I am Yuan Niaoniao

"What?" Yuan Xixi stood up in surprise, "You just let Jinzhi go, why are you targeting Brother Shiyun again!" After hearing the news brought by Yuan Niaoniao, Yuan Xixi could no longer sit still.

"It is said that the Minister of War recommended him first, and from what I know, the Minister's family has a good relationship with the Nian family, so he wanted to do a favor." Yuan Niaoniao sighed and said, "If Shiyun wants to be the general, then our next action will conflict with him."

"What should we do then?" Yuan Xixi frowned and said, "Should we go meet Brother Shiyun?"

Yuan Niaoniao shook her head: "No need. After all, we know Shiyun's character very well. Or we can think of a way to let him join the company later."

"Actually, there is another way." Chen Shaoyi and Nian Shiyun walked in from outside at the same time: "I met Master Nian on the way here, so I invited him to come over and sit down and talk."

"Niao Niao, Xixi." Nian Shiyun nodded at the two of them and found a seat to sit down.

"Lingdang, serve the tea." Yuan Xixi waved at Lingdang, signaling her to serve tea to Nian Shiyun and Chen Shaoyi.

"Prince Chen, please have some tea. Young Master Nian, please have some tea." Lingling made the tea and returned to Yuan Xixi's back.

"Actually, I never thought about becoming a general from the bottom of my heart. After all, no one in our Nian family has ever served as an official in the court. I don't want to break this rule and set this precedent! Besides, the elders in my family also told me not to agree. Just now, I happened to meet His Royal Highness Prince Chen, and I chatted with him for a few words on the way. His Royal Highness Prince Chen's idea is actually the same as mine! We both decided to recommend Prince Yi to the emperor to hold this position." As Nian Shiyun spoke, he shook his head slightly, as if he didn't care that he couldn't become a general.

"Tomorrow, this king will go to the palace with Master Nian to meet the emperor. I will try my best to help Master Nian." Chen Shaoyi continued, "Also, Han Junyi has wanted to take this position for a long time, but unfortunately he never got what he wanted. This time, this king will help him."

"This is a very good idea." Yuan Niaoniao nodded in agreement: "This way, the subsequent actions can continue without changing the plan."

They smiled at each other, then felt relieved and talked freely as usual.

The next morning, Nian Shiyun entered the palace neatly dressed.

"Nian Shiyun pays respect to His Majesty. Long live the emperor!" Nian Shiyun knelt in the hall and saluted loudly.

"No need to be so polite, stand up and let me see the successor of this generation of the Nian family!" Han Junwu looked at Nian Shiyun.

Nian Shiyun's temperament was elegant and generous, and his manners were impeccable. His face was fair, his features were regular, and his eyebrows and eyes were full of heroism. He wore a snow-white straight-collared robe with a very good drape. He was tied with a wide belt with a moon-white auspicious cloud pattern. The shape seemed rough but simple and gloomy. His black hair was tied casually with a silver ribbon. He didn't have a crown or a hairpin, and there were a few strands of hair scattered on his forehead. The young man is unparalleled in the world, and the man on the street is like jade. This is how it feels!

"I heard that Young Master Nian is both talented in civil and military affairs, and has been highly recommended by many ministers. I will do as they wish and summon you to the palace, preparing to appoint you as the general." Han Junwu said softly.

"Thank you ministers and the emperor for your praise and affirmation, but Shiyun is young and inexperienced, and cannot be competent for this important task. On the one hand, I know my own limitations, and on the other hand, I don't want to disappoint the emperor and the ministers. Moreover, Shiyun believes that there is someone more suitable and competent for this position than Shiyun! That is His Royal Highness Prince Yi. He is superior to Shiyun in both experience and strength, so Shiyun believes that only Prince Yi can be competent for this position." Nian Shiyun said slowly, and with just a few words he pushed Han Junyi in front of him to block the wind.

