vrcanaries Chapter 614 Chu Xiyan is unwilling to give up (for [Rebirth... Playing Basketball])
Chapter 614 Chu Xiyan is unwilling to give up (for [Rebirth... Playing Basketball])
Shen Zhinian took a deep breath, and his pounding heart finally calmed down.
She took a step back and left Nangong Xuanyu's embrace, with a look of fear and uneasiness on her beautiful face: "Your Majesty, you know, I have never coveted the position of imperial concubine..."
"As far as I am concerned, as long as I can stay by your side, I will be very satisfied."
Which man doesn't hope that the woman he pampers truly loves him, rather than loving him for the noble status he can give her?
The emperor was sincere when he wanted to promote Shen Zhinian to the rank of imperial concubine.
But if she was overjoyed upon hearing this, it would inevitably make people doubt how true her love for him was...
Seeing Shen Zhinian's reaction, the emperor was in a much better mood, and the corners of his lips curved slightly: "I know that Shen Zhinian's love for me is as pure as glass, without any impurities."
"That's why I want to bring the best of everything in the world to Nian Nian."
"Besides you, who else in the palace can be worthy of being my imperial concubine?"
"Nian Nian, don't you want to step into a higher position and join hands with me?"
As he said this, Nangong Xuanyu slowly extended a hand towards Shen Zhinian.
The emperor had a face like a banished immortal, especially his eyes, which were as deep as a lake, and he looked at people with majesty without being angry.
But when these eyes look at a woman affectionately, the tenderness contained in them is enough to drown a person.
Shen Zhinian seemed to be moved by the emperor's favor and affection, and a touch of emotion appeared on her rosy face.
She placed her slender hand in the emperor's palm and said affectionately: "Nian Nian is willing to stand by Yu Lang through thick and thin and move forward hand in hand."
"It's just that... I have no talent or virtue. I have been in the palace for such a short time, but I have already taken the position of the head of the Four Concubines. There are people in the harem and the court who have long complained about this."
"In the harem of the Great Zhou Dynasty, there has always been a rule that no one can be promoted without a reason. If Your Majesty promotes me to the rank of Imperial Concubine without any reason, I am afraid that the ministers will not agree..."
No one dared to disobey the emperor's order. If Nangong Xuanyu insisted on canonizing her as a noble concubine, he would eventually succeed.
But this is not what Shen Zhinian would like to see.
Just like Jiang Wange, who was made a concubine for no reason and bore so much infamy? The spit of the imperial censors almost drowned her.
When people talk about Jiang Wange, they all call her a seductive concubine who bewitches her master.
Shen Zhinian doesn't care about what others say, but she has to consider the long-term perspective.
She entered the palace not to stop at the position of imperial concubine. How could she rule the country in the future if she was labeled as a witch concubine?
As for the merit of "protecting the emperor" on the night of the Lantern Festival...
Everyone knew that it was just an excuse made up by the emperor.
The ministers could tolerate His Majesty using this as a fig leaf to cover up the fact that he disregarded his own safety and took the virtuous concubine out of the palace for fun.
But she would never allow Shen Zhinian to go further and use this as an excuse to be promoted to Imperial Concubine.
How could the emperor not think of what Shen Zhinian understood?
He did not say anything, but just held Shen Zhinian's hand and asked gently, "Does Nian Nian believe me?"
"If you are willing, please give me some time..."
He will definitely pave the way for her in the future.
If an emperor truly loves a woman, he will give her a position, offspring, honor, and even protect her reputation.
Otherwise, he is already the emperor, but he still has to put his beloved woman in a difficult position. Isn't that the most ridiculous thing in the world?
Looking at Nangong Xuanyu's affectionate and passionate eyes, Shen Zhinian didn't care whether he was just getting carried away or really regarded her as the love of his life.
As long as she gets what she wants!
Shen Zhinian smiled slightly, leaned into Nangong Xuanyu's arms, and said in an intimate and loving tone: "Nian Nian will always believe in Yu Lang..."
The emperor stroked her cheek gently: "I won't let you wait too long."
……
Morning next day.
Duke Dingguo seemed to have aged many years overnight.
He stepped out of the line and submitted a letter of apology: "…I failed to teach my daughter well, and she committed a serious mistake in the palace. I am ashamed to see Your Majesty. Please forgive me!"
The emperor sat on the high dragon throne, looking down at Duke Dingguo.
If Zhan Weiran had not found out that this was indeed Liu's plan and had nothing to do with Duke Dingguo's Mansion, he would have punished the Liu family as well!
Duke Dingguo had many followers in the court, and even many neutral ministers felt that the virtuous concubine had only injured her arm, and the punishment he imposed on Liu was too severe.
If he punishes the Duke Dingguo's Mansion again because of Liu's mistake, it will cause people to be uneasy.
Nangong Xuanyu looked at Duke Dingguo, his tone was emotionless: "Since this matter is Liu's fault, I have punished her, Duke Dingguo does not need to blame himself too much."
Otherwise... the Liu family is so restless, the next thing that will be sent to Duke Dingguo's Mansion at full speed will be Liu Shizhang's head!
……
Zhongcui Palace.
Things succeed when kept secret, and fail when leaked. Shen Zhinian had never told anyone that the emperor was going to confer the title of imperial concubine on her.
Tang Luochuan came to change the bandages for her as usual, with a layer of gloom lingering in his eyes.
It turns out that the mastermind behind the injury of Concubine Xian was Liu!
At this time, Handan came in from outside and reported: "Your Majesty, Xiyan wants to see you."
Shen Zhinian said calmly: "Let her in."
"Yes!"
Tang Luochuan had already bandaged Shen Zhinian and patiently reminded her, "My lady, be careful not to let the wound come into contact with water."
Shen Zhinian nodded: "I know."
Chu Xiyan had already followed Handan in and knelt on the ground to salute respectfully: "Your servant greets Her Majesty the Concubine, may Her Majesty be blessed with good health!"
Now everyone in the palace knows that this little palace maid is an important witness to convict Liu.
Tang Luochuan couldn't help but look at Chu Xiyan for a while longer, then he bowed slightly and said, "If the queen has no other instructions, I will take my leave first."
"Go ahead."
Shen Zhinian said, "Fuqiu, send Doctor Tang out."
"Slave, you obey!"
Shen Zhinian looked at Chu Xiyan: "Get up."
"Thank you, Concubine Xian!"
Chu Xiyan's fake identity was indeed very expensive and difficult to find out. Shen Zhinian also asked Shen's father to check based on what she confessed, and only then did he confirm that what she said was true.
"Now that Liu's family has fallen, what are your plans?"
Chu Xiyan clenched her hands into fists, and a strong hatred burst out from her eyes: "My father and mother both died because of Liu, and our originally happy family was broken..."
"Why is it that Liu was only banished to the cold palace and is still alive and well?!"
"My Lady, as long as Lady Liu is alive, my revenge will not be considered a success!"
Shen Zhinian lowered his eyes and looked at Chu Xiyan: "I will not take Liu's life at this time."
Otherwise, if someone catches you, the loss will outweigh the gain.