The night when Old Nanyang King checked into the Seventh Prince's Mansion, he had a good sleep.
The Seventh Prince's Mansion is very quiet, and the servants are very well-behaved. They can't hear any loud noises, and can't see groups of three or five gathering together in groups of two or three, chatting leisurely, and they are all doing things in silence.
Old Nanyang King got up late for the first time in the morning. When he opened his eyes, he saw that the sun was shining into the house. He took a closer look and sat up.
The waiter heard the movement outside and asked in a low voice, "Old Prince, are you awake?"
"Yeah." Old Nanyang King responded.
Immediately, a waiter opened the door and walked in to help the old Nanyang King wash and change clothes.
The old King of Nanyang waved his hand, "I don't need to serve you. You can do what you should do. You don't need to hang around me."
The waiter stood up and bowed, said "yes" and whispered, "His Royal Highness has been here early and is waiting for the old prince to have breakfast with him."
Old Nanyang King nodded, and the waiter left.
After the old Nanyang King had washed and dressed, he walked out of the room and saw Chu Yan waiting for him in the painting hall outside. It seemed that he had been waiting for a long time. He smiled and said, "Your prince's palace is really too quiet. The rules are more...
The palace is still heavy, and the rules in the palace may not be as great as yours. I finally understand why the smelly girl becomes lazy after staying in the capital for a long time. Old man, I am not lazy in bed all year round. I didn't expect to oversleep today for the first time. "
Chu Yan stood up to greet the old King of Nanyang, and said with a smile, "My cousin has never lived in my house. She has become lazy, so you can't blame me. Grandpa, you slept because you were too tired from traveling and traveling.
It’s not because my place is too quiet.”
The old King of Nanyang laughed loudly, "You are also someone who refuses to be reasoned with. You can shirk everything in just two sentences. I said you have great rules here, and I'm right. Listen, there are countless people in this huge prince's palace.
You can hear a needle drop in this yard, but there is no movement at all. The servants are walking on tiptoe, and when I take a breath, the sound is as loud as thunder."
Chu Yan laughed and said, "There is no rule without rules. If grandpa dislikes being too quiet, can I invite you a theater troupe? As soon as the theater troupe enters the house, it will be lively. Or grandpa doesn't like to listen to operas, but he likes to listen to the calligrapher's stories? If
Otherwise, please invite the storyteller into the house?"
"Forget it, forget it, I don't like listening to operas, babbling, crazy men and women, what's so good about it. Most storytellers make up things based on hearsay, and they may not be as good as what I say." The old Nanyang King waved his hand, "This is your mansion.
It's a good thing that there are rules. You are a prince and your status is valuable. How many pairs of eyes are staring at you. If there are no rules, how can you do it? How can you break your rules because of me? I'm just saying it, you don't have to worry about it.
There are no rules in Nanyang Prince's Mansion, and I am used to being busy with a bunch of boys practicing martial arts early in the morning. It is better to be clean, and I will get used to it after a few days."
Chu Yan smiled, "I have nothing to do now. I accompany my grandfather every day and listen to his teachings. As time goes by, maybe you won't find it too boring to live here?"
The old King of Nanyang laughed loudly, "I have been teaching that stinky girl for sixteen years, but I haven't taught her well. What's the point of listening to her teachings? That's all. However, I can give you some advice on the martial arts of the Eighteenth Class of Horse Riding and Archery.
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Chu Yan smiled and said, "It would be good to get some advice from my grandfather."
The old King Nanyang looked at him and suddenly said, "There are rumors in the world that the Seventh Prince is boring and doesn't like to laugh. Now I think that is wrong. My grandson, isn't he quite a joker?"
Chu Yan: "..."
He was speechless and said, "My grandfather came to Beijing to live in my house. I am very happy."
Old Nanyang laughed heartily.
Chu Yan looked at the old King of Nanyang and felt warm in his heart. Because of his status, he had been treated differently by his brothers since he was a child. The emperor did not like the queen and was wary and suspicious of the Nanyang Palace. Naturally, he did not have much affection for him as a father and son. However, because of his legitimate son, he
, being taken by the emperor and taught by his side, except for being strict, he showed no extra care. As time went by, he could only get some warmth when he paid greetings to the queen in Fengqi Palace.
Now that the old King Nanyang came to Beijing, he did not even live in the An family's old house, but directly moved into his seventh prince's mansion. Naturally, he was extremely happy.
Nanyang Prince's Palace, his ancestral home, has made him noble and proud since he was born. Now he has no resentment because of An Huajin's incident, especially An Huajin's words before leaving, which greatly shocked him.
Touched.
The waiter brought breakfast, and Chu Yan accompanied old Nanyang King to have breakfast.
