The Destiny of Going to Hell

During the days he stayed in the Chen Mansion, Hongli was out on business most of the time, and only had a few moments to talk about great talents with Chen Wanyin.

Chen Wanyin was the most insightful woman he had ever met, and her insights in many aspects surpassed those of men.

Hongli fell in love with Chen Wanyin at first sight because of her beauty on the lake, but as they got to know each other better, he realized her talent and kindness.

"Cousin, look what I brought you?" Hongli held a piece of oil paper in his hand. Chen Wanyin rarely showed her little girl's attitude, her eyes sparkling, "Is it crispy duck? Cousin, thank you."

Chen Wanyin took the food from Hongli's hand and couldn't hide her smile.

After interacting with Chen Wanyin for many days, Hongli had already figured out that although she looked like a calm and quiet young lady, she was actually a simple-minded foodie.

Hongli saw the book cover on the table out of the corner of his eye, "Zhou Gongjin? Why does my cousin like him so much?"

Chen Wanyin held the delicious food in both hands and ate it slowly. "If Sun Ce and Zhou Yu were both here, how can we be sure that Dongwu cannot take over the world?"

Hongli became interested. "So, my cousin is optimistic about these two? But Sun Ce killed so many Jiangdong nobles. Someone once said that he didn't know that a sharp sword is easy to break."

Chen Wanyin paused while eating the delicious food and frowned, "How could he not know such a simple truth? At that time, he was surrounded by enemies. If he didn't become a sword, how could he avenge his father's death?"

Hongli smiled and agreed. "Cousin, what you said is right. If not, how can we expand our territory and gain a foothold in troubled times?" He stretched out his hand to wipe the stains from the corners of Chen Wanyin's mouth. "Then what do you think of what Guo Jia said about being unprepared?"

Chen Wanyin raised her eyes and looked at Hongli seriously, "Sun Ce is not a man without strategy. He was able to capture Wancheng by surprise without losing a single soldier, which is enough to prove that he has strategy. However, he has been pacifying Jiangdong for several years, so he is still very powerful."

Hongli supported himself with his hands, listening to Chen Wanyin praising Sun Ce, and he actually felt a little jealous, "He is powerful, but he is too frivolous. He still lacks the skills to be a local lord."

"But we still have Zhou Yu. Zhou Yu is a steady person and he is loyal to Sun Ce." After finishing her meal, Chen Wanyin regained her calm look.

"Cousin, how do you know that the two of them didn't get together because of interests? People in the world are all like this, they come when there is benefit and leave when there is disadvantage." There was some sadness in Hongli's eyes. When he was young and lived alone in the Old Summer Palace, no one looked up to him.

When he attended court, he demonstrated his talents, and even the empress, who had previously supported Hongshi's incompetent brother, was willing to personally help her niece Qingying get closer to him.

"Perhaps everyone in the world is like this, but they are definitely not. Even though Bofu has passed away, Gongjin is still alive. They are partners who have known each other since childhood and fought together."

Hongli looked at the praise in Chen Wanyin's eyes for the two of them, and felt very uncomfortable. "But in the end, didn't you fail to fulfill your promise to Sun Ce?"

Chen Wanyin picked up the tea on the table and took a sip. "Cousin, you are obsessed. If the heavens do not approve of your fate, what does it have to do with Zhou Gongjin?"

"In the Battle of Red Cliff, everyone gave up, but he remained steadfast. Facing Cao Cao's 800,000-man army, he burned down Red Cliff. How could he know that the east wind was not Sun Ce? Zhou Yu usually helped Sun Ce, but that day it was Bo Fu who turned into the east wind."

Listening to Chen Wanyin's words, Hongli was shocked. He clapped his hands and laughed, "Haha, Bofu died early to change the east wind, and Gongjin's heavenly fire defeated the hero. After the heroic spirits guarded Jiangdong, talented people emerged one after another. What my cousin said is very true!"

The more Hongli spent time with Chen Wanyin, the more his heart was moved.

After the emotional uproar, Hongli still felt jealous of the two, "My cousin seems to admire them very much."

He stared at Chen Wanyin, cautiously trying to see how she would answer. "Sun Ce is bold and unrestrained, Zhou Yu is gentle as jade, who wouldn't admire them?"

