Then, before she could hear what these people were planning to do, the Fourth Prince arrived. Fortunately, he was still alive and brought a handsome young man with him.
As soon as she saw Yan Shipeng's eyes that saw through everything, Yan Shiyue sneered in her heart.
Since she said it was okay, the Fourth Prince didn't hesitate and sat down.
Mrs. Dong couldn't sit still any longer. She twisted her buttocks on the chair and asked tentatively, "Your Highness, how about I come back another day?"
"No need," Yan Shiyue said, "Fourth Brother is not an outsider, just say whatever you want to say. I may not be free another day."
Mrs. Dong hesitated for a moment, but still said in a slow manner, "It's Lan'er... A while ago, your uncle recommended him to follow you to the Ministry of Commerce. Yesterday, I heard from Lan'er that the higher-ups had assigned him a job, and it sounded like he would be responsible for the boss's work. Lan'er has been timid since he was young, and he doesn't have much experience. I'm worried about him. I feel sorry for him, so I took the risk to come here..."
The fourth prince lowered his eyes and listened.
He was a little confused about what Dong meant.
Isn't it a good thing to have a job? Is there any reason to push it away?
Unexpectedly, Mrs. Dong gradually got to the point: "As for Peng'er, I'm not bragging, although he is young, he has always been smart and alert, and he has the title of scholar. I'm afraid he can help you..."
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Yan Shipeng smiled lively: "Sister, I will listen to you carefully when I hear you!"
Yan Shirui entered the officialdom through the imperial examination and was truly talented. The first wife wanted to compete with the second wife and also gave Yan Shipeng some fame, but this fame was very exaggerated.
The Fourth Prince finally understood what was going on and glanced at him.
To be honest, this Yan Shipeng is young and handsome. When he first came in, I thought he had the same purpose as me. Unexpectedly... his plan was much bigger than his.
Besides, even if she recommended Yan Shipeng to join the Ministry of Commerce, it would be justified, but Dong wanted to replace him directly? Wasn't she really afraid of being accused of suppressing her illegitimate son by her legal mother?
He couldn't help but raise the corner of his mouth, waiting to see how Yan Shiyue would respond.
In fact, Dong’s idea is very simple.
She thought that Yan Shiyue using Yan Shilan was a favor she was doing to the first wife, so it didn't matter who the favor was given to, so why not give it to her own son, but to a concubine's son instead?
She was afraid that if she pushed another person in, Yan Shiyue would get impatient, so she simply changed one. This way, it would not make any difference to Yan Shiyue. Besides, Yan Shipeng had already made great achievements, so it would sound good to say it to others.
Recently, because of the matter of the third room, her relationship with Meng Min has warmed up, and the two brothers also seem to be better. Favors are something that must be used quickly or they will be gone, so it is just right to do this now.
As for reputation...she really doesn't care.
Yan Shiyue didn't interrupt her and just listened to what Dong had to say.
Then she said slowly: "If Yan Shilan doesn't want to do it, then just don't do it. I have plenty of people in the Ministry of Commerce, why should I transfer people from outside?"
Mrs. Dong laughed anxiously, "Isn't it because I'm afraid of delaying your business? Peng'er is one of us, you can use her without worry! Peng'er, why don't you beg His Highness!"
Yan Shipeng walked forward with a smile and reached out to hold her hand.
If he was six years old, this action would be understandable, but at sixteen, and still with that look... Yan Shiyue felt so disgusted that he stepped back suddenly.
The Fourth Prince suddenly stretched out his legs, blocking her, and shouted coldly: "How dare you! Back off!"
Yan Shipeng dared to act crazy and stupid in front of Yan Shiyue because he thought he had seen through her as a lustful person and relied on their relationship. However, the Fourth Prince also had relatives, but he didn't dare to act rashly with this one and quickly restrained his expression and retreated.
Yan Shiyue said bluntly: "Thank you for your kindness, auntie, but it's not necessary. My business department is not a vegetable seller. We can bargain and change. If your own son thinks he is a hot commodity, then keep him at home and take good care of him."
