Disguised as a man: Watch me create a new dynasty

Chapter 146: Life-saving grace!

Speaking of this old lady, Yan Nansheng probably even forgot how he met her.

This story begins a year ago.

One morning a year ago, Yan Nansheng inspected his shop as usual.

At the door of the shop, I saw an old man with a hunched body and haggard face, as if he had been hungry for a long time. He was holding a bun tightly in his hand and stuffing it into his mouth greedily.

Maybe he ate too quickly and the bun got stuck in his throat. The old man’s face turned red in an instant, he rolled his eyes, and he was about to die.

Seeing this, Yan Nansheng stepped forward without hesitation and quickly used the Heimlich maneuver. After a series of operations, he finally pulled the old lady back from the brink of death.

Afterwards, she handed the old lady over to the old man’s granddaughter who had hurried over.

Although the old man was rescued at that time, he was still in some pain, his eyes were a little dazed, and he only vaguely heard the shopkeeper calling Yan Nansheng "Young Master".

Not long after, the old man was found by his anxiously searching son.

The old man told his son about the matter in detail, and this son is the current governor.

After a secret investigation, the governor learned that the scholar who saved his old mother was the eldest son of the Yan family, Yan Nansheng.

When the old lady found out that her savior had passed the imperial examination and won the top prize, she was so happy that she couldn't sleep for several days.

I finally got to see it today, and I couldn’t be more excited.

As soon as he heard that his benefactor had arrived, he hurriedly asked his son to arrange someone to bring him in.

Originally, he wanted to go to the door to greet him in person, but his son said that it would have a bad influence on his benefactor, so he waited obediently in the hall.

The servants led Yan Nansheng to the flower hall. Along the way, Yan Nansheng glanced at the governor's mansion from the corner of his eye, which showed the grandeur and luxury of a high-ranking official of a province.

Walking into the flower hall, you can see the vermilion columns supporting the exquisitely carved roof, and the beams are painted with colorful auspicious patterns.

The floor is covered with carpets embroidered with intricate patterns, and walking on them feels like walking on clouds.

In the center is a huge rosewood round table, surrounded by several armchairs made of the same material.

There are several tall blue and white porcelain vases standing against the wall, with gorgeous peonies in the vases, the petals stacked layer upon layer, elegant and luxurious.

In a corner of the flower hall, there is a screen carved from white jade with delicate landscape patterns carved on it.

There are several pots of Clivia placed by the window, with broad, thick and shiny leaves and blooming flowers like graceful beauties.

On the other side are several rare Osmanthus fragrans plants, whose unique fragrance permeates the entire flower hall.

There is also a pot of precious black orchid, with slender leaves that are elegant and free, exuding an elegant temperament.

Several pots of Podocarpus with peculiar shapes are scattered in an orderly manner, showing the heritage of the governor's family.

There are also famous calligraphy and paintings hanging around the flower hall, each of which is very valuable and reveals a profound cultural heritage.

The layout of the entire flower hall is luxurious yet elegant, fully demonstrating the governor's family's strong financial resources and extraordinary taste.

An old lady was sitting in the main seat, looking at him with a smile.

Her hair was full of silver hair, as pure as snow, but it was combed neatly and tied behind her head. She wore a simple and elegant jade hairpin on her head, which exuded a warm luster that had been accumulated over the years.

She was wearing a dark blue brocade robe embroidered with delicate dark patterns, and the collar and cuffs were trimmed with a circle of fine silver thread piping, highlighting her noble status.

The old lady had a kind face, and the wrinkles on her face seemed like lines carefully carved by time, each of which told a story from the past.

Her eyes are deep and peaceful, like a clear lake, calm and peaceful, yet full of endless wisdom and love.

The corners of her mouth slightly raised, that faint smile was like a spring breeze blowing on your face, giving you warmth and peace of mind.

There is no trace of decadence in her old age, but only the calmness and composure after going through all the ups and downs.

Her every move was elegant, and her every frown and smile was peaceful, as if the vicissitudes of life had not left too many traces on her, but only endowed her with a more mellow temperament and endless charm.

Next to the old lady sat a middle-aged man in official uniform. I guess he was the governor.

The governor was dressed in a solemn crimson-purple official robe with lifelike python patterns embroidered on it, interwoven with gold threads that sparkled brightly in the sun, highlighting his status as the supreme ruler of the province.

He wore a wide black belt around his waist, inlaid with several gems that sparkled brightly. On one side of the belt hung a jade pendant that symbolized power.

The governor has a dignified appearance, with a square face with strong lines as if it was carved by a knife or an axe.

His two thick eyebrows were like swords, slanting into his temples, and when they were slightly wrinkled, he looked even more majestic.

Under the high nose bridge, his tightly pursed lips reveal his strong character and serious expression.

One of these two men is kind and amiable, while the other is serious and sharp.

Yan Nansheng was confused, but he thought, forget it, he might as well make the best of it.

I haven't done anything wrong, nor have I committed any crime against the governor, so nothing bad should happen to me.

Just as he was about to bow, the old lady who had been sitting at the top suddenly rushed to Yan Nansheng.

He held onto Yan Nansheng's arm, fearing that the ceremony would be over.

Yan Nansheng was startled, "Old Madam..."

"Oh, this child has grown even more handsome!"

The old lady pulled Yan Nansheng and looked him over, "He has lost weight, lost weight."

"Come here, please gather all the nourishing herbs in my private storehouse and pack them up for my benefactor."

"Yes!" The nanny beside the old lady turned around and walked away in a heroic and high-spirited manner.

I was not there the last time the old lady was in danger. Fortunately, Yan Jieyuan rescued her, otherwise I would have been dead.

I have followed the old lady for thirty years and they have a very deep relationship. The old lady is a tolerant person. She treats people gently and never treats servants harshly.

Today the old lady sincerely wants to thank her savior, so she must choose carefully.

Yan Nansheng was so stunned that he forgot to react.

Seeing her benefactor's lovely expression, the old lady knew that she had frightened the child.

He is not a child at all. This benefactor looks to be only eleven or twelve years old, and his knowledge is indeed so profound. He passed the imperial examination at such a young age and ranked first!

This is truly a young talent!

"Don't be afraid, benefactor. To be honest, you may not remember me anymore."

After the excitement, the old man felt a little tired and weak, and he was about to fall.

Unexpectedly, Yan Nansheng held the old lady steadily and helped her sit down in the main seat.

Others may not know, but the old lady felt how strong Yan Nansheng was.

I suddenly lost strength in my legs and couldn't stand.

If maids and old women came to support me, it would take at least three or four people.

Yan Nansheng was able to walk to his seat by himself.

He looked at Yan Nansheng in surprise, then turned to look at his son who was almost approaching him with a look of panic on his face.