Chapter 569 Unexpected!

Looking at the little Jingren in Qiqige's arms, a smile gradually appeared on Ye Mingsheng's face. He carefully looked at the peaceful face of the little guy...
Looking at Ye Mingsheng's actions, Qiqige also suggested:
"Sir, Jingren is asleep now, would you like to hug him?"

Ye Mingsheng was somewhat tempted by Qiqige's suggestion, but after hesitating for a moment he shook his head. He knew that it was not easy to put a child to sleep. He had tried to hug the little guy before, but only once did he not make him cry.

After looking at little Jingren for a while, Ye Mingsheng heard An Miaoyi's voice coming from the inner room.

"Qiqige, pour me a glass of water!"

When Ye Mingsheng heard An Miaoyi's voice, he knew that she had woken up from her nap. He immediately waved to Qiqige who was holding the child, then picked up the teapot, poured a cup of tea, and walked into the inner room.

Although she had just given birth not long ago, An Miaoyi recovered very quickly and soon regained her previous graceful figure. Although she had just woken up from a nap and was bare-faced, her natural beauty was still heart-warming.

"The water is a little hot, Miaoyi, be careful!" Ye Mingsheng handed the tea to An Miaoyi and said in a gentle voice:

Perhaps An Miaoyi, who had just woken up from her sleep and was facing Ye Mingsheng, was not fully awake yet and did not notice Ye Mingsheng coming. It was not until she took the cup from Ye Mingsheng and drank the water that she seemed to realize something. She turned around and said in surprise:
"Husband, why are you here?"

Ye Mingsheng scratched An Miaoyi's face and said with a smile;

"There's not much to do today, so I came to see you and Jingren..."

Since An Miaoyi gave birth, she has been resting because she has some underlying illness and taking the medicine prescribed by Pei Zhixiu. For the sake of her health, Ye Mingsheng has not touched her. At present, An Miaoyi's complexion and physical condition are gradually improving, and everything is on track.

At the same time, Ye Mingsheng was also very clear that An Miaoyi was in the most painful moment and needed comfort, so he tried his best to stay by her side, shouldering his responsibilities as a husband and relieving some of An Miaoyi's pressure and inner distress.

After caring about An Miaoyi's health and talking about some intimate things between husband and wife, An Miaoyi looked at Ye Mingsheng and seemed to be hesitant to speak. Seeing this, Ye Mingsheng did not doubt him and held An Miaoyi's hand and said seriously:
"You and I are husband and wife, and we don't need to be bound by those rules and regulations. If you have anything to say, just say it directly!"

An Miaoyi said seriously after hearing this:
"My husband, I heard that Murong Qingwu, who is known as the most talented woman in the Great Zhou Dynasty, is in the residence of Murong Governor in Liaoyang. I heard that she is knowledgeable, talented, virtuous, and from a famous family. She can be a good wife for you, my husband!"

Ye Mingsheng was really surprised after hearing this. He didn't know what An Miaoyi was trying to do. Although his plan to marry Murong Qingwu had been progressing steadily, it was still a tacit understanding between him and the Murong family so far. It had not been officially discussed and only a few people knew about it.

Even so, Ye Mingsheng was not surprised that An Miaoyi knew about this. What really surprised him was that An Miaoyi would actually bring up this matter on her own initiative, and it seemed that she was intentionally trying to make connections for him...

Just when Ye Mingsheng was confused about what An Miaoyi wanted to do, An Miaoyi seemed to sense Ye Mingsheng's doubts, and blinked at Ye Mingsheng and said playfully:

"I have already seen your precious painting. Since you have this wish, I will help you to fulfill it!"

Seeing that An Miaoyi was speaking from the heart, Ye Mingsheng decided to take a step back and test the waters. He immediately organized his words and said:

"Miaoyi, you are joking. That painting was just a foolish act of my youth. It's nothing! You should take care of yourself. Mom is still waiting to hold her granddaughter!"

Although she didn't know how much of Ye Mingsheng's words were sincere, An Miaoyi still felt warm in her heart when she heard Ye Mingsheng say this.

