I remember that was Lin Zhiya’s first time to check in on the dragon bed, and Zhao Xiaoxiong was the product of that time.
Thanks to the good intentions of Concubine Nian, Lin Zhiya's reputation as a idiot was known to everyone in the capital. When Zhao Xiaoxiong was one year old, he was forcibly taken away and raised by the empress dowager who had just returned to the capital.
When Zhao Xiaoxiong was born, he was very ugly. He was thin and dark, with dry and yellow hair. He was also timid and sensitive.
Lin Zhiya signed a gift package for upgrading to a nanny, and only then did she raise Zhao Xiaoxiong to be lovable. Now, Zhao Chen treats him as the designated crown prince.
But three months ago, the Queen Mother passed away. Concubine Nian set her sights on Zhao Xiaoxiong and wanted to raise the future crown prince, which also made her more determined to get rid of Lin Zhiya.
She never expected that Zhao Xiaoxiong, who had lived with her for so long, was still not close to her.
Zhao Xiaoxiong hasn’t seen Lin Zhiya since he was one year old, but the mother and son are still connected!
So hateful!
Zhao Chen heard all of this and immediately scolded her, "Nian Wanyan, stop dreaming about having an heir to my family. Have you learned all your family teachings?"
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Nian Wanyan’s inner voice: The Emperor likes the Fifth Prince, I will do everything I can to win him over and become the Empress Dowager in the future.
Lin Zhiya’s inner voice: Oh, my son is getting more and more handsome. He will definitely surpass his father by a wide margin when he grows up.
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Zhao Xiaoxiong’s inner voice: I look very much like my mother, but not very much like my father. Maybe I am not my father’s biological son, so I have to cover up for my mother.
Zhao Chen was furious. He didn’t want this mind-reading skill!
Zhao Xiaoxiong walked around the hall as if nothing had happened. Seeing an empty seat next to Lin Zhiya, he quietly sat down.
He wanted to secretly look at Lin Zhiya, but he happened to meet Lin Zhiya's gaze and stammered: "Mother...Is mother okay?"
Lin Zhiya's eyes were filled with tears: "Wow, my son, I feel at peace when I see you."
Zhao Xiaoxiong felt warm in his heart and relaxed all over. He let down his guard and leaned back in the chair comfortably.
Nian Zhaoyi knelt on the ground, crying bitterly, "Your Majesty, I have absolutely no intention of touching the Fifth Prince. I just saw that the Fifth Prince is young and needs someone to take care of him. Your Majesty must have misunderstood."
Zhao Chen smiled coldly. If he hadn't inexplicably acquired the ability to read minds, he wouldn't have known that his favorite concubine had so many thoughts.
Zhao Chen wanted to return his son to Concubine Lin, but the reason why he indulged Concubine Nian was simply because Concubine Nian had a strong family background and was very rich, and she would be able to support Zhao Xiaoxiong in the future.
On the other hand, what about Concubine Lin? Her father was self-righteous and did nothing practical. He looked down on her and could not give Zhao Xiaoxiong any support.
Zhao Chen was speechless. If only it were found that Lin Zhiya was the descendant of some important official, he would not want to separate the mother and son.
Zhao Chen: "Get up, you should behave yourself." This expression clearly shows that he is disgusted with Nian Zhaoyi.
Concubine Nian got excited instead, crying and defending herself: "Who would dare not care about the emperor's son? I saw that the fifth prince was lonely and helpless. Do we have to be like Concubine Lin and ignore her own child? Is this the right thing to do?"
Without the ability to read minds, Zhao Chen would most likely be deceived, but this time he heard it, and Nian Zhaoyi quickly succumbed to his stare.
Nian Zhaoyi said aggrievedly: "I have to vacate my farm to build a garden for the emperor. Even if I have no merit, I have worked hard."
Zhao Chen interrupted without mercy, "The place at the Nian family is not good enough, so you don't have to offer it. I will find another place to build the garden."
Nian Zhaoyi was stunned, and suddenly gritted her teeth and said, "Noble Lin has an abandoned ancestral house. We might as well tear it down and build a garden for the emperor together with my house. Noble Lin also has a hot spring there."
Zhao Chen sneered and was about to say that Lin Zhiya's family was extremely poor and how could they have a hot spring.
Zhao Chen doesn’t even have a hot spring of his own, yet he still has to use the old concubine’s every day.
There are only four hot springs in the entire capital city. One belongs to the royal family, one is in the hands of merchants in the city, one is kept by the Taifu in his manor for private enjoyment, and the last one originally had no owner, but when Zhao Chen checked, he found that it had been sold along with the land to a mysterious person.
At this time, Lin Zhiya's puzzled voice was heard: "How did she know that I have a hot spring? It's strange. I can't admit it."
Zhao Chen immediately changed his mind and said with a smile: "Lady Lin has been in the palace for four or five years, it's time for her to make some contributions, so... bring the hot spring here."
Lin Zhiya used up her once-in-a-while pitiful look, and when she raised her face again, Zhao Chen felt his heart burn and his breathing held.
Zhao Chen's heart was beating like a drum and his mouth was dry. He suddenly realized that Concubine Lin was so beautiful and so pitiful.
He didn't even dare to breathe, for fear of hurting the person in front of him... Zhao Chen really wanted to hold her in his arms and pick all the stars in the sky for her.
Zhao Chen said affectionately: "Just use the hot spring for you and your son. I won't build a garden."
The hall suddenly became quiet, and everyone's sour eyes fell on Lin Zhiya.
A few seconds later, Zhao Chen realized what he was saying. He jumped up and said hurriedly, "That's it. I'll get busy now."
Lin Zhiya discovered that after the emperor left, no one thought about his birthday anymore, especially Concubine Nian, who had lost her luster.
Zhaoyi Nian dismissed everyone and went to a corner dejectedly to talk to her trusted nanny.
Nian Zhaoyi: "Could it be that Lin Zhiya wants to regain her favor? I'm so nervous."
Nanny: "Lady Lin is a beautiful girl from a small family. How can she compare to your beauty? The emperor will definitely like you more."
Nian Zhaoyi did not deny it. After all, her appearance was indeed one of the best in the capital. "Today, Lin Zhiya didn't fall for it. I have to find a reason to attack her ancestral home and wipe out the Lin family. Only then can I prove my identity."
Everyone thought that she gained favor because of her beauty, but Nian Zhaoyi knew that was not the case. She was just taking over Lin Zhiya's life-saving grace for the emperor.
Nian Zhaoyi touched the corner of her eyes worriedly. How come she had another wrinkle at the corner of her eyes when she was obviously in the prime of her life?
Nian Zhaoyi: "As long as Lin Zhiya is alive, I am living on the edge of a knife. If necessary, the Fifth Prince can be eliminated."
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Lin Zhiya finished eating the last grape and finally walked out of the Yihe Hall.
The system prompted in my mind: "Congratulations on successfully clocking in at Yihedian for 15 minutes. You have received rewards: Nian Zhaoyi's appearance value is reduced by 10, Nian Zhaoyi's favor value is reduced by 20, and you have obtained a gold mine and a source of syphilis infection."
Lin Zhiya returned to Xuanzhu Palace, and the two secret guards who had signed in for the emperor's reward were already waiting for her.
These two people hid in the corner and the palace maids coming and going didn't even notice them.
Lin Zhiya sent one to protect Zhao Xiaoxiong and the other to monitor her father Lin Yiyuan.
I didn't expect the secret guards to be so powerful! As soon as they finished making the arrangements, the two secret guards ran away and disappeared, and a series of news appeared in Lin Zhiya's mind.
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