Rebirth of a Concubine's Daughter

These days, Shen Nanyue has been staying in the mansion. After she recovered from her illness, the most thing she did every day was to accompany the old lady of the Shen family for a walk in the mansion. The old lady's health was getting better, and some things should be put on the agenda.

"After the national mourning is over, your granddaughter will accompany your grandmother to Wanfu Temple to burn incense and worship Buddha."

"Let's go in the spring. It's getting colder now, and you're not feeling well. I'm afraid the emperor's coffin won't be buried before the New Year."

"It's so fast, shouldn't we put it aside for everyone to see?"

"It's almost the end of the year, which is unlucky. They say that the best way to rest in peace is to be buried. From what your father said, it should be done before the New Year, and some time should be left for the new emperor to ascend the throne. Otherwise, if it's delayed too long, the court will be in turmoil, which will be detrimental to the country."

"Will the prince ascend the throne?"

"Why do you ask that?"

"Didn't the late Emperor... favor His Royal Highness Prince Huai..."

Before Shen Nanyan could finish her words, the old lady covered her mouth.

"You must never say such head-breaking words. Who the throne will be passed on to is not something we can discuss. Even your father wouldn't dare to say such a thing."

"Granddaughter made a slip of the tongue, grandma please don't blame me."

"Remember, no matter where you are in the future, you must not say such words. There are people in the court who support the Crown Prince, and there are also people who support Prince Huai. Your father and brother must remain neutral to avoid being implicated, but your brother..."

"Don't worry, grandma. Although my brother is under the command of Prince Huai, he is only loyal to the king."

Perhaps the issue the old lady is worried about is exactly what all the mansions in the capital are thinking about right now. If you choose the right option, you will enjoy a lifetime of glory, but if you choose the wrong option, your whole family will suffer.

In fact, Shen Nanyan herself was also worried. If Prince Huai lost power, she would have to find a way to get Shen Yunzhi out of it. Otherwise, if the prince ascended the throne, the Shen family would inevitably be implicated. So Shen Nanyan asked someone to send a letter to Princess Chunxi at Prince Xing's Mansion, asking her to meet at the Seven Star Tower.

Because of the national mourning, Princess Chunxi had not been out for some time, so she was naturally happy about Shen Nanyue's invitation, and the two had endless things to talk about when they met.

"I thought I would be able to see you after the funeral in a few days. Why have you become thinner?"

"I caught a cold a few days ago. Oh, did you know..."

"Clang clang clang!"

As the two were talking, there was a knock on the door of the private room.

"Did you date someone else?"

Princess Chunxi thought that it was just her meeting with Shen Nanyue, but she didn't expect that there was someone else involved.

"No."

He turned around and motioned Caifu to open the door.

After the door opened, it turned out to be Lu Jiusi standing outside. After not seeing him for many days, Lu Jiusi seemed to have lost some weight and looked more upright. Shen Nanyue hurriedly stood up and saluted, but Lu Jiusi strode in and stretched out his hand to stop her.

"Nine Brother, why are you here?"

Prince Xing is the emperor's younger brother, so Princess Chunxi and Lu Jiusi are naturally cousins.

"I was passing by and heard you were here, so I came to see you."

"Isn't the palace busy anymore?"

"It's enough to have the prince to worry about."

While Lu Jiusi was talking to Princess Chunxi, his eyes were on Shen Nanyan. At this time, Shen Nanyan kept her head down to reduce her presence.

"My father should have returned home by then, Yan'er, I'll go back home to see my father first. I'll come find you another day."

"The county master..."

As he spoke, Princess Chunxi understood what Lu Jiusi meant with just one look, and she hurriedly made an excuse to leave. Before Shen Nanyue could call her, she had already walked out of the room, leaving Shen Nanyue standing there, not knowing whether to leave or stay.

Lu Jiusi lowered his eyes and tilted his head, glancing at Shen Nanyue lightly. The atmosphere was very subtle. Qingyu at the door tugged at Caifu's sleeve, pulled her out, and then closed the door.

"I heard that you fell ill when you returned that day. Are you feeling better now?"

"I'm fine now, thank you, Your Highness."

"Does it have to be so strange? There's no one else here."

Shen Nanyan did not answer. She didn't know what to say. Lu Jiusi's temper was unpredictable to her. Besides, it was Lu Jiusi who was unwilling to pay attention to her before, and she didn't want to put her face in front of someone who was cold to her.

"You don't want to talk to me, but you're angry?"

"I dare not. The food and wine have just been served. Your Highness, please try and see if it suits your taste. I will take my leave now."

There was no point in staying here any longer, so Shen Nanyue thought about leaving first. However, when Lu Jiusi heard that she was leaving, he stood up instantly.

"Shen Nanyan!"

Shen Nanyan stopped and before she could turn around, a breeze with the fragrance of wood blew past, and her body was embraced by Lu Jiusi. Shen Nanyan's body stiffened, and she struggled to push Lu Jiusi's hand away, but Lu Jiusi held her so tightly.

"Don't move, I'll hold you for a while."

Thinking that Lu Jiusi had just lost his relatives, Shen Nanyue clenched her fists and gradually calmed down. Lu Jiusi put his head on her neck, and his nose was filled with the fragrance of Shen Nanyue, which made him feel at ease.

He also wanted to go see Shen Nanyue during this period, but he was in mourning and was afraid of bringing anything bad to Shen Nanyue. So when he knew she had left the house today, he hurried over and wanted to see her, but after the two met, he couldn't say anything.

After a long time, Shen Nanyan felt her feet were numb, and Lu Jiusi let her go. Shen Nanyan raised her feet to leave again, but her feet were numb and her body could hardly stand. Seeing this, Lu Jiusi behind her directly picked her up and sat her on the couch by the window.

"Your Highness!"

"That day at Duke Wei's mansion, I didn't mean to ignore you. I was just angry that you were having a secret meeting with someone in that place."

"A private...a private meeting? Are you talking about Prince Shang?"

"if not?"

Shen Nanyan exploded instantly.

"What do you mean by secret meeting? I just exchanged a few words with Prince Shang, and you're saying it's a secret meeting. Is this how you powerful people judge cases? How many people in this world will die unjustly because of your foolish judgments?"

"I don't care about others, I just don't like you and... If you have anything to discuss with me in the future, please discuss it with me, okay?"

Lu Jiusi, who was arguing with Shen Nanyan, changed his tone halfway through and coaxed Shen Nanyan gently, even begging her.

"Discuss with you... but you might not even know about that matter. What should I discuss with you?"

"How do you know I don't know?"

"you……"

"Auntie Lan's baby is about to be born, and it's time to reveal the truth about this matter. How about leaving it to me?"

It has to be said that Lu Jiusi's words really hit the nail on the head for Shen Nanyue.

"Why are you helping me... No, no, how do you know what I'm going to do? Why would I want to harm Aunt Lan and her child?"

"Because Aunt Lan framed your mother."

"what is your purpose?"

"No."

"Impossible. You are the dignified Prince Huai, who is in charge of so many major affairs in the world, and yet you are willing to meddle in a trivial matter in your backyard. You don't want any weapons, do you? Those things belong to Wu You. I can give you a little, but not too much. Wu You said it would break some rules."

"No, I just want you to stop being angry and stop ignoring me."

Shen Nanyan opened her mouth, but swallowed what she wanted to say.

If I just gave Lu Jiusi a few guns, it would definitely not be as good as helping him wholeheartedly. Now the court is in turmoil. If Prince Huai wants to ascend the throne, there will definitely be a battle between him and the crown prince. Then I am the key to his victory, so it seems inevitable that he would please me at this time.