"I agree with what Young Master Nian said. It is undeniable that Young Master Nian is outstanding, but he still needs more time to settle down and learn." The Minister of Rites rarely spoke up to give advice.

"I also agree with the Minister of Rites's point of view. The position of general should be handed over to the experienced Prince Yi." The Imperial Censor also stepped forward to give advice.

"I also support His Royal Highness Prince Yi's appointment to the position of general, and it would be fine for Young Master Nian to study under His Royal Highness Prince Yi." The Shaoqing of the Shaofu Temple also supported it.

"I also recommend that Prince Yi be appointed as the general." Chen Shaoyi rarely shows up in the palace, and he comes and goes as he pleases during court sessions. It was a rare occasion that he spoke out in support of Han Junyi today, which really puzzled Han Junwu.

Soon after, the Minister of Personnel, the Minister of Revenue, the Junior Tutor, the Junior Preceptor, the Junior Guardian and other ministers came out one by one to offer advice and support Han Junyi.

At this moment, Han Junyi couldn't help but feel a little proud. It turned out that he had so many supporters, and the people's will was the general trend. He didn't know that all the voices supporting him were instructed by Chen Shaoyi. Moreover, the ministers who made remonstrances today usually echoed and rarely spoke out. Han Junyi was so proud that he forgot to realize this.

Han Junwu noticed this, and examined these ministers one by one, and finally laughed out loud: "Well, well, the people of the Nian family are still as humble and low-key as always, and every generation is like this! Since Master Nian strongly recommends Prince Yi for this position, and the ministers also support it unanimously, and even Prince Chen strongly recommends Prince Yi, then Prince Yi will serve as the general! Prince Yi, you have to perform well this time!"

"Yes! Father, I will try my best this time and do my best! I will never let you down again!" Han Junyi bowed his head with his hands clasped, the corners of his mouth slightly raised. What is his will eventually be his, and no one can take it away from him!

After the court session, Han Junyi walked briskly with a smile on his face, as if his whole body was emitting a happy atmosphere. He hummed a little tune all the way back to Prince Yi's mansion, and his joy was beyond words. Even the maids and servants beside him could feel his good mood.

As soon as he entered the mansion, Jin Jingni, who was walking towards him, noticed his change and asked curiously, "Your Highness, you seem to be particularly happy today! What good thing happened to you?"

Han Junyi's mouth curled up slightly, his eyes sparkling with excitement, and he replied: "Haha, there is indeed good news. I forgot to tell you that starting tonight, I will go to the palace to guard the night! At the morning court today, many ministers strongly recommended me to serve as a general. It seems that in the hearts of these ministers, I still have a certain prestige."

After saying that, Han Junyi took a sip of the fragrant tea and continued with emotion: "I have been entrusted with an important task this time, and I will do my best to live up to everyone's expectations." His words revealed full confidence and ambition.

Jin Jingni frowned instead: "Did all the ministers strongly recommend you, Your Majesty?"

"Yes," Han Junyi nodded.

"I'm afraid this is not a good idea. Has my father recommended a prince?" Jin Jingni asked worriedly.

"My father-in-law didn't say anything." Han Junyi looked at Jin Jingni in confusion and shook his head.

"I'm afraid someone is leading the trend and wants to push you forward. Even if you don't want this position, they will definitely ask the emperor to appoint you, Your Majesty, to this position." Jin Jingni analyzed calmly: "My father once said that almost all the ministers are in their own factions, so the emperor is most satisfied with this. Officials without forming cliques are the cleanest and can avoid many corruptions."

"Perhaps the princess is overthinking. I will be more cautious." Han Junyi felt that Jin Jingni's analysis made sense, but then he thought that Jin Wenbo actually supported him. "My father-in-law also privately wanted me to take this position."

"Now that things have come to this, Your Highness, please be more careful." Jin Jingni curled her lips. She always felt that there was a conspiracy.

