Chapter 145 The Deal Failed
After thinking for a moment, Xue Han went to see Xue Quan.
"What's the matter, Han'er?" Xue Quan asked with a smile when he saw Xue Han.
Ever since Xue Han saved the Crown Prince, Xue Quan's attitude has improved considerably.
Xue Quan knew full well that his current glory came from Emperor Jingping, but one day Emperor Jingping would grow old. When the throne changed hands, it would be difficult for him, the former emperor's favored eunuch, to continue to enjoy his former glory.
It just so happens that his adopted son saved the crown prince; this is an incredible stroke of luck. If his adopted son can gain favor with the new emperor in the future, then his adoptive father can't be too far behind.
Previously, Xue Han was a rootless duckweed to Xue Quan, dependent on him for survival, but now he is likely to be the guarantee of a stable life in his later years, so his attitude is naturally different.
This change in attitude led Xue Han to choose to see him at this time.
"I received a request for help from Miss Qiu Liu today," Xue Han slightly altered the facts.
Xue Quan raised an eyebrow: "Oh, what do you need help with?"
"Prime Minister Fang wants to take Miss Qiu Liu as a concubine for his third son, Fang San Gongzi."
Xue Quan looked surprised: "How did Miss Qiu get involved with the Prime Minister's residence?"
The Kang Prince's Mansion, the Fu Prince's Mansion, the Cui family, and now the Prime Minister's Mansion, oh, and his adopted son... This little girl is truly remarkable.
"They said they encountered it at Lingwei Temple..." Xue Han briefly explained the situation, "but unexpectedly it brought such trouble. Miss Qiu had no other choice but to ask me for help."
Xue Quan gave Xue Han a deep look, his tone enigmatic: "So, how do you plan to help her?"
"The child can only turn to his father for help."
"Seeking help from your father?"
When Xue Quan heard Xue Han mention Qiu Heng, he guessed that Xue Han wanted him to propose marriage to the Yongqing Marquis's mansion. He had been harboring resentment for a long time, but his anger subsided slightly after hearing Xue Han's words.
Regardless, the kid's attitude was acceptable.
"What can a father do?"
"I would like to ask Father to tell Prime Minister Fang that Miss Qiu is the girl I have taken a liking to."
"And then what? Go to the Yongqing Marquis's mansion to propose marriage?" Xue Quan asked with a half-smile.
Xue Han knew all too well that his adoptive father would not do such a thing, and if he showed any eagerness, he would only become angrier. Therefore, he remained calm and composed: "Sixth Miss Qiu once publicly expressed her affection for Lin Chengfeng. I am still waiting for Sixth Miss Qiu to change her mind."
This means that everything is simply left as it is.
Xue Quan, however, was still worried: "What if Miss Qiu says she has changed her mind?"
Others might not know, but he certainly did; that girl didn't really like Lin Chengfeng. If she took this opportunity to cling to her adopted son, wouldn't she be swallowing a bitter pill?
Xue Han chuckled: "Sixth Miss Qiu wouldn't do that, she knows what she's doing."
Knowing that Ah Heng and the thief were the same person, how could he have been so presumptuous as to think that Ah Heng was in love with him, when she deliberately struck his wound and kicked him mercilessly in the groin?
It was because he was in love with Aheng that he found himself in a dilemma.
Xue Quan carefully observed Xue Han's expression and was surprised.
Did Han'er really think that the girl had no feelings for him?
"Besides—" Xue Han paused.
"Besides what?"
Xue Han met Xue Quan's deep gaze and calmly said, "Prime Minister Fang was also present during the autumn hunt. Prime Minister Fang knew that I was fond of Miss Qiu Liu, yet he still wanted to take Miss Qiu Liu as a concubine for his grandson. It seems that he does not respect Father."
Xue Quan sneered: "Are you trying to sow discord between your father and Prime Minister Fang?"
Everyone in the court knew that he was at odds with Han Wu, but had a good relationship with Fang Xiang.
"I am simply stating my feelings upon hearing this."
Xue Quan fell silent.