Under Ye Mingsheng's gaze, An Miaoyi shook her head and said:

“My husband, this Murong Qingwu is the legitimate daughter of the Murong family. The Murong family has three elders for five generations, and their students and former officials are spread all over the world. If you can marry her, it will be a great help to you, my husband, and it will be of great benefit to the future development of you and the Fengwu Army…”

At this point, An Miaoyi seemed to have thought of something, and said softly with a gloomy mood:

"As the daughter-in-law of the Ye family, Miaoyi should have given birth to children for her husband, but I am not healthy enough and I am afraid it will be difficult for me to have children in the future. So please marry Murong Qingwu, so that I can feel at ease!"

When she said this, An Miaoyi's eyes became moist and she looked like she was about to cry, looking very pitiful.

Hearing An Miaoyi's words, Ye Mingsheng couldn't help but be moved, and felt even more pity for An Miaoyi. He gently stroked An Miaoyi's back and comforted her, saying:
"Silly girl, what discouraging words are you saying? You are still young. Just take care of yourself and everything will be fine!"

"Hmm!" Just when the atmosphere was a little sad, a baby's cry was heard outside the room. Seeing that little Jingren woke up, Ye Mingsheng and An Miaoyi adjusted their mood and spent some parent-child time with the little guy. Finally, after accompanying An Miaoyi and Ye Jingren for a warm dinner at night, Ye Mingsheng left slowly.

Standing at the door and watching Ye Mingsheng's departing back, An Miaoyi's eyes gradually deepened. When she saw Ye Mingsheng's back had disappeared into the darkness, An Miaoyi returned to her room and came to Ye Jingren's side. At this time, Qiqige also came over and reported:

"Madam, the young master has fallen asleep again. I have arranged for a wet nurse to watch over him. You can have a good sleep tonight. The young master had a lot of fun being with his parents today..."

Seeing the cute little Jingren sleeping, An Miaoyi couldn't help but let out a warm smile. After spending some time with little Jingren, An Miaoyi returned to her bedroom with Qiqige. After helping An Miaoyi wash up, Qiqige said in confusion:

"Madam, the master has clearly said that he is not interested in that bitch Murong Qingwu, why are you still persuading the master to marry her?"

Listening to Qiqige's question, An Miaoyi stroked her black hair and said calmly:

"If my husband really wasn't interested in her, he wouldn't have kept the painting with him all the time. My husband has already been tempted by this matter, so no one can stop him. Whether we accept it or not, this matter will become a fact!"

At this point, An Miaoyi sighed slightly, and said with some regret:

"We have already missed the best opportunity, and the mysterious guards around my husband may have discovered something. So since it has become a fact, I might as well take the initiative. This way, I can maintain my dignity and prevent the current situation from becoming more passive!"

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Yunbing, Jinzhong

In a side room in the Governor's Mansion, Zhao Jianan was meeting with a middle-aged scholar named Liang Hao, the brother-in-law of Shangguan Hongyuan. This time he also came to Jinzhong on behalf of Shangguan Hongyuan to meet with Zhao Jianan to discuss the issue of changing the flag.

"Lord Zhao is very pleased that you were able to turn from evil to good and take care of the situation. He also attaches great importance to you. This time he sent me to Jinzhong and specially ordered me to bring the letter of appointment, officially appointing you as the new Governor-General of Youyan and concurrently the Pacifier of Jinzhong!" Taking out a letter of appointment, Liang Hao handed it to Zhao Jianan with both hands.

Looking at the letter of appointment, a complex look flashed in Zhao Jianan's eyes. He knew that if he accepted the letter of appointment now, it would be tantamount to betraying his father Zhao Fuqu's lifelong political stance. If Zhao Fuqu were still alive, he would definitely kill him alive. Even if Zhao Fuqu was dead now, if he knew about this matter in his netherworld, he would definitely not be at peace and would curse him as an unfilial son!
Besides, once this matter is publicized, it will undoubtedly cause an uproar within the Yan Army, which has finally calmed down. There is no telling how many of those elders will come to him, and his prestige in the Yan Army will also be questioned. But now he has no choice...

