"I think, isn't she trying to harm Fupei? Then I'll go along with her, catch her like a turtle in a jar, and expose her crimes to the world so that everyone can punish her. What do you think?"
Nian Yuyao's eyes were filled with determination, which shocked Yinzhen greatly. This was an expression she had never shown before, and Yinzhen especially liked women who could distinguish right from wrong.
"Alright, I will grant your request." He agreed without hesitation, his love for her deepening.
Seeing this, Nian Yuyao smiled with satisfaction.
Yinzhen's support made her feel incredibly secure, as if all the gloom had been dispelled.
As the night deepened, Yinzhen yawned several times. Nian Yuyao had much to say to Yinzhen, but seeing how tired he was, she held back.
After all, Yinzhen had just emerged from the grief of losing his son.
"Does Yuyao have anything else to say to me?" Yinzhen was best at reading people's hearts. Seeing that Nian Yuyao seemed hesitant to speak, he couldn't help but ask.
"Wow, that's some serious eyesight!" Nian Yuyao thought to herself, but dared not show it on her face.
"Just say what you have to say. Don't keep it to yourself. What if you hurt yourself by bottling it up?" Seeing that she was still silent, Yinzhen pretended to be serious.
Since Yinzhen has said so, she will respectfully comply.
"My brother will raise an army to attack the Dzungars the day after tomorrow. I believe he will pacify the Dzungars and return safely. At that time..."
Before she could finish speaking, Yinzhen interrupted her, "Rest assured, when Nian Gengyao returns in triumph, I will certainly award him the First Class Merit and grant him the highest honor. Your nephews..."
But Nian Yuyao shook his head, "No!"
She knew of Yinzhen's suspicions; Nian Gengyao's achievements were so great that they threatened the emperor, and Yinzhen would certainly not let him go in the future.
"Why?" Yinzhen asked, somewhat puzzled. If it were any other concubine, they would have already kowtowed and expressed their gratitude. This supreme honor was not something everyone could possess.
“Serving the country is what the men of the Nian family should do. I hope Your Majesty will not bestow too much honor upon them.” Nian Yuyao lowered his eyes, his voice calm and composed, showing no concern for such honor.
"Yuyao, what are you talking about?" Yinzhen frowned. "The men of the Nian family should serve me, but I should also give them wealth and honor. There is no contradiction between the two."
“There is no conflict.” Nian Yuyao raised her head, her gaze firm and open, without the slightest fear: “Being in a high position naturally means being under the watchful eyes of many, and of course, it is also a magnifying glass. Even the smallest thing will be magnified by those with ulterior motives. My brother is a warrior who has fought on the battlefield, and he is straightforward, but he cannot outmaneuver the intricacies of the capital. Only by being humble and not standing in a high position can he avoid their schemes.”
She was speaking from the heart, but her explanation only made Yinzhen more confused. He stared at Nian Yuyao's delicate face and saw that she was serious and sincere, genuinely thinking about her family.
“But I am not a fool, and I will not easily listen to what others say,” Yinzhen said after a moment of contemplation.
"Of course I trust Your Majesty, but there are too many schemes and tricks in this world that are used to deceive people. If Your Majesty keeps promoting my brother, he will inevitably face many troubles."
Seeing that Yinzhen had not yet agreed, she became a little anxious and clenched the handkerchief in her hand tightly.
At this time, it was true that Yinzhen trusted Nian Gengyao, but it was also true that he would later order Nian Gengyao's execution and confiscate his property.
All she had to do was stop it.
"Yu Yao." Yinzhen frowned deeply, his hand stroking Nian Yu Yao's hair, gentle yet earnest: "Since you don't want me to bestow the title of First-Class Duke upon Nian Gengyao, then what should I bestow upon him?"
Nian Yuyao turned her clear, bright eyes and considered for a moment before saying, "When my brother returns, I'll let him take charge of the Imperial Guard."
If Nian Gengyao could retire from the military and return to his hometown, that would be ideal. Unfortunately, that's unrealistic. After all, Yinzhen has just ascended the throne and needs many talented people to stabilize the country.
"That would be a waste of talent." Yinzhen shook his head. Compared to the military power in the Northwest, the Imperial Guards were insignificant.
Nian Yuyao naturally understood Yinzhen's concerns. She smiled and said, "How could that be? The Imperial Guards are different from ordinary soldiers. They are the sharpest weapons in the world and the blades that protect the Emperor's safety. This is of utmost importance. How can it be considered a waste of talent?"
Yinzhen did not speak again.
"Your Majesty..." Nian Yuyao said coquettishly, holding Yinzhen's broad hand.
"Alright, I will grant your request, but if an emergency occurs at the border, you must not stop me from sending your brother to war."
This was Yinzhen's final concession, because Nian Gengyao was capable, and he didn't want to waste his talent.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Nian Yuyao smiled, finally feeling relieved.
"I really can't do anything with you." Yinzhen rubbed his temples. "Are you satisfied now?"
Nian Yuyao nodded happily, "As for my nephews, there is no need to give them too much preferential treatment. Let them take their positions according to their abilities. Your Majesty does not need to give them high positions because of the relationship between my brother and me."
"Alright." Yinzhen smiled helplessly. In all his life, this was the first time he had ever seen someone so unsupportive of his wife's family.
Upon hearing this, Nian Yuyao smiled radiantly.
"Alright, now you're willing to go to sleep!" Yinzhen pinched the tip of her nose.
Nian Yuyao blushed, nodded shyly, and obediently said, "Your Majesty, I obey."
Since it was just lying on the same bed and they weren't going to do anything inappropriate, she wasn't afraid.
Looking at Nian Yuyao's appearance, Yinzhen couldn't help but chuckle. The more he looked at this woman, the more he loved her, and he couldn't help but show a doting smile.
Feeling even more embarrassed under his gaze, Nian Yuyao quickly blew out the candle and climbed onto the bed.
Yinzhen watched her fleeing figure, shook his head, and smiled even more broadly.
......
The next day, before dawn, Nian Yuyao, still half-conscious, dressed Yinzhen, even putting his clothes on backwards.
But Yinzhen did not blame her. Instead, he took it off himself without saying a word and let Nian Yuyao put it on again.
This immediately made Nian Yuyao much more sober, and he made no more mistakes.
"He was truly the most diligent emperor in the Qing Dynasty, only sleeping for five hours!" Nian Yuyao muttered softly as he watched Yinzhen's departing figure.
Once she could no longer see Yinzhen, she quickly lay back down on the bed and fell fast asleep.
He slept until Chenshi (7-9 AM).
She opened her eyes and found that it was already bright outside. She quickly got out of bed and looked at Fu Pei, who was already awake but not crying, in the cradle. She liked him even more.
“This child is repaying a debt of gratitude,” Nian Yuyao said, gently stroking Fu Pei’s rosy little face.
She then felt a bit stuffy, so she went to the window and opened it to let the sunlight in. She squinted her eyes and enjoyed the feeling of being bathed in sunlight.
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