Hongli's eyes gradually darkened, but he heard Chen Wanyin add, "I think what Guo Jia said makes sense. Sun Ce underestimated his preparations. Cousin, you can't learn from him."

After Chen Wanyin finished speaking, her clear eyes looked straight into Hongli's. Hongli was stunned for a moment and chuckled, "Cousin knows, don't worry, Yinyin."

She knew it. Well, she was so smart, how could she not guess her own identity?

The officials and salt merchants in Jiangnan are in collusion, the power is disordered and the dangers are numerous. Hongli felt indescribably sweet when he heard Yinyin's concern.

Does this mean that Yin Yin also has him in her heart?

After dinner, Hongli tentatively spoke in the study, "Sir Chen, if I ask to marry Yinyin..." Before Hongli could finish his words, Chen Tingzhang directly refuted him.

"Fourth Prince, although Yinyin is smart, I think you can see that she is more sincere and innocent. Not to mention the methods of the women in the mansion, you will face...all kinds of dangers as if a man were on the battlefield. How can you guarantee that Yinyin will not be hurt?"

Chen Tingzhang's eyes were sharp, "I am planning to find a son-in-law for Yinyin. No matter what his ability is, at least I am here to protect Yinyin."

Chen Tingzhang’s meaning is clear. If I marry into your royal family, I will have no place to cry when I get bullied. Who will I go to for justice?

Chen Tingzhang patted Hongli on the shoulder and said, "It's hard for a man to focus all his attention on a woman. Maybe you really like Yinyin at this moment and are willing to make a promise for her, but Fourth Prince, I only have one daughter and I dare not gamble."

Hongli pursed his lips. Yes, Yinyin is simple in nature. How can she deal with those conspiracies and intrigues?

Hongli remained silent and avoided Chen Wanyin after that day.

Chen Wanyin didn't notice anything at first, but whenever she ran into Hongli unintentionally, he would avoid her, and her sadness was somewhat revealed.

Feng Wu was worried when she saw the depressed Chen Wanyin. The young lady hasn't eaten properly for several days. What will happen if this continues?

Feng Wu stomped her feet, turned around and ran to find Hongli.

I thought that the cousin was a good man because he accompanied the young lady every day and brought her delicious food. But it has only been a short time and he has forgotten about the young lady!

"Cousin, the young lady hasn't eaten well for several days because of you. Don't think that I won't hit you just because you are my cousin. If you bully the young lady, I will beat you." Feng Wu kicked Hongli as soon as she saw him. Hongli dodged it and looked anxious when he heard Feng Wu's words.

"Yinyin hasn't eaten well for several days? Why don't you persuade her?" Hongli walked hurriedly towards Chen Wanyin's yard. When he opened the door, he saw Chen Wanyin staring at the delicious food on the table with a depressed look on her face.

"Yinyin," Chen Wanyin's eyes lit up as Hongli opened his mouth, "Cousin..." She stood up and wanted to say something, but in the end she didn't speak.

Hongli picked up some food with chopsticks and put it into Chen Wanyin's bowl. "How can you not eat properly?"

Chen Wanyin's tears continued to fall, "My cousin has been avoiding me these days. I can only sigh that the world is as short as a spring dream and human feelings are as thin as autumn clouds."

Hongli panicked and reached out to hug Chen Wanyin, wiping away the tears from the corners of her eyes with his fingertips.

Hongli, who understood Chen Wanyin's feelings, was naturally happy. "I also like Yinyin. I have been unable to control my feelings since we met on the lake that day, but..."

After Hongli expressed his concerns, he finally decided to go with Chen Wanyin to persuade Chen Tingzhang.

Looking at the two holding hands, Chen Tingzhang could only sigh, "Fourth Prince, I hope you can treat Yinyin well."

He looked at Chen Wanyin with a determined look in her eyes, "Yinyin has grown up and has her own ideas. Father is very happy, but father still hopes that you will think carefully. If you marry him, and he changes his mind in the future, your father will not be able to do justice for you."

Hongli, who was originally in high spirits, suddenly turned pale, "Yinyin, I won't."

Chen Wanyin let go of Hongli's hand and went forward to hug Chen Tingzhang, "Father, Yinyin knows that if he doesn't care about me in the future, Yinyin will be heartless."

Hongli listened to Chen Wanyin's words and secretly decided in his heart that he would never let Yinyin be disappointed in him. The heartless day will never appear.

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