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Chapter 1227 - 1139: Hinting in the Dark
Chapter 1227: Chapter 1139: Hinting in the Dark
"Very simple, it’s because..."
Patriach Su turned his head towards the window, his gaze especially distant, "It was His Majesty’s secret instruction!"
When Qin Yi was young, Old Patriarch Su too watched the boy grow up.
He still remembered how, in his childhood, Qin Yi was constantly chased and cursed by Mrs. Qin-Li, suffering plentiful hardships and doing endless chores. Fortunately, Old Qin always protected him, allowing him to safely grow up.
There was a time when that child, who needed to hide behind others and be protected by them, had grown into a being that could only be looked up to.
"A few days ago, weren’t you busy? The Empress sent someone to deliver some rewards for you, and also took the opportunity to pass on a letter from His Majesty to me."
So that’s how it was!
Su Ke finally understood, "Does His Majesty mean for you to find your mentor?"
"Not really! He only inquired about some matters concerning Deicide Mountain. It seems His Majesty has made up his mind. But that’s also for the best."
Qin Yi sought help, but there were few who knew the inside story at Deicide Mountain. Currently, the Empress is focusing on her pregnancy health, not suitable for too much strenuous effort, and His Majesty can’t even find someone to discuss this with. When asking for my opinion, I frankly told him about the ancestral matters of the Su Family and the Qin Family.
Upon receiving the letter, His Majesty was exceedingly pleased and immediately replied. Back and forth, Patriarch Su felt that the best way for His Majesty to seek the support of the courtiers was to address the issue at its root.
And public opinion is the most powerful thing; if everyone thinks that this act is purely filial, even if the Speech Officials at the Court oppose it, they cannot stop His Majesty whose mind is already made up.
Patriarch Su pondered and pondered, but couldn’t find a starting point for the longest time.
It wasn’t until he heard that Leiyin was visiting that he had a flash of inspiration and took the initiative to bring up the matter in front of Leiyin.
"But Ghost Valley Gate is a taboo in the Great Zhou, and with you bringing it up, Grandfather, could it bring disaster upon the Su Family?" Su Lao Si thought further.
"At the moment, the Su Family and His Majesty are tightly entangled together, and His Majesty, being the son of the Ghost Valley Gate’s young gate leader, this identity can never be changed. Instead of hiding, it’s better to directly address this matter. That’s also His Majesty’s intention," Patriarch Su added. "Besides, for many years now, the Imperial Court has suppressed the Ghost Valley Gate both overtly and covertly, and it’s related to the Ghost Valley disciples’ undeniable skills. But now, the Ghost Valley Gate members are fewer and fewer, even the young gate leader has not been spared. What’s there to fear anymore? As for our Su Family, do you really think that we have any other path to follow but to step in line with His Majesty?"
And His Majesty is indeed the child born from the union of the young gate leader and the former emperor; what Emperor Qianwu once imagined has now become a reality.
The descendants of the Ghost Valley finally sat upon that high throne.
And they, the Su Family, had long since been led by His Majesty’s desires! Apart from blindly forging ahead, there was no second path to take.
Realizing this, Su Ke’s expression grew somewhat heavier.
The next day, Su Ke woke up early.
Having been tightly wound by the string of nervousness for several consecutive days, the sudden relaxation now gave him an uncomfortable and unfamiliar feeling.
He had just finished washing and rinsing when Mrs. Su-Hua came in carrying a tray.
"You child, now that your exams are over, why don’t you rest properly? Why get up so early? Come, come, your mother has prepared some tasty dishes for you. These are all from the farm outside, very fresh. I’ve also made a cold dish of watershield for you to try."
The watershield is in season now, at its freshest and most tender. If not now, then when?
"Mom, let me do it myself."
Su Ke stood up and walked over, taking the bowl and chopsticks from her hands to set them himself: "Have you eaten yet? Why don’t you join me?"
"I’ve already eaten outside, you eat by yourself."
Mrs. Su-Hua’s lips couldn’t help but smile continuously.
She walked over to the bed and started tidying up the house for Su Ke. Even though the house was kept very clean by Su Ke, years of habit still prompted her to unconsciously start tidying.
She kept mumbling, "You! Since you’re awake, it’s just perfect! The eldest sister-in-law from the Qin Family mentioned a couple of days ago that her son Qin Hui was visiting. He missed the Apricot List, and she wanted you to give him some guidance since you are now free after your exams. Considering the good relations between our families, I took the liberty of accepting on your behalf. If you have time, do share some of your experience with him..."
"Mom, how could you accept on my behalf!"
Su Ke, who was originally eating breakfast, suddenly became uneasy, even the taste of the food in the bowl seemed off.
"Studying is not a matter of one or two days; how can it be explained in just a few words? Besides, hasn’t Qin Hui already become a successful candidate? With his scholarship, advancing further will probably be quite difficult... Besides, just because one wins the imperial examinations doesn’t mean one can become an official immediately. If it really comes to it, just let Fourth Brother-in-law find a small official position for him. I think Yongze County and Changze County would be great! They are close to his home and suitable for him!"
If Qin Hui were to become the County Magistrate in Changze County, he could also look after the village and take care of his grandfather at home, killing several birds with one stone. How perfect!
This stopped Mrs. Su-Hua in her tracks!
She turned back, walked over to Su Ke, and slapped him twice on the shoulder, causing his shoulder to sink slightly.
"You child, how can you speak like that? Ah!"
She sat down next to him, speaking earnestly, "Do you think Mom hasn’t thought of that issue? But if Mom hadn’t agreed, you’d probably have to agree to help the officials’ children from all our neighbors. Mom was thinking, why let our resources benefit outsiders? By agreeing in haste, when others come to ask, Mom will have room to maneuver, right?"
This child, always immersed in his books to the point of becoming foolish!
And him, while embracing his books, living by "Ignorant of worldly affairs, solely devoted to the saintly scholars’ texts." But what about her? As the lady of the Su Family’s Mansion, she inevitably had to socialize, considering all aspects. Now that her son had definitely secured his position as a Jinshi Scholar, though first rank may be hard, there’s always a possibility for the second class?
When these people came seeking her help, if she didn’t have a convincing reason to silence the numerous critics, wouldn’t that offend all the neighbors?
Her son had a long future ahead; how could they afford to give detractors any handle over such trivial matters?
"Alright, alright, Mom! Please, be gentle."
Su Ke rubbed his sore shoulders: "Whatever you say goes, Qin Hui, right? Fine! I’ll give him some guidance."
Although he felt that the other party did not really need his guidance, if his mom said it was needed, then it was needed!
Besides, Qin Hui was Shuang’er’s older brother!
Guiding Shuang’er’s older brother...
Su Ke narrowed his eyes, seemingly struck by a thought, and a certain feeling inexplicably arose in his heart—some things might need to be prepared in advance.
Her son’s words amused Mrs. Su-Hua once again!
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