Nian Jincheng's face slightly condensed, "Why did Your Highness say this?"
Duanmu Chen chuckled, "I don't know anything else, I'll just tell you one thing. Some time ago, wasn't it rumored that your fourth sister was going to enter the prince's palace and become a concubine?"
Nian Jincheng nodded, "It is true."
Nian Ruxue was very distressed at that time and confided in Nian Jincheng many times.
I don't know why it finally came to nothing.
Later, she said that she wanted to take the martial arts examination, and if she won the top prize, she wanted to have autonomy in marriage. She also mentioned that incident, saying that she didn't want to be manipulated by others anymore.
Maybe other members of the Nian family knew the inside story, but Nian Jincheng didn't. Nian Ruxue said she didn't know either, and that maybe the prince fell in love with someone else.
"Do you know why it didn't work?" Duanmu Chen asked.
Nian Jincheng shook his head.
"Because, my father has taken a liking to her." Duanmu Chen smiled half-heartedly.
Nian Jincheng looked at Duanmu Chen in disbelief, "How is this possible?"
"I believe you don't know, because you are not a liar at all. This matter is indeed a secret, but your fourth sister should know the best. Guess why she didn't tell you?" Duanmu Chen asked in return.
Nian Jincheng's face darkened, "Your Highness, there is no evidence for this kind of thing, so please be careful what you say."
Duanmu Chen hummed, "I admire you very much after working together, so I kindly tell you so that you won't even know that you were betrayed. Although I don't know what happened to my father and your sister, but I can be sure that,
Two days before your sister's appointment as the crown prince's concubine was cancelled, she met with her father alone in Changchun Garden."
Chang Chun Yuan is the most famous theater in the capital, and not only nobles but also the royal family are regular visitors. The Queen Mother likes to listen to plays and thinks Chang Chun Yuan has the best stage and scenery, so she goes there occasionally.
"We must have met by chance." Nian Jincheng said in a deep voice.
"Father's trip outside the palace is not accidental." Duanmu Chen hummed.
Nian Jincheng frowned, "Then why didn't the emperor..."
"Didn't you let her enter the palace?" Duanmu Chen's smile did not reach his eyes, "Of course, we have to wait for the rumors to dissipate and then wait for the right opportunity. Your sister has a high heart! I think, if the original promise to her was
She would definitely be happy to be a Crown Princess. She doesn't like being a Crown Princess's side concubine. How can she enjoy the glory of being a Princess? If I were her, I would choose the same way."
Duanmu Chen grew up immersed in the royal family and saw many monsters and monsters. He knew exactly what Nian Ruxue was planning.
In essence, Duanmu Chen and Nian Ruxue are of the same kind, very ambitious and putting their interests first.
Duanmu Chen looked sarcastic, "You can pretend you don't know anything, and see if she will act like she is compromising for the sake of the family in front of you when she is about to enter the palace. This will make you feel that you have not protected her well, and you will be completely devoted to her in the future."
Protect her, help pave the way for her, and even serve as a stepping stone for her future son! From this perspective, you are really useful to her. What prince doesn't want to have an uncle who is a military commander? Unfortunately, I don't have this fate."
Nian Jincheng's face was extremely ugly. After a long silence, he said, "What if it was that chance encounter and the emperor fell in love with the fourth sister and stopped letting her marry the prince. He planned to find a suitable time to include her in the harem, but she didn't know anything about it.
?”
Duanmu Chen held up his forehead, "I've been wasting my words just now! My father has seen many beauties. In my eyes, your fourth sister, apart from being your sister and Gu Ling's former fiancée, is no different from the mediocrity in the capital."
There is no difference between fat and vulgar powder. I don’t think that my father will fall in love with her at first sight. Who knows what methods she uses? I don’t need to tell you these words. You don’t have to believe it. Just think of her as innocent and unparalleled in talent.
, she hopes you think so!"
Nian Jincheng's face was as dark as water, "Why are you telling me this, Your Highness?"
There is no need for Duanmu Chen to lie to Nian Jincheng about this kind of thing. He has no interest in Nian Ruxue. Moreover, even if he leaves the capital, he must have spies who are always paying attention to the movements of people in the royal family. Therefore, he knows that there are many things that Nian Jincheng does not know about, and he also
Things that are impossible to know.
