At this moment, Nangong Shangshu Mansion
inner hall
Nangong Yi was wearing a dark brown robe with wide sleeves. He sat in front of the desk in the inner hall, holding a book in his hand, just reading quietly.
He had a ruddy complexion, was elegant and easy-going, and there was a hint of vicissitudes of life in the corners of his eyes.
There was no trace of the ferocious feeling that he had when he had a falling out with Xiao Chen in the morning court.
Nangong Yi has been in charge of the Ministry of Revenue for many years.
He is also known as the 'leader of the clear stream'.
From a useless scholar, he rose to the cabinet and became the prime minister after twenty years of ups and downs.
It depends on the political acumen and judgment that are beyond ordinary people.
"Master, the young lady is still kneeling outside the door."
At this time, a maid in a pink palace dress came in and saluted Nangong Yi.
"This rebellious girl!"
Nangong Yi heard the maid's words and put down the scroll in her hand. A trace of pity flashed across her eyes, but then she became firm again: "Order it down. No one in my Nangong Mansion is allowed to help her open the door and let her in."
"This rebellious girl is not from my Nangong Mansion."
The maid was stunned, then bowed and said "yes"!
Then, he left the inner hall.
"Young Master, the master is ill, please don't disturb him!"
As soon as the maid went out, Nangong Yi heard pushing and shoving at the door.
Then a young man who looked about three or four points like Nangong Wan pushed the door open and rushed in, questioning:
"Dad, why don't you let my sister go back home?"
"She is the one who is most worried about you!"
Nangong Shanggang rushed into the inner hall, and the scene in front of him made him look horrified.
Not only did his father Nangong Yi not spread the rumors that he was so angry with the Ninth Prince that he vomited blood and fainted, he was even sitting at the desk reading a book with a bright look on his face.
"What are you panicking about?" Nangong Yi glanced at his youngest son in front of him and said angrily, "How can you be my son, Nangong Yi, when you look like this!"
Nangong Shang was stunned for a moment, then he realized that he, like everyone else outside, had been deceived by his father!
His eyes widened, and his previous arrogance completely disappeared: "Dad, your body?"
"What on earth is going on?"
Nangong Yi raised her hand to take the teacup, but did not answer Nangong Shang's words. Instead, she ordered the maid behind him: "Everyone, go down!"
"yes!!"
With the disappearance of the maid at the door, only Nangong Yi and his son Nangong Shang were left in the inner hall.
He looked up at Nangong Shang and pondered for a moment before saying slowly, "Shang'er, there are some things I should tell you!"
"Shang'er, tell me, how can our Nangong family gain a foothold in this capital of the Great Zhou Dynasty, which is full of powerful people?"
"On what?"
Nangong Shang was suddenly confused by his father's question and was speechless.
Nangong Yi didn't look at him and said to herself, "It all depends on one word: 'loyalty'. Loyalty to His Majesty. Whatever His Majesty asks my Nangong family to do, we will do it."
"Your Majesty has ordered me to fully support the Southern Territory's efforts to combat the demons. I will use one-third of the Ministry of Revenue's annual tax revenue as military expenses to combat the demons."
"Your Majesty, grant the marriage to my Nangong family. Let Nangong Wan marry the prince, then Nangong Wan needs to marry the prince."
"So, I, Nangong Yi, have been in charge of the Ministry of Revenue for ten years. Your Majesty let me go, relying on the word loyalty."
Nangong Yi smiled complacently when he talked about this.
Nangong Shang heard this and asked, "What does that have to do with my sister? She is innocent..."
Before he could finish his words, Nangong Yi interrupted him, "She's not innocent! The prince's fight is so easy to get involved in. She's the bargaining chip used by the Ninth Prince and the Crown Prince to fight against each other!"
"The Ninth Prince is on the rise, while the Crown Prince's power is solid. The two forces are at loggerheads. If Nangong Wan drags our Nangong family into the Second Prince's struggle!"
"You'll become the target of public criticism sooner or later!"
"Why do you think I deliberately angered the Ninth Prince this morning by pretending to be sick and not attending court?"
"It's because of the military budget cuts. I can't bring it up, as that would offend the Ninth Prince."
"By then, His Majesty will no longer trust me, and I will have offended both the Ninth Prince and the Crown Prince."
"When the time comes, I will die, and our whole family will die!"
"Nangong Shang, remember, I'm not harming your sister today, I'm saving her!"
"Save our Nangong clan!"
"Do you understand?"
Nangong Yi raised her voice for the last sentence, scolding Nangong Shang so harshly that his face turned pale.
This was the first time he felt rage in his father.
.......
Outside the door, in the luxurious carriage.
Xiao Chen looked at Nangong Wan kneeling on the bluestone road, and he also thought of this.
He also figured out Mrs. Lu's intention in bringing him here.
I did not kill Bo Ren, yet Bo Ren died because of me.
Mrs. Lu just wanted him to think twice before doing anything in the future. Not only would he be in danger, but many people would also lose their lives because of Xiao Chen's idea.
Nangong Wan in front of us is an example.
Although Xiao Chen had no intention of harming Nangong Wan from the beginning to the end,
But because of his fight with the prince, Nangong Wan was hurt invisibly.
This led to her current situation.
When Mrs. Lu saw Xiao Chen was silent, her expression showed a bit of heartache.
I saw her sitting next to Xiao Chen with her buttocks pressed against the soft couch. She held his hand and rubbed it constantly, saying distressedly:
"Chen'er, don't blame Aunt Lu for being cruel."
"Royal affairs are different from those of ordinary people. You already have the Seven Deadly Gu, so you have less time than others."
"Only by refining Gu as soon as possible and breaking through to the Xiantian Warrior level can you have the strength to protect yourself."
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