Xu Yi reported the events of the past few days to Song Kangcheng in detail, and then asked questions.
"My lord, do you think Man'er's personality is suitable for returning to the capital?"
Song Kangcheng lifted his eyelids to look at him and asked in return, "What, do you think Man'er can't stay in the capital?"
Xu Yi pursed his lips and remained silent, but Song Kangcheng smiled and said, "I was wondering why you were at the city gate. So you were waiting for me here, weren't you?"
He probably guessed Xu Yi's intention in inviting him alone.
Song Kangcheng patted Xu Yi on the shoulder, his eyes filled with complex emotions. "You're a good kid, and your Xu family is a rare and good family."
"I am truly gratified and fortunate that Man'er can grow up with you."
"I am so grateful to your family for raising Man'er so well."
Although Song Kangcheng held a high position, he showed no airs of an official at this moment.
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“But Man’er and my sister have been separated for fifteen years. Now that we’ve finally found each other, how can I bear to leave her out there?”
He could understand Xu Yi's current actions, because the Xu family had genuine feelings for Man'er, so knowing this would make them happy for Man'er, but also put them in a dilemma.
"But don't worry, your family is like family to Man'er. If you'd like, you can come to the capital with us."
"With your abilities, getting a minor official position in the capital shouldn't be a problem. Your family owns a restaurant, so even if you don't become extremely wealthy in the capital, you can still live a happy and harmonious life together as a family."
Because the Xu family was a good family, Song Kangcheng was willing to take them to the capital and would take extra care of them.
With his and the Marquis's mansion's joint support, the Xu family won't fare any worse than here.
This can be considered as repaying the Xu family for their kindness in raising Man'er.
“My lord, Madam has already said the same thing once: our Xu family does not want to leave here, and Man’er does not want to either.”
Song Kangcheng was not surprised by what Madam Ru said; what surprised him was Man'er and the Xu family's rejection.
“If Man’er were to return to the capital alone, I could understand her not going. But we did send your Xu family along, it’s just that you’re living in a different place. You can still see each other.”
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This was a solution he came up with that could satisfy both sides.
Xu Yi turned his head and looked out the window. It was already dark outside, but the stars and moon filled the night sky, and the streets below were lit with lanterns. It was quite beautiful at first glance.
"Look at the stars and moon in the sky, adults. I have never been to the capital, but I have been to many border towns. After I came back, I found that only the stars and moon here are the biggest and brightest."
Song Kangcheng didn't know how the topic had turned to this. He was usually very busy, running around everywhere, only paying attention to the files on his desk and the road under his feet.
But they rarely look up at the starry sky.
As he looked up, he suddenly remembered his childhood. He was from Yunzhen, and the night sky he saw now was exactly the same as the one he had seen when he was a child.
Song Kangcheng seemed to understand what Xu Yi meant, and he couldn't help but chuckle.
"Everyone says that military generals are vulgar, but I think you are an exception."
He knew that Xu Yi was extremely skilled in both literature and military strategy. Although he couldn't be said to be proficient in poetry and prose, he had some knowledge of them.
Sometimes he felt that it was a disgrace for such a talented person to stay in this small town.
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But then I thought about how when I traveled a long way home to pay respects to my ancestors, I realized that fallen leaves eventually return to their roots.
He didn't mention the matter of having the Xu family return to the capital with him anymore, and in his heart, he looked at the Xu family with even higher regard. It was truly rare to find someone who could resist such wealth and luxury.
Moreover, they owe the Xu family such a great debt of gratitude.
He recalled something Xu Yi had just said: "So, Man'er doesn't want to go to the capital, and your Xu family doesn't want her to go to the capital either?"
When he said this, Song Kangcheng's voice was flat and without any fluctuation, making it impossible to discern any emotion.
Xu Yi, however, understood the different meaning behind those words. Whether Fu Man'er wanted to go or not was her business, but if the Xu family didn't allow her to go, then it was mostly the Xu family's fault.
“Man’er is a member of the family. I don’t think anyone would want their family member to go to an unknown and dangerous place.” Xu Yi didn’t answer him directly, but his words made Song Kangcheng’s expression change.
He looked at Xu Yi and said, "You said you've never been to Beijing, but you know quite a bit about it."
As Xu Yi said, outsiders see the capital as a place of great prosperity and wealth, but they don't know that every step you take inside requires extreme caution, otherwise, you never know which step will cost you your life.
"You're overthinking it. Man'er will be a rich young lady if she goes there, not someone who will be involved in officialdom."
"May I ask, Lord Song?" Xu Yi suddenly stood up and bowed to Song Kangcheng, "Will Man'er become the daughter of a Marquis, the daughter of the Song family, or perhaps the daughter of a lady in a secluded courtyard?"
When he got to the last point, Xu Yi looked up and stared straight at Song Kangcheng.
Song Kangcheng was startled at first, but then regained his composure. He gave Xu Yi a deep look and said, "Please sit down."
After Xu Yi sat down, Song Kangcheng didn't say anything, but he picked up his water glass and slowly took a sip to moisten his dry throat.
After a long silence, he finally asked, "In such a short time, you sent someone to the capital to inquire?"
Xu Yi nodded. "It concerns Man'er, so I can't be careless. I asked a friend to inquire about it."
He was referring to Cao Zixuan. Although the Cao family lived in Yunzhen, their escort agencies were all over the country, and after Cao Zixuan came of age, the Cao family often went to the capital.
Finding out information was not difficult for Cao Zixuan.
"Please forgive me, sir." Though he said he was sorry, there was no trace of remorse on Xu Yi's face.
Song Kangcheng didn't seem to care. "So you knew all along?"
"I only know a little bit."
"You only know a little bit, yet you said those things just now?" Song Kangcheng glanced at him, trying to figure out if he was lying.
Xu Yi's eyes were open and honest. "I found out some things about what happened in the capital. I also sent people to inquire about the Song family back then, but not many people know about it. I only know half of it and guess the other half."
"You're quite impressive, you can guess pretty accurately." Song Kangcheng's words were neither a compliment nor an insult, and Xu Yi didn't respond, but simply lowered his head slightly.
The private room fell silent. Just when Xu Yi thought Song Kangcheng was about to get angry, he spoke slowly.
"Fine, fine, you know it, so be it. After all, you did it for Man'er."
"Looking back, everything that happened back then was my fault."
Song Kangcheng's voice suddenly lowered, pulling Xu Yi back to more than a decade ago.
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