Whether it's sowing discord or telling the truth, Han'er is right about one thing: once the news spreads that the Prime Minister's residence has taken the Sixth Miss Qiu as a concubine, some people will inevitably feel that the Prime Minister doesn't take him seriously.
Who told all the officials in the court to know that Han'er was in love with that girl? Didn't Xue Quan have any pride?
Xue Quan remained silent, while Xue Han waited quietly.
After a long while, Xue Quan said calmly, "I can help you with this, but you must remember what you said: you only feel guilty towards Miss Qiu, and you have no romantic feelings for her."
"I will remember, thank you, Father."
Having decided to intervene, and to avoid any unforeseen complications, Xue Quan arranged to meet with Fang Xiang that very day.
"It's been a while since I had tea with Eunuch Xue," Fang Xiang said with a smile, personally pouring tea for Xue Quan.
"Yes." Xue Quan picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and sighed deeply.
"Is Eunuch Xue troubled by something?"
"At our level, the only thing we worry about is our children and grandchildren."
Fang Xiang's lips twitched. He thought to himself that although his relationship with Xue Quan was still acceptable, it felt really strange to hear a eunuch say that he was worried about his children and grandchildren.
"Your son is young and promising, which is why he has received the Emperor's reward. What makes you say that, Eunuch Xue?"
"Sigh." Xue Quan put down his teacup and sighed again. "It's all because of that Miss Qiu Liu. She's too much of a troublemaker. She went to my son and told him she didn't want to be his concubine, and that silly boy came to make a scene... Children and grandchildren are all a debt!"
Fang Xiang's heart skipped a beat.
A group of children were making a ruckus during the autumn hunt, and Xue Quan actually took it to heart. He thought Xue Quan looked down on the Yongqing Earl's Mansion.
Xue Quan smiled and looked at Fang Xiang: "I hope Fang Xiang will give me some face."
"Hehehe." Prime Minister Fang also laughed. "Eunuch Xue, you're being too polite. Since your son truly likes that young lady, the Prime Minister's residence can find another suitable one."
"Thank you very much, Prime Minister Fang."
The two looked at each other and smiled.
When Fang Xiang returned home, he said to his wife, "Let's forget about the matter of taking Qiu Liu as a concubine for Sanlang."
Why is that?
"Eunuch Xue's adopted son cares a lot about that girl, there's no need to ruin our relationship over a little girl."
The old lady was somewhat unwilling: "But Sanlang really likes the pastries made by that maid's servants. Sanlang is ill, and it's rare for him to have something he likes—"
“That’s easy. We’ll send an invitation to that girl in Rui’er’s name, asking her to bring her maid to the Prime Minister’s residence.”
"After all, it's more convenient to keep it at home."
“Madam is being stubborn. Even if you love something, can you eat it every day without getting tired of it? Once Sanlang has had his fill, there’s no need for Miss Qiu to come anymore.” Fang Xiang’s tone was slightly somber. “Xue Quan is not someone to be trifled with. If there’s a way to resolve it, why make an enemy of him?”
"knew."
The next day, the Earl of Yongqing met with Fang Xiang again.
"Let bygones be bygones, but the doctor we invited said that two children are not a good match."
Originally, the Earl of Yongqing was still debating whether it was worthwhile or not. When the deal fell through, he felt he had lost his hereditary title and sighed repeatedly when he got home.
"Go and invite Sixth Miss here."
Before long, Qiu Heng arrived.
"grandfather."
Uncle Yongqing looked at his granddaughter and sighed, "Alas."
Looking at his granddaughter again, he sighed, "Sigh."
Qiu Heng lowered her eyes, secretly wondering: Could it be that he thinks he can get even greater benefits from her and is reluctant to send her to the Prime Minister's residence?
After sighing for a while without any response from his granddaughter, the Earl of Yongqing said in a low voice, "The Prime Minister's residence said that you and Young Master Fang are not a good match, so we'll let bygones be bygones regarding what we discussed with you yesterday."
Qiu Heng was startled.
never mind?
Did something unexpected happen?
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