Cui Chaoyong has been rising rapidly in recent years. After becoming the Minister of Revenue, he has gained the trust of Emperor Tianwu.
While outsiders may see the Shangshu Mansion flourishing, Cui Chaoyong is worried that things may be going badly. Therefore, everyone in the Shangshu Mansion keeps a low profile.
He would knock on his sons and daughters-in-law, his daughters-in-law's families, and his grandchildren from time to time.
I'm afraid that if something goes wrong, it will lead to a catastrophe.
When Cui Yanyun came to see him, he was busy, but he still let her into the study.
After Cui Yanyun finished explaining her purpose, Cui Chaoyong looked deeply at his eldest daughter, with satisfaction in his eyes.
Cui Yanyun has been particularly steady and reliable since childhood. Cui Chaoyong once sighed privately: If Cui Yanyun was a man, he would definitely make the Cui family richer for another generation.
Although the several young masters of the Cui family are of good character, they are still not as good as Cui Yanyun in terms of vision, propriety, and sophistication in handling affairs.
What a pity.
Cui Chaoyong's mind wandered for a moment, and he coughed to pull back his thoughts. He first praised his daughter: "It's great that you can be so prepared for danger in times of peace."
Cui Yanyun thanked his father, but still looked at him eagerly, waiting for his opinion.
Cui Chaoyong praised Ao Chengji again.
"Chengji is indeed an excellent child. He is very sensible at such a young age..."
Cui Yanyun thanked his father again and continued to wait eagerly.
Cui Chaoyong: "But you also know that in addition to his character and ability, his grandmother and grandfather are also important factors in determining the successor."
"They want to use this relationship to take their family to the next level."
"But now the Ao family is already extremely wealthy. Unless the king offers it, the Ao family cannot take the initiative to ask for it."
"Otherwise it's not a favor, but a way of repaying a favor..."
After a long talk, Cui Chaoyong finally gave a suggestion: "If you want to be safe, it is best to find an ordinary person with good character and no maternal clan."
Cui Yanyun was stunned: she understood people with good character, she understood ordinary people, but - no maternal family?
Isn't that an orphan?
this……
Cui Chaoyong patiently reminded: "If ordinary people have brothers, sisters and other relatives, they will definitely want to get some benefits from such rich relatives."
"It would be fine if you had some sense, but wealth and fame are so alluring..."
You may be sensible at the beginning, but after a long time, you may not be able to keep your sense of propriety.
Rather than this, it is better to have nothing.
Cui Yanyun also reacted. Although she felt that her son was not worth it and felt that her son deserved a better girl from aristocratic family...
What my dear father said makes a lot of sense.
If you want your son to have a longer and smoother future, it is indeed safer to find a woman like this.
"How about I go to the Salesian Home and ask around?"
Cui Chaoyong had already thought of someone.
"I heard from your mother before that there is a commoner girl who studied medicine with the current Grand Princess. Both her parents have passed away. She is very hardworking and has a good character..."
Cui Yanyun's face darkened.
She had seen this woman before, her name was Qi Heiniang.
She was indeed born into an ordinary family, her parents were indeed orphaned, and she was indeed a stable person.
She studied very hard in the medical school, and helped Fu Siyan manage the students. She was very convincing and was respected by everyone...
It is said that before this, Queen Mother Zhezhe, Shi Niang's biological mother, had taken a fancy to her and wanted her to marry the Khan of the grassland and become the queen of the grassland.
However, Qi Heniang said that she still wanted to study medicine in Tianwu Capital and was rejected.
It can be seen that his character is indeed good.
But she was older than Chengji, with rough features and a big and strong figure.
My son has been carefully educated since childhood, he is elegant and handsome, even in the capital, he is one of the best...
It would be too unfair for Chengji to marry her!
Is it possible that those who are good-looking cannot have noble character and ordinary family background?
She thought she could look for more.
Cui Chaoyong saw that his daughter seemed a little unwilling and he understood.
"You don't have to rush to decide."
"Has Chengji been in charge of the medical department recently?"
"You ask Chengji to pay attention and see what Chengji means."
Cui Yanyun was stunned for a moment before nodding and agreeing: "Yes...thank you for your advice, father."
