Cui Jingshi's reputation was ruined for framing the prince because of a fake pregnancy.

For the sake of Cui Fu's face, Cui Ge Lao originally wanted to give her a white silk, at least to leave a reputation for chastity.

But under the bitter pleading of Lord Cui and Mrs. Cui, they reluctantly agreed to send her to the nunnery as a sister-in-law, and the Green Lantern Ancient Buddha died for the rest of her life.

Cui Ge Lao was also reprimanded by Emperor Sheng for not governing his family strictly, and the original official reinstatement was delayed again.

Prince Rui seized this opportunity to suppress Cui Gelao's power in the court with all his might, and forced him to return to his hometown.

Who would have thought that it was just because of the contradictions between the children that Prince Rui would act so ruthlessly, and he would not hesitate to stir up the entire court into a bloody storm, making the civil official group change blood.

However, these are not what Yan Ran is most concerned about.

To Yan Ran's surprise and joy, she didn't expect that in this power struggle mixed with grievances and hatreds, Xiao Zun turned out to be the worst.

Cui Ge Lao's two sons are not successful, and there are no other outstanding children in the clan to support.

Sui Cui Ge's faction was composed of his students and cronies, but they were suppressed by Prince Rui, and the bribed ones were scattered and difficult to become a forest.

After the fall of Cui Gelao, Vice Minister Han Yu ascended to the throne.

The Cui family's status among the Anyang aristocracy plummeted, from the hot Xiangfu to the ordinary Cui Mansion.

At this time, Xiao Zun was originally very lucky, glad that he got out in time and was not entangled by Cui Jingshi and fell into the quagmire of the Cui family.

But Emperor Sheng didn't know what to think, and after Xiao Zun didn't hesitate to break his treachery and get out with such difficulty, he actually pushed him back.

The concubine selected by Emperor Sheng for Xiao Zun is the eldest daughter of the Cui family, that is, Cui Jingshi's eldest sister, Cui Jingyi.

Cui Jingyi suffers from chest paralysis, is naturally frail, and never leaves her mouth with perennial medicine, so she has never appeared in front of people.

When Xiao Zun learned the news, his heart was dripping blood.

Knowing this, isn't it good for him to marry Cui Jingshi?

He teamed up with Cui Ge Lao to fight against Prince Rui, maybe he would not be defeated, and he could also get a more powerful wife than he is now.

But the matter has come to this point, and it is useless to give him the Cui family who is in a vulnerable situation.

So what did he bother to go around in such a big circle?

He was not as noble as the crown prince, and he had a strong maternal family to rely on, so he was extremely cautious in every step.

He wavered on Cui Jingshi's issue, but he was weighing the strength of the Cui family and trying to find a help for himself.

But in the end, after all, the bamboo basket was empty.

He even wondered if it was Emperor Sheng's beating on him, warning him not to think about a position that did not belong to him.

But judging by Yan Ran's behavior pattern towards Emperor Sheng from his previous life to this life, it is very likely that he has always done what he wants, and it may also contain a little appeasement to Cui Ge Lao who has worked hard but retired in the past few years, thus showing his benevolence.

Xiao Zun lifted a stone and smashed himself in the foot, not only Yan Ran was happy, but also the prince.

"I heard that the prince has been very chic recently, not only did he accept two concubines at one time, but even Cuiweilou had his exclusive private room."

Yan Ran sat in the courtyard of Fanmo's residence, adding tea to Wen Rong'an, and said mockingly.

The crown princess is the daughter of the prince of the dynasty, and the prince showed an infatuation with the princess in order to envelop the princess, and she was loyal, and she was a pair of fairy couples in the eyes of the world.

But since Xiao Zun's marriage was decided, the prince felt that Xiao Zun, who was weak and weak, had no threat, so he got carried away and showed his true face, recruited beautiful concubines, and did not return at night, so that the princess was sad for a while.

Wen Rongan shook his head lightly, expressing concern about his future: "Such a short-sighted person, I don't know if I can get to that position." ”

Yan Ran looked at Wen Rong'an and said firmly: "If my cousin wants him to go, he will definitely be able to go." ”

The crown prince has been made a prince since he was born, and everyone has revolved around him since he was a child, and it is inevitable that he thinks very highly of himself and does not listen to his advice.

Although Xiao Zun is modest and teachable, he is open-minded, but he is selfish and ruthless, and the power in his hands is not as good as that of the prince, so it is difficult to exert his strength.

Both of these men have their own advantages and disadvantages, and neither is the perfect choice of monarchs.

But since Wen Rongan could push Xiao Zun to that position in his previous life, Yan Ran believes that he can also push the prince to that position in this life.

Moreover......

Yan Ran smiled and continued: "There are also King Yongning and King Guangling who support their troops and respect themselves, staring at Anyang's movements with fierce eyes. It is not yet known into whose hands the Lord of the world will fall. So, you don't have to just look at these two people, just want to be safe in the moment. No matter how the situation changes in the future, as long as we have the foundation to stand on, we will be able to grasp the initiative. ”

Wen Rong'an listened to Yan Ran's analysis, as if she could foresee what would happen in the future, and sighed: "If you are in troubled times and you are in danger, how can you settle down?" ”

Yan Ran's eyes changed slightly, she lowered her voice, and slowly spit out two words: "Military power." ”

Wen Rong'an's pupils trembled obviously, he didn't expect Yan Ran to have such thoughts.

