Seeing him accept the purse, Zhu Ruoyan's expression brightened. However, if the others in the Prime Minister's Residence saw this, who knows how jealous they would be.
You know, Zhu Ruoyan used to value money very much, keeping it a low profile, saying it was all managed by her uncle on her father's side. Aside from some necessary gifts, she'd rarely get her to part with money.
She knew her father had already given the majority of his fortune to the Xiangfu for her sake. But after seeing through the true colors of the people in the Xiangfu, she was unwilling to give the rest of her fortune to them. It was all her father's hard-earned money!
But Zhongchen is different, he is her relative!
But before she could inquire in detail about Chen Tian's stay with the Ninth Thousand Year Old Man, Xing Ao'er and the Prime Minister's legitimate son Xing Yulong came over.
Xing Ao'er naturally wanted to see the heroine Zhu Ruoyan and Chen Tian in agony. She thought that when Xing Zhongchen came back today, he would definitely know that his mother had betrayed him personally, and she didn't know how resentful he would be. Just thinking about it made her feel happy.
As for Xing Yulong, he had long disliked this clueless younger brother. Regardless of the reason why he was now married to the Nine Thousand Year Old Emperor, the fact that his own family had a half-brother who was having an affair with a eunuch made him feel ashamed.
These days, some of his colleagues have been mocking and ridiculing him for this, which has made him even more angry and he is looking for a place to vent his anger.
So when he heard Xing Zhongchen had returned, he followed Xing Ao'er to the backyard to look for him. However, he didn't expect Zhu Ruoyan to be there, standing with his worthless half-brother.
"Ruoyan, why are you here?"
After seeing Zhu Ruoyan, Xing Yulong's expression softened a little. He had always had a good impression of this beautiful cousin.
However, he felt that as the legitimate son of the Prime Minister's family, he naturally had to marry a daughter of equal status. Zhu Ruoyan was merely the daughter of a merchant, and even if she was the daughter of an imperial merchant, she was not worthy of being his wife.
However, this cousin is not only beautiful, but also wealthy, so it is possible to raise her as a concubine. Privately, I heard my mother say that this is also her intention, so Xing Yulong would still pretend to be nice in front of Zhu Ruoyan.
Little did she know that Zhu Ruoyan had already seen through his hypocrisy and only said to Xing Yulong, "It was just a chance encounter."
Upon hearing this, Xing Yulong smiled at Zhu Ruoyan, then turned to look at Chen Tian and said, "You still remember to come back? Do you know how much you have lost to the Prime Minister's Mansion?"
"I'm bringing shame to the Prime Minister's Mansion?"
Chen Tian was confused when he heard this. The original owner didn't want to marry Jiu Qian Sui, so why did you guys knock the original owner unconscious for Xing Ao'er and then carry him into the bridal sedan? Now he, the victim, is being blamed. I really don't know where he got such a big face from.
I hadn't wanted to argue with Xing Yulong. He was just a barking dog, not really very talented. He only reached his current position thanks to Prime Minister Xing. Among his colleagues, there were many talented and well-connected people, so he didn't stand out that much.
Someone who gets angry outside and only dares to act wildly against the weak will never amount to anything, so there's no need to waste words on him. Anyway, he's holding onto a golden thigh now, and once he and his lover are in love, he probably won't need to deal with Xing Yulong himself.
But then, Chen Tian heard a message from 009 in his sea of consciousness, saying that the secret guards sent by the Bai Mansion were now following him. They were hiding not far away, observing them secretly.
There are secret guards following us!
Chen Tian's eyes flashed, probably because Bai Su was still a little worried about him.
After all, his lover was surrounded by dangers in this life, and since he came from the Prime Minister's Mansion, it was understandable that he would be more vigilant. Therefore, he sent a secret guard to monitor him.
Then, won’t I report all my current actions to Bai Su when I return?
This realization immediately gave Chen Tian a boost of energy. He stared directly at Xing Yulong and said coldly, "I wonder if you think I've brought shame upon the Prime Minister's Mansion?"
Xing Yulong didn't hear the sarcasm in his words, he just thought that this man was extremely stupid.
"You, a man, married a eunuch. Who is Bai Su? Don't you realize how shameful you are?"
Hearing this, Chen Tian was even more furious and asked directly: "Why, brother, are you dissatisfied with the imperial edict?"
When the Emperor's edict was brought up, Xing Yulong immediately lost his temper. He couldn't really say he was dissatisfied. That would mean he had a problem with the Emperor, a capital crime, and no one dared to speak carelessly.
But Xing Yulong didn't say anything, but Chen Tian would not let him go, and said righteously: "Even if there is no imperial decree, it is not shameful for me to marry Yu Jiuqian as a male wife!
Although Jiu Qian Sui is a eunuch, he has done so much for the court and the people over the years! Even before the wild geese invaded, it was Jiu Qian Sui who personally carried food and grass to the front line to support and assist the military supervisor. Later, he even personally took to the battlefield to achieve a great victory and protect our Xiliang border.
Now Xiliang is a country of peace and prosperity, and the Nine Thousand Year Old Man has made great contributions to this.
He has devoted his life to the country and the people, working tirelessly and is a true pillar of the country. Yet you are making up stories about a meritorious official behind his back.
