Nian Ruxue's eyes were dim and filled with water, "Second brother, do you know that I was given a marriage to the second prince? Is it because I said that I was already the emperor's man, so you think I did it deliberately?
Lie to you?"
Nian Jincheng remained silent. He picked up the teacup, but neither drank nor used chopsticks to eat the food made by Nian Ruxue.
"Yes, I lied to my second brother that time, but I had my reasons. Except that the emperor did not take my body in Changchun Garden, everything else is true." A drop of clear tears came from the year.
Snow fell from my cheeks.
Nian Jincheng remained silent.
"At that time, I thought that the emperor would definitely ask me to enter the palace, and there was no way to change it. I was very worried that my second brother would think that there was still room for improvement and impulsively go to plead with the emperor. The emperor didn't want anyone to know about that kind of thing.
How can we tolerate the Nian family rejecting him? When the time comes, if my second brother angers the emperor and is sent to guard the border, how will I feel?" Nian Ruxue said, sobbing.
"That's it." Nian Jincheng's face brightened slightly.
Nian Ruxue sighed, "Second brother, I just asked you about the King of Nanping. I was just concerned about your future and had no other meaning. The marriage is a foregone conclusion. No matter how great your achievements are, the emperor will not take it easy."
changed."
Nian Jincheng nodded, "Yes. I was angry when I learned that you were given a marriage to the second prince. I thought you wanted to enter the harem and deliberately deceived me."
"How could it be?" Nian Ruxue shook her head quickly, "The person I trust the most is my second brother. I didn't tell the truth at that time because of my consideration. I didn't want you to get into trouble because of me."
"I heard that you reached the finals of the martial arts competition? Did you practice martial arts secretly behind my back? Do you want to give me a surprise?" Nian Jincheng asked.
Nian Ruxue broke into tears and smiled, "I was waiting for my second brother to question me before explaining, but you took my words away! I knew my second brother understood me!"
"It's a good thing. Why am I questioning you?" Nian Jincheng shook his head, "I heard that it was because you beat the second prince that you were granted a marriage to him?"
Nian Ruxue's face darkened, "Second brother, who did you listen to? How could I hit the second prince?"
"What's going on?" Nian Jincheng frowned, "It's just for no reason. Since the emperor likes you and plans to let you enter the palace, how can he give you a marriage to the second prince?"
Nian Ruxue smiled bitterly, "I was framed. There was another person who beat up the second prince, but I have to bear the blame. I still have trouble to say."
A dark light flashed in Nian Jincheng's eyes, "Who?"
"That's another woman who won the Jinke martial arts examination, Su Liang, the still-living granddaughter of Su Yuanzhou, a famous doctor in the capital." Nian Ruxue said with an ugly face, "She has a good relationship with Miss Qin. We met at the Huguo Temple that day. I have a heart.
I made friends with him, but she was inexplicably hostile to me. I encountered the second prince in the back mountain, and I had already thought of a way to escape, but that Su Liang suddenly appeared."
Nian Jincheng frowned, "What did she do?"
Nian Ruxue said with red eyes, "She was beautiful. The second prince immediately looked at me and ignored me. I knew the second prince's temperament, so I wanted to take her with me, but she refused. I suspected that she was
I deliberately approached the second prince, maybe because I wanted to avenge my family, so I had to leave by myself. Later, I heard that the second prince was injured and fell into a coma, and I was offered a marriage the next day. In hindsight, Su Liang was so good at martial arts that he must have specifically sought out the second prince.
The prince went there and refused to come with me."
"The emperor misunderstood that you and the second prince had something. The second prince just wanted to get you, so he lied about what you really had?" Nian Jincheng asked.
Nian Ruxue nodded, "Maybe that's it."
"Then what are your plans now?" Nian Jincheng asked.
"I hope the martial arts exam will have good results. When the time comes, I will ask the emperor to never marry and join the army to guard the border!" Nian Ruxue's eyes were firm, "Second brother, you will definitely support me, right?"
Nian Jincheng lowered his eyes and sighed, "How did things end up in this situation? But no matter what, even if you don't get married, it is better than becoming a concubine in the second prince's house. If you have made up your mind, I will naturally support you.
"
"Didn't the second brother say before that he also wanted to leave the capital and go to the border? How about we brothers and sisters go together?" Nian Ruxue's eyes were eager.
Nian Jincheng nodded, "Of course, I think so too."
"Second brother, you are so kind. I knew you wouldn't ignore me!" Nian Ruxue looked delighted, "If the emperor doesn't agree, or if the second prince interferes with it, second brother must speak up for me!
"
Nian Jincheng nodded again, "I can do it, don't worry."
"The dishes are cold, I'll help my second brother reheat them!" Nian Ruxue said.
