Steal my marriage? Turn around and marry the tyrant to take the throne

"I just said that I like the scent of gardenias, and you sent someone to deliver all the gardenias in the greenhouse to my palace. I am really touched, so touched..."

"To others, it is just an ordinary flower, but in my heart, the gardenia sent by Your Majesty is worth a fortune! So this morning when I went to Kunning Palace to pay my respects, I specially pinned it on my head."

"But...but Lady Jiang not only belittled your majesty's intentions, she also crushed them into mud..."

"At that moment, I was really sad and angry! But when I saw that Concubine Jiang was demoted by the Queen Mother, I felt that this punishment was too severe for her, and I felt a little bit reluctant..."

"Your Majesty, on the one hand, I think I shouldn't sympathize with someone who has ruined your feelings; on the other hand, I think it's really pitiful that Concubine Jiang was punished because of a flower... I'm really conflicted and don't know what to do..."

The girl's eyes were as clear as crystal, with a hint of uneasiness. The way she looked at him, she couldn't hide her emotion and admiration.

Not only women, but men also like to hear sweet words. Especially when a gift given by oneself is cherished by others, even an emperor would feel happy.

Nangong Xuanyu felt as if his heart was touched by something. He hugged Shen Zhinian into his arms and slowed down his tone.

"Lady Jiang acted arrogantly, and it's her own fault. What does it have to do with you? You don't have to feel guilty towards her."

Shen Zhinian's voice trembled slightly: "My concubine, I will obey your majesty..."

Nangong Xuanyu smelled the faint fragrance of gardenia on her body, and a hint of inquiry flashed in his dark and deep eyes.

He grew up in the deep palace and had seen countless women who looked innocent but were actually cruel and ruthless. Nangong Xuanyu understood that it was not easy for women to survive in the deep palace and it was normal for them to have tricks. But he could pamper such a woman, but she would never be able to enter his heart.

So...is this Rou Changzai, who has made him addicted to her, really simple and kind, or is she as good at disguising herself as those vulgar people?

The emperor's fingers were entwined with a strand of Shen Zhinian's hair, and his voice was gentle, making it impossible to guess what he was thinking.

"There is one thing I don't understand. Since my beloved concubine likes and values ​​the gardenias I gave her so much, why did she give most of them to others?"

Shen Zhinian knew how deep the emperor's mind was, how could he believe her just because of her few words. If she wanted to win the emperor's heart, she had to pretend perfectly in front of him until he believed her completely.

She looked up at Nangong Xuanyu, her charming eyes sparkling without a trace of guilt.

"It is because I love Your Majesty that I understand the pain of missing you. Sun Changzai, who lives with me in Zhongcui Palace, has not seen Your Majesty for a long time. Therefore, I will give her half of the gardenias Your Majesty gave me, so that she can comfort her pain of missing you."

"As for Concubine Xue, I was targeted by everyone in Kunning Palace at that time. I was really scared... Only Concubine Xue spoke up for me. I am grateful for her help and am willing to share your majesty's thoughts with her."

"Your Majesty will not be angry with me for this, right?"

At this point, Shen Zhinian's expression became cautious again. It was as if she really loved Nangong Xuanyu so much that a look from him could dominate her emotions.

Nangong Xuanyu's expression was unfathomable. Concubines in the harem usually fought to the death to win favor. Was there really such a kind person who would sympathize with the unfavored concubines?

Nangong Xuanyu didn't believe it, but felt it was fake, and his eyes looked a little colder when he looked at Shen Zhinian.

Is it true that her kindness and innocence are just an act?

"Oh? There are so many concubines in the palace who are not favored. If I sympathize with every one of them, will I be able to sympathize with them all?"

Shen Zhinian lowered his head, bit his lip and shook his head.

"No... I gave half of the gardenias to Concubine Sun not just because I sympathize with her for being unpopular. It's... it's..."

Nangong Xuanyu looked at her: "But what?"

Shen Zhinian's voice was somewhat sad.

"It is precisely because I understand that there are many women in the harem, and even more concubines who are not favored. So...so I don't know if I will be forgotten by His Majesty one day..."

"I showed my kindness to Sun Changzai because I was hoping that someone would give me something related to His Majesty if that day ever came. Even if I can't see His Majesty, I can still use His Majesty's kindness to ease my longing..."

Nangong Xuanyu's heart was shaken, and he realized that he had misunderstood her. Looking at the little woman in front of him who was in love and worried, he felt a little distressed.

"how could be?"

Nangong Xuanyu embraced Shen Zhinian in his arms again and patted her back gently.

"I like your kindness, simplicity and sincerity. As long as you can keep your original intention in this deep palace, I will always like you..."

Shen Zhinian's face was pressed against Nangong Xuanyu's chest, with a sarcastic look on his face. He also knew that the harem was a big melting pot, how could a truly pure woman survive?

Besides, what is the difference between a man's promise and a dog's barking? The emperor probably said similar things to countless women. Anyone who believed them would be a fool. Anyway, she didn't believe it.

Shen Zhinian's tone was filled with deep emotion.

"I also like Your Majesty...I believe in you..."

No woman had ever given Nangong Xuanyu this feeling. He hugged her soft body, and his throat gradually tightened.

The red phoenix tent is warm, and the room is full of spring.

An hour later...

Shen Zhinian lay in Nangong Xuanyu's arms, feeling sore all over.

An inappropriate voice sounded, and Shen Zhinian's face suddenly turned red. She apologized embarrassedly: "Your Majesty, I was just too tired during the day and didn't eat much..."

She was born charming, and at this moment, with her eyes full of spring and her cheeks rosy, she looked extremely adorable.

Nangong Xuanyu was somewhat moved by what he saw, but he was not so beastly as to make the concubine sleep with him on an empty stomach.

"Li Changde, tell the kitchen to make some snacks."

Li Changde in the outer room was shocked again! No concubine had ever been so favored that she could stay in the Yangxin Palace for meals after serving the emperor in bed. Rou Changzai was incredible!

"Yes! I will give the order right away!"

Soon, many exquisite snacks were placed on the eight-immortal table. Shen Zhinian also dressed neatly and sat over.

The small kitchen in the Hall of Mental Cultivation is specially designed to serve meals to the emperor. With Shen Zhinian's current position, he cannot enjoy such delicious food.

She looked at Nangong Xuanyu with a smile: "Your Majesty, don't you want to eat?"

Nangong Xuanyu sat aside and picked up a memorial at random.

"I'm not hungry, you can eat by yourself."

"Then I will not be polite to Your Majesty."