Ming Dynasty: I risked my life to teach the prince, the emperor begged me not to die

Chapter 202 Chen Ce is not dead
Chengqingfang Street, a private room on the third floor of Cuiwei Tower overlooking the lake.

When Ning Cheng learned that Chen Boqin was Chen Ce's uncle, Ning Cheng sighed and felt grateful for the care that Chen Zhongsheng, the second son of the Chen family, had given him.

It's hard not to sigh.

When Chen Ce found Ning Cheng, he did not tell him his actual situation, so Ning Cheng did not know that Chen Ce's family business was taken away by Chen Boqin. Until Chen Zhongsheng died, Ning Cheng always believed that Chen Ce was unable to accept the family property due to his illness, so he handed over the business to the eldest son of the Chen family.

Chen Boqin also sighed and said, "At first, Ce'er didn't want to stay in Hangzhou, fearing that the scene would bring back memories. I had no choice but to give him some money and let him come to Beijing to look for Lord Ning."

"Hey, Master Ning, do you think Ce'er can survive his illness? If he stayed in Hangzhou, could we not take care of him? Why did we insist on coming to you to fulfill our parents' wish?"

"Later, we sent people to look for Ce'er, but we couldn't find him. I guess now..."

Among them, I'm afraid Ning Zhijun is the only one who is still kept in the dark and has no idea what happened at all.

"Dad, what's Chen Ce? What's going on?"

Ning Cheng looked at Ning Zhijun deeply, and after a moment of silence, he said, "Jun'er, it's time for you to know."

"Father arranged a marriage between you and the Chen family when you were young. Chen Ce was the one arranged for you by father, but he suffered from tuberculosis."

"But don't worry, Ce'er is a good child. He knew that he would not live long, so he took the initiative to cancel the marriage."

Chen Boqin was slightly stunned. What did Chen Ce mean by canceling the engagement on his own initiative?
Chen Ce is not dead yet?
No wonder he saw a figure in Wanggong Temple a few days ago who looked so much like Chen Ce.

Chen Boxin sighed, "It's fate."

"Master Ning, how is Ce'er now? Is he... doing well?"

Ning Cheng looked a little strange. He couldn't tell whether Chen Ce was a good person or a bad person now.

He was still alone, but he ran Shuntian Newspaper Company. That was fine, Chen Ce seemed to have a good relationship with his immediate superior.

To be honest, he has no idea what details Chen Ce has.

However, in Chen Boqin's opinion, Ning Cheng's conflicted expression was enough to show that Chen Ce was not doing well now.

It's normal to think about it. Even if Chen Ce is alive, it's the same as being dead. With his sick shoulders and hands unable to carry anything, how can he live a good life?
"Master Ning, can you tell me where Ce'er is? If possible, I will take Ce'er back this time!"

Ning Cheng nodded and told Chen Boqin where Chen Ce lived.

"Zhengye, go check out some more dishes."

Chen Boqin spoke, and Ning Cheng seemed to understand what he meant, and said to Ning Zhijun: "You also go and add two dishes for your father."

After the two men left, Ning Cheng said, "Brother Chen, if you have anything to say, just say it."

Chen Boqin raised his glass of wine and toasted Ning Cheng, saying, "Sir Ning, I know this is a bit abrupt, but can I let my son take over Ce'er's marriage?"

You're quite abrupt.

Ning Cheng said calmly: "Your Excellency is truly outstanding. I think he has a chance to become a juren or jinshi next year."

"But my daughter has been spoiled by me. I need to discuss this matter with her."

Chen Boxin smiled and said, "It should be."

"By the way, Master Ning, do you know anything about Shuntian Express?"

Ning Cheng nodded. The two most popular businesses in Shuntian now are Shuntian Press, which is run by Chen Ce, and Shuntian Express. As for who runs Shuntian Express, Ning Cheng doesn't know.

"What's wrong, Brother Chen?"

Chen Boxin smiled and said, "To be honest, I came to Beijing this time to discuss cooperation. The business in Hangzhou is quite popular, and I am afraid that I may not be able to join Shuntian Express smoothly." Ning Cheng thought for a while and said, "If you have any difficulties, I can talk to you on your behalf."

After all, he had done Chen Zhongsheng a great favor at that time, but Chen Zhongsheng died, and Chen Ce turned a deaf ear to his kindness and help. In order not to feel guilty, Ning Cheng could only repay the brother of the Chen family, which was also considered as doing his part.

But this is just a lowly business. If he speaks for them, the other party will probably give him, a doctor from the Ministry of Rites, some face.

Chen Boqin hurriedly said, "In that case, thank you very much, Master Ning."

The banquet is over.

Ning Cheng took Ning Zhijun and walked towards the mansion on Daxiangguo Temple Street.

On the way, Ning Cheng asked Ning Zhijun intentionally or unintentionally what he thought of Chen Zhengye.

Ning Zhijun asked Ning Cheng, "Dad, didn't you say that my marriage was with Chen Jia Erlang?"

Ning Cheng said: "But he is sick, the kind that cannot be cured."

Ning Zhijun glanced at Ning Cheng and said, "It wasn't her who took the initiative to cancel the engagement, right? Did Dad give her a hint, or did Dad ask her to cancel the engagement?"

Ning Cheng was silent for a moment, then said, "You are my daughter, and I am your father. I cannot push you into the sea of ​​fire!"

The sedan fell silent again. After a while, Ning Zhijun said, "I want to see him."

Ning Cheng didn't say anything.

……

Chen Zhengye said nervously, "Dad, Chen Ce is not dead yet?"

"What if he tells Lord Ning that we annexed his family's property?"

Chen Bo-hsin shouted, "Stop talking nonsense! Walls have ears!"

After he finished speaking, Chen Boqin lowered his voice and said, "I learned from the conversation with Lord Ning just now that Chen Ce did not tell Lord Ning about these things."

"Since I have already found out where Chen Ce lives, I can go and give him some advice so that he won't talk nonsense."

Chen Zhengye thought that his father was the most calm one. When he heard the conversation between his father and Ning Cheng at the party just now, his heart almost jumped out of his throat, but his father could still remain so calm!

Chen Boxin smiled and said, "Lord Ning is now the Right Doctor of the Ministry of Rites. His future is limitless."

"A few days ago at the Wanggong Temple, your couplet has already aroused Miss Ning's interest. Today, I also proposed marriage to you."

Chen Zhengye thought of Ning Zhijun's well-educated and beautiful appearance, and couldn't help but asked excitedly: "What did Lord Ning say?"

Chen Boxin stroked his beard and said with a smile, "Lord Ning didn't say anything, but he was mainly concerned about Miss Ning."

"So you must find a way to make Miss Ning fall in love with you. This is what you have to do next. As long as you can marry Miss Ning, why should we worry about the decline of business?"

Chen Zhengye nodded heavily: "Okay!"

He himself was not bad looking and was a scholar. He passed the examination for the title of scholar on his first try. He had good conditions in all aspects, at least that was what he thought. It did not seem difficult for him to win over Ning Zhijun.

Chen Boqin thought for a moment and said to the sedan bearer, "Let's go to Huaihua Hutong."

Tonight, he will meet with Chen Ce and remind him of some things to prevent him from saying something wrong and ruining his overall plan.

If everything goes well during this trip to Beijing, he will gain a lot!

(End of this chapter)