Chapter 156 The Fourth Prince's True Heart
"Are they gone?"
Nian Shilan asked casually when she saw Zhen Huan appear in the room.
"Um."
Perhaps because she had just separated from her family, Zhen Huan was in a depressed mood.
"We've been in the palace for so long, we should have gotten used to being separated from our families. There's still a long time to go, and we'll always have to adapt."
Nian Shilan knew such pain. Even though she was so favored by the emperor, she could not see her family whenever she wanted. She knew all this when she decided to marry into the prince's palace.
"Yeah, I should have known that."
Zhen Huan responded softly. She knew in her heart that this was the case, but sometimes she still couldn't help feeling disappointed.
"Well, you're pregnant now. Didn't Doctor Wen tell you to stay cheerful?"
Nian Shilan couldn't bear to see Zhen Huan looking so depressed, so she gently comforted her.
"Your pregnancy this time is different from your last time. Everything should be based on your own body, okay?"
"I know, don't worry. I've just been feeling a bit lazy lately and haven't felt like moving much. I wonder if it's because autumn naturally makes people lack energy."
When it comes to her own body, Zhen Huan also has some concerns in her heart. Although Doctor Wen always comforts her, she has given birth once after all, and she always feels a little uneasy about her current condition.
"What does Doctor Wen say? What should we pay attention to?"
"Just let me take good care of myself on a daily basis. It's okay, don't worry."
Nian Shilan nodded and didn't dwell too much on this topic, but she still thought that after returning to the palace, she would need to summon Wen Shichu to ask him about it clearly, so that she could feel at ease.
"Empress Hua, don't frown, Lingxi will rub it for you."
Just at this moment, Lingxi, who was playing outside, walked into the house. Seeing the expression on Nian Shilan's face that she had not yet had time to hide, she took her short legs and spoke in a childish voice to comfort Nian Shilan.
"Oh, Empress Nian's little princess, how come you are so sensible? Empress Nian likes you so much."
Although Nian Shilan does not have her own children, her sisters have given birth to several children in recent years. In addition, Shuhe has always been by her side, so she now likes children more and more. What's more, Lingxi and Dui Ran are still young, but they are very cute and especially lovable.
"Hehe, Lingxi also likes Empress Nian."
Listening to the children's chirping, it seems that no worries, no matter how big, are gone.
"My lady, the Fourth Prince is seeking an audience outside the palace and wants to pay his respects to you."
Recently, the Fourth Prince has been coming to Yongshou Palace more frequently than usual.
Zhen Huan and Nian Shilan exchanged a glance before ordering Jin Xi, "Let him in."
"yes."
Not long after Jinxi walked out, she brought the Fourth Prince in.
"Greetings to the Imperial Concubine, and to the Imperial Concubine Xi."
"Hurry up, why is the Fourth Prince here at this time? Did he just come out of the study?"
"Yes, I just left the study. Today, the Emperor also came to the study and tested me on some subjects. I lived up to his expectations and answered all the questions one by one. I was just about to go to the Empress Dowager's palace to pay my respects. When I passed by Concubine Xi, I thought of coming over to pay my respects to her."
"The Fourth Prince is indeed intelligent. His Majesty will surely feel very comforted. However, the weather is starting to fluctuate between hot and cold. The Fourth Prince must pay more attention to his health and not study too late at night. Nothing is more important than your health, understand?"
Zhen Huan now has some genuine care and concern for the Fourth Prince. Although the child has his own little thoughts, she can feel that every time he comes to the palace, he really likes Lingxi and Hongzhou.
"Thank you for your concern, Empress Xi. I will keep it in mind."
"Fourth Prince, I know you are a filial son and that you care deeply about me and your Concubine Xi. But aren't you worried about your frequent visits to our palace? Doesn't your mother think so?"
Nian Shilan, who had been silent since the Fourth Prince came in, spoke at this time. Hearing her question, Zhen Huan also looked at the Fourth Prince slightly. She was also very curious about how the Fourth Prince would answer.
Zhen Huan never thought of letting her child sit in that position. She knew very well that the royal family was ruthless, and she did not want her child to spend the rest of his life in loneliness.
If the future emperor could treat his children sincerely, she wouldn't mind helping them within her ability.
"Your Highness is very thoughtful. I too had similar concerns before, but the Emperor told me that harmony in the harem leads to harmony in the court, and only then can the empire prosper forever."
This was also a question that the Fourth Prince had deliberately asked the Emperor when the Emperor was in Jingren Palace. The Emperor's answer stopped the Empress from wanting to embarrass him, but her requirements for him became more stringent afterwards, and even the Empress's people were secretly added to her side.
Nian Shilan didn't say anything else about what the Fourth Prince said. A thousand words could never compare to an action at the critical moment.
"Fourth Brother~~~"
Lingxi's voice sounded beside the Fourth Prince. She had quietly walked to the Fourth Prince's side and gently held his hand.
"Fourth brother, can you play with Lingxi?"
The soft voice softened the Fourth Prince's heart. He bent down and touched Lingxi's head, looking at Lingxi with a doting face.
"Lingxi, good girl, Fourth Brother will go to the Empress Dowager's palace to pay his respects and then come over to play with you, okay?"
"No, no, Lingxi just wants Fourth Brother to play with me now. Lingxi likes Fourth Brother. Lingxi likes Fourth Brother."
Lingxi kept shaking the Fourth Prince's arm like a spoiled child, as if she was insisting that he stay.
"Lingxi, be good. Your fourth brother will go to the Empress Dowager's palace first. This is the agreement between your fourth brother and your Empress Dowager. You don't want your fourth brother to break the appointment, right? Empress Dowager will play with you first, okay?"
Zhen Huan stretched out her hand towards Lingxi and gently beckoned her over.
"Okay, then, Fourth Brother, remember to come and play with Lingxi later."
"Of course, Fourth Brother won't forget."
"It's getting late, I'll take my leave now."
"Go ahead."
When the Fourth Prince walked out, he did not forget to wave to Lingxi, and the fondness on his face was unfaithful.
After the Fourth Prince left, Zhen Huan played with Lingxi for a while and also chatted with Nian Shilan.
"I hope the Fourth Prince won't let us down."
Nian Shilan looked at Lingxi's happy expression and murmured softly.
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