Rebirth of a Concubine's Daughter

Lu Jiusi sat upright without saying a word, and the atmosphere in the room became even more subtle. The old lady looked at Lu Jiusi timidly, helped Nanny Yin to stand up and slowly knelt down. Seeing this, Shen Zongyuan could no longer sit still, and the three of them knelt neatly at Lu Jiusi's feet.

Lu Jiusi came back to his senses and his vast eyes opened slightly.

"So you don't agree with me marrying her?"

"The prince is a rare talent, with illustrious military achievements. It is a blessing for Yan'er to be favored by him. However, she is of low status and I am afraid she is not worthy of the prince's wisdom..."

"Mrs. Su, whether she is a concubine's daughter or an orphan, I don't care. Moreover, in this life, she will be the only one in my palace. I will not let her worry about any disputes in the backyard. My poison is already being cured. I hope that Mrs. Su can leave her to me with peace of mind."

"What... only her? But, don't even mention the men of the royal family. Even the men of ordinary officials have three wives and four concubines. Your Highness, do you really mean what you said?"

"Really, I, Lu Jiusi, swear that I will only marry Shen Nanyan in this life. If I break my promise, I will not have a good ending!"

"Your Majesty, no!"

Lu Jiusi's oath surprised Shen Zongyuan, but also made him admire him. It was just that it was embarrassing for the regent to swear like this just for his concubine's daughter. But when Aunt Su heard this, she felt relieved. If someone else said this, she might not believe it, but this was Lu Jiusi!

"Please treat Yan'er well, Your Highness. If one day you become unhappy with her, please do not hurt her. Just divorce her and send her back."

Things had come to this point, and Aunt Su could no longer stop him, so she had to agree. She knew that her daughter was smart, and she hoped that Lu Jiusi would remember what she said today in the future.

"Please rest assured, elders, that day will never come."

The words have been spoken, although it was not smooth, Lu Jiusi did not mind, after all, he was determined to marry Shen Nanyue.

It was not until Lu Jiusi's figure disappeared outside the door that the three members of the Shen family breathed a sigh of relief. The old lady sat back in her chair, her mind full of what Lu Jiusi had just said.

"Zong Yuan, do you think the prince's words could be taken seriously?"

"Based on my son's understanding of the prince, it cannot be false."

"Only marrying Yan'er? In this world, every man wants to have three wives and four concubines. It's really surprising that he can say such a thing. If it's true, it's not a bad thing."

"I'm more worried about his health. If they really get married, he... if he... wouldn't Yan'er become a widow early? Sigh... this girl has such a bad fate!"

Shen Zongyuan patted Aunt Su's shoulder.

"Didn't the prince say that he's already receiving treatment? Maybe the poison will be cured tomorrow."

"The late emperor couldn't solve it when he was alive, and now... uh uh uh... what should I do with Yan'er?"

She didn't have to go back to the palace, but she had to go to the prince's mansion. She didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Aunt Su didn't sleep a wink that night. Her heart was in turmoil, as if someone was squeezing it so hard that she even had difficulty breathing.

On the other side, Shen Nanyan was also not asleep, because after Lu Jiusi came out of the Shen family's main gate, he turned back from the side door and went directly into Shen Nanyan's yard.

At this moment, Shen Nanyan was looking at him angrily, her whole face wrinkled.

But Lu Jiusi's face was filled with smiles that he couldn't suppress. It might be because he had expressed his feelings to Shen Nanyue, and he suddenly felt enlightened. Especially in front of Shen Nanyue, he couldn't suppress his joy.

"If the prince doesn't sleep, I'm going to sleep."

"You sleep, I'll watch you."

"Look at me, how can I sleep?"

"Then I'll sleep with you."

"Get out, you... No, if you go back to Beijing like this, what will happen to my brother?"

"So I will return to Danzhou tomorrow."

"So fast."

Shen Nanyan said this subconsciously, and Lu Jiusi felt even worse.

"Can't bear to leave me?"

"I was wrong. You should have left tonight. How could you leave my brother there alone? Is the situation in Danzhou serious? Have the bodies been properly handled? Is there a plague?"

Speaking of Danzhou, the smile on Lu Jiusi's face faded a little.

"Those that can be found have been dealt with, but some bodies are very hidden or not buried deep enough. So there's already an epidemic. We're trying to stop it according to your method, but the outlook isn't optimistic."

"Herbs... Start gathering herbs from other places now and prepare them early. We must also divide them into clear areas. Doctors, herbalists, and others must rush to Danzhou as soon as possible."

"The most important thing right now is to stop the spread of the plague. We've already spread layer after layer of white lime, but I don't know if it will stop it. Otherwise, more people will be infected."

Shen Nanyan didn't say anything, just stared blankly at the flickering candlelight. Lu Jiusi was afraid that she would worry, so he stood up and walked to her side, gently touching her hair with his big hand.

"Don't be afraid. I'll be back tomorrow. If the plague really breaks out, I'll get your brother back to the capital as soon as possible."

"I'll go with you tomorrow."

"You want to go to Danzhou? No, it's too dangerous. The situation there is not good right now. You should stay in Shangjing."

"I can help you, otherwise what will you do if the plague breaks out? If I really return to Beijing in disgrace, I will be laughed at to death. Moreover, I stole Yue Hanzhou's opportunity this time. I can't let Yue Hanzhou laugh at me. If Yue Hanzhou is happy, I will be unhappy. I must go."

"If you give me the solution, I'll do it myself. I don't want you to take any risks."

"I'm going, leave me alone."

"You are my princess, how can I ignore you?"

"Who wants to be your princess?"

"I said yes, go to sleep and leave tomorrow."

After he finished speaking, Lu Jiusi bent down, picked up Shen Nanyan and walked towards the inner room. No matter how Shen Nanyan struggled, it was useless. Lu Jiusi just wouldn't let go. In the end, she could only lie on the bed with Lu Jiusi holding her.

"Don't move. Even though I'm poisoned, it doesn't stop me from doing other things."

In the darkness, Shen Nanyan's little face turned red and she dared not move anymore. After a long time, her tense body slowly relaxed and her breathing became even. Lu Jiusi lowered his head and looked at Shen Nanyan, who was like a kitten, lying on his chest and sleeping soundly.

For Yu Lujiusi, he was just alive before, but from today on, he really started to live. It seemed that everything started to become meaningful with Shen Nanyue.

The next morning, before dawn, Lu Jiusi left a letter for Shen Nanyue and left.

So when Shen Nanyan opened her eyes, she read the letter and started to wash and pack. Before noon, Princess Chunxi's carriage had arrived at the Shen family. The two of them went to see the old lady and Aunt Su together, and then left. They told the old lady that they were going to Princess Chunxi's maternal grandparents' house to play with her sisters for a few days and then come back. The old lady instantly analyzed the pros and cons in her mind, agreed readily, and asked them to play for a few more days before coming back.

Although Lu Jiusi has already made arrangements in the palace, it would be a good thing if Shen Nanyan could stay for a few more days to avoid the selection date.

The carriage rushed all the way out of the city. Lu Jiusi had been waiting for a long time. The two said goodbye to Princess Chunxi, and the two of them rode a horse and quickly rushed into the mountains.