“Why are you running in such a hurry?”
The man's smile was gentle and somewhat loving.
The young man seemed to want to get closer, but he tried his best to restrain himself and carefully hid his thoughts: "Sir, the student is done!"
The man hummed: "As expected."
The young man waited for a while and did not hear any other compliments. His expression dropped and he said slightly disappointedly: "In your opinion, sir, these are all established futures, so they have lost their novelty?"
The man said: "I have no prophetic power."
The young man asked directly: "In that case, why don't you see my husband happy for me? The eldest brother and the second brother have gone, and their unfavored mother has also gone with them. Now my father's most favored concubine is my mother-in-law. , I am the most favored son."
His eyes were burning with undisguised ambition.
“Naturally, I am closer to the throne.”
Because Mrs. Mi, a gentle and talkative flower, has been favored for many years and can best understand Wu Xian's thoughts. The two sons under her knees are also good at acting like coquettish people, making Wu Xian feel the long-lost love between husband and wife and the harmony between father and son. As time went by, I put a lot of thought into treating these two bastards. Although Mrs. Mi's two sons were not as good as the two brothers, compared with the other children who were not able to see Wu Xian three or five times a year, the two brothers felt an enviable amount of paternal love and partiality.
The deep father-son love that the former enjoyed when he was a child?
The latter, relying on his non-threatening status as a commoner, could only earn a lot more, and the most important thing was that he didn't have to bear Wu Xian's high expectations.
There are no expectations, any progress he makes is a surprise.
In his early years, Mrs. Mi's earnest teachings, which were like rolling wheels, were still of some use. He would also be obedient and did not dare to have the idea of disrespecting his brother - Xiao Zong should do his duty as a Xiao Zong! However, Wu Xian's preference gave rise to his ambition.
The queen has no title, and the power of the middle palace is in the hands of her biological mother, Mrs. Mi. Her biological mother is second only to the queen. She is only one rank behind the queen! The eldest brother has mediocre qualifications, is disliked by the courtiers, and disliked by his father. How can he secure the position of crown prince? As for the second brother, he is brave, resourceful and talented, but it is a pity that he only has his eyes on the eldest brother, and he never likes to see concubine brothers in private.
If the eldest brother goes up, he will definitely treat the queen as the queen mother. With this queen's vicious character, she is afraid that her biological mother, Mrs. Mi, will be the next Mrs. Qi. If the second brother were allowed to go up, not only the biological mother would be in trouble, but also all the brothers who were born in a concubine. After some analysis, both brothers were rejected!
The elder brother couldn't do it, but he took the lead.
If he can be a major disciple, why should he be a minor disciple?
Aniang’s admonitions from her brothers and sisters are nothing but a woman’s short-sightedness. She has lived in the inner court for a long time and only knows how to please her father. How could she know the cruelty and complexity of the previous dynasty? However, he did not dare to openly disobey his mother-in-law, and always acted as the most obedient son to her mother-in-law.
Ambition alone is not enough.
A-Niang has no support from her natal family, and she is not as reliable as her uncle. Everything between mother and son is based on the favor of her father. Once these foundations are taken back by the father, the three of them will be shattered into pieces. He must build his own network.
Previously, he could use his so-called "distant relative" status to get around with the Xu family and win over the Xu family's support. However, when the Xu family entered the Kang state, he was helpless. It is definitely not possible to bribe courtiers openly and honestly.
Father is very sensitive to this kind of behavior.
You must have someone you trust to help you.
He initially set his sights on his future family-in-law. After all, he was old enough, and his father had already considered the candidate. However, the family's status was not low, and they were lukewarm to him and closer to his second brother. He didn't want to take action rashly, lest he alarm his second brother.
When there is nothing to do, another village has a bright future.
Relatives from my mother’s family came to look for me.
He originally thought it was some kind of ruined house that came to fight the autumn wind, but who would have expected that the person who came here was beautiful and graceful, and he could tell just by standing there that he was a dragon or a phoenix among people. There is an inscription monogram hanging on her waist, her aura is restrained, and her eyes have never been attracted by the wealth and wealth of the palace.
It takes a detailed discussion to understand the cause and effect.
There are several sisters and two brothers in A Niang’s family.
That year there was a severe drought, the fields failed to harvest, and the family was overwhelmed by heavy taxes. Of the two elder uncles, one was dragged to carry grain and do corvee service, and the other was drafted to serve as a soldier in the war. His maternal grandfather, the only male member of the workforce, fell ill.
Life is unsustainable.
He could only sell his daughters for food.
Daughters have good and bad luck.
Needless to say, the bad ones are beautiful and white-boned.
The lucky ones, such as Mrs. Mi, not only survived, but also enjoyed prosperity and wealth for more than ten years. The other sister was not so lucky, but not bad either. After being sold to a wealthy family as a rough servant, she grew up with the female queen of that family.
