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"Oh? I heard that he has recently become engrossed in painting and poetry, and has created several excellent 3.0 works in a row, which have been very well received."

As soon as Huaiqing finished speaking, Wei Yuan's expression turned solemn.

“Your Highness, Su Nan’s talent is truly astonishing. However, he is unwilling to serve in the court. Even as a night watchman, he only handles major cases and obeys orders without questioning anything else.”

"Does Lord Wei mean he has other plans for southern Jiangsu?"

Huaiqing frowned and said.

Chapter 177 Affection, A Two-in-One Strategy

"The world is currently in turmoil, with Yunzhou, Qianlong City, and even the Witch God Cult all making moves. My only request is to ensure that Southern Jiangsu remains steadfastly aligned with the court in the future."

Wei Yuan said.

Huaiqing tapped the chessboard lightly with her slender fingertips, then casually picked up a black piece. In her eyes, Su Nan was like a chess piece that was difficult to control.

Although she and Su Nan chatted and laughed together and regarded each other as kindred spirits, she found it difficult to fully grasp this person, whose mystery even surpassed that of Wei Yuan.

What are Wei Gong's plans in section 15?

Wei Yuan continued, "Since he was unwilling to get involved in officialdom and had no interest in worldly affairs, we gave him a lofty title to closely link him with the royal bloodline."

With a distinguished status, close ties to the royal family, and no need to get involved in trivial matters, Huaiqing seemed to have figured out the answer to the problem of Su Nan's arrogance.

“Su Nanyi is a suitable match for a princess.”

As soon as she finished speaking, the black dots on Huaiqing's long, slender fingers seemed to be squeezed even tighter.

In order to fully control this extraordinary person, is it really necessary to sacrifice oneself?

If so, it is indeed possible to firmly control southern Jiangsu.

Only a man of extraordinary talent like Su Nan could move Huaiqing to such a state of mind, making her decision to marry him truly one she would never regret.

Upon hearing that Su Nan would be chosen as the emperor's son-in-law, Huaiqing felt a sudden surge of panic, much like the feeling he had experienced when repeatedly reading Su Nan's poems these past few days.

"Lord Wei, this matter is of utmost importance. Without outstanding military achievements, it is a great challenge to marry a princess."

Despite the turmoil within him, Huaiqing maintained a calm and composed demeanor, and his answer appeared remarkably objective.

"Your Highness, if I were to speak with you and the other party to Your Majesty, perhaps this matter could be resolved with a glimmer of hope."

Huaiqing stared into deep thought, realizing that submitting a memorial to request marriage to the princess seemed like an overstatement of his own worth.

Lord Wei, you should first inquire about the intentions of Su Nan.

Wei Yuan chuckled:

"No need for further explanation. Aren't the poems he presented to His Highness Lin'an enough to demonstrate his sincerity? I think he is truly convinced."

Bang!

Huaiqing gently placed a black piece on the chessboard with his fingertip, then quickly concealed the astonishment on his face, making it impossible for Wei Yuan to detect any emotional fluctuation.

"Wei Yuan, is the princess you're talking about Lin'an? Lin'an is still young, there's no rush."

Huaiqing was quite displeased. His action of placing a piece on the chessboard was a loss of composure and might inadvertently reveal his true intentions.

As a powerful princess skilled at managing her subordinates, this kind of situation should never have happened.

Upon hearing this, Wei Yuan fell into deep thought, or rather, he deliberately adopted a thoughtful posture.

"Hmm... this..."

If Princess Lin'an also harbors feelings for Su Nan, betrothing her to Su Nan would undoubtedly be a win-win strategy, both to solidify Su Nan's position in the royal family and to keep her closely connected to the royal family camp.

However, the relationship between Huaiqing and Lin'an was not harmonious, and the struggle between the Empress and Consort Chen was constant, both overt and covert. The internal unity of the royal family was not unbreakable.

"Lord Wei, please speak frankly."

Huaiqing said calmly.

