Chapter 268
Before falling asleep, Yan Shujin was thinking that when Han Jing came back, the child probably wouldn't recognize him anymore. Seeing how close she was to the child, she wondered if she would tear up like the child.
Yan Shujin fell asleep while thinking about it; she was really tired.
The next day, after having breakfast, Yan Shujin saw Luo Zhengyao. In fact, she had long forgotten what Luo Zhengyao looked like, but Luo Zhengyao clearly remembered Yan Shujin well. Upon seeing Yan Shujin, he subconsciously took a few steps back.
Luo Zhenghui came with Luo Zhengyao, and he wasn't surprised to see this. Instead, he thought of how his cousin had been beaten so badly that he couldn't get out of bed, and he felt quite sorry for him.
Yan Shujin said, "Sit down."
Luo Zhenghui and Luo Zhengyao both sat down.
Yan Shujin asked, "Did Mr. Du tell you?"
Luo Zhenghui looked at Luo Zhengyao, since it was Luo Zhengyao who was truly going to take the risk, so the decision still rested with him. After learning about this, Luo Zhengyao only said he would think about it and didn't say anything more. Even when Luo Zhenghui asked him before he came, Luo Zhengyao didn't answer.
Luo Zhengyao swallowed hard and said, "I told you."
Yan Shujin nodded: "Actually, I don't agree."
Luo Zhengyao, who had originally planned to refuse even if he was beaten up, was stunned for a moment.
Yan Shujin smiled and said, "It's not that I don't trust you, but I feel that I shouldn't put this kind of pressure on you."
Luo Zhengyao looked closely at Yan Shujin, as if trying to discern whether she was telling the truth or lying, but he couldn't tell at all.
Yan Shujin seemed oblivious to his gaze and said, "Besides, I know that the only people you are loyal to, or rather, the only people you would give your life for, are the Luo family."
“Or rather, it’s not just life, but also reputation, future, and everything else.” Yan Shujin’s tone was very calm. She was not only speaking to Luo Zhengyao, but also to Luo Zhenghui: “Just like when you were willing to come to Fuzhou, did you really think that you could make a name for yourself there? We all know that’s not the case.”
Yan Shujin had never spoken to them so bluntly before, but just because many things are not said does not mean they do not exist; they all knew it in their hearts.
At this moment, not only Luo Zhengyao's expression changed, but so did Luo Zhenghui's.
Yan Shujin smiled and said, "You gave up the prosperity of the capital to come to Fuzhou because the Luo family needs you to do so, just like how the Luo family exchanged your reputation and future for profit back then."
The following words were spoken to Luo Zhengyao.
Luo Zhengyao clenched his fists and remained silent.
Yan Shujin said, "You also have your own ideals and ambitions, but these become insignificant in the face of family interests."
Luo Zhenghui and Luo Zhengyao remained silent because they had no way to refute it.
"This is a good thing, but it's not a good thing either," Yan Shujin said. "So I don't agree with letting you go to the Southwest."
Luo Zhengyao lowered his head. This should have been a happy occasion for him, but for some reason, he felt a strange mix of emotions.
Yan Shujin said, "For our own good, you should pretend you don't know anything about this, or you can report your suspicions about General Shi to the court."
Luo Zhenghui looked at Luo Zhengyao, feeling somewhat worried.
Luo Zhengyao gritted his teeth and said, "I have no evidence, and just as the princess said, I am from the Luo family, while General Shi is His Majesty's confidant."
If he were to return to the capital, he probably wouldn't even dare to mention this matter, because other powerful families would know and would definitely use this opportunity to find a way to eliminate General Shi. In Emperor Yan's mind, the Luo family would likely be...
That's why Yan Shujin and Mr. Du told them that kind of news directly.
Yan Shujin said, "Then you can rest assured that I have no intention of killing you to silence you if you disagree."
Luo Zhengyao wanted to say that he didn't have such worries, but he couldn't say it because he really had thought about them. However, he felt relieved at this moment.
"Whether you agree or not makes no difference to me," Yan Shujin said. "If it weren't for Mr. Du intervening, I wouldn't even remember who you are."
The truth always hurts.
Even though Luo Zhengyao didn't want Yan Shujin to remember him at all, he still felt very aggrieved at this moment.
Yan Shujin said, "Alright, enjoy your time in Fuzhou. A ship will be returning in a few days, and your cousin can take you to see it."
The implication was that the matter was not intended to be given to Luo Zhengyao at all. Luo Zhengyao's expression stiffened for a moment, but he didn't say anything more.
Yan Shujin looked at Luo Zhenghui and said, "You stay here for now. I have a few things to tell you about hiding me."
Luo Zhenghui agreed.
Luo Zhengyao moved his lips, but ultimately said nothing more and took his leave.
Yan Shujin took a sip of water and said, "You've been in Fuzhou for a while now."
"Yes," Luo Zhenghui said. "Does the princess have any orders?"
Yan Shujin said, "Starting tomorrow, you will go to hide and stay away from Mr. Cheng for a while."
Luo Zhenghui was stunned for a moment. If he were asked to take over the Fuzhou Tibetan affairs, he himself would not believe it. After all, Tibetan affairs were very important, and many people were selected from the students of Tibetan affairs. Moreover, he knew about the relationship between Mr. Cheng and Mr. Du. He could not possibly take away Mr. Cheng's job.
Yan Shujin didn't explain, but said, "Study hard."
Luo Zhenghui didn't ask any more questions, since he figured he wouldn't get an answer anyway: "I understand."
Yan Shujin asked, "Any more questions?"
Luo Zhenghui mustered his courage and said, "Princess, do you have some prejudice against aristocratic families?"
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