Chapter 92: Words and Actions 1

Chapter 92: Words and Actions 1

Zhuang Shao’s kind smile was as warm as the morning light.

"Ok?"

"What do you want to say?"

The situation changed, and Ning Yunxi had to think quickly.

"If there is a chance to enter the government, would you be willing to be Yan's minister?"

"During the Five Kings' Rebellion, the Boye clan was wronged. Do you bear any grudges in your heart?"

Zhuang Shao was confused by the question.

"The Zhuang family has been loyal to the emperor for generations. How could I betray my master?"

"During the Five Kings Rebellion, I was still young and I didn't know why the Zhuang clan was wronged."

"Later, I met my benefactor. Not only did she save me, she also told me the truth about the Five Kings Rebellion."

"This benefactor is Sister Shu whom I just mentioned."

Ning Yunxi received new information and asked tentatively.

"Could this Sister Shu be Fang Renshu?"

In case it's the same name, she immediately added.

"Is she Fang Renshu, the eldest daughter of Fang Taiqing's family?"

Zhuang Shao nodded and smiled.

"Yes, that's her."

"However, beauty is short-lived. I heard from my brother that she was murdered and died miserably."

Ning Yunxi asked doubtfully.

"Sworn brother?"

My uncle has sworn brotherhood with him?

Zhuang Shao responded generously without hiding anything.

"My sworn brother is Sister Shu's biological brother, Fang Zhixuan."

"Sister Shu rescued me and brought me back to Beijing. She quietly placed me in a secret room in the Zhuang Mansion. A few years later, she introduced my brother to me."

"We are of similar age and hit it off right away, so we became sworn brothers."

"After Sister Shu passed away, he has been taking care of me and protecting me. He is not only my sworn brother, but also my benefactor."

Ning Yunxi seemed to understand why her uncle was hiding.

"Have you ever thought that Sister Shu didn't save you out of kindness, but just to find out some past events?"

"Maybe they, the brother and sister, are just using you."

Zhuang Shao's face suddenly turned serious.

"impossible!"

"What do you mean?"

"I was speaking to you from the bottom of my heart, but you slandered my benefactor and brother?"

"They did ask about some past events, mostly memories of me and my brother."

"But their intention was just to help me find my brother and reunite us brothers."

"If they were using me, they would have eliminated the trouble once they had finished asking questions. How could they have kept me here until now?"

"Why are you so evil?"

"Could it be that Madam Ning is not helping me out of good intentions?"

The more he thought about it, the more scared he became.

"My brother has left the capital and has not returned yet. If anything happens to me, he will be heartbroken. What if he does something impulsive..."

"I'll go first, you can take care of yourself."

Ning Yunxi quickly stopped him.

"My uncle misunderstood."

"I saved you, too. Can I be considered your benefactor?"

"Please forgive me, sir. I have no ill intentions. I am just making random guesses."

Zhuang Shao became wary and began to become suspicious.

"What exactly is your intention, mother and daughter?"

Ning Yunxi gestured to a chair not far away.

"Please take a seat, my Lord. This is a long story."

Zhuang Shaoyi sat down out of politeness.

"Please speak clearly, young lady."

Ning Yunxi followed and sat down.

"Yes."

"In fact, the uncle's brother has already been found."

Zhuang Shao was shocked.

"Where is he?"

Ning Yunxi answered truthfully.

"He is in the palace."

"According to the time, when Lord Bo moved into the secret room, Crown Prince Yan Yumo had not yet ascended the throne. Lord Bo's elder brother, Gu Mengzhen, was still a retainer of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, right?"

Zhuang Shao frowned subconsciously, as if he realized something was wrong.

"Indeed."

"I heard from my brother that the prince had ascended the throne a long time ago, and when he was rewarding his meritorious officials, he wanted to promote you to the position of Grand Commandant, but you are nowhere to be found, and I have not been able to find you yet."

"Why is he in the palace?"

Ning Yunxi was speechless for a moment, and suddenly found it difficult to speak.

"he……"

"He was not missing at all. After the crown prince ascended the throne, he made him famous throughout the world with the title of Grand Commandant."

"then……"

Zhuang Shao seemed to have guessed the result and suddenly became angry.

"And then what?"

"Go on!"

Ning Yunxi lowered her eyes slightly.

"Then he conspired with Zhong Jian and used Xingliang to rebel and usurp the throne."

"The entire Yan royal family was destroyed, leaving only Emperor Jin Wang Yan Yu."

Zhuang Shao was so angry that his whole body was shaking and his heart was beating fast.

"Emperor Jin... King?"

"The royal family still has descendants alive, but he is sitting alone in the palace, enjoying the throne?"

"No, you're lying to me."

"The Gu family has been loyal for generations. How could my brother possibly commit treason?"

"He clearly taught me that when I grow up and enter the government to assist others, I must avoid having the intention of treason."

"He said he would always be Yan's subject and would not betray him even if he was threatened."

"The past is still fresh in my mind, but he is completely different and his words and actions are inconsistent."

"is it possible?"

Ning Yunxi met his gaze and responded firmly.

"Your Majesty, what is your name and original identity? You can ask anyone you want."

"The Rebellion of the Five Kings is long over. After the Emperor ascended the throne, the Boye clan has been cleared of all guilt."

"The person who helped the uncle clear his name was not my mother."

Amidst mixed emotions, Zhuang Shao actually already believed it.

The more I believe, the more lost I feel.

"No wonder my brother concealed the truth and insisted that my brother was missing."

"It turns out he was afraid that I couldn't stand the stimulation."

"Brother, your intention is good, I will say it myself."

"But what did your mother mean, and why did she lie to me?"

Ning Yunxi told the truth.

"My mother coveted your brother's property, so she set up this plan to use your true identity to deal with him."

"Your Highness may not know that your brother took your identity and recognized the Emperor."

"The reason why I respectfully address you as Lord Zhuang is because the Emperor, when he found Zhuang Shao, conferred upon him the title of Earl of Hongshun."

Zhuang Shao was shocked.

"Brother, you actually went deep into the tiger's den?"

"He must be trying to persuade my brother on my behalf. This journey is too dangerous."

"If I listen to your mother and reunite with my brother, won't that mean my brother's family will be destroyed?"

Ning Yunxi nodded deeply.

Only then did she understand why Zhuang Shao committed suicide out of guilt in his previous life.

In the previous life, my mother simply and coldly summarized it: Mr. Zhuang treats thieves as friends.

He never expected that the sworn brotherhood between him and his uncle would be so rock solid and unshakable.

Come to think of it, he is right.

If his mother and uncle were taking advantage of him, they would never have kept him until now.

It turns out that there is real affection between them.

Thinking of this, Zhuang Shao asked doubtfully: "Madam Ning is your biological mother, why did you expose her?"

After thinking it over, Ning Yunxi told the truth.

"To be honest, Madam Ning is my adoptive mother."

"My biological mother is the Sister Shu you mentioned, Fang Renshu."

Zhuang Shao turned to be surprised.

"But I heard that Sister Shu's daughter disappeared a long time ago."

"Is that you?"