Chapter 53: Calculation

"If there is an opportunity, you can first go to the Zhanshi Mansion, then be promoted to the Six Ministries Assistant Minister, then be sent out for a few years to make achievements, and then return to the capital. It should be much easier."

James Mansion?

Madam Yang and Yang Biyu were slightly startled. They had never thought of this.

After all, their eyes have always been on the cabinet, but Yang Heming is too young and may have to waste a lot of time in the meantime, which is indeed a waste of his talent.

But once he stepped into the Zhanshi Mansion, it meant that he was on the side of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and it was very likely that all the students in Chunshan Academy behind him would be His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's disciples.

This...really requires careful consideration.

Madam Yang looked at Chu Jiuning, with shock in her eyes.

The words she had just said clearly paved the way for a person's life. This was no joke at all. These were not words a teenage girl would dare to say.

It seems that the Chu family's business empire has only been advancing in recent years, and finally reached the position of the richest man. The more Madam Yang thought about it, the more frightened she became. Could it be that this Chu family was led forward by her?

this……

If Madam Yang previously felt that it was a bit hasty for her to adopt Chu Jiuning as her adopted daughter, she now felt that it would have been better if she had adopted her a few years earlier.

"Jiuning, my stepmother is asking you, is there really something wrong with His Highness's health?"

Chu Jiuning knew that she was moved, and did not hide it from her. She smiled and shook her head. Madam Yang understood.

"This is a very good path, but it requires introduction."

It is not easy to enter the Zhanshi Mansion. Everyone who can enter is an extraordinary person, and they are all people trusted by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.

“Jiuning, if you have a chance, you can talk to Heming.”

"good."

Chu Jiuning nodded slightly. When she heard that Yang Heming was in the Hanlin Academy, she had already considered this issue. Send him out to make achievements...

In fact, there is an opportunity for him to make a contribution right now, but he still needs the right time, place and people.

"Well, let's go back first. I need to discuss this matter with your adoptive father, so I won't stay any longer. Jiu Ning, you should have a good rest. I'm afraid there will be tough battles to fight later."

"yes."

Chu Jiuning stood up to see them off, and Nanny Hong presented the return gift that she had prepared long ago. After their figures disappeared among the flowers, Chu Jiuning held Princess Yun's hand tightly and whispered.

"You look a little pale, what's wrong?"

Princess Yun raised her hand and gently stroked her face. When she looked out the window, there was a hint of coldness in her eyes.

"My good mother has already found a girl for Yun Zhaoming and asked me to hold a banquet in the palace and invite the girl she likes to come in."

"Which girl?"

Yun Zhaoming is the younger brother of Princess Yun, the one we talked about last time who broke his leg, might become lame, and has no chance of a career in officialdom.

"Qi Zhiyu, the daughter of Dean Qi of Hanshan Academy."

"What?"

Chu Jiuning's eyes sharpened and he became furious.

"Sister Qi is like a fairy, marry him? Is he worthy of it?"

Princess Yun knew that she would react like this. Not to mention Chu Jiuning, even she felt furious when she heard it. Who was Qi Zhiyu? She was a talented woman and a top noble lady in the capital.

A cripple actually wants to marry a top noble lady. How dare he!

"It's more than that."

Princess Yun pulled her to sit down with her.

"She asked me to drug Qi Zhiyu so that Yun Zhaoming would have sex with her right then and there. That way, even if Qi Zhiyu disagreed, she would have no choice but to marry him."

Bang.

Chu Jiuning raised her hand and swept the things in front of her to the ground. It was so despicable and shameless. She leaned back and said coldly.

"If you don't find her a daughter-in-law, I'm afraid you won't have a good life. Just give her one."

"who?"

Princess Yun was not familiar with the young ladies from the aristocratic families and did not want to commit such evil deeds.

"Liu Yunyi, the daughter of the Minister of Rites, and Qian Shiyu, the daughter of the Minister of Works, are both suitable. She has a ruthless personality. If you try to bully her, she will definitely retaliate tenfold. These two are both suitable."

