Quick Transmigration: My Host's Darling Little Darling

Liang Siqi never expected Liang Nan to push someone into the water.

Liang Nan tearfully explained that she had only chatted with He Fulang for a few words, but unexpectedly He Fulang lost his footing and fell into the pond.

Lin Nan's actions were genuine, and he had no evidence to prove that Lin Nan had framed him, so he could only beg his second brother to be lenient.

In the end, Liang Siqi softened his heart and only punished him by confining him to his room to reflect on his mistakes.

The Empress thought so too, since no one was hurt.

Lin Nan had meticulously planned the incident, and only after seeing Sheng Yuan and his group arrive did he pretend to fall into the pond.

Lin Nan watched as her silent husband helped her change her clothes and tidied her wet hair, just like usual, but she was certain her husband was angry.

"Husband, are you angry?"

Sheng Yuan hugged him and said, "Yes, I'm angry. If you want to teach someone a lesson, I can help you, or you can do it yourself, but you shouldn't hurt yourself..."

Listening to her husband's nagging, Lin Nan finally felt at ease.

After taking his pulse, the imperial physician said there was nothing seriously wrong, but he needed to take good care of himself.

The Crown Prince told them about Liang Nan's punishment.

Hearing their punishment of Liang Nan, Lin Nan seemed unmoved, not even glancing at Liang Siqi when she called him.

Sheng Yuan held Lin Nan in his arms, watching coldly.

Liang Siqi understood that they were not satisfied with the punishment, but Xiao Qi hadn't done it on purpose...

Gu Shuqiao sat to the side, inwardly rolling his eyes.

Although Liang Sixian was angry, he could only make a few sarcastic remarks before finally deciding it was pointless.

Just as he was about to leave, large patches of red rash appeared on his body.

The Empress immediately ordered someone to send the imperial physician, who had not yet left, to take a look.

"Fifth Prince, what did you eat just now?" the imperial physician asked after taking your pulse.

“It’s nothing…it’s peach blossom pastry made by my mother.” Liang Sixian suddenly remembered.

The imperial physician examined the peach blossom pastry and said, "This contains a large amount of poison. Eating a small amount of this poison will ruin a person's appearance, while eating a large amount can be fatal. Fortunately, the Fifth Prince did not eat much, and I will do my best to detoxify him."

Everyone was stunned after hearing this.

"How could this be? This is something I took from my mother's small kitchen, specially for Nan-ge'er... Wait, it's too strange for a grown man like me to use such a disfiguring poison. This is clearly an attempt to harm Nan-ge'er. Nan-ge'er loves sweets the most. If he really used it today, then..." Liang Sixian dared not continue thinking.

Liang Siqi immediately ordered a thorough investigation into the matter.

Consort Hui wouldn't do that, because there was a chance her own son would eat it too, and she had no reason to risk her son's life.

Who would that be?

"Nan-ge'er?" Empress Shen was somewhat puzzled as to why the Nan-ge'er Liang Sixian was referring to did not seem to be her own Nan-ge'er.

“Ah, he is He Xiuzhuan’s husband, named Lin Nan. He Xiuzhuan once saved me, so I have some connections with the He family,” Liang Sixian replied.

"So that's how it is." Empress Shen still found it strange, glancing at Lin Nan who was being held by He Xiuzhuan, but she didn't press the matter further.

It was eventually discovered that the person was one of Liang Nan's servants, but Liang Nan insisted that he knew nothing about it.

The Empress believed him, thinking that her Nan-ge'er had always been simple-minded and wouldn't do such a thing.

“Nan-ge’er, the Empress and the Crown Prince say that Liang Nan is not the murderer,” Sheng Yuan said calmly.

Although Lin Nan could clearly hear them, Sheng Yuan still made a point of repeating their decision.

Lin Nan replied, "Seventh Prince was personally raised by the Empress and watched grow up by His Highness the Crown Prince. How could he be a venomous murderer who wanted to harm me? You agree, don't you, Seventh Prince?"

Liang Nan's hand, hidden beneath her robes, was now bleeding from being pinched. She desperately told herself to calm down and said, "...Of course."

"Since it was that servant who did it, why not give him fifty strokes of the cane?" Lin Nan continued, still looking at him. "He intended to kill me and has already done so. A life for a life. Does Your Highness think my decision is reasonable?"

“That is…reasonable,” Liang Nan said.

"Seventh Prince, he died because he tried to poison me, that's a fact!" Liang Nan almost collapsed when he heard this.

He wanted to ensure Lin Nan's death; this was the most important thing. So he entrusted this task to the person he trusted most, the only person in the palace who truly obeyed him.

This person was killed by his own actions.

Finally, the young servant was beaten to death with sticks, and that was the end of the matter.

Inside the Imperial Study, the Emperor and Shen Yunzhao were discussing the border war, and the eldest prince was unexpectedly left behind.

Xiao Wu had finally returned, and the emperor was reluctant to let him go, which was why he summoned Shen Yunzhao.

When Duke Shen went on his expedition, he asked him for an imperial edict that if anything happened to him, his title would be passed on to Shen Yunzhao.

Shen Yunzhao is the successor personally groomed by the Duke of Shen.

"Yun Zhao, do you have any insights?" The emperor was not satisfied with the ministers' words, so he called on Shen Yun Zhao by name.

