mesbooks Chapter 132 Just to Save My Wife
Chapter 132 Just to Save My Wife
Lu Mingyang belatedly realized that Wei Luo always liked to play with his sister and started to worry: "Nian'er, are you happy playing with him?"
"I'm so happy!" Yang Nian'er's eyes lit up when she mentioned Wei Luo: "You don't know how amazing he is. The delicious food he buys is better than what I buy."
"So, do you like him?"
"Second sister, what are you thinking?" Yang Nian'er looked at her nervous eyes and wanted to laugh: "I've already said that I will follow you for the rest of my life. Besides, I know my status and I am not worthy of you at all."
Lu Mingyang confirmed again: "Do you really not like her, or do you feel you are not worthy of her?"
"I really don't like it!" Yang Nian'er said angrily, "I hate men. I hate men the most. I don't want to marry them and be forced to give birth to a son. If I don't give birth to a son, I will be beaten."
When I was a child, whenever my father was in a bad mood, he would take his anger out on my mother for not being able to give birth to a son, and beat me over and over again.
At that time, she huddled in a corner with her sister, listening to her mother's miserable cries all night long. It was probably those days that caused the third sister indelible psychological damage.
Lu Mingyang stroked his sister's hair and advised, "Not all men in the world are like Dad. You can't refuse to get married just because you're afraid!"
"Second sister!" Yang Nian'er said seriously, "Even if not all men in the world are like Daddy, why should I gamble my life's fate for an unknown result?"
These words don't sound like something a thirteen-year-old girl would say.
Lu Mingyang thought his sister had also gone for a stroll around Modern, so he asked with a smile, "Then why are you still playing with him?"
"He's not a man yet. He's a boy now. When he becomes a man, I won't play with him anymore."
Yang Nian'er said it as a matter of course. Lu Mingyang patted the back of her hand and said with emotion: "But I still want to find a good man for you. But don't rush. You are still young, so take your time."
Yang Nian'er felt that this hope was slim: "What if I can't find it?"
"If you can't find it, keep looking, even if you're already in your seventies or eighties, or even if all your teeth have fallen out. Anyway, we have a home now, and we don't have to worry about being kicked out anymore."
"Uh!" Yang Nian'er confirmed: "Are you sure I won't be kicked out by the older girl?"
"What are you talking about? My elder sister is not that kind of person. Besides, I am the biggest contributor to my elder sister's succession to the title." Thinking of this, Lu Mingyang admired himself, "Nian'er, I, your second sister, am really amazing!"
"Awesome, really awesome!" Yang Nian'er racked her brains and said a lot of flattery.
"Stop, there's no need to say anything more."
Lu Mingyang blocked his sister's mouth with a finger, thinking he didn't know what she was up to. Just then, they arrived at the Green Water Pond, and Lu Mingyang jumped off the carriage just in time.
The Green Water Pond was no longer confined; there were dedicated boatmen ferrying people across the pond. As the boat swayed slowly to the center of the pond, Lu Mingyang fixed her makeup while looking at the emerald green water.
The two walked into the deep blue water pool. Yang Nian'er was puzzled: "Why didn't someone come to pass on the message?"
Lu Mingyang raised her face proudly: "The Queen Mother gave the Green Water Pond to Your Highness, so now I am the mistress of the Green Water Pond. Of course, there is no need to pass on the message."
A gentle breeze blew, and the fragrance of flowers filled the room. Inside the library, Chu Mingzheng and Shen Yan sat opposite each other on either side of a white jade chessboard. On the board, the black pieces were surrounded by the white pieces, looking rather miserable.
Logically speaking, a talented young man who passed the imperial examination at a young age would not be so stupid.
Chu Mingzheng asked, "Is Zhijie worried about something?"
Shen Yan looked up at Chu Mingzheng, wanting to say something but stopping himself.
Chu Mingzheng smiled, "Is there anything else you dare not say?"
"Your Highness, Young Master Song is back."
"This king knows!"
"His Majesty has generously commended Young Master Song!"
Chu Mingzheng rarely saw him hesitant like this. He tapped the chessboard lightly and asked, "What do you want to say?"
Shen Yan bowed, his face ashen, "Your Highness has the talent to govern the country. You really shouldn't be seduced by beauty, indulge in pleasure, and neglect government affairs."
Most of Yingchuan's canals were built under the supervision of His Royal Highness Prince Ningyuan. The coordination and speed of construction were beyond his imagination. To be fair, if he were there, he would never have been able to do so.
But just when the work was about to be completed, that embarrassing incident happened. Not only did he give up the credit, but he was also beaten. The more Shen Yan thought about it, the more he felt sorry for His Highness and it was a pity.
Chu Mingzheng took a sip of tea and asked, "How many years has Zhijie been an official?"
“Now it’s the third year.”
"That's still very young." Chu Mingzheng asked, "How much money does the court allocate to each prefecture and county for river repairs every year?"
Shen Yan said, "I'm not in the Ministry of Works, so I don't know the exact amount. But I know it's not a small amount. The specific amount depends on the damage to the riverbanks in various places."
"Zhijie, what percentage of the damage is due to natural disasters?"
Shen Yan shook his head.
Chu Mingzheng continued, "Less than 30%. The remaining 70% was either falsely reported by local officials to make money or deliberately damaged. Song Shaobao is the younger brother of the imperial concubine and the uncle of Prince Guangcheng, so naturally no one dared to tamper with his political achievements."
Over the years, it saved the court a lot of money and brought a lot of convenience to the people.
only……
Shen Yan was surprised: "Your Highness is willing to give up such a great achievement?"
Chu Mingzheng said calmly, "I am going here only to save my wife. I don't want anything else."
"Your Highness serves the country and the people, not seeking empty fame."
A clear and beautiful female voice was heard. The two looked over and saw a woman in a light gauze dress, like a fairy descending to earth.
Shen Yan stood up and saluted, but what he said was: "This humble official is ashamed."
Lu Mingyang nodded slightly. In fact, she knew that she shouldn't interrupt their conversation, but when she heard him say "just to save my wife", she couldn't help it.
Chu Mingzheng extended his hand towards Lu Mingyang. Lu Mingyang understood and it was difficult for her to refuse in front of outsiders. She walked over, placed her hand in his palm, and knelt down.
Shen Yan realized it later: "I'll take my leave."
Chu Mingzheng looked at the hairpin on the woman's head, his heart sweetly filled with joy: "You look really beautiful today, no, you look beautiful every day. I have been the most beautiful since the day I was born."
Lu Mingyang burst out laughing, slapping his hand in shame, and said dissatisfiedly, "You said you were just trying to save me. Your Highness is worried that there will be problems with the canal later. Is His Majesty punishing you?"
Chu Mingzheng heard someone outside the door, but he didn't expect it to be her. He said "hmm" awkwardly and asked, "Then why are you putting such a big accusation on me?"
In fact, Lu Mingyang knew that although Chu Mingzheng was responsible for supervising the construction of the canal, local officials were also involved. Although they would cause problems with the canal, it would definitely not be a problem with the construction, otherwise they would also be to blame.
But when I heard Chu Mingzheng say this, I still felt a little disappointed.
Lu Mingyang looked at the man in front of her and pretended to flatter him: "Outside, of course I have to protect your highness's face."