In 1726 AD, Nian Qianyao learned that he was about to be beheaded, so he simply gave his pregnant concubine to Yi Xiucai, and insisted that the child's surname should be "Sheng". Xiucai questioned it, but Nian Qianyao's words made Xiucai bow down and know Yongzheng's secret in an instant
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On this day, Nian Qianyao, as usual, returned to his mansion to rest after hearing the morning court. He's been feeling a little unwell lately, and he's tired from looking at the day. The imperial doctor in the palace also came to check his pulse, saying that he had been overworked recently and needed to recuperate. Although Nian Qianyao didn't want to admit it, he could feel that he was indeed not as good as before.
Just when he closed his eyes and recuperated, an attendant directly disturbed his purity, saying that there was an edict from the top of the board asking him to enter the capital immediately to face the saint. Although Nian Qianyao was puzzled, he could only get up and prepare to leave. He ordered someone to pack up for him, and at the same time asked his men to prepare his mount.
Although Nian Qianyao was reused by the emperor because of his outstanding military achievements, he also knew in his heart that he was not from a top family, and if he hadn't relied on martial arts, he would have been impatient by those Manchu civil and military forces. Now it seems that someone must have exposed his old bottom in front of the emperor, and he entered Beijing this time, I am afraid that it will be more than lucky.
Thinking of this, Nian Qianyao recruited his most trusted master Zhang Shun. Zhang Shun was invited to the capital from the township more than ten years ago, and specially helped him deal with the trivial affairs in the house. Although Zhang Shun was not born in a famous family, he was literate and cautious, and he was deeply relied on by Nian Qianyao.
Nian Qianyao briefly informed Zhang Shun of being summoned to Beijing this time, and said that he was afraid that it would be difficult to end his trip. Although Zhang Shun is sad, he also understands the trend of the times, and Nian Qianyao is already on the cusp. He implored Nian Qianyao to take care and not to make some radical moves.
Nian Qianyao nodded with a wry smile, saying that Zhang Shun knew better than anyone what he had experienced. He is someone who doesn't give up easily. After saying that, Nian Qianyao's tone became low and serious. He said that he would be in danger when he went, but there was one thing that Zhang Shunke was willing to help him complete.
Zhang Shun hurriedly said, what does my father-in-law have to say, you have been so kind to me over the years, and I, Zhang Shun, will do it for you.
Only then did Nian Qianyao slowly say his request.
It turned out that Nian Qianyao had a concubine named Li, who was weak and kind by nature, and Nian Qianyao was also very fond of him. Some time ago, Li's health was different, and the doctor confirmed that she was pregnant. Nian Qianyao was happy, but thinking that he was going to Beijing this time, life and death were uncertain, and he didn't know if this flesh and blood could be born safely.
So he thought about whether he could entrust Zhang Shun to take care of Li and the fetus in his womb. After the child is born, he must change his name and surname, and do not take the surname of the Nian family to avoid being implicated.
When Zhang Shun heard this, he was already in tears. He choked up and said, "Father-in-law, how can you say such a thing!" With my Zhang Shun's sincerity to you, I will definitely protect Mrs. Li and the flesh and blood in my abdomen, and will never violate your entrustment. Nian Qianyao felt a little relieved.
Seeing that Zhang Shun agreed, Nian Qianyao was also a lot more relieved. He told Zhang Shun that the date of his trip to Beijing could not be disclosed and that he must keep it secret. He also confessed that Li had moved to another business in other places, and told Zhang Shun the address. asked Zhang Shun to take the Li family to his house at the right time, and then entrust Zhang Shun to take care of it.
As for the new surname that the child will change in the future, Nian Qianyao also considered it. He remembered that there was a word "Nian" in his name, which meant to encourage children to live a long life. So I decided to give the child the surname "Sheng" at that time to echo my name.
Zhang Shun barely stopped his tears, and asked how the Nian family would leave incense if the child really didn't have a surname. Nian Qianyao smiled bitterly and said that let the child with the surname inherit the Nian family, and his son should be regarded as making amends to the emperor. The important thing is that the child's life is safe, and the incense can be picked up slowly.
After explaining this, Nian Qianyao took out some of his belongings and handed them over to Zhang Shun for safekeeping. This is the money he has accumulated over the years, half of which will be given to Zhang Shun himself, and the rest will be used by his future generations when they have the opportunity to rehabilitate Nian Qianyao.
Nian Qianyao knew that with the emperor's mental skills, his life was in danger. But he didn't think he had any sins, and his military achievements were great, and he tried his best to help the emperor ascend the throne and achieve today's situation. Presumably, there must be a traitor behind his back, and he will not die well in this life.
Zhang Shun once again implored Nian Qianyao to take care, he would definitely work diligently day and night to complete the task entrusted to him by the Nian family. Nian Qianyao nodded, and the past look was no longer visible in his eyes. The next day, he packed up and left the mansion where he had lived for more than ten years.
Zhang Shunmu sent Nian Qianyao away, and he couldn't suppress his sadness for a long time. He wiped away his tears and began to seriously plan the various matters that Nian Qianyao explained to him. No matter what lies ahead, he must do his best to fulfill the last wish of the old man.
In this way, shortly after Nian Qianyao was summoned to Beijing, he was executed by the emperor on charges of fabrication. And Zhang Shun did not break his promise, and according to Nian Qianyao's instructions, he took the Li family to the mansion. Soon, Li really gave birth to a baby boy, the child was born white and lovely, Zhang Shun saw it, and couldn't help but shed tears of emotion.
In order not to implicate the child, Zhang Shun personally named him and gave birth to a baby. When the baby was one year old, Zhang Shun also accepted the Li family as his concubine according to Nian Qianyao's instructions, and raised the baby together. The Li family is a gentle and kind person, and he has no guilt for Zhang Shun, the two of them respect each other like guests, and they only want to protect the Nian family's incense.
When the baby was two years old, Zhang Shun passed him to a distant in-law and changed his surname to Liu. He left the capital with Li and hid in the countryside. They changed their names and surnames, and they had no quarrel with the world, just to raise and give birth to babies peacefully and continue the bloodline of Nian Qianyao.
Later generations have mixed evaluations of Nian Qianyao, but Zhang Shun and the Li couple have always firmly believed that Nian Lao Ye has been loyal, pragmatic and arbitrary, and has made remarkable achievements throughout his life. They have also been abiding by the last wishes of the old man, just to preserve a inheritance incense, waiting for the opportunity for him to come soon.
