Chang Yanjue didn't want to pay attention to Wan's nonsense anymore. He only looked at his kneeling niece cautiously and sighed deeply: "Yanning, you have nothing wrong. Please tell me if you have anything to say."
Ji Huazhen and the maid beside her quickly helped her up.
Chang Yanning explained seriously: "Uncle, this matter has nothing to do with the Chu family sisters, and it has nothing to do with my mother."
As he said that, he glanced at Wan who looked frightened and said, "Although my mother is not very kind to me, she doesn't treat me poorly either."
"Well, I believe that."
Chang Yanjue nodded heavily.
Even if this woman has this heart, she does not have the courage. Even if she no longer wants to see her niece, she still has to pretend to be virtuous and virtuous.
After all, in the decades since he has been in charge of the Chang clan, no one has dared to disturb the clan rules.
Those mean and domineering women have long been expelled from the family.
After thinking about it, he raised his eyebrows and asked: "Is that because of your brother Jinxiao's matter?"
"no."
Chang Yanning smiled slightly and shook his head: "Uncle, I can't do anything about love. If brother Jinxiao has even the slightest concern for me in his heart, I will be willing to devote myself to him even if it lasts my whole life, but since he doesn't
Me, why should I stick to this and make myself and everyone uncomfortable?"
After a pause, she continued: "Both my uncle and my aunt are aware of my temper. I have a weak nature. I have been taught by words and deeds by my two elder brothers and uncle since I was a child. They are all thinking about abiding by etiquette and not bringing shame to the family. But I can't fight myself."
After meeting Brother Jinxiao, I was completely confused. It has troubled me over the years and caused a lot of gossip among the clan.
So I want to go to Nanhua Temple just because of myself. I want to find out the true meaning of life. This is also the reason why I have been obsessed with asking questions these years. I cannot make my uncle proud like Princess Shu in this life, but I hope I can live a good life.
Feel free and easy, please ask your uncle and aunt to help you."
Chang Yanjue's heart at this time was extremely complicated.
If he hadn't experienced the baptism of strong winds and waves, he would definitely be furious at this moment.
He looked at Nie Huaian solemnly, then looked at Chang Yanhe who was at a loss, and finally nodded in compromise:
"Yan Ning, if you are really doing it for yourself, my uncle can promise you. After all, there is no distinction between family origin and family background. The late emperor also achieved great success in Taoism. As for expelling the clan, there is no need to talk about it. You are from my Chang family.
My good children, even if you go to Nanhua Temple, you are still a member of my Chang family. If you want to come back one day, the door of the Chang family will always be open for you."
Ji Huazhen glanced at the second wife and her husband angrily, and quickly added: "If your father disowns you, go back to your uncle and aunt's house. We will always treat you as our biological daughter."
"Thank you uncle, aunt and uncle for making it possible."
Chang Yanning was so moved that she knelt down and bowed to her two elders again, then stood up and walked towards Chu Nanzhi with a look of relief on her face.
Chu Nanzhi was distracted by this twists and turns of the plot. Before she could turn around, Chang Yanning's pair of green jade fingers tightly hooked her palms again, and said in a very gentle tone: "Sister Chu, the matter between our two families will be settled today."
It’s finally settled, I don’t hold any grudge against you, and I hope you won’t have any grudges over this matter.”
Chu Nanzhi twisted the corners of her mouth and smiled calmly: "Have you thought everything through?"
"Um."
Chang Yanning nodded lightly: "Actually, I have been thinking about this in the past few years, but I just don't have the courage to make a decision. When I went to Nanhua Temple a few days ago, I happened to meet the master of Tanshan Temple, and he gave me some advice.
I have gained a new understanding of Taoism, and it was just a coincidence that he thought I was quite intelligent and was willing to accept me as his disciple."
"Tanshan Temple Master?"
Chu Nanzhi's eyebrows froze when she heard this.