Nian Jincheng shook his head, "I have no appetite and want to sleep. You should go back quickly. The finals start tomorrow, so you need to go to bed early. I will watch your competition then."
Nian Ruxue nodded obediently, "Okay, then I'll go back first. My second brother will eat something and rest early."
Watching Nian Ruxue's back disappear at the door, she stood outside and closed the door, smiling at Nian Jincheng, who nodded slightly.
Everything looks the same as before.
Nian Ruxue breathed a sigh of relief and left with the maid, not seeing Nian Jincheng's eyes that suddenly turned cold and stern.
…
"Fourth sister, how are you? Second brother, are you willing to help you?" Nian Ruting asked nervously when she saw Nian Ruxue coming back with a calm expression.
Nian Ruxue said with a cold face, "He is so stubborn that he gave all the credit to the deputy general named Lin! Damn it!"
Nian Ruting looked ugly, "Second brother should know the current situation of fourth sister. What is he doing?"
"You don't know him well. He has always been rigid and doesn't know how to adapt." Nian Ruxue said coldly.
"What can we do? We still hope that he can help the fourth sister." Nian Ruting frowned, "Even if you get the first prize in martial arts, without the contribution of the second brother, it will be difficult for the emperor to take back his life."
Nian Ruxue gritted her teeth and said, "Yes. The original plan was that I would not come forward at that time, and let him go and beg the emperor to take back his life under the banner of doing my best. This way, the emperor would not think that I was ignorant of praise. Anyway,
The second brother has always been an upright person. The emperor cherishes talents. Even if he is annoyed, the most he can do is send him to the frontier. I can say that he made his own decision and it was not my intention."
Nian Ruting was stunned for a moment, "Fourth sister, why didn't you tell me this?"
Nian Ruxue realized that she had said everything in her heart, and quickly went back to make up for it, "It's just my own wishful thinking. If the second brother doesn't want to help, it will be useless. Now you see, he really didn't let me go."
In my heart.”
Nian Ruting frowned, "The fourth sister is right, the second brother's heart is cold. No matter how kind the fourth sister has been to him over the years, she can't warm him up."
"Now that things have come to a point, we can only change our plans." Nian Ruxue said with a focused gaze, "As long as you help me get the first prize in martial arts, I will ask the emperor to join the army and go to the border to defend the country!"
Nian Ruting was stunned, "This... Fourth sister, are you serious? I can only help you participate in the martial arts competition. The border is a bitter cold place. Your body is delicate, how can you endure it?"
Nian Ruxue felt that Nian Ruting looked down on her, and she was angry in her heart but did not show it on her face, "Only in this way can I get rid of the fate of marrying the second prince as a concubine, and get a chance to make meritorious deeds." The people of the Yan Kingdom mocked the women of the Qian Kingdom, That Muya came to the capital today, and I will ask myself to join the army. It is to save face for the country of Qian, and the emperor will not deny it!"
Nian Ruting nodded, "It makes sense. But, Fourth Sister, your martial arts skills are mediocre and you don't understand the art of war. How easy is it to go to the border and make meritorious deeds?"
"I made an agreement with my second brother to go together then. No one at home cares about him. He has long wanted to leave the capital and go to the border to realize his ambition. This is also an opportunity." Nian Ruxue said.
"Second brother, are you reliable?" Nian Ruting wondered.
Nian Ruxue sighed, "Now, apart from you and him, I have no one else to rely on. He protected me at the border. What achievements did he make? I think the emperor would be more happy to hear that it was the Nian brothers and sisters who jointly contributed to the war." .”
"Will the second brother agree to this?" Nian Ruting was still doubtful.
"He doesn't like to take credit, but he likes to give up credit. You have seen what happened this time." Nian Ruxue said.
Nian Ruting asked, "What happens after you have achieved meritorious service? Does Fourth Sister really want to become a female general and achieve meritorious service instead of getting married?"
Nian Ruxue sighed, "Who knows what will happen in the future? I will avoid the limelight first. As long as I have merit, I can have some autonomy in whether I marry or not in the future!"
In fact, what Nian Ruxue is thinking is that she will use Nian Ruting to win the top prize in martial arts, and then use Nian Jin to achieve success and become a female general. After two or three years, she will return to the capital. She is not too old, and then she wants to do it. The Crown Princess, the Crown Prince who has been interested in her for a long time will find a way to make room for her!
The more I think about it, the more I feel that this is more perfect than the original plan.
Nian Jincheng can give up the credit to outsiders, but when she wants it, it's just a matter of a word or a tear? It's very simple!
"Ting'er, my sister's future and destiny can only depend on you." Nian Ruxue held Nian Ruting's hand with a solemn look in her eyes.
Nian Ruting nodded, "Don't worry, Fourth Sister, I will do my best."
