bookcurios Chapter 586 Jiang Lingzhou knows that the benefactor is the virtuous concubine
Chapter 586 Jiang Lingzhou knows that the benefactor is the virtuous concubine
That face was extremely handsome, with thick, dark eyebrows and strong, three-dimensional features.
His eyes were as deep as a lake, and his gaze was slightly cold. But the moment he looked at Shen Zhinian, they suddenly became soft, like melting ice and snow.
Shen Zhinian smiled and bowed: "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. Long live your Majesty!"
Nangong Xuanyu took advantage of the situation and pulled her to sit next to him, and asked softly, "You forgot again, what should I call you today?"
Shen Zhinian lowered her head and smiled shyly: "Husband..."
From Nangong Xuanyu's perspective, he could just see her eyelashes that were like little fans, and her slightly red cheeks.
He embraced Shen Zhinian in his arms and kissed her forehead gently: "Niannian, today it's just the two of us."
He wanted to make all the wonderful experiences today become unforgettable memories for her!
Shen Zhinian took Nangong Xuanyu's hand, inserted her slender fingers into his fingers, and interlocked theirs: "Well, Nian Nian said that today you are not His Majesty, and I am not the Concubine."
"You are just Nian Nian's Yu Lang, and I am just Nian Nian of Yu Lang."
But today, she arranged a good show for Nangong Xuanyu.
This man saw her being assassinated with his own eyes, but in the end he learned that the real murderer behind the scene was his old love, Concubine Shu.
How would he react?
Shen Zhinian is really looking forward to it more and more...
The carriage drove out of the imperial city and headed towards the busiest streets in the capital.
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Jiangzhai.
Jiang Lingzhou was wearing a dark blue robe today, with his long jet-black hair tied on top of his head and fixed with a hair crown of the same color. He looked handsome and free and easy.
But his slightly pale face made him look a little sickly.
"Lei Bo, have you prepared all the gifts?"
A few days ago, Jiang Lingzhou's health condition took a turn for the worse, and all the doctors in the capital were helpless. Thanks to the old mountain ginseng sent by the Shen family, he was able to recover.
Jiang Lingzhou had been thinking about going to the house in person to express his gratitude since then.
It was just the end of the year, and the Shen family had many guests coming and going, so he couldn't just go and disturb them. Plus, he hadn't recovered yet, so he had to wait until now.
The invitation he handed to the Shen family a few days ago mentioned that he would visit them today.
The housekeeper said respectfully, "Sir, I will do the work for you, don't worry, everything is ready!"
Jiang Lingzhou nodded slightly, walked out and got on the carriage.
Perhaps because it was the Lantern Festival today, the capital was particularly busy and many streets were blocked. It took some time for the carriage to reach the Shen family.
Seeing the Jiang family's carriage, the servant at the door hurried in to report: "Master, Mr. Jiang, the champion of the class, is here!"
Shen Maoxue had received the invitation a long time ago and was waiting at home today.
Befriend Jiang Lingzhou and try to win him over, although it was the Empress Consort Xian who ordered him to do so, but Shen Maoxue had already seen through the twists and turns involved.
Jiang Lingzhou is still so young, but he has already become the top scholar. If nothing unexpected happens, his future will be limitless!
The virtuous concubine started paving the way for the Fourth Prince while he was still in his infancy!
Shen Maoxue and Shen Zhinian have the same interests, so naturally they both care about this matter.
After hearing the servant's report, he hurriedly said, "Please come in!"
"Yes!"
Led by the servant, he entered the reception hall. Seeing Shen Maoxue, Jiang Lingzhou bowed as a junior: "Hello, uncle!"
Shen Maoxue said kindly, "Nephew, there is no need to be polite. Please sit down."
"Come here, serve tea!"
There are naturally many topics to talk about among literati.
After some greetings, Jiang Lingzhou stood up to express his gratitude: "...I have been weak since childhood. At the end of last year, my health condition unfortunately took a turn for the worse. The doctors in the capital were all helpless. If it weren't for the old mountain ginseng sent by the Earl's Mansion, I'm afraid I would have passed away."
"I will never forget your kindness! Today I have prepared a small gift to thank you for your kindness."
As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Lingzhou bowed deeply.
Shen Maoxue personally stepped forward and helped the man up: "My dear nephew, you are welcome."
"In fact, that gift was not given by me. I was just passing it on for someone else."
Jiang Lingzhou's eyes flashed with surprise: "I hope uncle will explain it clearly."
Since the ultimate goal is to pave the way for the Fourth Prince, then of course this young Lord Jie Yuan must know who his real benefactor is.
Shen Maoxue followed Shen Zhinian's instructions and said with a smile, "On the day when the results of the autumn examination were announced, His Majesty and the Concubine Xian went to the Wangbang Tower in disguise. His Majesty expressed great admiration for my nephew in his words."
"The Concubine Xian was accompanying His Majesty. Because of His Majesty's words, she paid more attention to my nephew. She saw that my nephew was thin and his face was pale. After asking, she found out that my nephew had been weak since childhood."
"Her Majesty the Concubine values talents, so she asked me to give her that piece of old mountain ginseng. I never thought that it would save my nephew's life by accident."
"In this way, the old mountain ginseng can be fully utilized."
After Jiang Lingzhou was surprised, he actually felt that it was reasonable.
Although the Shen family is a family of first-class officials, they were only promoted in recent years. Considering the age and preciousness of that piece of old mountain ginseng, it is unlikely to have come from the Shen family.
Coming from the palace, that's normal.
Jiang Lingzhou felt a little more grateful to the Concubine Xian, whom he had never met before: "Concubine Xian is kind-hearted. I will remember this kindness in my heart!"
Shen Maoxue stopped talking and didn't continue. He just stroked his beard and said with a smile: "This is just a piece of cake for the virtuous concubine. My nephew, you don't have to be polite!"
After that, the two chatted for a while. When it was almost time, Jiang Lingzhou stood up and said goodbye.
Shen Maoxue looked at his tall and thin back, his eyes flashing.
How could someone who could stand out from so many students and become the top scholar be a simple person?
Jiang Lingzhou might have guessed the purpose of Concubine Xian.
But so what?
He really owed her the life-saving favor.
What the Shen family needs to do is to pull this future important official into their own camp step by step and imperceptibly!
the other side.
The housekeeper sighed, "I didn't expect that the young master's savior was actually the virtuous concubine in the palace!"
"That's right, only the imperial palace has such good medicinal materials!"
Jiang Lingzhou's eyes deepened and he said nothing.
It's not that he judges others by his own standards. As the future head of the Jiang family, he is used to looking at things from a deeper perspective.
Was this move by the Concubine Xian a sudden act of kindness, or...
She has four princes.
It's normal to make any plans for the Fourth Prince.
No matter what purpose the virtuous concubine had in giving him that piece of old mountain ginseng, it is an indisputable fact that she saved his life.
As a human being, you should be grateful and repay the kindness you have received.
Sitting in the carriage and looking at the busy streets outside, the butler suddenly thought that the young master kept himself locked up at home every day, which was not conducive to his physical recovery.