The Dreamer in the Spring Boudoir

Chapter 72: A supporting female character that knows the plot

Ning Yuxuan lowered his eyes and chuckled. "Your Highness, is there any need for you to be so concerned about this? With Nie Sangyu's ability and morality, do you think she can attract my interest? It's only that Wan-er's recent behavior has been quite unseemly and she's also caused Jinse to miscarry. That's why I'm treating her a bit coldly."

At the mention of Jinse, the crown prince's expression wasn't very concerned. He casually said, "She's only a prostitute that I gave you during the trip. It's not a big deal that she lost her baby. There's no need for you to give Wen Wan the cold shoulder."

Marquis Moyu faintly smiled and changed the topic.

It was true that Jinse was just a random woman that had stirred the crown prince's casual interest when they visited Tian Xiang. At the time, he had been thinking he needed a person to distract Marquis Moyu so that he could find an opportunity to kill Nie Sangyu. Jinse had a rather attractive face and her body was also very captivating. And so, the crown prince had chosen her. But, during the rest of the Southern Trip, Ning Mingjie never slept at night and guarded Nie Sangyu, so he didn't have a second chance to strike.

After they returned to the capital, Ning Mingjie had been promoted to a fourth-rank deputy minister of trade. Although this wasn't as powerful as possessing control over a military unit, being promoted from sixth-rank to fourth-rank was enough to show the emperor's regard from him. As soon as there was an opportunity for battle, it would be time for Ning Mingjie to accomplish further meritorious service.

Unfortunately for him, Ning Mingjie had joined the third prince's side. Zhao Zhe wasn't surprised. It was his actions in Qin Province that pushed Ning Mingjie over there. There was nothing to say. He just felt annoyed that the third prince had gained a useful supporter without having done anything.

Nie Sangyu hadn't died, Ning Mingjie had accomplished meritorious service, and the third prince had gained the emperor's attention. Although the crown prince hadn't gained any benefit during the entire Southern Trip, he wasn't anxious. A game of chess had to be slowly played. Until the last moment, was there anyone that could determine who would win?

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With the help of Luo Qianqian, Ji Man was able to very quickly persuade the shopkeeper that her wooden token should continue to be valid.

The shopkeeper's eyes were lit with dollar signs as he said with a smile, "But, this will only count towards your friends from Tonghao Poetry Association."

Ji Man understood. It was the benefit of them being celebrities, right? Wherever the members of Tonghao Poetry Association went, there would always be people following after them. If they frequently came here to play, Luoyan Pagoda's reputation would become even better.

So, the cost of their food and drinks would be the equivalent of paying advertising costs.

As a result, Luoyan Pagoda even specially sent people to stand at the entrance to wait for Tonghao Poetry Association's members and very pleasantly welcome them upstairs.

"Marquis Moyu's wife has already reserved Luoyan Pagoda's fifth floor." The shopkeeper stepped forward to welcome Qian Yingchen and said with a smile, "Sir and Ladies, if you don't mind, would you allow a few scholars to stay and observe your elegant manners?"

Qian Yingchen's silently worried. Would Marquis Moyu really not mind that Nie Sangyu was spending so much money?

However, the people behind him were already eager to take advantage of Nie Sangyu's generous offer and went right up to the fifth floor. They ordered all of the costly teas and snacks, requested ink and paper, and started their merrymaking.