As before, the two sisters slept together and were intimate.
Nian Jincheng, who stood with his back against the back wall for a long time, left silently.
…
It's quiet at night.
Su Liang and Ning Jing returned home today.
Su Liang has gone to bed. She attaches great importance to the martial arts final tomorrow and wants to be in her best condition.
The lights were still on in the tranquil room, as if waiting for someone to come.
"It's me." Nian Jincheng stood outside. After saying this, he pushed the door open.
Ning Jing is carefully carving a wooden boat, which is about to be completed. There are fine sawdust on his body and on the table and floor, and there is a pleasant wood fragrance in the air.
Ningjing didn't even raise her head, she only said one word, "Sit."
Nian Jincheng walked over and sat across from him. He saw a beautiful glass plate placed on the table, with more than a dozen small biscuits neatly stacked in it, all in the shape of stars. They were very cute.
"Su Liang made this for you?" Nian Jincheng asked.
"You can taste it." Ning Jing said and added two words, "One piece."
Too much is not enough.
Nian Jincheng's depressed heart suddenly felt a lot more relaxed. He even wanted to laugh a little. He picked up a small biscuit and took a bite. "It's delicious. You never cared about what you ate before, but now you are very particular about it."
"What happened to Nian Ruxue's martial arts?" Ning Jing asked directly.
Nian Jincheng slapped his hands, and his face darkened again, "She found a substitute, and it was my fifth sister Nian Ruting. I don't know who taught Nian Ruting's martial arts, and I have barely spoken to her. You should have
Do you know she is fake?"
"Guess." Ning Jing said.
"What if I get deceived by her again this time, will you disown me?" Nian Jincheng asked.
Ning Jing directly asked about Nian Ruxue's martial arts, which meant that he acquiesced that Nian Jincheng would come to him and that he had recognized Nian Ruxue's true face.
"Why do I recognize you?" Ning Jing said.
Nian Jincheng said in a faint tone, "I thought you and I were brothers."
"We'll talk after you wake up." Ning Jing said.
Nian Jin grew up and sighed, "I have no thoughts about the Nian family anymore, and suddenly I don't know what to do in the future. You are the only one who cares about me in this world, what do you want me to do?"
Ning Jing stopped the knife in his hand, finally raised his head, his cold gaze fell on Nian Jincheng's face, and hummed, "You can't live by yourself? If you don't have anything you want to do, I suggest you become a monk."
Hearing the last four words, Nian Jincheng's face was very exciting, "Brothers, can't you say a few nice words?"
"Nian Ruxue likes to say nice things to you the most. If you want to hear it, go to her." Ning Jing continued to carve his boat.
Nian Jincheng:……
The atmosphere was silent. Nian Jincheng reached out and took the plate with the star biscuits, held it in his arms, took one bite at a time, and finished it quickly.
Ning Jing looked over and saw Nian Jincheng put the empty plate back on the table and said two words, "I'm hungry."
"When will you and Su Liang get married?" Nian Jincheng asked again.
Tingjing didn't answer.
Nian Jincheng took out a wooden box from his arms and placed it on the table, "This is your wedding gift."
He stood up and said, "Nian Ruxue cheated in the imperial examination, which is a serious crime. I will report it to the emperor tomorrow. When the Nian family is punished, I may be sent to the border as a guard, or just an ordinary soldier. There is nothing wrong with it. Do it.
If you do something wrong, you have to take responsibility. My surname is Nian, so I can accept it and start all over again."
Ning Jing said, "Someone will expose Nian Ruxue tomorrow. You don't have to do anything."
Nian Jincheng was stunned for a moment, then sighed, "After so many things, I found that I have too little experience, and I want to stay far away from people like the Nian family. When the time comes, I will demote myself to the border. Do you have no objection?"
"Don't you know what you want to do?" Ning Jing looked calm.
Nian Jincheng held his forehead and said, "I really hope you can give me some advice."
"Since you are determined to be a general, you should go to war." Ning Jing said.
Nian Jincheng frowned, "I think so too. But aren't you afraid that I will die in battle?"
"I will collect the body for you." Ning Jing said.
Nian Jincheng smiled, "Well, we are indeed brothers. It's too late, so I won't disturb Su Liang. Please tell her that I am optimistic that she will become the number one scholar in martial arts. I hope she can take good care of your temper and marry you as soon as possible."
Got it!"
After saying that, Nian Jincheng took away the small wooden boat that Ningjing had just finished, "Give it to me." After saying that, he turned around and left.
Ningjing didn't pursue either.
When he returned to Nian's home, Nian Jincheng took the exquisite wooden boat and took a closer look. He discovered that two words were engraved on the side of the boat, "Peace".
Nian Jincheng was stunned, then smiled slowly, "It seems you don't want to collect the body for me."