The struggle for the throne among nine princes—I really don't want to be the crown prince.

Chapter 182 Learning and Improving Foreign Languages ​​Together

In the main room of Yuqing Palace, Shi Jingrong was chatting with Nian Xinyue.

At this time, Shi Jingrong's figure became even more voluptuous due to her pregnancy.

She was already prepared for the Crown Prince to take a concubine. After all, the Crown Prince's future was the Emperor, and even if the Emperor didn't have seventy-two concubines, he would still have three palaces and six courtyards.

Although she was the Crown Princess, she couldn't stop it at all.

But deep down, I felt a little uneasy.

Meanwhile, Nian Xinyue was worried about her father. Because she was in Yuqing Palace, she had no access to news from the outside world.

But who could blame them when the Crown Prince's wedding procession was blocked by imperial students who cried out for justice!

This matter was so significant that it caused a great stir throughout the entire Yuqing Palace.

Nian Xinyue was originally oblivious to the outside world while staying in Yuqing Palace, but this memorial concerning her father still made her very worried.

However, since the Crown Prince was getting married, she couldn't disturb him, so she came to the Crown Princess's side to listen to her opinions while they were chatting.

Shi Jingrong said gently, "Xinyue, you don't need to worry about the old man's affairs."

"Although I don't understand what this 'land tax reform' is, with the Crown Prince here, we certainly won't let the old man suffer any losses!"

Nian Xinyue didn't know much about the "equalization of land tax and poll tax" policy; she only remembered it because someone used it to attack her father.

Hearing the Crown Princess's words of comfort, she said with concern, "If it really could be as my sister says, that would be wonderful."

"In this vast palace, I don't know who to confide in, so I can only ask my sister for advice."

Looking into Nian Xinyue's foxy eyes, Shi Jingrong smiled and said, "Xinyue, if it weren't for the special occasion today, you wouldn't need to tell me about this."

"Just go directly to the Crown Prince!"

Today is the day the Crown Prince is taking a concubine, so it's naturally inconvenient for Nian Xinyue to approach Shen Ye.

But just as Shi Jingrong was speaking, someone said, "What's wrong today?"

As soon as he said this, Shen Ye walked in.

Seeing Shen Ye reeking of alcohol, a hint of surprise flashed in the eyes of both Shi Jingrong and Nian Xinyue.

However, Shi Jingrong immediately advised softly, "Why did you come here? Hurry up and go to the bridal chamber, otherwise, Sister Cao will complain to me again."

Shen Ye did not leave, but sat down next to Shi Jingrong, casually took the tea Xiao Rou handed him, took a sip and said, "I've been busy all day today, and I feel like I've forgotten something."

"I just thought about it carefully, and I realized I forgot to talk to you."

Hearing this, Shi Jingrong's displeasure dissipated considerably.

As she instructed Xiaorou to pour the Crown Prince another cup of tea, she said, "Your Highness, I'm perfectly fine here. Please have a cup of water and then go over there."

"Otherwise, I'll end up with a reputation for being jealous."

At this point, she glanced at Nian Xinyue again and said, "Xinyue has always been worried about Lord Nian. Do you think these people's accusations will have any negative impact on Lord Nian?"

Shen Ye glanced at Nian Xinyue and saw that this seductive woman, who was capable of bewitching her master, was looking at him expectantly.

That appearance was truly pitiful to behold.

He smiled and said, "The land tax reform promoted by Lord Nian is actually a change that His Majesty has been pushing for all along."

"I suspect that the old man did this at His Majesty's behest."

"Don't worry, the old man will be fine."

"Neither His Majesty nor I will allow the old man to suffer any injustice."

Having received comfort from the Crown Princess and now hearing the Crown Prince's affirmative reply, Nian Xinyue finally felt relieved. Although Shi Jingrong urged her to leave, Shen Ye still drank two cups of tea and chatted for more than ten minutes before heading in another direction.

Watching Shen Ye leave, Nian Xinyue said with deep emotion, "Even when the Crown Prince was getting married, he didn't forget to talk to my sister for a while. It's clear that my sister is unique in his heart."

Hearing this, Shi Jingrong was very pleased, but she still said coquettishly, "Oh dear, he's not worried about me, he's worried about the baby in my belly."

"Xinyue, you should also try your best to give birth to an heir for the Crown Prince as soon as possible, so that I can speak up for you."

"After all, there aren't many concubine positions available for the Crown Prince."

"Now there's one less."

Upon hearing Shi Jingrong's words, Nian Xinyue felt a tightness in her chest.

She also hoped to conceive the Crown Prince's child as soon as possible, so that not only could she be promoted, but her future life would also be better.

According to the rules, the crown prince can have four concubines.

Although there's only one available right now, and there are many more vacant positions, if you don't work hard, this position might not be yours.

It seems I should visit the Crown Prince more often in the future.

Shen Ye was unaware of Nian Xinyue's thoughts. He arrived at the bridal chamber slightly drunk.

Inside the new house, red candles burned brightly!

On the wedding bed, which was covered in red, sat a slender figure who was completely wrapped in red.

With the matchmaker's reminder, Shen Ye followed the rules and lifted the veil step by step, revealing an incredibly shy and plump face.

Her eyebrows were like a crescent moon, with slender tips that reached her temples; her lips, though not speaking, already held a smile, making her approachable and friendly.

Looking at the shy woman, Shen Ye smiled and asked, "What's your name at home?"

Compared to Shen Ye's scrutiny, Cao Min, who had been given the name Cao Jia by Emperor Qianxi, felt her heart pounding. After all, the man in front of her was not only her husband, but also the Crown Prince.

The crown prince is the future emperor, and the future of their entire family is already tied to him.

"Your Highness, my name at home is Min'er," Cao Min said softly.

Shen Ye looked at the shy Cao Min and did not immediately get to the point. Instead, he smiled and said, "Min'er, what a lovely name. I heard that you grew up in Jiangnan?"

“When I was born, my father was already serving as the Imperial Textile Commissioner in Suzhou.” Cao Min’s voice was much more natural.

Shen Ye only knew about Suzhou from his previous life. When Cao Min mentioned it, he casually asked, "I've heard that there are quite a few merchant ships coming to Suzhou from the West. Have you seen them, Min'er?"

“Your Highness, Min’er has never seen merchant ships from there. However, when Min’er was young, my father had someone teach her the languages ​​of the West.”

Upon hearing Cao Min's answer, Shen Ye's heart stirred.

He really wanted to say, "You actually know a foreign language."

However, at this moment, it was indeed inappropriate to say such a thing, since he had only mentioned the reason of learning a foreign language to Emperor Qianxi.

Just as Shen Ye hesitated, Cao Min lowered her head and said, "However, my Western language skills are only so-so. If the Crown Prince wants to learn a foreign language, I'm afraid I can't teach him."

Upon hearing Jia Min's words, Shen Ye, feeling unsettled, thought to himself that even those close to Emperor Qianxi often couldn't keep secrets.

It seems that Cao Min already knows the reason he gave to Emperor Qianxi.

He gently held Cao Min's hand and said, "It's okay, you can learn if you're not very good at it. Let's learn together and improve together!"

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