He was indeed an accomplished man, and what she saw and heard when he was practicing for Chu Wenyu was still fresh in her mind.
It was Chang Yanning's blessing to be favored by this expert.
It is really a pity that she is seeking her roots at this age, and she is still a beautiful young lady.
After all, there is no so-called world of immortals here, and there is no such thing as overcoming tribulations and ascending to heaven.
She really couldn't understand why in this era, from the kings to the common people, they were so obsessed with Taoism. Do they really believe those rumors of immortality?
And she felt that Chang Yanning didn't seem to be someone who was keen on such things.
"Yanning."
Chu Nanzhi wanted to persuade her, but as soon as she opened her mouth, Chang Yanning hugged her tightly and said with a warm smile:
"Sister Chu, you don't have to persuade me anymore. Didn't you just say that everyone has their own beliefs? You believe in being a pair for life. I also have my own beliefs, although I don't have the courage to do it without you.
I am afraid of chasing my true heart, but I can at least try to be alone and not let myself become more humble."
Chu Nanzhi also stretched out his hand to hug her, patted her back gently and comforted her warmly: "Yanning, you are very brave."
If she does this, she is not chasing her true heart.
Chang Yanning's eyes wandered towards Chang Yanjue and Ji Huazhen, who were silent. A warm smile gradually appeared on her fair face: "Of course, Sister Chu has a good, reasonable mother and father, so you can live
I have to be open-minded, and I have an open-minded uncle and aunt, so naturally I can live as I please."
This actually shocked Chu Nanzhi.
In her impression, Chang Lao had always been a serious and rigid man, but she never imagined that he could be so open-minded and so generous to his people.
The title of Crown Prince and Tutor is indeed well-deserved.
He is worthy of being a great scholar of his generation.
Chang Yanning slowly let go of her, and there was no trace of sadness in his soft eyes anymore, but a light and gentle look of relief: "Sister Chu remembers what I said today, and hopes that we will never see each other again, Yan Yanning
Ning hereby wishes you and brother Jinxiao happiness and success every year."
Then he calmly walked back to Chang Yanjue, Ji Huazhen and his wife. He knelt down and worshiped devoutly: "My niece Yanning bids farewell to my uncle and aunt today. I wish you and your wife a happy life."
After saying that, he stood up and took his father and stepmother, who looked reluctant, and left resolutely.
Watching the family go away, Chang Yanjue couldn't bear to close her eyes.
Nie Huaian nodded blankly and sighed: "Yanning is really a good girl who understands justice well."
It's a pity that God did not fulfill his wish.
Ji Huazhen threw herself into Chu Nanzhi's arms uncomfortably, about to cry without tears: "Nan Zhi, you and Yan Ning are both good children of Master's wife. Master does not favor either of you. It's just that this girl is so stubborn and stubborn. When she knows things,
But it’s heartbreaking.”
Chu Nanzhi didn't know how to comfort her. She couldn't say that she took the initiative to make way for Chang Yanning.
Thinking of what Chang Yanning had just told her, she suddenly felt a surge of sadness in her heart.
Chang Yanning took the initiative to withdraw today. Although he had no choice but to do so, it was a wise move. He is a sensible person.
She knew in her heart that Lin Jinxiao did not care about her, so she gave up the idea of Uncle Chang and Wan's family early, thus avoiding the embarrassing situation where everyone would be unhappy in the end.
But her last words, "I hope we'll never see each other again," were also a naked warning, and the meaning couldn't be clearer. If she treats Lin Jinxiao badly, she will come back again.
"Ahem, I didn't expect that the pretty boy I reluctantly accepted turned out to be a hot commodity."
I'm afraid I have to hold this hot potato in my own hands like this.
Moreover, what Chang Yanning said by the pond also reminded her that Lin Jinxiao was about to become the prince of a foreign vassal, and the number of people who wanted to cling to him would only increase. When the time came, it was indeed the person arranged by His Majesty and the Empress Dowager. How should she respond?