"Of course I want to win over you. I have already mentioned this to you." Duanmu Chen snorted coldly, "Don't be naive and think that you can stay out of the matter if you don't take sides. If you don't choose now, wait until your good sister chooses a husband.
, it will become clear what the Nian family’s plans are for the future, and when the time comes, you won’t even have a chance to choose!”
The last words Ning Jing said to him appeared in Nian Jincheng's mind, and his eyes dimmed a bit. After a long silence, he said to Duanmu Chen, "Thank you for your appreciation, Your Highness. I will seriously consider this matter."
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Sujia Village.
As the weather cleared after the snow, the village held a lively running feast to celebrate the founding of Ningjing High School.
The next day, Su Bai came to Ningjing and Su Liang with a detailed budget to discuss setting up a school.
Su Liang was unavailable to see an old man from a neighboring village. Ningjing looked at the budget plan that Su Bai brought. There was nothing wrong with it. There were many details that Ningjing and Su Liang had not considered because they did not understand them. It was obvious that Su Bai had done something wrong.
Kung fu.
"Can we start work now?" Ning Jing asked.
Su Bai shook his head, "The ground is frozen, we have to wait until next spring to start construction."
"Yeah. When we leave, we will keep the money," Ning Jing said.
Subai breathed a sigh of relief, "Since you think it's feasible, I'm relieved. I want to thank you on behalf of all the folks in the village!"
"No need. Thank Su Liang." Ning Jing said.
Su Bai glanced at the door to make sure Su Liang was not there, then subconsciously lowered his voice, "What are your plans for the future?"
Because of Yan Shiba's interference, Su Bai went to Ning Jing and Su Liang to ask about this matter.
That time, the two people's fake marriage became public and they became sworn brothers and sisters.
Now, although Su Bai asked the same question, the meaning was very different, and his mentality also changed.
"Let's go and see." Ning Jing said.
Su Bai frowned, "You really don't like our Liang Yatou?"
This is what Su Liangniang asked in the tone of her family.
Ning Jing was silent for a moment and said, "I like it. But it's not a relationship between a man and a woman."
Su Bai didn't understand, "You are a man and she is a woman. If it is not a relationship between a man and a woman, what is that?"
Ning Jing said four words, "Brotherhood."
I wanted to say brother and sister, but Ningjing felt wrong.
If it was a younger sister, she would have to be pampered and protected, but the two of them had always been dividing the labor and cooperating in basically everything. Even driving the carriage, they had to take turns for the whole day.
Su Liang believed that the division of labor was completely reasonable and she was happy with it. She would never ask Pingjing to let her go just because she was a woman.
Ning Jing also thinks this model is very good. He first learned that Su Liang was a soldier in his previous life, and he believed that accepting Su Liang's division of labor was the best way to respect her character and abilities.
After so long, because of Su Bai's problem, Ning Jing seriously thought about his attitude towards Su Liang for the first time.
Let’s not talk about the agreed division of labor, no matter what Su Liang thinks.
From his point of view, he didn't necessarily want to shield Su Liang from the wind and rain and eliminate all troubles.
He hoped that Su Liang would grow up on his own, become strong, not rely on anyone, and be able to control his own life.
In this way, he had the same mentality towards Nian Jincheng.
Su Bai was speechless and was about to go out. When he saw Su Liang coming, he said earnestly, "Girl Liang, when you meet a good man in the future, you have to think about life-long matters."
He left as soon as he finished speaking.
Su Liang was a little confused and stood at the door and asked Ning Jing, "What did you and Uncle Bai talk about?"
"He asked me if I liked you, and I said it was just brotherly love, and he left." Ning Jing told the truth.
Su Liang was instantly happy, "The elders always hope that the younger generation will get married and settle down as soon as possible. You are famous, wealthy, beautiful, and kind-hearted. Now that Uncle Bai is looking at you, he must like you no matter how you look at him. He can't wait to see you."
He will become his own son-in-law immediately, and the wealth will not go to anyone else. But if he asks me, I will tell you the same thing. Who wants to find a man who can’t laugh to get married? Haha!"
Su Liang returned to the room, the laughter still lingering in Ning Jing's ears.
Ningjing looked through the window at the two snowmen that had not yet melted in the yard, frowning slightly, "What's so funny..."