TV Series: When the Villain Chooses to Stand by

Chapter 189 Yixiu 58

"Why is it inappropriate? Do you know what looks good?"

Songzhi glared at Zhou Ninghai in dissatisfaction. The two of them often bickered to cheer Nian Shilan up, and they were both much more lively than before.

Nian Shilan interrupted the quarrel with a smile, "Alright, leave it to Zhou Ninghai. If he's not satisfied, I'll hold you accountable."

"Master, rest assured, I will definitely get it done."

Zhou Ninghai made a promise and then left.

Songzhi stepped forward and gently massaged the back of Nian Shilan's neck. "Your Majesty, please forgive me for being so nosy. You could have just stood by and watched today."

"Why bring such a disaster into our palace?"

Nian Shilan's current situation is not suitable for attracting too much attention, and there are various things in private that cannot be discovered by the emperor.

Songzhi was a little worried that if Lipin's affair was exposed one day, it would be a big bomb.

Nian Shilan narrowed her eyes and looked at the ring on her hand.

"The Queen could have watched me perish without a trace, and there was no need for her to wade into this mess. In the end, she saved me, and Chao Gui's incident was also related to her."

"It's not easy for anyone in this damn place. Lipin has never harmed me, so it's just a matter of lending a hand."

What Nian Shilan didn't say was that she also wanted to listen to the gossip up close.

Such new things are rare, and Concubine Li can only talk to herself anyway.

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Ever since Jinghe fell ill, Shen Meizhuang has been taking extra care of her daughter, staying in her palace all day and rarely going out.

Zhen Huan also knew her concerns and often came to accompany her.

Zhen Huan also knew her concerns and often came to accompany her. One day, the two were playing chess when Xiao Yunzi walked in with the new news.

"Your Majesty, something happened in the previous dynasty. Prince Dun beat up the censor."

Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang exchanged a glance, knowing that the Emperor must be angry. "Do you know what the specific reason is?"

After hearing Xiao Yunzi's answer, Zhen Huan was not surprised.

"Prince Dun is indeed as domineering as the rumors say."

Zhen Huan cared more about the emperor's mood, but Shen Meizhuang didn't take it seriously and continued to carefully ponder the chess game in front of her.

"With a family background like Prince Dun, if I were him, I would only be more domineering."

Zhen Huan laughed immediately after hearing this. Shen Meizhuang had changed completely since she gave birth to Jinghe. "Sister Mei, why are you joking like this now?"

"That's no joke. With such a prominent maternal family and his wife's family being from the Borjigit clan, a Mongolian noble family, even if he were guilty of treason, his fate wouldn't be too dire."

"It has nothing to do with us anyway. The Emperor is just angry."

Shen Meizhuang had also heard her father mention some of this at home. The emperor attached great importance to ministers with military power, and she naturally knew a thing or two about Prince Dun.

Seeing Zhen Huan lowering her head in thought, Shen Meizhuang suddenly had a bad feeling in her heart.

"Huan'er, don't ask too much about this matter."

It is no longer a secret that Zhen Huan discusses political affairs with the emperor, and those things in the past were nothing.

But once it comes to these princes with powerful backgrounds, it is best to keep silent.

"There is no such thing as an impenetrable wall. With such power, ordinary families would be completely powerless to fight back."

Shen Meizhuang's reminder made Zhen Huan's heart tremble, "Sister Mei really cares about me. I was just wondering how I should answer if the emperor asked."

Shen Meizhuang has never commented much on the relationship between Zhen Huan and the Emperor.

"Indeed, you have your own plans in mind. Why do you need me to worry about you? I am being nosy."

Seeing this, Zhen Huan quickly took Shen Meizhuang's hand and apologized.

"Sister Mei loves me the most, how can it be meddling? As long as Sister is willing, I will definitely tell you everything in detail."

Shen Meizhuang tried hard to suppress the upward curve of her lips, snorted lightly and pulled her hand out.

"Who wants to listen to you? Whatever you say is fine. Just appease the emperor. He will naturally know how to deal with you."

Zhen Huan agreed with a smile, and the two sisters concentrated on playing chess and no one mentioned the matter again.

In the evening, Zhen Huan was summoned to the Yangxin Palace. The civil servants who had just come out of the palace were all filled with anger.

As expected, the emperor was angry about this matter. He took Zhen Huan's hand and asked for her opinion.

Zhen Huan had previously thought of using his wife and children to control Prince Dun. After all, everyone knew that Prince Dun valued his wife.

But when the words were on the tip of his tongue, the Queen's previous warning rang in his mind again. Prince Dun's family had no grudges against him, and there was no need to separate the mother and daughter.

Shen Meizhuang's words also made Zhen Huan sober up a little.

"Neither punishment nor non-punishment is feasible. It would be best if Prince Dun could come and apologize on his own initiative."

The emperor's eyes changed as he looked at Zhen Huan. "You are the only one in this palace who understands me best. So, what do you think we should do to make Prince Dun bow his head?"

Zhen Huan smiled and shook her head, "Your Majesty, you think too highly of me. I've never met Prince Dun before, so how can I possibly offer any good advice? I'm sure Your Majesty already has a good plan in mind, right?"

The emperor laughed out loud upon hearing this, but his eyes were fixed on Zhen Huan.

"I would like to confer the title of Beizi on Prince Dun's son and adopt his daughter as a Heshuo Princess. I would like to bring her into the palace and raise her under the Empress Dowager's wing. What do you think, Huanhuan?"

Zhen Huan's smile froze for a moment and quickly turned into confusion.

"emperor?"

She knew that the emperor was influenced by the last marriage, and the princesses in the palace were still young. If there was another marriage, he would marry a legitimate princess, and there would be a suitable candidate.

In a sense, Prince Khatun's meritorious service on the battlefield was to prevent the princess from marrying off.

As a result, his own daughter was targeted instead.

This time, Zhen Huan could no longer ignore the strangeness in her heart, and her hesitation soon aroused the emperor's dissatisfaction.

"I've already said that discussing these things in private doesn't count as political discussion. Just speak up."

Zhen Huan's grip on the handkerchief slowly tightened, and she said in a slow voice, "Your Majesty, please don't be angry."

"But it doesn't matter..."

"It's a good thing that the Emperor wants to reward the princess, and it's also a favor to Prince Dun. However, the Empress Dowager is still recuperating in the palace, so this matter will inevitably disturb her."

"I heard that the princess is still young, and the time a girl spends with her parents is short. I think Prince Dun's wife is reluctant to be separated from her daughter."

"Thunder, lightning, rain and dew are all grace from the emperor, but if my mother were to see it, the originally good thing would also be tinged with sadness."

Seeing that the emperor remained silent for a long time, Zhen Huan's heart beat faster. She stood up and knelt down to apologize.

"I beg your Majesty to forgive me. I've been in frequent contact with the princesses recently, and I feel sorry for the princess. I'm just a woman, so please don't blame me."

The emperor's expression visibly relaxed, and he personally stood up and pulled Zhen Huan up.

"My Wanpin is a kind-hearted woman. It's normal for her to have such thoughts. Fu Jin comes from a prominent family, so her thoughts must be considered. You are indeed thoughtful."

Seeing that the emperor was not angry, Zhen Huan's back slowly relaxed.