Chapter 327: Guaranteed Profit
Moreover, Little Sparrow never cared about such things. A bad reputation wouldn't stop him from tricking people into his hands. On the contrary, if everyone coveted him, then he would have to worry about it.
Yuan Siyin vaguely heard the conversation between the two, and immediately turned over uncomfortably, resting her head in Yu Shiyan's arm to feel more comfortable. Only when she realized something was wrong did she belatedly open her eyes.
Wasn't she sitting down at first?
Why are you using it as a pillow?
She watched as that exquisitely sculpted, jade-like face drew closer and closer, until she could clearly see the smile flickering in his obsidian-like eyes.
Yuan Siyin gasped involuntarily, scrambled to her feet, and sat upright with her hands on her knees, looking very obedient, as if she hadn't been the one sleeping soundly in someone's arms just moments before.
Si Yuzhu touched her hand and looked at her questioningly, asking what had just happened.
Yuan Siyin rubbed her temples and smiled somewhat reluctantly: "I went to bed late last night, and I didn't sleep much after returning from the palace this morning, so I was a bit sleepy. I accidentally fell asleep while waiting for my cousin."
The implication is that what just happened was an accident, and definitely not the norm.
Si Yuzhu didn't ask any more questions. Instead, she lowered her voice and repeated everything that Vice Minister Wang had told her earlier: "Although he saw the two of us attending the banquet together, he hasn't given up yet and still wants to win over the Si family."
"What conditions were proposed?"
"He said... he would promote my father in the court." Si Yuzhu sighed slightly.
If the Si family were to side with the Crown Prince, promotion would be a given, but the unspoken part of the sentence is the crucial one.
If they don't comply, don't blame them for being suppressed from all sides. In the end, the Si family won't even be able to hold their heads up.
Yuan Siyin also looked somewhat worried.
The timing of the Si family's trip to the capital was wrong. The situation was extremely muddy at that moment, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that the imperial court was a den of tigers and dragons. They had to wade into the troubled waters at this very time.
"My father was forced into it too."
As if guessing Yuan Siyin's thoughts, Si Yuzhu raised her hand and poured herself a cup of wine. "My father is a man of integrity and aloofness, and he never wants to get involved in these complicated matters."
"If someone hadn't intentionally transferred us and threatened our entire family's lives, my father wouldn't have compromised."
"So the Si family moved to the capital..."
"yes."
Yuan Siyin pondered for a moment, then suddenly asked a nonsensical question: "Uncle...do you like to practice swordsmanship?"
Si Yuzhu was taken aback: "I've never seen Father do anything other than studying. Why did you ask this?"
"If the Si family supports the Crown Prince, that is their choice, and I have no right to stop them."
But neither my cousin's nor my uncle's reaction clearly indicated they didn't want to take sides.
Yuan Siyin paused, then turned to the side and pointed to Yu Shiyan sitting to her left: "So stand with him, he's a rising star."
Si Yuzhu looked puzzled, clearly still not understanding: "What's the connection between these two things?"
"The Qi family has already established a firm foothold in the court, so protecting my uncle is not a problem. However, since Lord Qi is a military officer, it might be a little unfair to my uncle. As long as my uncle is willing, I will immediately ask Lord Qi for help."
The Yuan family and the Qi family are both supporters of Prince Mu, so…
The meaning is self-evident.
If you don't want to side with the Crown Prince but still want to make a living, then you can only side with Yu Shiyan.
Although the plot has taken a bit off track now, Yu Shiyan's ascension to the throne is definitely a sure thing!
We don't lie to our own family. Take my advice, buy this one and you're guaranteed to make a profit!
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