novelraw Chapter 298 A wise bird chooses the right tree to roost in
Chapter 298 A wise bird chooses the right tree to roost in
Pleasant to the eyes?
Yan Li's eyes fell on the two faces again. They were indeed pleasing to the eyes. So let's just leave them there and enjoy them as two vases.
"Madame Pan." Yan Li ordered, "Take them all and teach them the proper manners. Miss Ling and I need to talk alone for a while."
"Yes."
"The other envoys will be entertained by officials from the Ministry of Rites and will stay at the inn in the evening. Miss Ling will stay with me in Zhaoyang Palace tonight." Yan Li turned around and looked at the bedroom. "The inn is full of stinky men. It's not convenient for you to live there."
Ling Ning hummed, not caring where to live: "Has the princess contacted the prince recently?"
"No." Yan Li walked to the window and looked at the unfamiliar environment outside the window. "It should be busy for a while."
Ling Ning was busy for Mu Cang because of the matter of taking over the military power of the King of Western Xinjiang, but Yan Li knew that Mu Cang would go directly to Northern Xinjiang after the stability of Western Xinjiang.
Thinking of Mu Cang's character, Yan Li was slightly distracted, and a rare joy rose in his heart.
This feeling... is it the taste of love between a man and a woman?
"Since you are here, as the host, I will take you to the palace tomorrow." Yan Li gathered his thoughts, turned his head and smiled at Ling Ning, "Although I am still unfamiliar with Jin State, it is my responsibility to entertain guests, and I cannot neglect you."
Ling Ning frowned: "It is not important to entertain me. In comparison, I am more worried about the princess's situation."
Although she was protected by the queen, she saw clearly the scene at the palace banquet. The feelings of the princes of Jin State for Yan Li were limited, which were far less important than their interests.
Or to put it more bluntly, even if they had some goodwill towards Yan Li, it was definitely based on their own interests.
This time, many interested officials in the court had probably resented the princess who had just returned.
"When the enemy comes, we will stop him; when the water comes, we will block it." Yan Li said this again, with a calm expression, "Since you are here, you have already made preparations to deal with everything."
...
The dark curtain fell, and the night was as cold as water.
In the brightly lit Frost Palace, Yan Zheng stood silently in front of the window, his face looking obscure in the shadows.
Yan Jin had been here for more than half an hour, and the teacup was getting cold in the room.
Seeing that Yan Zheng had been silent, Yan Jin poured out the tea in his mouth, refilled himself with a cup of tea, and said in a light tone: "What are you going to do, brother?"
"Fourth brother." Yan Zheng turned his head and looked at him, with a kind of determination in his eyes, "I want to ask you for help with something."
Yan Jin smiled warmly: "We are brothers, brother, you can say whatever you want."
"I want you to marry General Rong's daughter."
Wen Jin tightened his grip on the teacup, slowly raised his eyes and looked at him, as if he had heard it wrong: "Brother, General Rong is Yan Chen."
"I know." Yan Zheng sneered, "Didn't Yan Chen fail this time? Good birds choose trees to live in, I believe General Rong knows what kind of choice is the best."
Yan Jin didn't say anything, perhaps there was nothing to say.
"I married the daughter of the Minister of Personnel, and you married the daughter of General Rong." Yan Zheng looked at her with expectation in his eyes, "I am 70% sure about the competition for the crown prince."
Yan Jin's eyebrows moved slightly, 70% sure?
Yan Zheng has the advantage of being the eldest son, and his reputation and status are fully supported by the respected Shangguan Taifu. He can win over the Minister of Personnel with real power. If there is another military general, General Rong...
Whether it is Yan Yun or Yan Chen, they will have no chance to compete, but Yan Zheng said he is only 70% sure?
Yan Jin didn't think this was modesty, and asked calmly: "Where is that one or two points of uncertainty?"
"Of course it's on our good sister." Yan Zheng thought of Yan Li's rebellious and unruly temperament, and his voice was cold and unpredictable, "She is the biggest variable."
Yan Li brought us too many shocks and surprises, making it impossible to predict what she will do next.
Yan Jin smiled gently: "Yan Li suffered 14 years of grievances in Mu State, and the Queen Mother had to help the Emperor to regain the country. We should not make things difficult for her."
"Yan Jin." Yan Zheng frowned and reminded him unhappily, "We are brothers from the same mother."
"It is because our mother passed away early that we can have the wealth and stability today, all thanks to the Queen Mother." Yan Jin pondered for a moment, "Yan Li is our younger sister after all. As long as you treat her well, the Queen Mother will see it, and the Queen Mother will not treat us unfairly-"
"What do you mean?" Yan Zheng narrowed his eyes.
Yan Jin looked at her steadily, as if to emphasize something: "Yan Li suffered for fourteen years in Mu State."
Yan Zheng's expression was slightly cold: "She suffered for fourteen years, is it because of us?"
"Not entirely because of us, but if there was no mother, we would have become four wronged souls on the road to the underworld, and we would not have the opportunity to enjoy glory." Yan Jin tried to remind her not to forget who gave her everything she has today, "Maybe even becoming an idle prince is a luxury."
Yan Zheng raised his eyes slightly, and a cold light like a needle tip appeared in his eyes: "So you want to go against me for her?"
"I shouldn't." Yan Jin shook his head, "But let me think about marrying General Rong's daughter."
Perhaps even if they are willing, General Rong may not agree.
Besides, the marriage of children is decided by the mother.
Even if she wants to marry, she must report to the mother in advance. The mother has been in power for more than ten years and has a clear mind.
She didn't even need to guess what they were planning to do to her.
"Yan Jin, we are brothers from the same mother." Yan Zheng looked at him with a cold expression, "You will not choose to abandon me for a sister who has no feelings for you."
Yan Jin did not speak, his expression was slightly stunned.
Abandon?
"Only when I become the emperor can you have a queen." Yan Zheng reminded him, "If Yan Chen still has a chance to turn over, he will definitely not let us go."
Yan Jin just smiled faintly when he heard this: "The competition for the crown prince is a life-and-death struggle. If you win, you should not let Yan Chen go."
Yan Zheng's pupils suddenly shrank, and he looked at you without saying a word.
"I will think about it carefully." Yan Jin nodded, "You should rest early, I won't disturb you."
After leaving Shuanghua Palace, Yan Jin wandered around the palace, and couldn't help feeling a little lost in his heart.
You always have to grow up.
As he grew older and matured, he pursued fame, wealth and power. He would no longer have the simple state of mind of being happy when he was full and satisfied when he was young. Even the brotherhood that once depended on each other was slowly eroded in power.
Yan Jin stood on the palace road and took a deep breath.
Thinking that Yan Li had just moved into Zhaoyang Palace today, he hesitated for a moment and walked towards Zhaoyang Palace.
Zhaoyang Palace was very busy, with many maids and palace maids coming and going.
Madam Pan almost transferred all the palace maids who could be transferred from the harem, and Yan Li, who had just returned, instantly felt like a star-studded moon.
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