EBE Chapter 157 Princess Yongning Asks for Marriage
Chapter 157 Princess Yongning Asks for Marriage
The matter of Zhennan Palace has come to an end.
Only a few people knew that Shen Sui'an was involved, but everyone tacitly agreed to keep it secret, and the matter just passed.
Duke Lu asked Ruan and Second Madam Lu to manage the household together. Second Madam Lu is now busy competing with Ruan, and Shen Sui'an has become a complete idler in the Lu family.
She was happy and at ease.
The only thing that worries her now is Lu Yuan’s life experience.
Third Aunt obviously knew the truth, but said that for their safety, it was better not to know it for the time being. She would tell them once she had dealt with everything.
Shen Sui'an couldn't help but wonder whether Lu Yuan's early death in his previous life was related to his real life experience.
If that was the case, she would have to be more cautious.
"Madam, we're here at the bookstore." Ningshuang reminded in a low voice.
Shen Sui'an came to the bookstore to visit Zhao Jiuling.
After Zhao Jiuling was rescued by her, he has been living in the bookshop. Apart from taking care of his health, he reads books in the bookshop and occasionally helps the owner.
She hadn't seen him for some time, and he was about to take the imperial examination, so she wondered how he was preparing.
As soon as I entered the bookstore, I saw a young man in a straight robe standing behind the counter, using an abacus. He had a handsome face and a pair of amber eyes that were like bright gems.
It was Zhao Jiuling.
He was completely different from when he was first rescued.
Zhao Jiuling raised her head and saw Shen Sui'an, surprise flashed in her eyes. He walked out from behind the counter and bowed to her, "Hello, Madam."
"Why are you calculating here?" Shen Sui'an asked gently.
"The shopkeeper has been ill recently, so I settled the accounts for him this month," said Zhao Jiuling.
Shen Sui'an: "When did you learn to use an abacus?"
"Just follow the shopkeeper and watch a few more times and you will learn it." Zhao Jiuling said in a low voice.
How many more glances?
Shen Suian gave Ban Jian a wink.
Ban Jian took the account book and looked at it carefully. There was not a single mistake. She looked at Zhao Jiuling in surprise.
"Didn't I tell you to go to a private school when you have time? Now it's time for the imperial examination. Don't you want to take the exam?" Shen Suian asked.
Zhao Jiuling said quickly, "I only do accounts for the shopkeeper when I have time after finishing my studies. I...I have registered at the government office and will take part in the imperial examination in March."
There is still more than a month.
"This is my new household registration card. My private school teacher took me to the government office to register." Zhao Jiuling said.
Shen Sui'an took it and saw that the name on the household registration card was Zhao Jiuling.
"Why... did you think of taking the surname Zhao?" Shen Suian asked softly. The surname Zhao must have a special meaning to him.
Zhao Jiuling showed an embarrassed look on his face, "Draw lots, whoever gets drawn is Zhao."
“……”Did you just choose a surname for yourself so casually?
"You seem to like doing accounts very much." Shen Sui'an flipped through his account book and found that although his handwriting was not beautiful, it was neatly written and the accounts were clear and concise.
Zhao Jiuling: "I like silver."
He had an urge to make a lot of money, as if that would give him a sense of security.
Shen Sui'an smiled. Maybe this was Zhao Jiuling's talent. He was a born businessman.
"You are still young, so read more books and broaden your horizons. I will count on you to earn more money in the future." Shen Sui'an said.
Zhao Jiuling's eyes flashed with bright expectation, "Don't worry, I won't let you down."
Shen Sui'an certainly believed that Zhao Jiuling would not let him down.
She left one hundred taels of silver for Zhao Jiuling, without specifying what the money was used for, and just asked Zhao Jiuling to study hard.
Then I went to inspect other shops.
Since she took over, the shops are no longer in the red.
"Qingluo, go to Changping Street in the west of the city and ask if there are any shops or houses that can be bought." Shen Suian ordered.
"West of the city?" Qingluo was slightly startled. "Because of the mixed market lane in the west of the city, no matter merchants or nobles, few people go there. Why do you want to buy a shop there?"
Shen Sui'an said, "That's why the shops and houses over there are so cheap. Buy them now while they're cheap."
Qingluo never questioned Shen Sui'an's decisions. When she heard her say this, although she had doubts in her heart, she still nodded in agreement.
By the time Shen Suian had inspected all the shops, most of the day had passed.
She took her maids to Yipinlou for a meal.
"Madam, I think I saw the Second Young Master just now." Ning Shuang whispered in Shen Sui'an's ear, "And someone from the Bai family."
"It seems that the Bai family has sent Lu Yan back." Shen Suian curled his lips.
Lu Heng ran around everywhere for the first wife, but the Prince of Zhennan's Mansion was still in the capital, and the emperor was furious about this matter. It was good enough that he did not implicate the Lu family, so how could he let the first wife Lu go?
It seemed that the path between the Lu family and Guangning was not feasible, so Lu Heng moved closer to the Bai family.
"With Mr. Bai, there is also a young and beautiful girl, not the third girl." Ningshuang said.
Shen Sui'an was slightly startled when he heard this, "That should be the girl from the Bai family."
The Bai family lost Concubine Bai, the daughter who helped win over the Zhennan Palace. Now they may have to push forward other women to pave the way for the Bai family.
However, this had nothing to do with her. Shen Suian asked Ningshuang and the others to sit down and eat. When they left Yipinlou, Lu Heng was nowhere to be seen.
She just didn't expect that she would meet Princess Guangning at the Chuihua Gate just after returning to the Lu family.
"Shen Sui'an, come here!" In the pavilion, Guangning looked down at her condescendingly.
Guangning has been living in the princess's mansion since the first wife was sent to the family temple. Why is he returning to the Duke's mansion today?
There must be nothing good.
"What's that smell on you?" Guangning frowned.
Shen Sui'an smiled and said, "Maybe I just had a hot pot at Yipinlou and accidentally got some of the odor on my body. Your Highness, please forgive me. I will go back and change my clothes now."
"Wait a minute." Guangning stopped her, incredulous, "How can you still have the leisure to go to Yipinlou to eat hot pot?"
"Huh?" Shen Suian was puzzled.
Could it be that something happened to someone in the Lu family that could affect her eating the hot pot?
Is it the Duke or the First Lady?
Guangning clicked his tongue twice, "Didn't you see Yongning in the palace a few days ago?"
"Yes, I have met Princess Yongning." Hearing this name that she had almost forgotten, Shen Suian finally became serious.
"Guess what she did today?" Guangning looked gloating.
Shen Sui'an: "I can't guess."
Guangning couldn't suppress the smile on her lips, she was so proud, as if the next moment she would see Shen Suian in a miserable and heartbroken state.
"She went to beg our father today, saying that she wanted to marry Lu Yuan, and that Lu Yuan owed her that. She asked our father to grant the marriage and demote you to a concubine!" Guangning's eyes flashed with a sense of superiority. She expected Shen Sui'an to be distraught.
Shen Sui'an was just stunned for a moment, then smiled and shook his head, "The Emperor will not agree."
"You are really confident. Father forced Yongning and Lu Yuan to separate and arranged for Yongning to marry Wu Qiaofeng. As a result, Yongning has to be a widow. Even if it is to compensate Yongning, father will agree to it." Guangning smiled.
"Shen Sui'an, just wait to become a concubine."