Thinking of Zhou Zeyun, Zhou Beichen thought that when his son turned twelve, he would let him go to court directly. As for Nuannuan, if that girl liked him, he could make an exception and let her become the regent princess.
For Zhou Beichen, no matter what happens in the future, the kingdom will belong to Zhou Zeyun anyway, but now, he is determined not to let the Shen family become more powerful.
Once people understand the benefits of power, they will do whatever it takes to climb up.
After Shen Nian'an brought Imperial Noble Consort Li back to Li'an Palace, she returned to the Pepper Room. During this time, Consort Xian and Consort Shu followed her all the time. They were talking and the atmosphere was quite good.
Yingpin ran out from behind at some point and blocked the way of several people, smiling.
"Oh my god, sisters, I was so scared today. Fortunately, the emperor showed up in time, otherwise, it would be irreversible."
The virtuous concubine glared at her, and couldn't help but tap Yingpin's forehead and scolded her with a smile.
"In my opinion, you are the most foolish person in this entire palace. You know that the emperor is fine, so why are you still afraid? He is just waiting for the right time to come out."
Shen Nian'an also echoed, "The emperor has planned everything, we don't have to be afraid at all."
Yingpin rubbed her head embarrassedly and said, "Sisters, I am worried. I am also really afraid that something bad will happen to us."
Shufei pulled Yingpin over. Although she was mocking her, there was a smile in the corners of her eyes and eyebrows.
"Look at you, you're already a grown-up, but why do you still act like a child every day? In my opinion, Nuannuan is more stable than you."
Yingpin immediately quit. If they were not on the palace road, she would have jumped up and down and ran away. She made a face at Shufei, and Yingpin smiled foolishly.
"In the past, Concubine Hui often told me that I was stupid but rich. That was me. Now that I think about it, it's true. Sisters, please don't criticize me. People like me are just confused. Life is only a few days long. Why should I be so smart? Look, I'm not smart now, and I can't figure out the emperor's thoughts, but I'm living a good life."
Concubine Shu was stunned. She opened her mouth and was about to say, "There are countless people in this world who are just like you, but who have suffered more than you. We have the same personalities, but our backgrounds are different. Some people, even if they work hard, can never reach the heights that some people stand at from birth. You think you live a carefree and good life, but isn't that because you have a good father?"
When she saw Yingpin's innocent smile again, Shufei swallowed her words. Yes, it's rare to be ignorant and live heartlessly like this. It would be good if no one framed her.
Deshun was sent to Qianyuan Hall by Zhou Zhaonuan. As Zhou Beichen's personal steward, Deshun had his own small room in Qianyuan Hall. The imperial physician checked Deshun's waist, knelt down in front of Zhou Zhaonuan, and said happily.
"Your Highness, Eunuch Deshun's waist is not seriously injured. He was just hit by a fan. He will be fine after a few days of rest."
Nuannuan's frown relaxed, and as soon as the imperial physician left, she happily walked up to Deshun and asked him with concern.
"Eunuch Deshun, you should take good care of yourself. I will inform the emperor and ask him to give you a two-week leave."
After Zhou Zhaonuan finished speaking, she turned around and left. Deshun was immersed in the cage of fatherly love and filial piety, unable to extricate himself. He had imagined more than once that the princess was his own daughter.
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On the other side, when Zhou Zeyun arrived in Huaiyang, the shadow guard finally arrived and told him about the situation in the capital. Zhou Zeyun's nerves, which had been tense for several days, finally relaxed. In the past few days, he was afraid that something would happen in the capital, that something would happen to his mother and sister, and also that something would happen to his father.
After so many years, Zhou Zeyun's feelings for Zhou Beichen have long since changed from the forced use to the sincere admiration.
He nodded to the shadow guard and said, "When you return, tell Father, the Emperor, and Mother that I am here, everything is fine, and things are going smoothly. Tell them not to worry."
The shadow guard nodded and bowed, but in a moment, he flew into the woods and disappeared.
Capital city.
It was already late at night, and Zhou Beichen was still diligently reading the memorials. Although the King of Qi was handling state affairs during this period, everything he could not handle was left to Zhou Beichen.
Xiao Shunzi is De Shun's apprentice. After De Shun recovered from his injury, he took over. Seeing that it was too late and the emperor had not yet turned over the card, he was afraid that he would have to read memorials by lamplight until dawn. If this goes on, the emperor's body would not be able to bear it.
Thinking about the two times he had just tried to persuade the emperor, the emperor not only didn't listen but scolded him instead. Xiao Shunzi was still in shock. He was holding a cup of tea and was about to give Zhou Beichen some more advice before sending him in. When he looked up suddenly, he found Zhou Zhaonuan walking towards him with her skirt lifted.
Xiao Shunzi's eyes lit up, and he immediately went up to her happily, speaking in a deliberately low voice.
"This servant pays his respects to Princess Chang'an."
Zhou Zhaonuan glanced at him and waved generously, "Get up. Oh, where's father?"
Xiao Shunzi was really excited now. "Oh my princess, you are finally here. You may not know that since the emperor came back from court, he had a casual lunch and has been reviewing memorials until now. If he continues like this, it will not only harm his body, but also his eyes. The emperor has to attend the morning court tomorrow."
How could Zhou Zhaonuan not understand what Xiao Shunzi meant? She reached out and took the tea from Xiao Shunzi's hand, "It's okay. You can go down. I'll go in and take a look."
Nuannuan sighed. Her father was really something. Every time he lectured her, he would lecture her with many profound principles, but when it came to him, his words were completely diluted.
When Nuannuan pushed the door open, Zhou Beichen was still busy reviewing memorials. He thought it was the annoying Xiao Shunzi again, so he didn't even raise his head and gave orders in a cold and hard voice.
"Didn't I tell you not to bother me if you have nothing to do? I have so many things piled up, I have to deal with them anyway."
After he finished speaking, Zhou Beichen didn't hear any response, and he didn't pay much attention to it until a pair of chubby hands appeared in front of him and took away the memorial he was reading with great interest.
Zhou Beichen: “…”
Where is my memorial? This troublesome little girl, he must teach her a lesson today. He raised his head suddenly, and his clear and lively eyes like a deer met his gloomy and cold eyes. Then, Xiao Shunzi saw through the crack of the door that the emperor, who had just scolded with great force, was a little unnatural at this moment. He smacked his lips and even lowered his head guiltily.
"Daddy..."
Nuannuan blinked and called out affectionately, "Daddy, you already have more than ten children, why are you still like this?"
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