She wore a dark blue V-neck long dress, with a very impressive cleavage!
The entire person exuded a charm unique to mature women from the inside out!
Especially those enchanting eyes, they were soul-stirring!
Suddenly, I felt a little envious of Tuoba Yun…
However, for Chen Nan!
Shen Nian’s first impression of her was that she was big.
Although she was beautiful, he knew their positions were different!
Otherwise, experiencing the joy of being a Cao thief would be nothing.
"Greetings, Princess!"
Chen Nan bowed slightly, not showing too much subservience!
After all, he was a strategist in Shen Lang's mansion. If he got too close to others or acted too proactively, people would definitely overthink it!
Shen Nian appraised Chen Nan from head to toe, without concealing her praise. She spoke with a gentle voice, "I heard that Mr. Chen completed the rules set by Shen Lang. I, this princess, am extremely surprised and have come specifically to admire Mr. Chen's esteemed presence!"
"Seeing you today is truly not in vain. Mr. Chen is not only as handsome as Pan An and peerlessly beautiful, but he also radiates a scholarly aura from within!"
"I also hope that Mr. Chen can offer advice to Shen Lang in the future and help him consolidate his position!"
With that, she bowed to Chen Nan!
Chen Nan returned the courtesy, "Your Highness, you flatter me. Since I became a strategist in the Crown Prince's mansion, I will naturally assist the Fourth Prince with all my might!"
Shen Nian said, "You four, retreat."
"Yes!"
Mei, Lan, Zhu, and Ju immediately withdrew from the backyard!
Shen Nian sat at a stone table under a peach tree. With a wave of her right hand, a set of jade tea ware appeared before her!
She quietly brewed a pot of tea, then poured a cup for Chen Nan. Holding it with both hands, she placed it in front of Chen Nan and casually asked, "May I ask where Mr. Chen resides?"
Chen Nan replied, "I am merely a wandering cultivator. I have always lived a carefree life!"
He knew Shen Nian was probing his background!
Shen Nian continued, "Then why did you join the Crown Prince's mansion and become a strategist under Shen Lang?"
Chen Nan frowned slightly, appearing somewhat displeased, "Is Your Highness doubting my origins?"
"Mr. Chen jokes. I am merely curious!" Shen Nian smiled, but her meaning was clear: she still didn't trust Chen Nan!
Chen Nan hesitated for a moment and then said, "Actually, it's nothing. I was devoted to the Dao, but after reaching the first layer of Golden Core for a hundred years, I could not advance further!"
"I heard that the imperial court is like a battlefield, so I thought of coming to the capital, entering the imperial court, experiencing the struggles and intrigues of the court, thereby tempering my mind and improving my cultivation!"
"Alas, I, Chen, had no recommender, so I could not enter the court!"
"It just so happened that I learned the Fourth Prince was recruiting strategists!"
"Thus, I was fortunate enough to become a strategist in the Crown Prince's mansion!"
Shen Nian's eyes flashed with a smile that invited contemplation, "In other words, if Mr. Chen were recommended now, would you still choose to enter the imperial court?"
Chen Nan replied, "Before today, I did have such an idea!"
"Although the Fourth Prince is the Martial King's most favored son, his reputation is well known to the world!"
"He is merely a dissolute wastrel who is unlearned!"
"I hope Your Highness won't be angered by my saying this?"
Shen Nian smiled, picked up her jade cup, and took a sip of fragrant tea, "Please continue, Mr. Chen!"
Chen Nan continued, "But after meeting the Crown Prince today, I realized the Fourth Prince's intelligence and wisdom! Although his previous impression was one of arrogance and ignorance, if I am not mistaken, this is actually a disguise!"
"He does this to paralyze everyone, only then can he launch a fatal blow at the critical moment!"
Shen Nian shook her head dismissively, "Mr. Chen, you are probably mistaken. My younger brother has no ambition!"
Chen Nan asked, "If the Fourth Prince has no ambition and is unlearned, how could he come up with such an unconventional assessment method?"
Shen Nian was speechless!
Chen Nan explained, "The two assessment methods proposed by the Fourth Prince seem difficult, but are they not a clever way to find extraordinary talents of the current era?"
Shen Nian asked, "So, you have changed your opinion of him?"
"Exactly!" Chen Nan replied, "The Fourth Prince's schemes are as deep as the sea. Although I don't know his ultimate goal, I am willing to follow him and serve him with all my might!"
Shen Nian said, "Since Mr. Chen has spoken so far, I can tell you responsibly that if Mr. Chen can truly assist Shen Lang well, our Shen family will naturally not treat you poorly!"
"Conversely, if Mr. Chen has ulterior motives while lurking around Shen Lang, then do not blame me, Shen Nian, for being ruthless!"
Chen Nan smiled, "Under heaven, all is the king's land. The Martial King is the current Left Prime Minister. I, Chen, would not be so foolish as to oppose the Martial King!"
"I hope Mr. Chen will keep his word!" Shen Nian stood up and left!
After Shen Nian left, Chen Nan's gaze turned serious!
They say big breasts mean no brains, but Shen Nian gave him a sense of danger!
This was a very intelligent woman!
If he were not careful and revealed any flaws around her, the consequences would be severe!
However, wasn't it more interesting this way?
Evening!
Chen Nan rode in Shen Lang's carriage, accompanying him to the Spring River!
Although the transportation in this world was rudimentary, Shen Lang's carriage was very luxurious. The entire carriage was carved from a rare giant piece of jade!
Kirin were carved on it, looking lifelike! Read books here!
As they passed, pedestrians on the road made way, their eyes filled with awe!
Shen Lang lay lazily in the carriage, giving off a nonchalant air, "Mr. Chen, I feel the time is not yet ripe. Do you understand what I mean?"
Chen Nan replied, "Your Highness means for me to keep a low profile?"
"Not at all, not at all!" Shen Lang said, "I mean, Mr. Chen can be high-profile, especially in matters of romance. The more high-profile, the better!"
"As for wisdom and strategy, you can completely pretend to have none!"
Chen Nan was puzzled, "I am dull, Your Highness, I don't understand your meaning!"
Shen Lang's eyes suddenly revealed a sinister smile, "My two elder brothers have already harbored ill intentions towards me upon learning that I recruited strategists. If nothing unexpected happens, they will send people to assassinate me!"
"And I haven't yet bought over their subordinates!"
"So, I need to endure for a while before that!"
"To endure, Mr. Chen must maintain a low profile!"
"It's best if they think you are also a master of romance, and I recruited you because we share similar tastes!"
"This way, they won't send people to harm me immediately!"
Chen Nan asked, "However, what happened today has probably already been known by the two princes, right?"
Shen Lang grinned, "Mr. Chen can rest assured about this. All those who knew about today's events are already dead. Outsiders are not aware of your talent!"
"So, today I just need to act wild?" Chen Nan looked embarrassed!
As a scumbag, wasn't this what he was best at?