The old King of Nanyang did not have the habit of being silent while eating and sleeping. While eating, he chatted with Chu Yan. Most of the time the old King of Nanyang asked questions and Chu Yan answered them.
After the meal, Chu Yan asked, "Grandpa, shall I show you around my mansion?"
"It's done."
The old King of Nanyang was a very talkative old man. Although his body was not very strong, his wisdom was all in his words. After walking with Chu Yan for more than half an hour, he came to a viewing pavilion to rest. He sat down and used his handkerchief.
Zi wiped the sweat from his forehead and said with emotion, "Chu Yan, my grandfather is old and no longer has the strength to ride a horse and go into battle to kill the enemy."
These words reveal endless vicissitudes of life.
Chu Yan was silent for a moment.
"My grandfather fought dozens of battles, large and small, in his life." Old Nanyang King said, "I really don't know how long I can live, and whether I can see the real peace and prosperity of Da Chu, when the people are happy.
Good health, no more food to eat and no clothes to cover your body."
"Yes." Chu Yan asked again at this time, "Grandpa, are the people outside really living so hard?"
"It is indeed such a miserable life. If Huai'an hadn't asked me to see how the people were living, and if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn't have believed it." Seeing no one around him, the old King of Nanyang said in a heavy voice, "I just
Along the way from Nanyang to the capital, I saw that nine out of ten people were living in hardship. Just imagine, it is probably the same in many places in the world."
"It's basically because my father has been in power for twenty years and has done nothing wrong." Chu Yan mentioned this to him yesterday from the old King Nanyang. After the old King Nanyang stayed in the courtyard to rest, he called two close friends.
After questioning, my staff figured it out overnight.
Your Majesty has done nothing but natural disasters and man-made disasters, and his inaction has already made the people miserable.
"Exactly!" Old Nanyang King was surprised and looked at Chu Yan, "I didn't expect you to figure it out so quickly. I'm not as old as you, but I had to explain it clearly to me from Huai'an before I knew it.
.If I had known earlier..."
The old Nanyang King wanted to say something, but changed his voice, "What if I had known it earlier? I'm afraid it's just empty worry. As the saying goes, in one's position, one will seek his own government. Chu Yan, tell me, do you really want this big man?"
Bit?"
Chu Yan lowered his head and remained silent.
He has grown up beside the emperor since he was a child. He has seen a lot of government affairs, controlled people's hearts, and seen a lot of courtiers. His position as a high official was only fixed by his status, because there were many people around him since he was a child.
Everyone told him that His Highness the Seventh Prince was his legitimate son, and no matter what the future would bring, he would always be pushed to do what he should do in this capacity.
Growing up, he had to be better than all the princes, otherwise, others would criticize his mother and the An family. His brothers wanted to get rid of him and remove the obstacles that blocked their way. He could not be weak, otherwise, his
The queen mother and the An family were also affected by this, so he had to do what he should do in this capacity.
No one has ever asked him whether he wants a big job deep down in his heart.
Now, the old King Nanyang asked him, but how should he answer?
Say you don’t want to?
So what does he want to do? Is there anything he can do? If he doesn't ascend to the throne, what will An Jia and his queen mother do in the future? Who can tolerate him or An Jia?<
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On the day of the palace banquet, when he faced An Huajin, the desire in his heart seemed to surge up at this moment. He thought it had been suppressed in his heart, but it turned out that with the slightest provocation, it would pop out.
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However, he was not silent for too long. The facts did not allow him to say no. He raised his head and smiled, "Grandpa, which prince doesn't want a big position?"
After all, Old Nanyang King is a wise old man. Although he is rough in person, he is not rough in heart. During Chu Yan's short silence, he had guessed his thoughts, but in the end he could not tell him. This is a smart and heart-warming man.
lovable child.
Today's Anjia has no choice but to retreat, and now Chu Yan has no choice but to escape.
As a prince, he will eventually face the cruelty brought about by his status.
The old King of Nanyang reached out and patted him on the shoulder, "Since you want a big position, the An family will spare no effort to support you, but you have to promise me that in the future, you will be in your position, plan your policies, bring benefits to the people of the world, and the world will be safe and open at night."
, you don’t pick up things along the way.”
Chu Yan nodded, "I promise my grandfather that in his position and in his political affairs, I will do my best to bring benefits to the people of the world."
"Well, with your words, I feel relieved." Old Nanyang King sighed, "Unfortunately, I am old and can't help you much, but the smelly girl is capable. Although she was born in the An family, she has a lot of talent in her heart.
Ni Lin can do things that I can’t do. As long as she is here, you can just sit tight in this position and have nothing to worry about.”
This chapter has been completed!