Chapter 309: In this world, power is still the most fascinating
When Su Wan heard that Gu Yue was coming, she lost her appetite. She didn't want to see her because there would be a flash of lightning if they met.
The two of them have different magnetic fields, so it’s better not to meet each other. So Su Wan hurriedly shook his head:
"Goodbye, I don't want to see her. I saw her in Minzhou City before my fifth brother and I came here. She set up a tent at the city gate to give out porridge, and we donated 3,000 kilograms of brown rice. It's only been less than two days, how come she's here in You County?"
Su Wan was thinking that Gu Yue had tried to gain Jiang Yu's support through her but failed. Now that he saw that his elder brother was building a successful business and had a bright future, he had set his sights on Su Jing and wanted to use this donation to win him over.
Then she had to intervene. Her first impression of the Fifth Prince Murong Sheng was not good. She felt that he relied on women to get to the top.
Gu Yue was the one who took care of everything for him from behind, and this alone was enough to make him feel humble.
Of course, do you think Gu Yue is really a pure love god of war? No, she is also aiming for the supreme position. Love is secondary. She does love him, but she is not a love-brained person. She wants to fulfill her own possibilities more.
Now, the situation is unclear, so she must not take sides arbitrarily. She needs to make things clear with her eldest brother.
"Since you don't want to see her, I'll send word back that I'll go to the county to see her in person tomorrow morning."
Now that Su Wan is here, Su Jing naturally puts her comfort first in everything. He won't bring anyone she doesn't want to see in front of her.
"Brother, I have something to tell you."
Su Wan decided to tell him Jiang Yu's identity and all the attempts Gu Yue had made to win her over in Yanzhou.
Seeing her serious expression, Su Jing realized that what she was about to say was more important.
After dinner, the three siblings talked alone in the room.
"Brother, Jiang Yu is not the son of a wealthy merchant family in Kyoto. He is the legitimate son of the current Duke of Jiang, that is, the heir apparent of the Duke of Jiang. Because of his noble status, he has been hiding something from me before. I have known this for a long time. Of course, what I want to talk about today is not just this matter, but also about Gu Yue."
When they heard that Jiang Yu was the eldest son of Duke Jiang, a hint of disbelief flashed across Su Jing and Su Yi's eyes, but they soon calmed down.
The two brothers were both smart people. They knew that Jiang Yu was not ordinary and must be the child of some important person in Kyoto.
But no one expected that once his identity was revealed, he would be the son of a first-class marquis.
Well, their family is very different from other families. The first thing they thought of was whether Wanwan would be disliked by other parents in the future?
However, this is not the most important thing to consider right now. Su Wan also said that there are other reasons.
"It's related to Gu Yue. What do you mean?" Su Jing asked with a frown.
Su Wan nodded and began to speak:
"In the early winter of last year, I opened a branch of Yuyantang in Yanzhou and ran into Gu Yue. At that time, she was meeting a man. Later, I learned that this man's status was even more noble than Jiang Yu. He was actually the current Fifth Prince Murong Sheng. Jiang Yu said that this Fifth Prince has never been prominent in Kyoto, and his family is also not prominent. He seems to be a carefree and unpretentious person, but in fact he is very ambitious. He saw that Jiang Yu and I had a relationship, so he asked Gu Yue to come and lobby with me, hoping to bring the Jiang Guogong Mansion into his camp.
Later, I rejected her, and we had a bad argument and became tired of each other. Duke Jiang was in a high position and had great power, but he always remained neutral and would not take sides randomly. Now that the Xuan River was flooded, she donated huge sums of money and opened a porridge stall, earning her a lot of fame. The Xuan River Dam that you supervised to build has shown initial results and is only waiting for completion. You will surely be an important figure in the court in the future. The fifth prince's mother's family is not prominent, and he is weak in the court and needs help. I am afraid that Gu Yue came here this time to persuade you to work for the fifth prince.
So I want to remind you, big brother, that our foundation is unstable right now, so you must be careful not to get on the wrong boat."
Su Wan also had good intentions, fearing that her elder brother would be blinded by her superficial efforts and believe her slander.
In her eyes, the fifth prince is good in every way. Wasn't it the same last time?
After listening to her words, Su Jing frowned deeply. He didn't know that Gu Yue was involved with the current fifth prince.
"I've met the Fifth Prince once and exchanged a few words with him. He seemed to be interested in making friends with me, and while I was in Kyoto preparing for the exam, I also heard some rumors. Among the other princes, the Fifth Prince is indeed not very prominent. Hearing what you said today, I realize that the most inconspicuous are often the most dangerous."
If Su Wan hadn't told him this today, he would have really thought that the Fifth Prince was, as the rumors said, an elegant man who only pursued a carefree life.
It turns out that power is the most fascinating thing in this world.
"Brother, I'm not saying this today to try to control your consciousness. I'm just reminding you. I believe that whatever you do in the future will have its own reasons. Just follow your heart."
Su Wan also didn't want what she said to spoil her elder brother's rhythm. Everything she did was just for the betterment of the Su family.
Seeing her like this, Su Jing couldn't help but laugh. He looked at Su Wan lovingly and said with a smile:
"Our daughter, Wanwan, is a blessing from heaven to our Su family. You are my guiding light, and I will always trust your judgment. Don't worry, now that I have entered this official career, I will be cautious and careful in the future, carefully considering every step, and paving a smooth road for our family."
He never felt that his thoughts were being controlled. He knew that she was doing it for his own good and for the good of the family.
The court is full of uncertainties. If you make a mistake one day, you will lose everything. You need to be careful with every step you take in the future.
"Then, I wish us all a bright future!" Su Yi raised his teacup and toasted his elder brother and Su Wan.
The three siblings drank tea instead of wine to toast a bright future.
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The next morning, Su Jing took a carriage to You County to meet Gu Yue.
Gu Yue received a reply last night and got ready early in the morning, waiting to meet Su Jing.
When Su Jing arrived, Gu Yue saw her and happily stepped forward and shouted:
"Brother, long time no see!"
Gu Yue was still wearing gorgeous clothes, gold and silver jewelry, pearls and jade on her head, and even put on some rouge, looking rosy.
He could only sigh in his heart that things and people have really changed.
He smiled and nodded at her, but did not respond to her call of "brother". Instead, he politely said:
"Miss Gu!"
Gu Yue felt extremely lost in an instant.
The two of them were talking in a private room. During the meal, Su Jing was very polite and considerate. The more he was polite, the more unfamiliar he seemed.
How close were they once? Now he was like a stranger, distant from her in every way. How could Gu Yue not be sad?
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