Dong's face changed.
She forced a smile and said, "Your Highness, we are all family, it's just a matter of changing..."
Yan Shiyue's expression turned stern.
The fourth prince frowned. He had always been said to have a bad temper, cold and mean since he was a child, but compared to this person, he really felt that he could be called a smooth talker.
Seeing that Yan Shiyue was about to curse, the Fourth Prince stood up and blocked her way: "You are a woman in the harem, why are you meddling in the affairs of the court! The Ministry of Commerce is directly under the command of the Saint, do you think anyone can enter? Apart from anything else, has your son ever been an official? Has he ever been in charge of anything? If you delay the Ministry of Commerce's mission, it will affect the national treasury! If you dare not know the seriousness of the matter again, I will have someone tie you up and ask you how you can be an official if you can't even manage Yan Chengze's family!"
Mrs. Dong was frightened.
She mustered up her courage and murmured, "But Lan'er... Lan'er is really not that kind of person. He is afraid and doesn't dare to accept it, so I have to..."
Yan Shilan smiled sadly.
In fact, he knew that Dong was just daydreaming, but he had no choice. If his stepmother asked him to come, he had to come, otherwise it would be unfilial!
This commotion would have no other result except making Yan Shiyue dislike him.
Perhaps, this was Dong's purpose. Even if Yan Shipeng couldn't go up, he had to be pulled down.
Suddenly, Yan Shiyue called out, "Yan Shilan!"
Yan Shilan was startled and looked up suddenly, "Prime Minister!"
"Come here."
Yan Shilan hurried over, and Yan Shiyue said slowly: "Tell me, is this the case?"
Yan Shilan's expression changed slightly.
Mrs. Dong said anxiously, "Your Highness, every word I said is true! Everyone knows that Lan'er has been timid and afraid of things since she was a child..."
Yan Shiyue looked at Yan Shilan with a smile.
After waiting for a few breaths, she smiled and put the teacup on the table.
Yan Shilan was startled.
He seemed to understand that if the Prime Minister really gave up, then he would never be able to make a comeback!
He suddenly stretched out his hand and placed it on the table, and Yan Shiyue's teacup landed on the back of his hand.
Yan Shilan immediately knelt down and said loudly: "Prime Minister! No! I am not afraid! Yesterday, I heard what Lord Qu said, and I was grateful and nervous, but I was not afraid! I immediately went to find the county annals of the two places and made careful preparations. I will do my best! I have been an official for several years, but I was confused. When my father asked me to join the Ministry of Commerce, I was ecstatic. I want to make decisions for the people! I want to earn a decent living for my wife and children! I want to follow the Prime Minister and stay in the Ministry of Commerce!"
His voice was getting louder and louder, and when he finished speaking, he was still out of breath. Dong tried several times to interrupt him, but failed.
Yan Shiyue smiled, put the teacup on the table, and looked at Dong: "Why haven't you left yet? Jiahe! Show the guests out!"
Jia and several others came in in response. Dong was stunned and struggled suddenly: "Yan Shilan!"
Yan Shiyue smiled and said, "Go on! It's not your turn to manage the people in my business department."
Dong and Yan Shipeng were forcibly sent away.
Yan Shiyue looked at Yan Shilan and said slowly: "Yan Shilan, remember one thing. The world is big, and Prince An's Mansion is small. Your feet are on your body, so it's easy to go out. But if you don't have the courage, others have no obligation to pull you."
"Yes," Yan Shilan whispered, "I remember it."
Yan Shiyue said: "It's okay then, let's go."
Yan Shilan stood up, feeling slightly bewildered. Yan Shiyue said, "Aren't you going to read the county annals? What are you still hesitating about?"
Yan Shilan was overjoyed for a moment: "Yes! I'll go right away!" He went there quickly.
The fourth prince raised his eyebrows.
He found that although Yan Shiyue was a bit promiscuous, the people she accepted were all loyal to her.
Then Yan Shiyue asked him: "Fourth brother, what are you doing here?"
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