Ao Chengji was also stunned after hearing what Cui Yanyun said.
He also knew Qi Heniang and had a deep impression of her.
After learning about Qi Heniang's difficult life experience, he respected Qi Heniang very much.
But he had never thought that his grandfather would think that Qi Heiniang and himself...
Cui Yanyun couldn't bear it and took the initiative to find a solution for her son.
"Your grandfather is considering your future development. You can refer to it, but you don't have to follow it completely. You still need to make your own judgment."
Ao Chengji thought for a moment before speaking with a smile: "Don't worry, mother. I can tell the difference in my mind."
But he didn't say whether he agreed or not.
Cui Yanyun understood: son, you need to think about this yourself.
Ao Chengji went to Yingchun Academy to find Fu Siyan.
Fu Siyan was so busy that she sent Qi Heniang to receive and cooperate with Ao Chengji's needs and organize the necessary information for him.
The two of them were in the same room, each busy with their own things. Qi Heniang worked diligently and focused.
Ao Chengji was confused.
He began to observe Qi Heiniang from time to time, and imagined in his mind how he would get along with Qi Heiniang if he were together...
Ao Chengji was distracted without realizing it.
"Your Highness?"
"Your Highness?"
Qi Heniang shouted twice before Ao Chengji came back to his senses.
A trace of sadness appeared on Ao Chengji's handsome and fair face. He coughed and said in a gentle tone, "What's the matter?"
Qi Heniang was puzzled: You have been looking at me and asking me what?
"Your Highness has been looking at me just now, but is there anything you want me to do?"
Ao Chengji lowered his head tactically and picked up a stack of forms.
"Oh, I want you to compile this data again..."
Qi Heiniang did not doubt him and hurriedly stood up to listen to Ao Chengji's instructions...
When he was close to her, Ao Chengji could smell the faint scent of soapberry and some unknown herbal odor on her body.
Is it because you often need to prepare and boil medicine?
And...it smells pretty good.
Ao Chengji was distracted while giving orders.
Qi Heiniang had no such thoughts at all.
She knew her appearance and her family background.
Even in her dreams, she wouldn't dare to do that.
What's more, she had already made up her mind: she couldn't rely on anyone in this life and should rely on herself.
While the two were busy at their stalls, a female student brought some soup, saying that it was candied pear with rock sugar that the kitchen had prepared for His Royal Highness the Prince to relieve dryness and moisten the lungs.
Qi Heniang glanced at the pretty female classmate with a hint of glittering eyes and knew what she was thinking.
This girl is the concubine's daughter of the Vice Minister of War. Because her family did not have enough resources for her, she chose to study medicine, hoping to find another way out.
Naturally, she wanted to try to see if she had the chance to meet His Royal Highness the Prince.
Qi Heiniang lowered her eyes and pretended to be a sculpture, but she heard Ao Chengji ask the girl: "Why is there only one copy? Where is Xiao Qi's?"
The girl was also stunned: she went to the kitchen specifically to ask for it, so why would she consider Qi Heiniang's share?
But Qi Heniang's appearance made her not suspicious. She just thought that Qi Heniang had strong business skills and was highly regarded by His Highness.
She hurriedly explained: "Students can only carry one bowl at a time. I will go and carry it right away."
Ao Chengji didn't expose the problem and said directly: "Then this bowl will be given to Xiao Qi first."
The girl: “This…”
Qi Heniang was startled and quickly stood up and was about to kneel down to refuse.
"Your Highness, I am terrified and I dare not."
Seeing her movements, Ao Chengji subconsciously went to help her: "Xiao Qi, you don't have to do this... You deserve it."
After hearing this, the three of them were stunned.
Ao Chengji was annoyed that he had lost his sense of proportion, and he looked at the girl with a sharp look: "Why don't you go quickly?"
The girl was so frightened that she quickly put down the candied pear and ran out.
Ao Chengji coughed, withdrew his hand and stood up.
"I heard that Queen Mother Zhezhe recognized your noble character and promised you the position of Queen of Tatar. But you refused, saying that you wanted to continue studying medicine, benefit the people, and be self-reliant..."
"It's just a bowl of rock sugar and snow pears, how can you not deserve it?" (End of this chapter)
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