Xu An leaned close to Zhao Cheng and said, "My father said that the Right Chancellor has won a great victory and is on his way back to the capital. He is very likely to receive a reward from His Majesty and wants me to get on good terms with you."
Zhao Cheng said, "You're really honest!"
Xu An curled his lip and said, "I, Xu An, am upright and honest, and I never play tricks!"
"Young Master Li is sending..."
Li Guanyu immediately interrupted the person who presented the gift, and said with a smile, "My gift is not as valuable as yours, young marquis, so don't bother reporting it!"
Zhao Cheng clasped his hands in greeting to Li Guanyu and said, "Thank you for visiting my humble abode, young master!"
"Young Prime Minister, you're too kind. We're both the Four Young Masters of Yanchuan, so of course I have to come and support you on such an important occasion."
At this moment, some young men discussed among themselves: "The Fourth Young Master of Yanchuan... Young Marquis Xu and Young Master Li have both arrived. Do you think Young General Wang will come?"
"I doubt it. He and the young prime minister don't get along very well."
"It's not that we don't get along, it's just that Young Master Wang is different from before!"
"What's wrong, young general?"
"You wouldn't believe it, would you? Young General is a completely different person now!"
Just then, a group of armored soldiers came along, stopped in front of the manor and lined up. A young man in silver armor rode up on horseback and, without dismounting, clasped his hands in greeting to Zhao Cheng from his horse.
"Young Prime Minister, congratulations!"
Everyone was stunned when they saw this person.
Young General Wang Yufeng!
He came too?
The Four Young Masters of Yanchuan have all gathered!
Zhao Cheng retorted, "Young General, your presence truly brings honor to our humble abode!"
Wang Yufeng raised his hand and said arrogantly, "Bring these boxes inside. This is just a small gift, nothing more."
With someone else receiving the congratulatory gift, Zhao Cheng didn't bother with Wang Yufeng anymore, but he noticed that Xu An had a furrowed brow and looked preoccupied.
Zhao Cheng asked, "Are you constipated? There's an outhouse inside."
Unusually, Xu An didn't retort, but instead looked at Wang Yufeng and said, "Logically speaking, he shouldn't have come..."
Zhao Cheng asked again, "Why? Someone chose an auspicious day for him, saying it's not a good day to go out?"
"You still don't know?" Xu An looked at Zhao Cheng in surprise.
What do I need to know?
Seeing Xu An's serious expression, Zhao Cheng humbly said, "I've been too busy lately and haven't paid attention to other things. Could it be that something big has happened that I don't know about?"
Xu An lowered his voice and said, "Wang Yufeng has hit the jackpot. His father somehow got in on the good side of the Left Chancellor and was appointed General of the Guards. He was also appointed General of the Zhaoyong Army, a sixth-rank official!"
"You have no idea how cocky he's been these past few days. He invited me to a banquet three days ago, but it was only because my father was transferred to Xidu that he invited me. There were at least twenty or thirty young masters waiting outside to see him, if not fifty, but he didn't see a single one of them!"
"Why would he take the initiative to give you a congratulatory gift? Is it because your father won a battle? No, if he knew that, he wouldn't do it. Everyone knows that the Left Prime Minister and your father are at odds..."
Upon hearing Xu An's explanation, Zhao Cheng understood.
Wang Yufeng does indeed have the potential to change his fate.
Their fathers were all officials in Dongdu, but frankly, they were just living in Yanchuan in their old age and none of them had any real power.
When Zhao Cheng's father was sent to lead troops into battle, or when Xu An's father was transferred to Xidu to take up his post, it was highly likely that their power was only temporary.
Only by climbing up to the Left Prime Minister's line and clinging to his coattails can one truly begin to rise to prominence and enjoy a successful career.
It was no secret in Jingguo that the emperor listened to the Left Chancellor.
Sure enough, before Wang Yufeng even dismounted, some well-informed young men shamelessly went over to flatter him.
Wang Yufeng flicked his whip and came in front of Zhao Cheng, startling the young masters who quickly scattered.
"Young Prime Minister, I have come today for two reasons: first, to offer my congratulations, and second, to ask you for someone."
Zhao Cheng was very dissatisfied with Wang Yufeng's attitude, even though she rushed up to him to talk without dismounting, but she still maintained a motherly smile on her face.
Tell me, which one do you want?
Wang Yufeng's gaze fell on Yang Cai'e's face behind Zhao Cheng, and he raised his riding whip.
"That maid, Cai'e!"
Xu An was startled, thinking to himself, "I knew it! He didn't come to congratulate me!"
Zhao Cheng snorted coldly and retorted directly: "So, young general, you're here to steal someone's wife?!"
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