If he wanted to maintain a strong army while securing the hearts of the people in Jinzhong, the only way left for him was to surrender to Shangguan Hongyuan and get financial support from him. There was no other way!

Thinking of this, Zhao Jianan took a deep breath and finally made up his mind. He took the letter of appointment from Liang Hao and said with a smile:

"Thank you for your appreciation, Prime Minister. Jianan will fight bravely and serve the court!"

Liang Hao also clapped his hands and praised:

"I believe that the Prime Minister will be very happy to know your determination, Lord Zhao!"

After another round of greetings and compliments, just as Zhao Jianan was about to ask about the money and grain issue that concerned him the most, Liang Hao seemed to see what he was thinking, and he changed the subject and said with a smile:
"I wonder, General Zhao, when are you going to announce the news of your change of flag?"

Zhao Jianan was stunned when he heard this, and his expression became serious. He didn't really surrender to Shangguan Hongyuan, his father's lifelong enemy. He was just playing tricks on Shangguan Hongyuan and wanted to get money and food from him.

Moreover, once this news is announced, the result will be disastrous for him. His reputation will plummet to the bottom, and he will be under considerable pressure both inside and outside the Yan army. Therefore, for Zhao Jianan, the best result is not to make this matter public. He secretly surrenders to Shangguan Hongyuan and quietly obtains financial support from Shangguan Hongyuan...
Seeing that Zhao Jianan didn't say anything, Liang Hao still had a smile on his face, but he was sneering in his heart. The old man is still cunning. Zhao Jianan's little trick of getting something for nothing could not be hidden from the Luoan side. However, due to the threat from the Fengwu Army, the Luoan side felt like a thorn in the back and a fishbone at the throat. Therefore, in order to establish a solid shield between them and the Fengwu Army, Liang Hao was sent to Jinzhong by Shangguan Hongyuan!
For Luoan, Zhao Jianan, who controls Jinzhong, and his 20,000 Yan troops still have some united front value. At least in the process of Ye Mingsheng's westward advance, they can block the Fengwu Army and buy some time for Luoan to react!

Therefore, since Liang Hao appeared here, it meant that Luoan was willing to give Zhao Jianan some financial support, but how much was a very critical issue. This was also the reason why Liang Hao suddenly asked such a question that was difficult for Zhao Jianan to answer!
Under Liang Hao's gaze, Zhao Jianan was silent for half a cup of tea, and then he spoke with great difficulty:
“Mr. Liang, this matter is of great importance. My father passed away not long ago and I have just ascended to the throne. Therefore, the matter of publicly changing the flag and changing the banner still needs long-term consideration. But please rest assured, Prime Minister, I, Zhao Jianan, am not a villain who is indecisive. Now that I have made a decision, I will never waver. As long as I can stabilize the Yan army, I will definitely make this matter public…”

Although Zhao Jianan's words seemed very honest and sincere, Liang Hao didn't believe a word of what he said. He had expected Zhao Jianan to say this, but on the surface Liang Hao still sighed, showing a very disappointed look and said:
"Master Prime Minister, we have already prepared 300,000 taels of silver and 300,000 dan of grain for Master Zhao in Luo'an. We are just waiting for you to make the news public. Then the money and grain will be shipped from Luo'an. However, if Zhao Jianjun intends to keep it secret, I am afraid the officials in the court will not agree!"

Zhao Jianan's heart sank when Liang Hao said this. He had been busy for so long and made so many efforts just to get financial support from Shangguan Hongyuan. However, if he had to make it public to get money and food, then he might have to weigh the matter over and over again!
Seeing Zhao Jianan lost in thought, it seemed that he was really considering whether to make it public or not. Liang Hao was a little hesitant, not knowing whether to wait a moment or directly put forward Luo An's ideas. At this time, Zhao Jianan bowed to him and said sincerely:

"There are so many obstacles in Jian'an. If we make the news of changing the flag public now, there will be chaos in the Yan army, which will give Ye Mingsheng, that bastard, an opportunity to take advantage of us. I hope you, Mr. Liang, can say a few good words in front of the Prime Minister. For the sake of the overall situation, Jian'an is counting on you!"

(End of this chapter)