Consultante de vie de la dynastie Song du Sud

Chapitre 34

"Zhou'er, you... it's all my fault. I thought Qingqing would be a man, but fate had other plans. My poor Zhou'er." Su Rongrong looked at Yu Zhou with red eyes. She knew that Yu Zhou couldn't choose his own happiness. It was all her fault. Now he had to marry a woman.

"Mother, this is my own choice. From now on, I am the Prime Minister of Gengyue Kingdom, the son of Yu Qingqian and Su Rongrong, and the husband of Bingning. I have no regrets." Yu Zhou said each word with great emotion, each sentence deeply moving Su Rongrong.

[Dynasty Storm: Savage Grandma]

“Zhou’er, you…” Su Rongrong was so shocked that she couldn’t say a word.

"Zhou'er, my grandson!" came the old woman's voice. Grandma Ning couldn't wait to see her grandson. She was also surprised to hear that her grandson had actually become the Prime Minister of Gengyue Kingdom—something unprecedented in Eurasia! A mere 16-year-old boy.

"Mother, Grandma's here," Yu Zhou said calmly to Su Rongrong. He opened the door and looked at the frail old lady, Ning, with a smile.

"Grandson, my poor grandson." Old Mrs. Ning burst into tears, her eyes filled with shock. Although Qingqing was already stunningly beautiful, her grandson made her feel like she had wasted most of her life. This was the first time she had ever seen someone who could make the world pale in comparison.

"Grandma, I, Zhou'er, am unfilial for failing to be before you." Yu Zhou knelt before Old Madam Ning. Old Madam Ning quickly helped Yu Zhou up, saying, "Zhou'er! You are our young prime minister, how can you kneel before an old woman like me?"

"Grandma, please don't say that. I am just me, your grandson, Dad and Mom's son, Qingqing's brother, and Bingning's husband." Yu Zhou said firmly as he helped Grandma Ning up. But Grandma Ning, who had been very happy before, turned serious as soon as she heard the name Bingning and said, "Our Yu family is not fortunate enough to marry the granddaughter of the Eccentric Hero of Tianchi."

Bing Ning looked at Yu Zhou nervously, and the usually talkative Bing Ning suddenly fell silent.

"Grandma, Bingning is my wife, how could you..." Yu Zhou said with some displeasure. Old Madam Ning looked at Bingning with disdain. This woman was not only the granddaughter of the Eccentric Hero of Tianchi, but also had an ordinary appearance, unworthy of her handsome grandson.

“Zhou’er, you are now the Prime Minister of Gengyue Kingdom. How can you marry a country bumpkin? Look at her appearance.” Old Madam Ning sized up Bing Ning, her gaze gradually turning sharp and disgusted. Bing Ning remained silent.

"Grandma, please don't do this. Cough cough cough," Yu Zhou said anxiously, but suddenly his breathing became labored, and he coughed violently. Old Madam Ning also became anxious and compromised, saying, "I can agree to let this wild girl stay here, but the marriage matter can be discussed later. Zhou'er, are you willing?" Old Madam Ning's tone was firm, brooking no argument. But Yu Zhou was about to continue speaking when Bing Ning stopped him.

"Cough cough cough!" Yu Zhou could no longer hold on and collapsed to the ground. Everyone scrambled to their feet.

"Rongrong, Qingqian, hurry and call the doctor. Qingqing, go take care of your brother. As for Miss Shui, you stay here for a bit." Although Grandma Ning was worried about her grandson, she had to deal with Bingning.

"Mother, you want to..." Yu Qingqian said with some worry, but was scolded away by Old Madam Ning.

Only Bingning and Old Madam Ning remained in the room.

"Greetings, Grandma," Bing Ning bowed to Old Madam Ning, but Old Madam Ning didn't even look at her and coldly said, "Grandma, I can't accept such a grand gesture. Just call me Old Madam Ning. Let me tell you, don't think that just because I promised Zhou'er that you could stay, you're the young mistress of the Yu family. As long as I'm alive, you can forget about stepping into the Yu family's gate."

Grandma Ning slammed the door and left. This was the first time Bing Ning hadn't lost her temper. Even if Yu Zhou treated her like this, she would have fought back. But she couldn't utter a word in response to Grandma Ning's words, feeling like a wronged little wife. The person she despised most... Tears immediately streamed down her face.

"Sister-in-law, are you alright? Actually, Grandma and my mother are both sharp-tongued but kind-hearted. Grandma often punishes me, but in the blink of an eye, she'll bring me my favorite osmanthus cake." Yu Qingqing crouched down and walked to Bing Ning's side. She handed Bing Ning a handkerchief and said with a smile.

Bingning took the handkerchief gratefully and said, "Thank you, Qingqing."

"No need." But while Bing Ning was grateful, she didn't see the jealousy in Yu Qingqing's eyes. Her gaze was filled with deep envy. Why could this ordinary-looking woman possess her stunningly handsome brother? How could such a perfect brother be worthy of such an ordinary woman? Why could she receive her brother's favor? She was so jealous, the first time in her life she had ever been jealous of someone.