You can't tell right from wrong, can't tell truth from falsehood. Have all the sage books you read been turned into dog stomachs? "
Xing Yulong was left speechless by Chen Tian's words, but he was also very angry, so he naturally spoke without restraint.
"He's just a eunuch, not even a complete man, how can he be loyal! He's monopolizing power and controlling the government. He's nothing more than a traitor and a traitor!"
"What a traitor! As long as he is beneficial to the country, he is a pillar of the country. Since His Majesty has personally appointed him as the Nine Thousand Years Old and given him important positions, it is conceivable that the Emperor recognizes the Nine Thousand Years Old's achievements.
You are nothing more than a small-time Minister of Revenue, yet you privately humiliate the most powerful officials in the court. You don't focus on the achievements of others in the court or the people, but only on your own affairs. You are so filthy and narrow-minded, you are really worse than those ordinary people.
In my opinion, someone like Jiu Qian Sui is a true man! You, Xing Yulong, are not even a bit better than him! "
When Xing Yulong heard this, his eyes turned red with anger.
He didn't know when Xing Zhongchen, who was usually tongue-tied, had become so sharp-tongued. It was just that at this moment, he felt his anger had reached its peak, and he was ready to fight because he couldn't win the argument.
But just as he raised his hand, the attendant beside him hurriedly stopped him. The attendant came over and whispered a few words to him anxiously, and Xing Yulong finally calmed down.
Thinking that Bai Su was still a guest at the mansion today, and Xing Zhongchen would be going back with him later, although Xing Zhongchen was a bastard of the Prime Minister's Mansion, now that she was married to Bai Su, she belonged to Bai Su.
If he was injured by me, it would be a loss of face for the Nine Thousand Year Old Man, and I would have a hard time explaining it.
Thinking of this, Xing Yulong could only snort coldly at Chen Tian. He thought that Chen Tian had no moral integrity and had become Bai Su's dog just to please the eunuch.
Xing Yulong turned away. Xing Aoer saw that Xing Zhongchen opposite her seemed to be a little bit abnormal and felt that she could not get any advantage, so she gave up the idea of watching the show.
He looked deeply at Zhu Ruoyan, who had been standing beside him without saying a word, and then turned and left.
After they all left, Zhu Ruoyan turned to look at Chen Tian with some surprise in her eyes. She had never heard her younger brother praise anyone like this before.
Now that there were no outsiders around, Zhu Ruoyan hurriedly approached Chen Tian and asked in a low voice, "Zhongchen, what's going on? I've never heard you praise Jiuqian Sui like this before. How come in just a few days, you're praising him so much?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Tian looked righteous and said to Zhu Ruoyan, "Sister Ruoyan, I've always thought this way! You know, I've always wanted to be a hero, either galloping through the martial arts world or fighting on the battlefield.
But I'm afraid I'll never be able to achieve this by staying in the Prime Minister's Mansion. So, it doesn't matter where I live."
"As for Jiuqian Sui, ever since he led his army in the battle against Dayan, I've always considered him a hero. On the day he returned victorious, I even watched from afar. He was truly awe-inspiring!
After that, I kept an eye on the news about Jiuqian Sui. Although there were different rumors, the country had been peaceful and the people were safe in recent years, and Jiuqian Sui had made great contributions.
Not all rumors are believable. I prefer to believe the Xiliang I saw and believe that he is a loyal minister.
However, you also know that the Prime Minister's Mansion has always been at odds with the Ninth Prince, so I naturally won't express these thoughts openly."
At this point, Chen Tian scratched his head and said helplessly, "Sister Ruoyan, don't you often say that I'm afraid of getting into trouble if I'm not careful with my words? So, I try not to say anything I think."
"That's true." Zhu Ruoyan finally smiled when she heard this, and then asked hesitantly, "So, have you really been living well in Jiuqiansui's mansion these days? Has he really not given you any trouble?"
"No!" Chen Tian hurriedly shook his head when he heard that.
"Nine Thousand Years Old is a generous man and treats me very well. But when I first went there, I was very upset. I couldn't believe that my father could be so cruel as to marry me off like a daughter. I was really upset for several days. Fortunately, the Nine Thousand Years Old didn't hold it against me..."
Zhu Ruoyan finally felt relieved when she heard him say this.
Now I think the rumors may not be credible, not to mention that the Prime Minister's Office and Bai Su have always been at odds, and they don't have anything good to say about Bai Su.
Looking at my younger brother's appearance, although I was still a little worried that he was trying to comfort himself, at least he should not have suffered any hardship or pain, which was much better than expected.
As for the fact that he was a little thinner than before, he just attributed it to his depression and worries.
"Now that you put it that way, Jiuqian Sui is indeed different from what the rumors say. But it's not a good idea for you to marry as a man. Don't worry, sister will definitely find a way to rescue you!"
Unexpectedly, Chen Tian quickly waved his hands when he heard this: "No, no! Since I'm already married, I'm already nine thousand years old."
At this point, Chen Tian's cheeks flushed slightly, and he said firmly, "I'm doing fine. Sister Ruoyan, please don't worry about me anymore. You know, this Xiangfu is actually not peaceful, so you have to be careful about everything."
Zhu Ruoyan didn't expect that her younger brother, who had always been naive, actually cared about her. She felt comforted, but she felt that the red cheeks of her younger brother looked a little strange.
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