Pampered by the Toughest Man After Divorce
Chapter 1041 - 841: Siblings Unlike Siblings

Chapter 1041: Chapter 841: Siblings Unlike Siblings

"Really?" Nangong Nini, holding Doudou, had a face as bright as a child’s, suddenly cleared up. Joy overflowed on her face as she looked at the Crown Prince, "That’s wonderful, brother, he... he can be saved."

The Crown Prince stared at Nangong Nini, a hint of doubt flickering in his eyes.

Just as Nangong Nini was about to rush out again, she turned around only to hear a "snap" in the air. Unexpectedly, she received a slap on her face.

Stunned, she saw the Empress standing at the doorway.

The Empress had always somewhat criticized Nangong Nini’s carefree nature. Now, seeing Nangong Nini still appearing clueless and carefree, she was absolutely infuriated.

Initially, the Crown Prince’s position to inherit the throne had been certain. However, suddenly a First Prince had appeared, who was the always-victorious General from Dajin. Although he had arrived lying down, posing no threat at the moment, who could predict the future? What if he suddenly recovered?

The Empress was also puzzled about who had brought Nangong Ye back. The Imperial Concubine De had been confined to her quarters; she could not possibly have known that Nangong Ye was the First Prince out of the blue, right? The Fourth Prince? The Fourth Prince had visited Dajin before and had seen Nangong Ye, but from the inquiries stealthily made by the Empress, it seemed the Fourth Prince didn’t know about this. He had always believed his brother had long been dead and couldn’t still be alive. After further investigation, it was found out that Nangong Nini had visited Imperial Concubine De and considering the portrait Nangong Nini had previously drawn, the Empress concluded that Nangong Nini had instigated this. Having eavesdropped outside for a while, her suspicions were now firmly confirmed; it was indeed Nangong Nini who had meddled.

"Mother..." Nangong Nini covered her face and promptly knelt down, "This servant does not know why Mother is so angry. Did this servant do something... make some mistake?"

"You know very well what mistake you have made!" the Empress glared at Nangong Nini, then turned to look at the Crown Prince, "Look at what your favorite consort has done. That First Prince, she was the one who brought him back. Crown Princess, is it not true? Did you not disclose this to Imperial Concubine De, leading them to find the First Prince?"

On hearing this, the Crown Prince’s expression also filled with astonishment.

Of course, Nangong Nini admitted, "Yes, Mother, it was I who told Imperial Concubine De. She has always missed her son, and Nangong Ye grew up orphaned. It’s only right for mother and son to reunite."

"They reunite, but have you ever considered what it means for the First Prince to return? It means he will contend for the throne. What if your father suddenly decides to pass the throne to him?"

Nangong Nini quickly explained, "No, that won’t happen. Nangong Ye will definitely not compete with the Crown Prince for the throne. I know his character very well."

"You know his character? What do you know? This is about the throne, not something trivial. Who in this world doesn’t want to vie for the throne? People change. Being the Crown Princess, don’t you think about your husband?"

Nangong Nini had certainly considered it, but she believed her consideration was thorough. Firstly, her brother had always been righteous from a young age and would not just snatch things from others. Secondly, the throne should be occupied by someone capable. If her husband lacked the strength, what would be the point of ascending the throne? Wouldn’t it be better to have a fair competition later? With her brother’s character, even if he became the Emperor, he would definitely not mercilessly purge his siblings.