Chapter 622 Self-knowledge
"Maybe we can control the Queen?" A cunning light flashed in Yun Ting's eyes, and there was a playful smile on the corner of his mouth.
"How to handle it?" Xiao Yan raised his eyebrows.
"His Royal Highness," Yun Ting said, "He has always liked Jiaojiao. If Jiaojiao becomes the Crown Princess in the future, we're worried that our foundation will be unstable."
Xiao Yan frowned: "He can't."
When it comes to choosing a son-in-law, there is one standard that Xiao Yan has never changed.
That is——
Marrying off a daughter is to find a partner for her who can share the joys and sorrows and stand shoulder to shoulder with her, and it is definitely not to find her a "son" who needs to be served and guided.
In his eyes, Liu Jian was still too immature after all.
It was precisely because of this "childishness" that Yun Ting was not in his eyes at the beginning.
Fortunately, Yun Ting later proved himself with his actions and barely passed.
"Why not? The prince is both civil and military, kind-hearted, and devoted to Jiaojiao."
Liu Jian almost always called her "sister".
The reason why Yun Ting knew all this was because he approached her actively to get close to her because he was in love.
Liu Jian thought that Yun Ting had lived in Xiao Yan's house for several years and knew San Ya better, so he wanted to learn more about San Ya's past from him.
Yun Ting actually couldn’t remember.
He kept staring at Arya.
Almost all my memories of San Ya are of her being a tomboy.
If Liu Jian was still young, this closeness could be seen as a play; but now that he has reached marriageable age, this affection is obviously serious.
"Even if Jiaojiao really becomes the Crown Princess and later becomes the Empress," Jiang Xuan said calmly, "the Xiao family will become foreign relatives. A big tree attracts the wind, and they will only be watched more closely."
The temporary peace brought by marriage actually lays the seeds of long-term hidden dangers.
"Don't even consider this possibility," Xiao Yan rejected it decisively, his tone leaving no room for doubt. "Jiaojiao won't agree, and neither will I!"
San Ya had already expressed her feelings to him, and her ambition was to be on the battlefield in the northwest.
Although Xiao Yan was reluctant, he was even more proud of his daughter's determination and ambition - when he was young, he might not have had such clarity and persistence.
His daughter is better than him, and he will do his best to support her to be a female general, instead of making her a crown princess or queen who can only stay in the backyard in the future.
"I knew you would say that." Yun Ting was not surprised. "But it's always a good thing that Jiaojiao and the prince are friends."
Even if we can't get married, no matter what happens in the future, will there still be some affection between us?
"Also..." Yun Ting continued, "Although you will have to hand over some military power, the Emperor and Empress will definitely appease you. You can state your conditions first."
Xiao Yan nodded, "I plan to ask for titles for Qi Niang, Zhao Zhao, and Jiao Jiao."
"Of course." Yun Ting nodded, then added with a hint of meaning, "But what about you? Xiao Yan, don't forget your origins. It's always like a knife hanging over your head, ready to fall at any moment and implicate your family."
Xiao Yan's eyes narrowed slightly, as if he was thinking about something.
Yun Ting hit the nail on the head.
"While the influence of your service as a follower of the emperor is still there," Yun Ting lowered his voice, his eyes sharp, "I ask the Emperor to clear your name! With just a few words, the label of 'descendant of the King of Yue' can be completely removed! At the very least, don't let it become a burden to your family in the future."
Jiang Xuan rarely agreed: "That makes sense."
"Well," Xiao Yan said solemnly, "after returning to the capital, I will personally appeal to the Emperor."
He was somewhat confident about this matter.
"Then let's hold our troops in place for now and wait and see what happens," Yun Ting concluded, then added half-jokingly, half-seriously, "I just hope that in the future, they won't come up with some 'granted marriage' excuse to strip Jiaojiao of her military power."
Xiao Yan understood.
He will not be stingy with the authority that should be handed over openly, but the foundation in secret must be firmly guarded.
After saying this, Jiang Xuan asked Yun Ting what his plans were after returning to Beijing.
Erya has been a person with her own ideas since she was young, so she has the final say on matters of marriage.
"Let's talk about it after we return to Beijing." Yun Ting said with a sly smile.
Jiang Xuan thought to himself, he is indeed full of tricks.
Maybe I was too naive when I was young, but as a result, I became more cunning than anyone else when I grew up.
In the evening, under the flickering candlelight, Lu Qiniang also talked to Xiao Yan about being a female official.
"Go!" Xiao Yan held her hand and said firmly, "You can definitely do it!"
"Stop it," Lu Qinniang laughed, her eyes showing clear self-awareness. "Being an official means managing people and making plans. I only know how to manage pigs! You said you want me to be a small official, in charge of some practical matters that involve dealing with the people. I'm willing to give it a try..."
For example, in dealing with some people's livelihood issues, she feels that she can do something with her experience and enthusiasm.
But what does she know about the complicated rules of officialdom and the trade-offs in the temple?
But which minister or chancellor rose to the top in one step?
"You eat one bite at a time, and others have worked their way up step by step." Lu Qiniang said, "Am I better than them? Can I become a high-ranking official in one go?"
No way.
She is already in her thirties.
She can do things little by little from the bottom, but she feels guilty when she is directly placed in such a high position.
"Abandoned mother, I am here and I will teach you."
"Let's just forget it. Xiao Yan, I'm not trying to be harsh on you. You're also a straightforward person. The two of us are like the two cobblers who make up the numbers. The remaining cobbler is actually Zhuge Liang."
Xiao Yan couldn't help laughing.
"I'm serious," Lu Qiniang said, "Let Daya go, or even Erya. Even though she's always been into business, that girl is very smart and no one can fool her. I think if she's in charge of purchasing or something, no one can fool her..."
After a pause, she continued, "As for me, assign me a small official position so I can do some practical work for the people. I will do my best to help them."
People should know themselves.
It’s really not about putting everyone on a high pedestal and everyone can do the same thing.
Then can she become a prime minister like Zhang Heyao?
"If I become a high-ranking official and you direct me from behind, wouldn't I just be a puppet?"
It's boring.
"When I return to the capital, I'll have a good chat with the Empress."
Lu Qiniang felt that even if she became the queen, some things would not change immediately.
And most importantly, Daya supports the queen.
As a family, they always stick together.
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