"Li Changde, take Mrs. Zheng to the Ministry of Punishment immediately!"

"Tell Su Quanye that if he can't find out who is behind this, he will be beheaded!"

Feeling the murderous intent in the emperor's tone, Li Changde's heart trembled. He replied "yes" and did it immediately.

Nangong Xuanyu held Shen Zhinian's hand, and suddenly realized that Nian Nian was becoming more and more different from when she first entered the palace...

If she had encountered this kind of thing before, she would definitely throw herself into his arms, crying with tears all over her face, telling him about her fear and helplessness, hoping to seek his protection and comfort.

But now, although there was grievance and anger in her beautiful eyes, she had never lost her rationality.

Such magnanimity and character deserve the position of the head of the Four Concubines!

It is true that women are weak by nature, but they become strong when they become mothers!

Once upon a time, Concubine Liu's hot temper and bright personality made her stand out among the dignified and polite ladies, and also made him shine.

The emperor once told Concubine Liu that he hoped she could keep it up.

However, as his experience gradually grew, the emperor realized that he was still too young...

As a concubine in the palace, she can be arrogant and willful; but as a noble concubine of the emperor, she has to be sensible and know the big picture.

It’s a pity that the imperial concubine doesn’t understand this truth and has never made any progress over the years.

When they first met, Shen Zhinian was just one of the many low-ranking concubines in the harem in Nangong Xuanyu's eyes. The emperor liked her simple, kind, and gentle appearance. He also said the same thing to her when he was in love.

After all, it was just a small toy used for fun, and it was insignificant. There were many similar women in the harem.

But as Shen Zhinian became more and more important in Nangong Xuanyu's heart, he fell in love with her unknowingly...

Nangong Xuanyu was not without worries. If Nian Nian remained the same as when they first met, would she be able to stay with him in the harem? Would she be able to protect herself even though she was in a high position?

Whether it was him or everyone in the harem, their requirements for Rou Da Ying and Concubine Xian were different.

No matter how much he loved her, he couldn't pay attention to Zhongcui Palace all the time due to the busy affairs of the previous dynasty.

At times like this, Nian Nian, as a mother, needs to stand up and see through all the conspiracies and plots that intend to harm the Fourth Prince before he arrives!

If she is like the imperial concubine, inflexible, incapable of improvement, and always appears weak and helpless, then what will happen between them?

Fortunately, Nian Nian is worthy of being Nian Nian, worthy of being his beloved woman, and has never let him down!

During this nearly one year, she has grown not only in her position, but also in her tenacity!

But in the final analysis, no matter how a person grows, his nature will not change.

Nian Nian's underlying nature is still kind and beautiful.

The palace maid in the inner room retreated quietly at some point.

Nangong Xuanyu embraced Shen Zhinian in his arms, resting his chin on the top of her head, and spoke in a gentle and gratified tone: "Niannian, I have seen your growth. I... am very happy!"

She was capable, so he felt relieved to give her more things...

"I am stupid and dull, but it is all because of your Majesty's good teaching."

Shen Zhinian said this shyly, but there was a sneer in his eyes.

A Xu was here just now. The three of them were having a great time together as a family. The atmosphere was so warm and beautiful!

If her mind was not strong enough, she might have really indulged in that beauty and given her true heart.

But Shen Zhinian knew Nangong Xuanyu too well.

This man... is hard to judge.

Human nature is complex, and we cannot simply use good or bad people as the standard to measure a person.

Shen Zhinian didn’t mean to say that Nangong Xuanyu was really a bad person.

But... he is just a normal emperor, and you cannot look at him with the eyes of an ordinary man.

What the emperor has in his heart are the country, the people, and the common people. Even if he really has true feelings for a woman, they are not much.

If the emperor's heart is likened to a pot of water, what Nangong Xuanyu gave her was actually only a small cup. And this small cup may already be all the weight that love occupies in his heart.

Shen Zhinian understood this and could accept it calmly.