"Thank you for your concern, Princess. I understand." Han Junyi thought about it and got up to go to the side room to look for Wen Zili.

"Mr. Wen, are you used to living here?" Wen Zili was seen sitting in the yard reading a book.

Hearing the voice, Wen Zili looked up and saw that it was Han Junyi, so he stood up and saluted: "Prince Yi."

"Please sit down. No need to be polite." Han Junyi also went straight to the table and sat down.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. Everything is fine. Thank you for your concern." Wen Zili replied with a smile and a humble tone. He stood up gently, reached out to pick up the teapot on the table, and carefully filled a cup of tea for Han Junyi.

Han Junyi frowned slightly, as if he was thinking about something. After a while, he finally couldn't help but speak: "Mr. Wen, I am really confused about something." After that, he paused, staring into the distance, and Han Junyi continued: "At the morning court today, many ministers unanimously expressed their support for me to serve as a general. Not only that, even my father readily agreed to this. Tonight, I have to go to the palace to guard the night. Because there was a shocking assassination at night a few days ago, the night security of the palace must be doubled."

There was a hint of worry and uneasiness in his voice. He was obviously stressed by this sudden appointment and the current tense situation. "What do you think about this, Mr. Wen?"

Wen Zili sat quietly by the side, listening to Han Junyi's story, his face remaining calm and composed. "It sounds like the general trend is that Prince Yi is appointed as the general, but in reality it seems more like someone is setting a trap for you, Prince Yi, to fall into."

"How do you know it's a trap?" Han Junyi was a little surprised that Wen Zili's idea was exactly the same as Jin Jingni's. Could it be that he was really the one who was confused by the situation?

"I know very little about the ministers in the court, but I have heard that each minister in the court is working for his own camp. It is rare for them to work together on the same thing, so people don't understand and are suspicious." Wen Zili said slowly, but based on his understanding of Han Junyi, he was afraid that he could not accept this fact. He must think that he is the popular choice and that is why everyone supports him.

Just as Wen Zili thought, Han Junyi didn't want to accept this. He was the best in the world, whether in terms of strength, qualifications or experience. He was the best! Why couldn't everyone support him? Or did they have ulterior motives? Thinking of the defeat he had just suffered, it was right to be cautious. After a long while, Han Junyi said, "Now that the arrow is on the string, does Mr. Wen have any way to crack it?"

"But we have to go to the palace tonight?" Wen Zili asked.

"Yes," Han Junyi nodded.

"Since we are not sure whether the enemy will attack, let's use the empty city plan to wait for the enemy. Withdraw all the original guards, ambush in the house, wait for the enemy to arrive, and then rush out, surround them and catch them in a jar." Wen Zili dipped his hand in some tea, tapped a few points on the table and drew a circle.

"I understand. Thank you Mr. Wen for your advice." Han Junyi nodded and thanked Wen Zilie, then got up and left. After changing clothes and resting, he would return to the palace.

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"Are we going to carry out a night attack tonight?" Niao Niao looked at Chen Shaoyi.

"Of course, he won't have a good life." Chen Shaoyi smiled and nodded, "Tonight is Han Junyi's first time on duty, we have to help boost his fighting spirit and morale. Let him shine more."

"Just play with him tonight." Yuan Niaoniao understood instantly and a sly smile appeared on her face.

"Just consider it as a way to entertain Niao Niao." Chen Shaoyi smiled and stretched out his hand to pinch Niao Niao's smooth face. Looking at this beautiful face, he couldn't help but hold her face, leaned down and kissed her. After a while, the two came back to their senses from the passionate kiss. "Okay, no more kissing." Niao Niao blushed a little, and buried her face in Chen Shaoyi's warm embrace.

"Okay, let's get back to our business tonight." Chen Shaoyi raised the corners of his mouth slightly, with a happy expression on his face.

Without a doubt, Yuan Niaoniao reached out her hand and gave him a slap, "Why are you becoming more and more frivolous? Your reputation is not like this."