dognovel Chapter 757 How Can She Keep the Appointment?
Chapter 757 How Can She Keep the Appointment?
Fuqiu bowed her head and said, "I understand!"
Not long after she left, Li Changde's voice suddenly came from outside: "His Majesty has arrived--!!!"
Shen Zhinian was a little surprised.
She heard that the court was arguing over whether to make peace with the Xiongnu or not. Nangong Xuanyu was so busy that she couldn't even take care of her meals, let alone enter the harem.
He didn't even have time to visit the Fifth Prince who was born prematurely. Why did he think of coming to Zhongcui Palace today?
The most important thing is... Shen Zhinian should ask Fuqiu to make an appointment with Concubine Kang to meet at Shufangzhai in the evening. If Nangong Xuanyu doesn't leave, how can she go to the appointment?
You can't make an appointment with someone and then leave them there, right?
Shen Zhinian didn't have time to think about it, because Nangong Xuanyu's bright yellow figure had already come in.
She quickly stood up and bowed: "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. Your Majesty, may you ..."
Nangong Xuanyu supported Shen Zhinian and said calmly, "No need to be polite."
Today, both his expression and tone revealed a hint of sadness.
Shen Zhinian guessed that maybe it was because Nangong Xuanyu had already learned from the judge of Heyuan that the fifth prince would not live past the age of twenty...
The emperor had few children, and finally got another prince, but this was the result. No one would be happy if it happened to them.
But since Nangong Xuanyu didn't say anything about this, Shen Zhinian couldn't bring it up on his own initiative.
She could only ask Handan to brew the tea that Nangong Xuanyu liked to drink and accompany him quietly.
The emperor raised his hand calmly: "All of you go down."
"Yes!"
The palace servants bowed and retreated respectfully.
In a blink of an eye, only Shen Zhinian and Nangong Xuanyu were left in the inner room.
Although she didn't want to bring up the matter of the Fifth Prince, Nangong Xuanyu was obviously in a very low mood, and she couldn't just ignore it.
Shen Zhinian looked at him with concern and asked gently, "Your Majesty, is there anything bothering you?"
Nangong Xuanyu hadn’t slept well these past few days, and there was a hint of blue in his eyes.
No matter whether it was state affairs or family affairs, nothing went smoothly for him. Only when he was in Nian Nian could he find a moment of peace in his heart.
Nangong Xuanyu did not mention what happened in the court, and said in a heavy tone: "Niannian... Heyuanpan said that my fifth prince will not live past the age of twenty..."
"I am an emperor, rich in the world, but why can't I even save my own children?"
The third prince is like this, and so is the fifth prince.
But it was precisely because he was the emperor that he shouldered the responsibility of the common people. No matter how sad he was, Nangong Xuanyu could not show it when facing other people, and he had to concentrate on handling state affairs.
Although Shen Zhinian had already learned the news from Tang Luochuan, she couldn't let Nangong Xuanyu find out. Otherwise, Tang Luochuan could even spy on such a thing and told Shen Zhinian, which would inevitably cause the emperor to be wary.
"How could this be?"
Shen Zhinian covered his lips and frowned slightly.
She didn't know how to comfort Nangong Xuanyu, so she could only say, "Your Majesty, there is more than one good doctor in the world, and you are the emperor. What rare medicinal herbs do you need? The fifth prince is still young. I believe that the Imperial Hospital will be able to find a way to prolong his life in the future."
Only by thinking this way could Nangong Xuanyu feel less grief in his heart.
After sitting with Shen Zhinian for a while, he stood up and said, "Noble Lady Sun is getting worse. I will go to the side hall to see her."
The fifth prince was born prematurely, and nothing must happen to Concubine Sun’s heir again!
Shen Zhinian was worrying about how to get Nangong Xuanyu to leave, and this sentence hit the mark exactly.
Concubine Sun was pregnant, so the man wouldn't stay in the side hall. Political affairs were busy recently, so after seeing Concubine Sun, he should have returned to the Yangxin Palace to review memorials.
Shen Zhinian stood up, suppressed the joy in her heart, and said with just the right amount of reluctance: "Because of Concubine Hao's premature birth, Sister Sun has been a little worried. If Your Majesty comforts me, I'm sure Sister Sun will feel more at ease."
"I respectfully send you off to Your Majesty!"
Nangong Xuanyu heard the reluctance in Shen Zhinian's voice.
He stopped, turned around and looked at her tenderly: "After I'm done with this busy period, I'll spend more time with you and Ah Xu. Otherwise, that heartless little guy won't recognize me next time we meet."
Shen Zhinian's lips curved slightly: "No matter what time it is, your majesty and I will be waiting here."
At this moment, Nangong Xuanyu really had an urge to ignore other people and political affairs and stay here to accompany the mother and son.
He has worked hard for so long, so what if he indulges himself for a night occasionally?
But in the end, reason prevailed.
Nangong Xuanyu strode out and went to the side hall.
Lady Sun lay on the couch, touching her stomach and said, "Hungry... so hungry..."
"Good Pearl, good Mammy, can't I have a little more? Just a little bite..."
Zhu Er lowered her head and said, "What this servant says does not count. You have to ask Nanny Lin."
Concubine Sun looked at Nanny Lin pitifully: "Mammy, I'm really hungry... Just let me have another chicken leg! I promise that from tomorrow on, I will strictly follow your and Doctor Tang's dietary requirements!"
Nanny Lin shook her head helplessly: "You said the same thing yesterday, the day before yesterday, and the day before yesterday."
Lady Sun: “…”
She wanted to say something else, but Nanny Lin said, "If you continue like this, I will have no choice but to ask the Imperial Concubine Chen for instructions."
Concubine Sun quickly waved her hands: "No, no, no! I won't eat it. Ma, please don't tell Sister Concubine Chen!"
"Knowing that I don't restrict my diet, Concubine Chen will definitely be angry... I really won't eat anymore!"
Nangong Xuanyu was standing at the door of the side hall and frowned slightly when he heard these words.
Last time, he felt that Nian Nian's words were more effective than his imperial edicts for Concubine Sun. Now, this feeling was even stronger.
There was no extra expression on his face as he strode in.
Seeing Nangong Xuanyu, the teasing expressions on everyone's faces disappeared instantly, and they stood up and saluted with a serious face: "Your Majesty, long live His Majesty!"
Especially Lady Sun, who asked in surprise: "Your Majesty, why are you here?"
Shouldn't Your Majesty be in the main hall, talking to Concubine Chen?
Nangong Xuanyu’s brows furrowed even more tightly.
Ordinary palace concubines would be overjoyed to see him coming, so why did Concubine Sun act as if she didn't welcome him?
When Nangong Xuanyu looked again, Concubine Sun's face was also full of smiles, as if it was just his illusion.
"You are heavy, so there is no need to be polite."
The emperor's eyes fell on Concubine Sun's bulging belly, and his brows softened a lot: "How are you feeling recently? Is the child bothering you?"
Look at Concubine Sun’s rosy face and full of energy. She is completely different from Concubine Hao’s thin and haggard appearance during pregnancy. She will definitely give birth to a healthy royal heir!