Chapter 248 Discussion

Seeing Qin Shu's expression, Xiao Si realized that Qin Qixuan was not joking, but that the emperor really had such thoughts.

He widened his eyes in disbelief.

"No way, why would the emperor favor me? I'm just a kid who grew up in the mountains, and I'm only ten years old now, how could he..."

Qin Qixuan shook his head with a complicated expression.

"It's hard to explain the reasons right now. However, the main reason is that you defeated so many people in a row in the martial arts competition yesterday."

"If your second brother was so ostentatious, His Majesty might not notice it. After all, he is already a general of Daliang. His Majesty would definitely prefer to see the generals of Daliang be brave and skilled in martial arts. But you are just a man of the world, and it is hard for a young hero to not attract attention."

Xiao Si should have been very happy to hear his elder brother's praise, but now it is difficult for him to be proud.

He hesitated.

Qin Shu saw his hesitation and asked.

"What are you thinking? Will you accept the emperor's amnesty or not?"

Compared to Qin Shu's deeper worries, Qin Qixuan was less worried. He just felt that Xiao Si's character was naturally unrestrained and was not suitable for being under someone else in the court.

Xiao Si was silent for a while, then asked again.

"If I accept the court's offer of amnesty, does the emperor want me to go to the border with my second brother?"

Qin Qixuan thought about the emperor's order and shook his head again.

"I think the emperor's intention is not to let you be a general at the border, but to let you be responsible for the safety of the palace and become a member of the imperial guard."

Xiao Si's brows furrowed even deeper.

It would be fine if he went to the border to fight, but outside, unlike in the capital, he would be easily monitored and uncomfortable.

But if he really became a member of the Imperial Guard and was responsible for the safety of the palace, then Xiao Si would be living under the emperor's nose. He was restrained in the capital, and Xiao Si didn't like it very much.

Seeing Xiao Si's hesitant look, Qin Shu naturally understood her son's feelings.

Of course, she didn't want Xiao Si to do something he didn't like.

But these days, Qin Shu always had a strong feeling that their Qin Mansion had been too ostentatious recently?

First, Qin Qixuan passed the imperial examination and became the top scholar, and then the second son was canonized. Then Fu Yan and Helian Shi, the two generals, vied to express their affection for Qin Shu.

Now the martial arts competition has let the emperor know that Xiao

Siye has extraordinary martial arts. If it was just to let the children stand out, Qin Shu wouldn't be so worried.

However, since His Majesty has already sent Xuanxuan to the palace to recruit Xiao Si, if the Qin Mansion refuses His Majesty's invitation because Xiao Si doesn't like being restrained, wouldn't that be disobeying the Emperor's order?

This is obviously a huge problem facing the Qin Mansion.

Perhaps His Majesty is too proud to deal with the Qin Family now because of the Qin Mansion's disobedience, but the Qin Family will definitely not be able to get away with it in the future.

But if the Emperor's request to recruit Xiao Si is really agreed, the Qin Family will have another leader of the Imperial Guard. Although Xiao Si is young now and is only studying in the army as a soldier, if nothing unexpected happens based on his talent, he will definitely have a high position in the Imperial Guard in the future. Even if he is not the leader, he should be a small leader. In

this way, the Qin Family will be the target of criticism.

Everyone in the family holds an important position in the court, and the Qin family has huge wealth. No matter how Qin Shu thinks about it, she feels that His Majesty must have some concerns in his heart.

So if Xiao Si agrees now, it is inevitable that the emperor will suspect that the Qin family has rebellious intentions in the future.

Qin Qixuan and Xiao Si did not know the concerns in Qin Shu's heart.

Qin Qixuan just had a vague feeling, but he felt that the possibility was not great. He just felt sorry for Xiao Si. If he went to the army, he would be restricted. He grew up in the rivers and lakes for the past ten years, and he might have been very unhappy.

Qin Qixuan's concerns were unreasonable, and Xiao Si thought so too. Before this, he had never considered the option of being an official in the court.

But Xiao Si knew it in his heart. Although he was a person who liked freedom, it did not mean that he would let everyone in the Qin Mansion accompany him to disobey the emperor's order just because of his own preference.

Although he had not had much contact with his family in the past ten years, every time he met them, Xiao Si could feel the warmth of family love.

"If I disobey the emperor's order, the Qin Mansion will definitely not be in a good situation, and my brother's future will also be affected. It is better to accept the emperor's offer of amnesty. It is just a job and it will not cost me my life."

Xiao Si said it lightly, but Qin Qixuan knew in his heart that he was a little resentful.

But Xiao Si also understood what he was thinking.

"This time we have agreed to the emperor's offer of amnesty in the name of the Qin Mansion, and I will stay in the imperial guards for a month or so. If I really can't stand that kind of restricted life, I will still leave. But in this way, I will be disobeying the emperor's order, and it won't implicate everyone."

Qin Shu looked at Xiao Si with disapproval, but she knew in her heart that there was no other way except this method.

Qin Qixuan was also a little depressed, but he quickly adjusted his mood and patted Xiao Si on the shoulder.

"After I go to the palace to report to His Majesty, you should be ready to take up your post. No matter what position His Majesty assigns you, you must do your best and don't lose face for the Qin family. If you have any grievances, don't restrain yourself. No matter when, the Qin family is your home to return to."

Qin Qixuan's words seemed to be a reminder to Xiao Si, but in fact, he was implicitly telling him that if Xiao Si really wanted to leave the palace, he should not forget to return to the Qin family for help while on the run.

Of course, if Xiao Si could really work steadily in the court for the rest of his life, that would be great. After all, many people want to join the Imperial Guards, but can't yet.

Qin Shu saw Qin Qixuan reminding Xiao Si, and at this moment she remembered something.

It's not just Xiao Si who needs to be reminded. Qin Qixuan, as the eldest brother, also needs to pay attention. It's a turbulent time. If there is a little mistake, the Qin family may go downhill.

"Qixuan, you should not be too aggressive in the court. And you, Xiao Si, should work hard in the imperial army. Don't show off your edge and be more restrained."

Qin Qixuan was a little surprised. Why did his mother say this? This is not in line with his mother's character.

However, Qin Qixuan also felt that Qin Shu's worries were excessive these days. Although he didn't understand why his mother said this, he still agreed.

Xiao Xixi, who had been listening to them talking, was in a very bad mood.

My mother must be hiding something in her heart, and why was the emperor so anxious that he called my eldest brother to the palace in the middle of the night just to talk about recruiting my fourth brother?