"Your Majesty, my grandfather fought on the battlefield all his life. I, Yun Zhao, am willing to carry on his will, lead troops into battle, and protect our country, even at the cost of my life!"

Liang Siyao scoffed and said, "You're just a young man, why don't you stay in the inner quarters instead of coming here to embarrass yourself!"

“Your Highness, Yun Zhao has come by imperial decree. Yun Zhao’s skills were passed down from his grandfather. As for the young man’s identity, on the battlefield, we only distinguish between friend and foe, not gender.”

"Yao'er, don't talk nonsense!" The emperor's face darkened instantly.

Liang Siyao's heart skipped a beat when he saw the emperor's expression.

Shen Yunzhao knelt down and said, "Yunzhao is willing to sign a military pledge: if I do not take the head of the enemy general and drive the enemy beyond the border, I am willing to atone with my death!"

"Very well! I hereby appoint you as the heir apparent of the Duke of Shen and grant you permission to lead the army into battle. If you return victorious, I will grant you permission to inherit the title of Duke of Shen."

"The minister obeys the order!"

Inside the Prince Yu's mansion in Wuzhou, Shen Yunyi, a concubine, received news that Shen Yunzhao was going to war.

She was overjoyed. Going to the battlefield was great; if she died on the battlefield, she couldn't blame anyone else.

Coincidentally, when Shen Yunzhao and his group entered the capital, Prince Yu had already been ordered to go to Fengdi and had now arrived in Wuzhou. He would arrive in Fengdi in a month.

In the original timeline, Prince Yu also went to the end of the palace at this time. However, some things happened on the way to the end of the palace, which resulted in Prince Yu having a large number of men and money. It was because of this that the later coup attempt became troublesome.

And this location is Wuzhou.

Gu Shuqiao did not see Shen Yunzhao off on the day he set off for the expedition.

It wasn't that Gu Shuqiao didn't want to, but Shen Yunzhao deliberately didn't let Gu Shuqiao see him off; he didn't want to face the separation.

Just as Shen Yunzhao was about to leave, Xiao Yang arrived with a group of people.

"Nuonuo?" Shen Yunzhao was somewhat surprised.

Nuonuo gave him a wooden box.

"This was prepared by our lord after he learned that Young Master Shen was going to war. Our lord is still resting and unable to come. Inside are some blueprints and samples. We hope they can be of help to Young Master Shen. In addition, our lord has some words for me to deliver to Young Master Shen."

"What?"

"Take good care of yourself, return safely, and best wishes for General Shen's triumphant return!"

"Thank you!"

Shen Yunzhao was very touched, but Nuonuo was only thinking that she would definitely be able to get the rice noodles from the breakfast stall at the street corner today!

After Shen Yunzhao led the army away, Gu Shuqiao slowly woke up, finding the spot beside him completely cold.

His brilliance, really!

But there were other things to do right now, and Gu Shuqiao couldn't afford to dwell on his longing.

Spring is a time of renewal for all things, but it is also a time when many things happen.

During the Liang Dynasty, plagues and earthquakes occurred frequently, leaving the people homeless. Memorials concerning these matters poured in, but no one could stop them.

Everyone was shirking responsibility, and just when the emperor was at his wit's end, Sheng Yuan and Gu Shuqiao volunteered.

Knowing that Prince Yu was currently in Wuzhou, Sheng Yuan chose Yuzhou, which was ravaged by plague.

The villain's life is naturally destined to be taken by the protagonist.

"My husband, let's go to Yuzhou together, take me with you!"

Lin Nan made this request immediately upon learning of Sheng Yuan's arrangement.

"Okay. But you must behave well and not run around!"

Sheng Yuan knew that if he didn't agree, Lin Nan would definitely follow him secretly. It was better for him to stay by his side so that he could protect him.

"Mmm-hmm!" Lin Nan nodded obediently.

Finally, the emperor appointed the top two scholars, who had only been in the court for a few days, as imperial envoys to go to the local areas to provide disaster relief.

The reason why they didn't step forward immediately was twofold: first, to make the emperor anxious; and second, because the disaster relief funds provided by the court were not enough, and there were many other things to prepare.

Because it was to save lives, Sheng Yuan and Gu Shuqiao set off on the very day the imperial decree was issued.

Most of the imperial physicians from the Imperial Medical Academy were taken away.

After they left, the emperor had fewer worries on his mind and felt much more relaxed.

Therefore, the emperor, who had not entered the harem for nearly a month, decided to relax.

He chose the imperial concubine.

The Empress was too serious and rigid, and Consort Hui, though virtuous, was too dull. Consort Gui, on the other hand, was charming and alluring, and thus won his heart the most.

"Your Majesty, Xiao Ba is almost of marriageable age, and we need to find her a good marriage~" The Imperial Concubine said, nestled against the Emperor's chest after a playful exchange with him.

The emperor thought about it and agreed, then asked, "My beloved concubine, have you taken a fancy to any particular family?"

"Your Majesty, I think Imperial Envoy Gu is very suitable, and he is a perfect match for Xiao Ba."

The emperor frowned. That man was exceptionally talented and a good match for his daughter, but he had heard that he was close to Shen Yunzhao, the young master of the Shen family.

"After he returns, I will ask him about his wishes. Little Eight is not yet of marriageable age, so there is no rush."

When the Imperial Concubine saw that the Emperor had said this, she could only give up and stop trying to persuade him, lest she annoy His Majesty.