When An Zhongyuan talked about this matter with her behind her back, he complained: "A general of the first rank can't even do such a thing. I wonder if you don't want to do it for me!"
"Well, I also find it unbelievable. He should have done it for you no matter what he said. Is it because I don't have the face to lose?" The old lady's face was no longer humble, but full of resentment. "I raised him to this age, let him inherit the general's mansion, and let him inherit all the official titles. But now, he has become a general and doesn't care about you, his younger brother. You can't get the general's mansion, and neither will your descendants..."
When the old lady said this, she pounded the table in anger and couldn't say any more.
Seeing this, An Zhongyuan hurriedly said, "Don't be angry, mother. This matter is also useless to me. We can think of another way or wait for the right time!"
The old lady sighed, "Timing? Think about it. If you are still a minor official, when will you be able to make friends with the senior officials? How long will it take for you to get the emperor's favor? If the emperor grants you the hereditary title, that will be a great achievement. If you have not made any achievements, we don't know how to seize this general's mansion!"
As she spoke, a ruthless light flashed in her eyes!
Logically speaking, if the general died, the eldest son would inherit the throne. If he had no son, his younger brother An Zhongyuan would still have a chance. If the emperor appreciated the general's merits, he might give this younger brother a promotion and hereditary title. But An Mingxuan was already so old, did she really want to kill him alive? Besides, Lian Jinyu was still alive, so she was still a little hesitant to kill him now, because she couldn't do it without leaving any traces.
In short, the first step was not completed, which made the old lady very angry and suffered a great blow.
This was so far from what she had planned that she was devastated.
An Ranyue was so angry about this matter that she was jumping up and down. All her beautiful fantasies were shattered, and she was even more angry that she always haggled with her mother about this matter. Chu originally thought that her wish would come true soon, but unexpectedly, all her wishes were not fulfilled. Not only was there no hope of getting the general's mansion, but Lian Jinyu also had a child. This child was of great importance. If it was a girl, it would be fine, but if it was a boy, then all her hopes would be shattered.
Chu finally found her husband: "You should also think of a way to get rid of her child?"
An Zhongyuan frowned and said, "How can you just say something like that?"
His anger made Chu stunned for a moment: "I'm not the only one saying this, why are you yelling at me alone?"
"What others say is their business. Well, I actually don't think there is much hope for us to get the General's Mansion!" An Zhongyuan sat there. According to him, it didn't matter whether he got the General's Mansion or not. As long as he could get a higher position, he could get whatever he wanted.
Wouldn't it be possible to build a mansion of my own at that time?
But my mother has always had big dreams, and owning the general’s mansion is her obsession.
No one knows what is going on.
Since I am not the eldest son, it is normal that I cannot inherit the throne.
When Chu heard her husband's discouraging words, she couldn't help but look worried: "I see, An Zhongtao has this intention. He is afraid that you will be promoted and overshadow him!"
There was hatred and anger on Chu's face, which made her look very ferocious.
An Mingbo was the quietest one. He said nothing. Logically, everyone was fighting for the general's mansion for him, but he acted as if it was none of his business. He was so quiet that people always ignored his existence.
This general's mansion seems to be dominated by yin and weak by yang.
An Yanran spent her days leisurely embroidering and chatting with An Ranyue. This time she had learned her lesson and didn't say anything. Anyway, she felt that her grandmother didn't like her!
It was no use trying to please her.
For so many years, she has been doing things she doesn't want to do. This time, it's time for her to be herself again.
An Ranyue became annoyed. She looked at An Yanran embroidering and asked, "Are you preparing a dowry for yourself?"
An Yanran looked up at her and said, "What are you saying? Even if I was prepared, it was my parents who prepared it!"
"Dad and Mom? How can your mother have time to take care of you now?" An Ranyue pretended to be nonchalant, "An Mingxuan cried like that last time, but it was left unresolved, right? Now, no matter what you do, she doesn't treat him any better!"
"Just say this yourself, don't let anyone hear it!" An Yanran said calmly.
She doesn't seem to care about anything now.
The main thing is that her own affairs are already irreparable, so why should she care about others?
Of course, she had to take revenge and was just waiting for the right opportunity.
"So what if others heard it? It's true that the two of us together can't speak as well as An Qingran!" An Ranyue said indignantly.
An Yanran hissed and put her finger into her mouth to suck. She looked at An Ranyue and said, "Say something happy. Uncle's official position is still the fifth rank. No matter what my father does, it's ineffective. If you ask me, it's better for you to find some connections and prepare some generous gifts. My father is a righteous man. If we ask him to find some connections, he would be embarrassed first, for fear of troubling others!"
Yes, there is indeed a type of people in officialdom who are not good at monopolizing.
An Ranyue nodded after hearing this: "That's an idea! Yanran, under what circumstances does our General's Mansion usually hold a banquet?"
"What? Are you bored?"
"Yes, I've been here for so long, but I only attended that one banquet. I didn't even recognize all the people... Yanran, when you have a chance to go out for a party, can you take me with you?" An Ranyue's eyes sparkled.
"Me?" An Yanran's face darkened a lot after hearing this. "I am just a concubine's daughter. It is still a question whether they will invite me to the banquet. But you don't have to worry. If someone invites, I am afraid you will be invited! After all, you are the legitimate daughter."
An Ranyue narrowed her eyes in delight when she heard this: "Really? Are you really going to invite me?"
She was happy here, but didn't notice An Yanran's expression.
No matter what, she is a legitimate daughter.
An Ranyue was happy there, but An Yanran's maid suddenly ran in with a happy look on her face: "Miss, Prime Minister Lou is holding a 70th birthday party for Old Madam Lou in five days and has sent an invitation. I heard that Miss Lou will also hold a coming-of-age ceremony on that day..."
When An Ranyue heard the news, her eyes lit up. What she wished for finally came true.
An Yanran looked at the little maid and said calmly: "Why are you so happy?"
The little maid's smile froze on her face: "I think it's a good thing that the young lady finally has a chance to go out for a walk!"
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