Previous life.

Qian Shiyu and Liu Yunyi deliberately threw the hairpin into the lake and forced her to go into the water to fish it out. She naturally refused, but in return, she was locked up in the woodshed by the Duke's wife and had no food for three days.

"Okay, I'll make arrangements when the time comes. I'll make sure this thing succeeds."

Chu Jiuning nodded and spoke to her again.

"Don't hide this matter from His Highness. After all, it happened in the palace, and it's not a good thing. Let him know your situation. The more difficult it is for you, the more he will protect you."

after all.

His Royal Highness Prince Yun knew exactly what Princess Yun's situation was. From his initial indifference to his later pity, he didn't even have much defense against her. If she became scheming and played tricks behind his back, that pity would immediately disappear from His Royal Highness Prince Yun's heart.

at this point.

Princess Yun had already realized from the little moments she had spent with him that if a useless person like her occupied the position of princess, it would greatly lower the guard of some people and be beneficial to Prince Yun.

However, his two concubines were the daughters of important officials!

She knows.

His Highness is just playing tricks. In fact, he is very worried and has a lot on his mind.

Princess Yun looked at Chu Jiuning with a hint of deep guilt in her eyes.

actually.

She discovered some secrets of His Royal Highness Prince Yun. Once she told them, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince would know a lot.

But.

That was her husband, the man she loved.

"Then when the matter of the Song Mansion is over, I will hold a banquet, and you must come then."

"good."

Afterwards, Chu Jiuning picked out some valuable gifts that Prince Yun liked, and personally sent her to the carriage. Then, she turned around and was about to step over the threshold when she heard servants shouting behind her.

"Miss, Miss, the old man is coming."

Chu Jiuning turned around to look at the carriage coming at a high speed, and hurried down the stairs.

"grandfather."

The curtain opened, and Old Master Chu came out with white hair and worried eyes. Chu Jiuning stepped forward and helped him out of the carriage. Seeing that she was still pretty and alive, the old master patted her head gently, tears in his eyes and gritted his teeth.

"It's all Grandpa's fault for letting you marry this bastard."

Then he patted her back again.

"It's okay. Let's divorce this bastard and find a good one. If one doesn't work, we'll find two. If not, we'll find ten. There's always going to be one that suits our taste."

Chu Jiuning felt distressed at first seeing her grandfather so sad, but she couldn't help laughing after hearing what he said. She took his arm and walked in while talking.

"Grandpa, you don't have to worry about me. I know what to do. Instead, you must take good care of yourself. Maybe I'll need you to help take care of my great-grandchildren in the future."

"real?"

The old man's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he held her hand and said.

"Then you have to pay attention. Grandpa dreams of watching those little kids running around."

"good."

Nanny Hong breathed a sigh of relief when she saw them talking and laughing as they walked in. She was so worried that the old man would come in and hug the young lady and cry.

"Young lady is really amazing. She made the old man happy with just a few words."

"That's right."

Mingtang, Linglong, and Amber followed in, talking and laughing. After understanding the whole story, Old Master Chu's face darkened again.

"Madam Song was truly the talk of the town back then. Everyone praised her courage and wisdom, calling her a heroine. However, after so many years of living in luxury, I'm afraid she's gotten a little carried away. After all, the Duke's Mansion doesn't have a deep foundation. After all, the economy has declined over the years, so it's normal that it can't support the expenses of the mansion."

After all, such a big family, supported by Duke Song, would cost no less than ten thousand taels of silver every year. They don't have much business acumen and can't make much money.

Chu Jiuning listened to her grandfather's evaluation of the Duke's wife and could imagine how popular the Duke's wife was back then. It was normal for the emperor to be unable to control himself. She frowned slightly and said in a deep voice.

"Grandpa, I suspect the Song family must have done something that requires a large amount of money, otherwise they wouldn't be plotting against the Chu family like this. We need to investigate this matter thoroughly and find out the truth."