From a young age, she was the object of everyone's admiration, not only the most beautiful woman in Gengyue Kingdom but also the most talented. Every day, she listened to her mother talk about how amazing and adorable her brother was, constantly recounting his stories to her mother and grandmother. Although it was all the same, she didn't find it annoying; on the contrary, she grew to love her brother more and more, thinking about him every day. Now, she finally saw her brother, but beside her perfect brother stood a clown, and she had stolen his attention. Yu Qingqing disliked this woman. She didn't deserve to be her sister-in-law.

Yu Qingqing gradually sneered. Her brother was hers, and no one could take him away. Her Prime Minister brother.

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Ugh, the power went out halfway through... Now I have to start all over again. Sorry for being late, everyone.

[Dynasty Storms: The Conferment of the Title of Prime Minister 1]

"Brother, you're finally awake! Mother and Grandma were so worried about you!" Yu Qingqing helped Yu Zhou up and handed her his clothes.

"What's wrong with me?" Yu Zhou asked, touching his head in pain.

Yu Qingqing brought over the wash water and said, "Brother, your old illness flared up yesterday, and you accidentally fell to the ground. I took care of you all night." Yu Qingqing said shyly.

"Thank you so much. Where is Bing Ning?" Yu Zhou looked around but couldn't find Bing Ning.

Yu Qingqing's face turned deathly pale, and she stammered, "Grandma asked my sister-in-law to clean the room."

"How could Grandma do this? I need to go find Grandma!" Yu Zhou said excitedly, trying to tidy up. But Yu Qingqing stopped him, saying, "Brother, don't go now. You have to go to court soon; today is your inauguration day, you can't be late. Deal with Sister-in-law's matter when you get back."

"But... alright. I'll go to court first. Qingqing, please take care of your sister-in-law for me." Yu Zhou hurriedly tidied himself up. After putting on his court robes, he followed Yu Qingqian to court.

Early in the morning, everyone gathered to witness the inauguration ceremony of this stunningly handsome young man. Yu Zhou, dressed in court robes, exuded an air of ethereal grandeur, like a celestial being. His steps were light, yet his brow was furrowed, a hint of unease lurking beneath. Shen Wuyue, seated on the dragon throne, silently observed Yu Zhou. When the master of ceremonies announced, "Please, former Prime Minister, hand over the seal of office," everyone stared intently at Yu Zhou. Yu Zhou accepted the seal and raised it high. All the officials bowed, but no one expected that even the usually aloof and arrogant General Lin Lie Lin, who wouldn't even bow to the Emperor, would lower his head and congratulate Yu Zhou with a bow. Even Shen Wuyue was deeply shocked.

Even Yu Qingqian looked at her son in disbelief. Everyone knew that with this young man, Gengyue Kingdom would be invincible and would no longer be bullied by other countries. He was their Prime Minister. Their peerless Prime Minister.

Royal Palace of the Kingdom of Ricang

"Hahaha, as expected, Xingzhi understands Yuzhou best. He did indeed go to Gengyue, but I am quite surprised. Xingzhi, do you know whose son Yuzhou is?" Chen Zexie Shang sneered, crushing the note in his hand.

"I do not know," Yuan Yang said calmly, but his furrowed brows betrayed his unease. Chen Zexie Shang continued with a cold laugh, "The former Prime Minister of Gengyue Kingdom, Yu Qingqian. What a Yu Zhou. What a Yu Qingqian."

“Yu Qingqian, the disciple of the Eccentric Hero of Tianchi,” Yuan Yang said.

"As expected, Your Majesty. Should we send a gift to Gengyue Kingdom?" Zhan Ge said slyly. "Of course. How is Yueying? As her elder brother, I should go and see her," Chen Zexie Shang said coldly.

"Your Majesty, if this is truly the case, I humbly request that Your Majesty allow me to go," Yuan Yang said, kneeling on one knee, his pale purple eyes filled with earnestness.

"Alright!" Chen Zexie Shang walked straight towards the Moon Shadow Palace.

Fengwan Kingdom

"Your Majesty, you must have received the message by carrier pigeon as well," Xiao Han said. Feng Youhuang's green eyes radiated a menacing aura. He glanced at the message, crumpled it, and said, "He went to Gengyue. No wonder. He was originally from Gengyue. I will go too."

"Your Majesty, how could you do this?" Xiao Han said in a panic.

"Han, you don't need to say my mind is made up. I must go to Gengyue. I think the others will arrive one after another." Feng Youhuang smiled confidently, a smile so desolate. Even Xiao Han saw Feng Youhuang's loneliness. But he himself wasn't equally heartless. His hands had to be stained with the blood of those he loved most. Only through constant fighting could he achieve that.

Jin Yaoguo

"Yan, the time has come, hasn't it?" Yelü Longxu smiled faintly, a bloodthirsty glint in his eyes.

Ye Yan took out a long flute and handed it to Yelü Longxu.

"I order you and Tianfang to go to Gengyue Kingdom. Yan, remember this. This is no longer the academy, but the Eurasian continent. You must think carefully about your people." Yelü Longxu smiled wickedly.