mtlumby2d Chapter 403: Legend of Zhen Huan - Nian Shilan 7
Chapter 403: Legend of Zhen Huan - Nian Shilan 7
In Prince Yong's mansion, Yinzhen sat in his study with a gloomy face, and kept writing the four big characters "Beware of arrogance and practice patience". However, the more he wrote, the more he felt anxious. What went wrong? Why didn't Nian Gengyao bring Miss Nian with him when he went out to race horses? Nian Gengyao had clearly said in person that he would take his sister to race horses there, and the Nian family's spies had also confirmed the news.
Why? What happened?
Logically speaking, it was just that he was unable to meet Miss Nian as planned, which was not a big deal. However, Yinzhen always had a very uneasy feeling lingering in his heart and it was difficult to let it go, especially since the news that should have been delivered on time had not been delivered to him yet, which made Yinzhen more and more anxious and he couldn't calm down.
Yinzhen was determined to win over the Nian family. He originally wanted to meet Miss Nian, who was loved by the Nian family, before the selection. This would not only help him win over Miss Nian's heart in advance, but also make his connection with the Nian family closer. If someone can be won over with emotion, he doesn't need to offer any extra benefits to win him over. It's like killing two birds with one stone!
Although this is the case, it also indirectly proves that the current Prince Yong has no advantages over the Nian family. Apart from the emotional aspect, he has nothing else to give to the Nian family. Even if he does, the Nian family will not value it.
In the main courtyard of Prince Yong's wife, Yixiu had completely collected all the things related to Rouze, under the pretext that she wanted to keep her sister's things well. In fact, it was to cover up all traces of the wife in Prince Yong's mansion.
Many of the people Yinzhen sent to the Nian family to inquire about the temperament of Miss Nian were given by Concubine De in the palace. As Yixiu was the cousin of Concubine De, she naturally had a part of the contact list in her hand. Coincidentally, the people sent by Yinzhen were all people Yixiu knew. After being bribed by Yixiu, these people have now become Yixiu's people.
"Jianqiu, hasn't there been any news from there? Did Miss Nian meet the prince today? How are they getting along?"
Yixiu was well aware of Yinzhen's ambitions, and she herself did not want to be just a prince's wife. Therefore, no matter how much Yixiu "loved" Yinzhen, she supported him in winning over the Nian family.
However, although she supported him, she was still afraid that Yinzhen and Miss Nian had too deep feelings for each other. For Yixiu, as long as the marriage could be achieved, it would be enough. As for her husband's sincerity, that was not something that Miss Nian, a concubine, could force.
"Madam, the news has not come yet."
Jianqiu shook her head. Seeing Yixiu was anxious about this matter, she could not help but step forward to persuade her: "Don't worry, Fujin. I heard that Miss Nian was only thirteen years old, not even fourteen. The prince would definitely look down on such a young girl."
"Besides, there was news from the front yard that the prince came back very early, and his expression was not very good when he came back. I think the prince must have looked down on Miss Nian when he met her today."
After hearing Jianqiu's words, Yixiu's brows relaxed. She thought about it and realized that it was true. She had never expected that Nian Shilan, as the daughter of a military general, would grow and develop earlier than other girls. Even though she was only thirteen or less than fourteen years old, she already had the appearance of a future stunning beauty.
In his previous life, when Yinzhen met Nian Shilan for the first time, he was fascinated by Nian Shilan, who was wearing a red riding suit, galloping on a horse, and smiling as warmly as a ball of fire. In this life, Nian Shilan has become more beautiful after blessing, but Yinzhen has no chance to see her like this for the time being, because Nian Shilan in this life is too lazy to act with the impure Yinzhen.
In the following days, Nian Shilan took Songzhi to practice martial arts together. Nian Shilan had practiced martial arts when she was a child, so she had some experience. It was a bit hard for Songzhi, but as long as she thought of her young lady's ambitions, Songzhi endured it all.
As expected, after a night's rest, Nian Gengyao found Nian Shilan again and promised to help Nian Shilan achieve his goal. Nian Shilan took the opportunity to hint to Nian Gengyao, which completely set the framework for Nian Gengyao's style of doing things. As long as Nian Gengyao did not exceed this framework, he could act freely, but once he exceeded this framework, it would trigger the order of Nian Shilan, the head of the family.
At present, it is not obvious that Nian Gengyao wants to "follow the emperor's merits". In other words, the Nian family has not yet taken sides. Nian Shilan hopes that he can maintain his status as a "lone minister" who is loyal only to the emperor.
There is a deeper reason, that is, Nian Gengyao is a politician rather than a parent official by nature. In his later years, he embezzled money and sold official positions and titles not entirely for the purpose of giving money to Nian Shilan. A large part of the reason was that he did not have the people at the bottom of his heart. Nian Shilan naturally would not allow such a person to develop without restraint. After all, compared with merits, missions are not that important.
For a long time afterwards, Nian Gengyao acted loyal to the emperor. No matter how Prince Yong or Prince Lian tried to win him over, he chose to laugh it off. Both sides were surprised that Nian Gengyao suddenly became so ruthless.
It was not until he could wait no longer and the real master personally stepped out to "show respect to the wise and humble" that Nian Gengyao "had to" agree to go to dinner with the princes.
It was Prince Lian who took the initiative first. Prince Lian hosted the party and ninety-two princes accompanied him. Three of the princes drank with Nian Gengyao, a "small official", in a friendly manner, which really gave Nian Gengyao enough face.
"Master Nian, I wonder what you think of our proposal?"
After eating and drinking, the conversation got down to business. The Ninth Prince, who was acting as a lobbyist, spoke first and immediately offered a reply without any politeness.
After hearing this, Nian Gengyao couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth and was speechless.
These three princes didn't think that they would agree to join them just by having a meal and drinking some wine, right? They should at least tell them what benefits they would get if they agreed.
"How come this humble official doesn't understand what Master Jiu said?"
"As a disciple of the emperor and an official appointed by the court, I must serve the emperor and the royal family with all my heart and soul until my death. The three sirs are members of the royal family. If there is anything you need me to do, please let me know."
As for whether or not you do what I tell you to do, that is another matter.
After hearing Nian Gengyao’s answer, the eighty-nine-three princes cursed in their hearts: You sly devil!
Prince Lian was more sober than the ninety-two princes, and he understood that just a meal would not be enough to make Nian Gengyao make a promise. He was not in a hurry. Since Nian Gengyao agreed to have dinner with them today, it meant that Nian Gengyao would agree to join them in the future.
"I heard that Master Nian has a younger sister. I wonder how old Miss Nian is. Have you chosen a candidate?"
Like the fourth prince, Prince Yong, the eighth prince, Prince Lian, also had a vacant position for a concubine. He asked this question not because he really didn't know the situation of Miss Nian, but was just testing her.
Nian Gengyao's scalp suddenly went numb. To be honest, he did want to form an alliance with Prince Lian and marry Nian Shilan to Prince Lian's mansion as a concubine. Prince Lian's wife had no children, so as long as Nian Shilan gave birth to a son, it would be a complete succession to Prince Lian's position in the future.