Wei Yuan's expression relaxed slightly. "Your Highness, in fact... although Su Nan has entered the Jiaofangsi (a government-run entertainment institution), he has not become addicted to it, and that talented man will not receive any other visitors in the future."

"After all, they are young people who have not yet started a family or established a career. Such things are quite common among young people. Even if we want to redeem that strong man in the future and take her as a concubine, it is perfectly reasonable."

Huaiqing frowned slightly. She mentioned that Lin'an was still young, and therefore expressed her disagreement with Wei Yuan's suggestion.

Chapter 178 Wei Yuan's Proposal to Become a Prince Consort

Huaiqing firmly opposes the marriage between Lin'an and Su Nan. Is it merely because Su Nan chose Kui that he is bothered by it? Why did Wei Yuan speak up for Su Nan?

"Lord Wei, what I was referring to was that Lin'an is still young, and there's no need to rush into marriage. As for Su Nan's words and actions, I have not made any criticisms."

Wei Yuan changed the subject, his tone filled with respect, "Although His Highness Lin'an is still young, His Highness the Eldest Princess is both talented and beautiful, a true heroine among women. There are very few in the world who can catch her eye."

And men who could match them are as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns, extremely difficult to find.

Princess Huaiqing involuntarily gasped. It seemed that this old fox was indeed cunning. His mention of Lin'an was merely a test.

She made her move without hesitation, her expression slightly flustered. Wei Yuan, of course, saw through her intentions perfectly, and only now did he reveal his true purpose, which would be the safest course of action.

Why doesn't Wei Yuan just tell you directly that Lin'an is still immature, while Huaiqing is already mature?

After years of careful selection, you have finally found a perfect match. Seize the opportunity and don't let it slip through your fingers.

Southern Jiangsu is a rare and exceptional place.

Huaiqing chuckled softly, about to speak, when Wei Yuan interjected, "Your Highness also said that Su Nan's words and actions were not inappropriate."

"Given this, and given his exceptional talent in the Great Feng Dynasty, if Your Highness could make him your consort, it would undoubtedly be a great asset."

Witnessing Wei Yuan's solemn and roundabout way of planning his marriage, he couldn't help but feel a deep sense of gratitude towards this mentor.

Lord Wei, although Huaiqing has always been competitive, he is broad-minded and not a stubborn or narrow-minded person, nor does he refuse to listen to others.

Putting aside other matters, I earnestly request that when Lord Wei plays chess with the harem in the future, he must refrain from deliberately letting them win.

Huaiqing knew perfectly well that with her chess skills, defeating Wei Yuan would be harder than climbing to the heavens.

Wei Yuan chuckled lightly, "As you command. However, when I mentioned Your Highness's intention to make Su Nan your son-in-law, I was not speaking in jest."

"Lord Wei, you are well aware of the profound meaning of love and affection, and you will surely understand Huaiqing's true feelings. Although Su Nan is exceptionally talented, what Huaiqing desires is to grow old with one person and spend his life together."

Huaiqing knew that the charm of southern Jiangsu was far more than just a poem, a wisp of fragrance, and the renowned beauty Li Miaozhen. She was not a woman who fell in love easily.

Wei Yuan gently stroked his brow and offered his advice again:

"That's why we should plan ahead. It's rare to find a good match in a lifetime. It took the Great Feng Kingdom 600 years to produce a Su Nan."

Wei Yuan's intentions were obvious; after all, Fu Xiang was merely the focus of everyone's attention. If Su Nan were to become the consort of the powerful Princess Huaiqing, he would likely have no room to even take a concubine.

In this way, he can have the beautiful experience of being accompanied by only this one person for a lifetime.

If action is not taken soon, Su Nan (Li Wang Zhao) may be burdened with even more emotional entanglements.

Huaiqing smiled nonchalantly, “Lord Wei, if it is destined to happen, then it will happen. If it is not, there is no need to force it. Romantic feelings are of no benefit to the affairs of the state. I have no such plans at the moment.”

Wei Yuan smiled bitterly and remained silent.