They are not kings, and they are not generals, what do they want military power to do, and they can't rebel?

Although Wen Rongan was shocked by Yan Ran's bold idea, he was already secretly thinking in his heart, how to obtain military power, is it too late to join the army now?

Yan Ran smiled again, and said in a relaxed tone: "You forgot who my uncle is, he is the guard of Bac Ninh!" Bac Ninh has a million strong divisions to defend against foreign enemies, and no matter how the internal affairs change, they will not always reach there. When the time comes, I'll take you to your uncle! ”

Wen Rongan thought that Yan Ran wanted him to abandon literature and martial arts, but he never thought that he wanted to take him to escape, and he couldn't cry or laugh for a while.

However, Wen Rongan felt that although Yan Ran's words were reasonable, he thought things too simply.

One is that Anyang and Bac Ninh are far apart, if there is really civil unrest and they are displaced all the way, it is not certain whether they can go to Bac Ninh safely.

Second, Beining is facing the Mobei alien race, which is the real battlefield, isn't it even more dangerous?

But looking at Yan Ran's innocent smiling face, Wen Rongan didn't say anything, only responded obediently: "Well, I listen to you." ”

Yan Ran listened to Wen Rong'an's gentle voice, and couldn't help but ripple in her heart, revealing a foolish smile.

Wen Rongan took a sip of tea, remembered one more thing, and lowered his tone: "Recently, there have been many people who have proposed marriage to you. ”

Yan Ran is about to get married, and she has reached the age of marriage, so naturally someone told her to match.

Besides, without Cui Jingshi, Yan Ran is the number one talented woman in Anyang City, and with the prosperity of Master Yan's official fortune, there is an endless stream of people who come to ask for marriage.

However, Master Yan had the idea of sending Yan Ran to the East Palace before, although he could not implement it because of the relationship between the prince and the princess, he was not in a hurry to finalize her marriage.

Now, the prince has accepted two concubines in succession, and Master Yan's mind is alive again.

Yan Ran put her hands on her cheeks, looked directly at Wen Rong'an, and was full of anticipation: "Are you going to propose to me too?" ”

Wen Rongan was stunned when he heard this, and did not answer immediately.

Of course, he wanted to propose marriage to Yan Ran, and quickly set the marriage, it was best to marry her into the door as soon as possible and be with her openly.

But the reality is that he has no father or mother, and his identity in the Dingguo Mansion is very embarrassing, and no one can give him the master.

He has no deep family background, nor does he have an official position, so he has no bargaining chips to negotiate with Master Yan.

Moreover, Wen Chengyan has already married Yan Yao, if he asks to marry Yan Ran again, it will be the two sisters entering the same mansion, and Master Yan, who wants to come to the rigid and polite manners, will not agree.

With all these difficulties in front of us, Wen Rong'an, who has always been strategic, also made it difficult.

But he didn't tell Yan Ran about these things, but only solemnly promised her: "Well, I will go to propose marriage." ”

Yan Ran didn't wait for Wen Rong'an's proposal, but she waited for Prince Rui's mansion first.

She couldn't help sneering in her heart, this Su Pan had discussed with the county lord of Min'an and Cui Jingshi successively, but they were all unsuccessful, and the results were tragic, and he dared to beat her idea, is it abusive?

Then she was puzzled, could it be that Su Pan had forgotten that the two of them had a grudge!

Moreover, Prince Yirui forced Cui Ge Lao to resign because of Su Fan's reputation framed by Cui Jingshi, which shows that he attaches great importance to this grandson, how can he ask him to marry a wife who is not the right person?

Although Yan Ran felt that Prince Rui's sudden proposal was a little weird, now was not the time to explore the reason, she was more concerned about Master Yan's attitude.

Yan Ran was not worried about the engagement before, because she was familiar with Master Yan's idea of sending her to the East Palace, so she was not in a hurry.

But now that Prince Rui's Mansion has come to propose, the meaning is very different.

If Yan Ran can marry Su Fan, she will be a proper princess in the future, and this status is not inferior to the imperial concubine, and even higher than the imperial concubine to some extent.

After all, the emperor's concubine is just a concubine, and if it is not favored, it is meaningless.

However, the princess is the head of the house, and her order level is not below the princess.

Therefore, it is very likely that Master Yan will change his mind.

In the evening, Yan Ran boiled soup and sent it to the study, knocking on the side to find out what Master Yan meant.

Master Yan saw Yan Ran's thoughts, and said with a smile: "Ran'er has grown up and begun to care about her marriage. ”

Yan Ran smiled shyly, so it was a problem: "It's not that my daughter is anxious, it's just that my daughter is about to get married, and the marriage has still not been decided, so there will inevitably be some gossip outside." ”

Old Man Yan's face sank, and he said unhappily: "Hmph, other people's girls' marriages, what are they anxious about, they are actually some long-tongued and talkative!" Ran'er, you don't have to pay attention to what others say, you have your own arrangements for your father, just wait patiently. ”

Yan Ran was silent, secretly worried in her heart.

Master Yan said that he was not in a hurry, could it be that he hadn't given up the idea of sending her to the East Palace?

This made Yan Ran incomprehensible, the marriage in Prince Rui's Mansion was no worse than that in the East Palace, why did he have to ......

Yan Ran paused suddenly, as if she understood something.