The master was kind and generous, and seeing that she was quite talented, he asked her to be the queen's companion. Later, the whole family moved to the southwest for some reason.
The young man was stunned after hearing this.
【So - do you want to call your aunt? 】
[Xiao Lang is the heir of the royal family, and ordinary people dare not climb high. 】
Mrs. Mi said angrily: "What kind of people are not grass-roots people?" The elders are the elders, and we are a family behind closed doors. How can a mud-legged person be so particular about his background? Quick, call aunt. 】
The following sentence is for my son.
Why didn’t my aunt go to Kang State to seek a high position? 】
It is easier for female officials to be promoted in Kang State.
He was wary of this aunt who appeared suddenly, but after a conversation, he found that she was a great talent, and her conversation and education were not bad at all, and she was no worse than a high-ranking court official.
Why did the other party suddenly come over to look for relatives?
Is there some conspiracy?
But my aunt said: "I can't go." 】
He wondered: [Why? 】
The aunt smiled and said: "The grassroots came out this time to perfect the way of being a scribe. Xiao Lang should know that certain stringent conditions must be met to complete the way of being a scribe." I just couldn't find the opportunity, and I didn't know how many years I would spend outside, so I planned to go back to my ancestral home to worship and comfort my ancestors. I thought I would see a few lonely tombs, but I didn't expect the tombs to be of new style, so I asked around along the way. 】
Meeting sisters is a blessing in this world.
He reacted: [Aunt is leaving? 】
She nodded: "We will set off in a few days to reminisce about old times. 】
He thought of what his aunt had said before, and was slightly shocked - it is not easy to be a scribe, let alone to be diligent and perfect!
This aunt is really a big surprise.
He then asked what the conditions were for consummation. Although he did not have much real power, he was his father's beloved son after all, and he might be able to help his aunt. In fact, my heart is testing the truth and falsehood.
But his aunt looked at him with strange and unpredictable eyes.
【Xiao Lang is afraid it is inappropriate. 】
He frowned: "What's inappropriate?" 】
Auntie just glanced at Mrs. Mi and said nothing.
Mrs. Mi hosted a banquet to entertain relatives.
At the banquet, he was absent-minded.
Looking for an opportunity to ask for the answer to the question, my aunt said: [I just talked with my sister. She only hopes that Alang will be an ordinary royal child and has no ambition, so he is not suitable. 】
Hearing the word "ambition", he became wary again.
Because of Auntie's kind invitation, her aunt stayed for a few more days. He often came to her knees to perform filial piety, and his contact with her became frequent. He used the situation in the court to test his aunt, and her aunt could always analyze the pros and cons and make him enlightened.
The help he needs is right in front of him?
The maternal aunt is a close blood relative to him!
He also helped A Niang try his best to persuade his aunt to change her mind.
The aunt spoke without mercy: "Although you are my sister's child, if you have no ambition, you are wasting my time." 】
The aunt's native language was surprising: "Yes, everyone has ambitions, but what about the ambition to steal the country from brothers?" Alang, you don’t have it and you can’t have it. My sister has been walking on thin ice these years, and everything she does is to keep you brothers safe and prosperous. The foundations of the three of you, mother and son, are too shallow. Just seek stability. 】
Ambition to steal the country? Ambition?
Just a few words shocked him.
The aunt saw this and did not disclose any more information.
Until he came to the door for the third time, the young man’s eyes were full of undisguised ambition, and he said emotionally: [Aunt, if you don’t fight, you will die. Auntie always thinks that if she is good to others, others will reciprocate the same kindness. Little did she know that in her current situation, it was not up to her to fight or not to fight. Aunt, please help my nephew! 】
Auntie said: [Have you thought clearly? 】
He said resolutely: "Of course I have thought it through. 】
There are too few people who can use it.
If this aunt can make use of it, she will make use of it first.
He finished showing his cards, and now it was his aunt's turn to show her cards.
This card is naturally her way of being a scribe.
My aunt did not hide it, and sighed: "Those who steal the hook will be punished, and those who steal the country will be martyred." To perfect the way of being a scribe, you only need to kill a small thief and then assist another person to steal a small country. It can work in any country, but my background is not obvious. I have been hit by obstacles in recent years and cannot be reused. 】
That's when he reacted.
【Auntie is here for me? 】
Auntie said frankly: [In the beginning, yes. It's just that I don't want you brothers to wade into troubled waters, lest you be doomed, so I can only give up the idea. There are no less than a hundred countries in the world, not only big ones, but also small ones. I just plan to try my luck elsewhere...]
His mind was spinning wildly.
He knew how difficult it was to perfect the way of the scribes.
Opportunities are fleeting.
If what her aunt said was true, she would definitely help him wholeheartedly, but it does not rule out that she lied and concealed her part.