Huaiqing has always been independent and self-reliant. She's entered her twenties and is still unmarried. The reason is simple: her standards are extremely high. She demands not only complete devotion but also exceptional talent—no easy feat!

Chapter 179 Intrigues Within the Palace, Anecdotes of the Capital

Huaiqing and Lin'an are destined to be different.

In Lin'an, there was little thought of revenge, nor any complicated scheming; while Huaiqing was thoughtful and always took the lead.

In Huaiqing's heart, Su Nan did not have any obvious feelings for her, so she naturally found it difficult to reveal the subtle emotions she felt for him.

"I cherish the great cause. If I am destined to have no good match, then I will remain alone until my old age."

……

Three months later.

Huaiqing Palace after the New Year.

Her trusted eunuchs were secretly reporting on the various developments in the court. Thanks to Huaiqing's wit and skill, she had planted many reliable spies in the palace, the court, and the capital.

"What has Su Nan been busy with lately?"

The eunuch responded:

"Su Zhexian rarely went out, but his poems, calligraphy and paintings were quite popular. People in the city estimated that Su Zhexian's mansion probably had accumulated hundreds of thousands of taels of silver."

The civil officials of the Imperial Academy regarded Su Nan as their mortal enemy. However, many military generals and prominent nobles had the idea of ​​marrying their daughters to Su Nan, but Su Nan refused them all with tactful words.

Even though His Highness Prince Yu intended to marry Princess Pingyang to Su Zhexian, the princess insisted on the ancient saying "A teacher for a day is a father for life," and deeply respected Su Zhexian, regarding him as an elder.

Given that His Highness Prince Yu had previously promised that he would not exert any further pressure on the princess's marriage, the matter came to an end.

Huaiqing's face showed a hint of weariness, but the corners of her mouth turned up slightly, revealing a gentle smile. "Su Nan's teaching of Princess Pingyang has yielded obvious results. Pingyang is much more composed now."

The eunuch continued:

"Last month, the young master Jiang from the Ministry of Rites caused trouble in the Jiaofangsi (a type of entertainment venue), forcibly demanding that Kui Fuxiang accompany him, which triggered quite a disturbance."

The Jiaofangsi was under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Rites, and the sons of the Vice Minister of Rites enjoyed special privileges there, being able to use the facilities at will. If Fu Xiang politely refused to receive them, they would naturally be displeased.

In reality, many were dissatisfied, but only he dared to stand up and cause a stir.

"In the past two days, Young Master Jiang has been confirmed to have colluded with thieves and forcibly abducted women.

Meanwhile, the murder cases he was involved in have also been exposed, and he is currently imprisoned in the night watchman's office, awaiting final trial.

Jiang, the Vice Minister, has also been implicated in this matter, and his official position is likely in grave danger of being lost.

Huaiqing sneered and teased:

"Su Jinluo's official arrogance is far too overbearing. It seems that no one in the capital will dare to force that noble lady to accompany guests anymore."

The courtiers dared not comment on Su Nan, but instead began to discuss Fu Xiang:

"The arrogant woman claimed that she belonged to Su Zhexian's command and only wanted to serve Su Zhexian in this life. If anyone forced her to take customers, she would rather hit her head on the ground and die for love."

According to popular legend, a chaste and virtuous woman emerged from the Jiaofangsi (a government-run entertainment institution). The woman, known for her loyalty and righteousness, was in a pitiful situation as the daughter of a disgraced official.

Upon hearing about Fu Xiang's story, Huai Qing couldn't help but admire her intelligence.

Su Nan has already helped her gain fame through poetry, so why would she need to engage in prostitution? Occasionally, she wields her brush and sells her poems, earning far more than the income from those who entertained her.

If Su Nan had failed to redeem her freedom, she would have lived a peaceful and carefree life, and future generations would have held her in high esteem and praised her.

If Su Nan were to redeem her, she would become the concubine of a prominent official, which would be the best possible outcome for any courtesan.

Chapter 180 Affection for Southern Jiangsu, Visitors Arrive on the Eve of the Lantern Festival