novel-bin Chapter 55: With me here, they are safe
Chapter 55: With me here, they are safe
He was a shrewd man and could see that his son was playing tricks on him. However, the tricks were harmless so he did not take it to heart.
Anyway, it is normal for a prince to have 500 to 1,000 private soldiers.
The number of those who could be crowned as kings could even reach 2,000. Previously, in the Golden Palace, on impulse, he had even promised to crown Jiang Fan the King of Qin, with 2,000 private soldiers.
He also knew that his son was in danger, and he asked for private soldiers because he was worried that his trip to Huainan would be dangerous.
In fact, he didn't want his son to get into trouble, so he felt relieved when he gave his private soldiers to him. In fact, because of the guilt in his heart, he wanted Jiang Fan to lead more private soldiers.
"No, father, I just need the 601 trained people. I can't afford more than that!" Jiang Fan quickly refused.
He knows when to stop, how can he really become arrogant because of the favor he received?
"If I tell you to take one thousand, then take one thousand. If you can't afford to raise them, your father will help you! By the way, the five hundred black-robed soldiers who participated in the battle today will also be given to you, a total of one thousand one hundred and one people." Emperor Yan smiled and waved his hand.
Jiang Fan was touched when he heard this. How could he not see that his cheap old father really wanted to be good to him?
"Thank you, father..." His eyes were slightly red as he responded repeatedly without any hypocritical refusal.
"Haha...you and I are father and son, so there is no need to say thank you...Now that we are done with this matter, go see your mother and your sister!" Emperor Yan patted Jiang Fan on the shoulder, turned around and left.
The people around who were watching the excitement dared to leave. After watching the big show performed by Emperor Yan and Jiang Fan, everyone had different expressions.
There were those who were jealous and resentful, those who wanted to curry favor with Jiang Fan, and of course, those who were disdainful and contemptuous.
When these people heard that Emperor Yan also gave the 500 elite soldiers trained by Chu Yan'er to Jiang Fan, they felt unhappy, but at the same time they were gloating. The soldiers of the two sides had just fought to the death, and it would be strange if nothing happened when they got together.
If Jiang Fan cannot solve this problem, these more than 1,000 private soldiers may become a burden to him, and he may be in danger.
Ye Ren and other court officials and princes who had suffered a loss now wanted to make fun of Jiang Fan. No matter how many private soldiers they had, they were useless as he was two-minded!
As for other court officials who did not participate in suppressing Jiang Fan, most of them thought about how Jiang Fan and Emperor Yan had worked together to trick the court officials. They wanted to laugh, but they felt helpless.
Jiang Fan came to the palace concubines' seat. Under the instruction of Concubine Ning, the other concubines left one after another, including Concubine Ye.
Only Concubine Ning, Concubine Su and Jiang Xing were left in the venue, along with a group of imperial guards, eunuchs and palace maids.
Seeing Jiang Fan coming, Jiang Xing at least went over to greet him. She grabbed Jiang Fan's hand, her face full of joy.
"Myna, you are so awesome! Hahaha... Seeing those who bullied you being beaten down by Myna, Xing'er wants to laugh..."
Jiang Xing was as innocent as ever, with uncontrollable joy in her eyes.
Su Meiren, who was following behind him, had tears in her eyes and looked at her son with a look full of love and relief.
Jiang Fan stroked his sister's head and said softly, "Sister, are you and mother living well in the palace?"
"We are living well. Mother Ning treats Xing'er and Mother very well... No one in the palace dares to bully us anymore. Mother Ning said that those who bullied us have received the punishment they deserved!"
Jiang Xing replied with a smile. Lady Su also nodded. Seeing his sister's cheerful and lively appearance, Jiang Fan felt relieved.
It seemed that his adoptive father had changed his character after hearing his poem and had protected his mother and sister very well.
If it were in the past, he would never have paid too much attention to the affairs of his children.
Otherwise, Concubine Ye would not have killed so many princes and princesses.
As long as there are some signs, the clever princes and princesses have not escaped the clutches of Concubine Ye. Now that Concubine Ning is protecting them, no one dares to touch his mother and sister.
"Don't worry, I'm here, and they will live well in the palace!" At this moment, a graceful voice sounded from behind.
Jiang Fan looked over and saw Concubine Ning looking at him with a smile, her eyes full of love.
In Jiang Fan's memory, he remembered her, the concubine of his cheap father, who had the opportunity to become the queen, but because of the pain of losing her son, she hardly ever participated in the affairs of the harem.
Jiang Fan knew that Concubine Ning was promoted to be in charge of the affairs of the harem, and his father had done a lot for him.
"Your son greets Her Majesty Ning... Thank you for taking care of my mother and sister." Jiang Fan quickly bowed, his eyes full of gratitude.
Hearing this, Concubine Ning nodded and smiled lovingly, "You, child, don't be so polite. Xing'er and your mother get along well with me. With them by my side, I won't be lonely in the harem. If you have time, come to the palace more often to see them!"
She looked at Jiang Fan and liked him more and more. Such a filial and sensible child almost died. Thinking of her own child who died, she felt a little pain in her heart.
"Your Majesty's teachings, I will remember them!" Jiang Fan smiled at Concubine Ning and nodded slightly.
"You guys chat, I'll go wait for them..." Concubine Ning smiled with satisfaction, turned around and left, waiting not far away.
Jiang Fan chatted with his mother, Concubine Su, and his sister for a few more words, and told them to be careful in the palace.
The time they spent together was short, and Jiang Fan didn't want to keep Concubine Ning waiting for too long, so after giving her a few more instructions, he let his mother and sister leave. They were reluctant to leave, looking back every few steps.
Looking at their leaving figures, Jiang Fan was speechless for a long time. He must become stronger quickly and protect his relatives here.
"If you want to protect them, you have to become strong as soon as possible. Be careful on your trip to Huainan. They won't give up easily..." At this time, Chu Yan'er's voice sounded behind Jiang Fan.
She didn't know when she appeared here. She looked at the direction where Su Meiren and Jiang Xing left with a complicated look in her eyes.
Jiang Fan heard this and turned to look at Chu Yan'er, smiling faintly. Was this arrogant woman caring about him? Was she admonishing him? Was she warning him!
"Thank you..."
"No need to thank me. I will not let you off during the trip to Huainan... What you should think about now is how to defeat me. Besides, the situation in Huainan is more complicated than you think! In addition..."
Chu Yan'er looked at Jiang Fan deeply, and then she stopped talking. She didn't say the rest and turned and left.
Jiang Fan looked at her back with a faint smile on his face. This woman was unusually arrogant! She spoke coldly, but there was concern in her words.
As for her last sentence, Jiang Fan could vaguely sense what she wanted to say.
However, perhaps she didn't want to show off too much, or maybe she wanted to see how she would handle it, so she didn't say anything more.
As soon as Chu Yan'er left, Chu Xinghe came over. He looked at Jiang Fan with a complicated expression, but his eyes were full of admiration.
"Eighth Prince, I have gathered your private soldiers together. How do you plan to place them?"