bookcurios Chapter 201 Shen Zhinian meets Meng Bin
Chapter 201 Shen Zhinian meets Meng Bin
Although Nangong Xuanyu was furious because of what happened today, with the beauty in his arms and listening to her affectionate and dependent voice, his aura gradually softened.
The two of them snuggled together quietly, Nangong Xuanyu's big hand gently touched Shen Zhinian's lower abdomen, the atmosphere was quiet and beautiful.
Who knew that at this moment, Li Changde's cautious voice sounded outside: "Your Majesty, Mo Yun from Yawenyuan wants to see you."
If it was someone else, he certainly wouldn't let them disturb His Majesty and Concubine Rou. But Li Changde knew that Concubine Wen had some weight in His Majesty's heart, so he didn't dare to stop them directly.
Nangong Xuanyu frowned slightly and was silent for a moment.
How could Shen Zhinian not understand that if the emperor didn't want to see him, he could just ask Li Changde to send him away. This reaction was just because he was afraid that she would be unhappy.
She knew why Nangong Xuanyu valued Jiang Wange, and she also knew that if Mo Yun insisted on meeting her, he would definitely meet her regardless of whether he went to Yawenyuan or not.
Since the result cannot be changed, it is better for her to speak first, and she can also show her understanding and magnanimity in front of the emperor.
Shen Zhinian left Nangong Xuanyu's embrace and sat upright: "Your Majesty, Wen Guiren has just reached the age of marriage and has just entered the palace. There must be many things that she is not used to."
"Letting Mo Yun come here at this time may be something important. Why not let her in?"
Hearing this, Nangong Xuanyu couldn't help but think that the woman in front of him was less than seventeen years old, not much older than Wen Guiren. But she had never done anything to seek favor, and she was so sensible that it made people feel distressed.
"Since Nian Nian has spoken, let her in."
Mo Yun is tall and slender, with a face like a lotus emerging from water. As her name suggests, she exudes a scholarly air, like a slowly unfolding ink painting.
"Your Majesty! Your Majesty! Your Majesty!"
Her manners when performing the ceremony were even better than those of many palace maids who had lived in the palace for a long time. She did not look like a newcomer at all. It was obvious that she had been carefully trained.
With this appearance and demeanor, I'm afraid no one would doubt that she is a daughter of an official family.
A hint of amusement flashed across Shen Zhinian's eyes.
It seems that the Zhenguo Mansion really put in a lot of effort this time, fearing that Jiang Wange alone could not compete with all the concubines in the palace. Therefore, the maids chosen for her were all top-notch beauties.
After all, which man in the world doesn't like beauty?
It's a pity... The people in the Zhenguo Mansion don't understand one thing. Nangong Xuanyu is not only a man, but also an emperor!
What's the difference between the Duke of Zhenguo's behavior and having ambition written on his face? Which emperor can tolerate this?
When Jiang Wanning was selected into the palace, although she was aiming for the position of queen, at least she didn't do it so obviously.
It should be because Queen Jiang's health was getting worse, which made them anxious and lost their composure.
As expected, when Nangong Xuanyu's eyes fell on Mo Yun's beautiful face, his eyes were icy cold without a trace of warmth: "The Zhenguo Mansion is indeed a place of outstanding people and beautiful scenery. Even a maid is born with such extraordinary manners."
His tone was still gentle, and Mo Yun didn't notice the undercurrent in it.
She knew her mission in the palace. The first time she met His Majesty, she received his praise. Mo Yun blushed slightly and lowered her head in embarrassment.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your praise..."
Nangong Xuanyu's eyes flashed with sarcasm: "Why did Lady Wen ask you to come here?"
Mo Yun took out the letter from her sleeve and presented it to him: "Your Majesty, on this beautiful day, I was inspired to write a poem and asked this servant to give it to Your Majesty. Please appreciate it."
Nangong Xuanyu said calmly: "I know, let it go."
Mo Yun was a little surprised.
Your Majesty, doesn't you like the young lady's talent very much? Why would you react like this?
Nangong Xuanyu raised his eyes and glanced at her: "Anything else?"
Mo Yun was startled. Even though she was unwilling, she did not dare to stay any longer: "...No, it's okay. I'll take my leave."
When she returned to Yawenyuan, Jiang Wange was still looking forward to it.
Not seeing the emperor's procession, Jiang Wange was confused: "Didn't His Majesty come with you?"
Mo Yun folded her hands on her abdomen and bowed: "My lord, His Majesty will stay at Zhongcui Palace tonight... You should rest early."
"It doesn't make sense..."
Jiang Wange frowned and said, "Your Majesty likes talented women. When he saw my poem, he should be astonished by its talent. How could it be..."
"Didn't he see it?"
Mo Yun said: "Your Majesty only asked me to put the letter down and then ordered me to leave. I don't know if Your Majesty read it..."
Jiang Wange paced back and forth, circling her index fingers in front of her chest: "I knew Shen Zhinian was not so easy to deal with. With her around, His Majesty didn't even read my poems..."
This was her first night in the palace, but the emperor stayed at Shen Zhinian's place. It was conceivable how the women in the harem, especially those of Concubine Liu's faction, would laugh at her tomorrow!
Zhiying said anxiously, "My lady, the Duke said before we entered the palace that given the Queen's health, we don't have much time left. You must find a way to win the heart of His Majesty!"
Jiang Wange took a deep breath and said, "You don't understand. When dealing with Shen Zhinian, you must be extremely alert!"
"It's only the first night, it doesn't matter, the one who laughs last is the winner."
After all, that's what's written in novels: when facing difficulties, one must remain calm.
Zhiying really couldn't understand why the young lady, with such a prominent family background, was so afraid of a mere concubine Rou?
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Zhongcui Palace.
Nangong Xuanyu said in a gentle voice: "The people from the Ministry of Punishment are interrogating Liu Xu overnight and investigating clues. There will be results in the next two days at the latest."
"Nian Nian, it's getting late, go to bed early."
When he said this before, it always had a hint of ambiguity in it, but this time he was as serious as it could be.
After all, the woman was pregnant, so he couldn't do anything even if he wanted to.
Shen Zhinian drew circles on Nangong Xuanyu's chest with her slender fingers, and looked at the letter on the table with a half-smile, saying: "Wen Guiren is a man of brilliant talent and poetry. The poem he sent must be one that is full of love and can make people's bones melt. Your Majesty, aren't you curious at all?"
Nangong Xuanyu admired the talent of Wen Guiren, and it would be very useful to have her enter the palace, but he really hated the look of the Zhenguo Mansion coveting the position of empress: "Nian Nian has suffered such a disaster today, how can I still have the mood to appreciate other people's poems?"
"I only wish that the person behind the scenes could also feel the heart-wrenching pain!"
Shen Zhinian looked touched, but he laughed twice in his heart.
What he said was better than what he sang. If he had the ability, he would stop favoring Jiang Wange for the rest of his life.
Even a fool knows that this is impossible.
The night passed quickly.
The New Year is over, and from today on we have to attend the morning court.
When Nangong Xuanyu stood up, he said softly, "Nian Nian, your foot is not healed yet, so you don't have to pay respect to the Queen Mother today. I will send someone to inform the Cining Palace."
How can that work.
Shen Zhinian also wants to meet Concubine Meng today!