Out of caution, he planned to take it slow.
With his aunt helping him make up for his shortcomings, he stood more firmly in the court and became more favored by his father. When the eldest brother and his second brother were having a huge fight, he gradually attracted a group of humble scholars and officials. I barely had my own team.
Seize the opportunity several times and grow smoothly.
The mussels fought together, and the last one was his fisherman.
So far, there is already some climate.
These are enough for him to be proud of.
There was someone who could suppress his pride: "Are you closer to the throne? You just took one or two steps forward and barely had a chance to compete with other concubines."
He was choked by what he said and could not refute.
It is an indisputable fact that he is favored and his mother-in-law is favored, but it is also a fact that the other brothers and their mother clan are powerful. With only favor and no real connections, even if his father really passed the throne to him, he would not be able to keep it. Thinking of this, he felt a little frustrated, but he was not discouraged.
"One or two steps forward is also one or two steps." There was a sarcastic flash in the young man's eyes, "It is much better than them standing still. By the way, sir, this happened in the court today..."
He recounted all the wars on the Heyin side.
A little annoyed: “I don’t know who did it.”
He wants to get the complete Gao Kingdom, not to be the king of subjugation. Gao Kingdom is destroyed or severely damaged. This is not what he wants to see. This move simply harms others and does not benefit oneself: "Sir, who do you think ordered this?"
It’s so wicked!
Father was so angry that he almost chopped down both of their coffins.
My aunt said: "Whoever benefits the most will be the one." 】
He lowered his eyes and thought: "But these two people are dead." 】
No other benefit than leaving a mess.
Suddenly a possibility came to mind: [Could it be that the Northern Desert was attacking in the east and west? Use Gao Guo to contain some of Kang Guo's troops? 】
If you do this, you can indeed sit on a mountain and watch the fight between tigers and tigers!
Aunt said quietly: [Maybe. Recently, you have been keeping a low profile. He was forced into a mutiny by your eldest and second brothers, and everyone was in a state of disarray. Once you feel that someone is endangering you, even you will be abandoned by him. Show more filial piety and restrain your sharpness. 】
He nodded: 【Yes, I remember. But - isn't the turmoil between the government and the opposition a good opportunity to fish in troubled waters? At this time, they have become low-key, but the other brothers' mother clan will not keep a low profile. 】
Auntie said: "If they don't keep a low profile, your father will help them shut up. If they lose their heads, they will naturally keep a low profile." 】
He asked the other party for advice again.
【The two countries are at war, and my father is fighting the battle himself, then I...】
Auntie saw his plan at a glance: "He won't, because he currently has no one he can trust to supervise the country." Among his sons, no one can completely trust him, including you. 】
Without someone to supervise the country, he would not dare to rashly conquer the country himself.
It’s just that this battle has to be fought again.
Unless they are willing to cede territory in exchange for peace and settle the matter.
However, Wu Xian would not do this.
It's not that he insists on "losing no inch of territory", it's simply because Kang State and Beimo have not come to a conclusion. What if Kang State loses? What if both of them lose? Wu Xian is now anxious to cede land and discuss peace, fearing that it will turn into a joke.
Wu Xian, driven by the situation, became a gambler.
He wants to bet on the fate of the three countries.
There will be losses if you lose, but you will make a lot of money if you win.
The aunt looked at the direction in which her nephew was leaving, raised the tea cup and took a sip of the already cold liquid, with a smile on her lips - Wu Xian was now a confident person after making deals with the gods.
“Those who steal hooks will be punished, and those who steal the country will be martyred.”
“If benevolence and righteousness do not exist, legal principles will not exist.”
She drank the rest of the tea in one gulp.
The tea cup fell on the table and made a sound.
The wind blew and the leaves fell, and the man was nowhere to be seen.
The border counties of Gaoguo.
Although no large-scale head-on conflict has officially broken out between Kanggao and Kanggao, the population here is obviously much smaller. Only old and weak women and children can be seen on the streets, and young and strong faces are rarely seen. These young men either received the news and fled to other places, or were drafted into the army.
The once prosperous Tianhai has become depressed and cold.
The sky and the sea are separated from the river by a towering city wall.
The city wall undulates along the mountains.
In the mountains and forests, a Luotuo scribe was wounded and running, leaving blood all over the ground. Although there were no pursuers behind him, judging from his solemn look, he was not completely out of danger yet!
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I made a fortune today. The operating fund for the annual competition came down, and Shiigugu opened a monthly pass (this is my eleventh year in the industry, and this is the first time I am so rich!)
PS: If you have a monthly ticket, you can reply and participate in voting again.
PPS: Regarding this "aunt", Shiitake thinks her identity is easy to guess. As a reminder, she is not an ally, she has appeared a few times, and she comes from the southwest.