Chapter 456 Lu Jiangnian's Farsightedness

Lu Jiangnian's figure disappeared outside the palace gate. The prince had no place to vent his frustration and anger, so he summoned Sun Huanzhi almost immediately.

Sun Huanzhi hurried over, but before he could pay his respects, the prince, still angry, told him that Lu Jiangnian had insisted on resigning.

Sun Huanzhi was silent for a moment.

Unexpectedly, Sun Huanzhi did not agree with the prince, but advised: "Your Highness, please calm down. Since Lu Jiangnian is not interested in this, even if Your Highness tries to keep him, I'm afraid it will be difficult to keep his heart."

"Besides, there are people in the court who can be used. Your Highness has many talented people at his disposal. It is better to fulfill his wish."

"you!"

The prince never expected that even Sun Huanzhi would say so.

He was almost laughing at these two guys.

"You seem to be on the same page with him. He wouldn't have talked to you in advance and asked you to be his lobbyist, right?"

Sun Huan was startled, then revealed a helpless smile: "Your Highness, you are overthinking. I had no prior knowledge of this matter."

He changed the subject and looked serious, "Speaking of which, I have a favor to ask of you, Your Highness."

The prince's eyes instantly became alert: "What's the matter? You don't want to follow that bastard Lu Jiangnian's example and resign from your post in front of me, do you?"

As soon as this thought came to his mind, the prince's face became even uglier.

Sun Huanzhi couldn't help laughing for a moment. He shook his head and said, "Your Highness, you worry too much."

Lu Jiangnian has a lovely wife by his side, traveling around the world with her, free and easy. Why would he, a lonely man, resign from his official position?

"What I am talking about is actually about Haining."

The prince's tense expression relaxed slightly and he motioned for him to continue.

Sun Huanzhi said seriously, "My mother finally agreed to let her go to the border for a year of training."

"For a year, if Haining can make some real achievements at the border and prove herself, then my mother will let her do what she wants and won't interfere."

"But if that doesn't work out, she will have to give up the idea completely and return to Beijing to get married."

After hearing this, the prince looked at Sun Huanzhi sharply and pointed out the key point: "It seems that you are going to stay in the capital for a long time?"

Sun Huanzhi nodded calmly: "Your Highness is wise. I agree to stay in the capital and let Haining go out and try his luck."

"As a woman, Haining's joining the army will inevitably attract criticism and face many obstacles. Whether her journey can go smoothly depends most on your will. What do you think?"

The prince was not a pedantic and conservative person. He agreed without hesitation: "Okay!"

"There were also female generals in the previous dynasties, and their names were recorded in history. I don't think women are inherently inferior to men!"

"The so-called gap is simply because they have been confined to the boudoir since childhood, and the world they are exposed to is too narrow."

When talking about Haining, the prince showed a hint of admiration and recognition in his eyes: "Haining has set a great ambition to become a female general galloping on the battlefield since she was a child. She has been determined for so many years. This determination and perseverance is beyond the reach of many men."

"Since I know her ambition, I will lend her a helping hand."

Sun Huanzhi smiled as if relieved and bowed deeply: "In that case, on behalf of my sister, I would like to thank Your Highness for your grace!"

The prince waved his hand and said casually, "She is my cousin. We are family and don't have to be so polite."

Thinking of something, his eyes became serious: "But, let me be frank with you."

"I only give her this one year."

"If she can gain a firm foothold at the border and make achievements within a year, I will reward her."

"If she has accomplished nothing after one year, then she should just go back to Beijing and stay there."

Sun Huanzhi nodded: "That's right."

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Lu Jiangnian returned to the Mansion of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery and went straight to Wangchun Hall without stopping to tell his parents about his decision.

After hearing this, Lu Song's hand holding the teacup trembled and the tea almost spilled out.

His eyes were filled with astonishment, and his tone was incredulous: "Resign? Why would you have such an idea?"

He really couldn't figure it out.

His son is so young, but he is deeply trusted by the new emperor. He may win the hereditary title of Duke in the future. Under his leadership, the Lu family will surely move to a higher level.

Lu Song suppressed the thoughts in his mind and did not immediately rebuke or object.

He knew his son well and knew he was not the kind of man who would act on impulse.

"Tell me what you think."

Wang Min was also surprised. She did not interrupt and sat quietly waiting.

Lu Jiangnian spoke out what was in his heart.

"Father, Mother, everyone has seen that His Highness and I have a deep friendship, but they never thought that this relationship could become a double-edged sword after His Highness ascended to the Supreme."

He paused, and said in a serious tone: "Your Highness is in the ninth level, holding the power of life and death. There is naturally a huge gap between you and me."

"Over time, if I fail to stay alert and keep my mind right, and overstep my bounds..."

"Or maybe, His Highness gradually became cold and distant... I felt resentful..."

"In short, even the smallest difference can be the root of trouble."

Lu Jiangnian's eyes became more serious: "More importantly, Dad is stationed at the border, commanding a large number of troops, the pillar of the country, and has great power."

"And if I occupy a high position in the court again, the power held by my father and son, one in the center of the court and the other in an important border area, is too great!"

This weight is enough to keep any monarch awake at night.

Lu Song's expression also became solemn.

Lu Jiangnian continued, "Rather than attracting suspicion in the future due to my excessive power, it is better for me to take the initiative to step back now."

"If I take this step back, not only will the friendship between me and His Highness be preserved, but it will also earn His Highness some consideration for the Lu family."

"My brothers have grown up. With this friendship in mind, they will have many opportunities in the future. This way, the foundation of the Lu family will remain solid, and it will not be overthrown due to excessive influence."

Finally, a hint of helplessness and clarity flashed in his eyes: "After all, Your Highness and I have known each other for too long."

"Although I know that he values friendship and loyalty, I also know how the path to becoming an emperor can change a person."

"If he changes, I may not be able to remain consistent and be an obedient subject."

Lu Song felt his heart tighten after hearing Lu Jiangnian's analysis.

What does he mean by the last sentence?

Thinking of his son's character, he felt a chill down his spine.

He really dares to say that!

“You… you really are…”

Lu Song stood up and pointed at Lu Jiangnian, his face changed drastically. He wanted to scold his son for his "treasonous" thoughts, but the words were stuck when they came to his lips.

Jiang Nian's words just now were sober and sharp, and Lu Song could not find any words to refute them.

Lu Jiangnian looked at the complicated emotions in Lu Song's eyes and smiled calmly: "Dad, there is no waste in our Lu family. Several of my brothers are promising talents, both civil and military, and they are all talented."

"With you in charge of the Lu family, if you give them another five years, they will surely be able to make a name for themselves with their own abilities. You can rest assured about this."

Lu Song remained silent and turned his gaze to Wang Min, who had been silent the whole time.

"Ma'am, what do you think?"