Chapter 273: Proposal (Part 2)
Jiang Yuan said, "I also suspected it originally, but now that I have this news, it proves it is true."
"The prince is indeed difficult to deal with." Li Mo pondered for a moment and asked, "What did Wang Pushe say later?"
"It's exactly what you said, so I've come up with a solution." Jiang Yuan said, "I've also given him all the advice you said, and he's adopted it. Whoever comes up with the best solution will be appointed to the Jingzhou Governor's Office."
Li Mo nodded: "Thank you, Master."
"But do you know when the prince will return?"
"The prince has probably returned." Li Mo said, "The prince is always quick. Since I have received the news, with the prince's ability to travel, he can't be slower than the messenger."
Jiang Yuan was stunned: "Then if he lied and said he hadn't returned today, wouldn't that be deceiving the king?"
"No one can truly understand this news. The emperor has returned to the Xiuxiantai and won't care about it. So there's no point in saying that I'm deceiving the emperor." Li Mo said, "What do you think, Master?"
Jiang Yuan sighed, "You call me Master now, and I'm a little unsure. I only taught you how to read and write, but you're not only well-read, but your strategies and insights are far superior to mine. If you hadn't told me this news and given me advice today, I'm afraid I wouldn't know how to deal with Wang Pushe."
"Master, you are too kind." Li Mo said gently, "Once a teacher, always a father. I will help you."
Jiang Yuan was quite pleased. "With such talent, you should show it to the Minister of State more often. Today's plan was your idea, as was having the Minister of State exploit the Huan family's grudges to attack Jingzhou. Why didn't you just tell the Minister of State directly, but instead asked me to make suggestions?"
"My disciple is still young, so the Minister of Justice will inevitably hesitate when I tell him." Li Mo said, "Eating the emperor's salary and being loyal to him are the same no matter who says it."
Jiang Yuan sighed: "You have such talent and vision. In time, you will become a great man."
Li Mo smiled and said, "It goes without saying that he is a great talent. I am just quite curious about Jingzhou and would like to go there to experience its customs and people. When there is a suitable position in Jingzhou, I would like to ask Master to recommend me."
"Oh?" Jiang Yuan asked, "Since you want to go to Jingzhou, why didn't you say so earlier? Just now, Wang Pushe asked me if I had a candidate. If I had known your intention, I would have recommended you immediately."
Li Mo smiled softly, "Jingzhou is Pushe's concern. He is quite cautious, so we should be more cautious as well. If Master recommends hastily, it will offend him. I don't seek high positions or generous salaries, so there is no need to rush."
Jiang Yuan realized: "You are right. I will give you a push when the time comes. The Minister of State appreciates you very much and will naturally not treat you unfairly."
Li Mo bowed and said, "Disciple thanks Master first."
The two chatted for a while, and then Jiang Yuan asked the driver to take Li Mo home first.
In front of the Li family's door, A Qing waited for a long time with a light on before Li Mo returned.
Seeing Li Mo, he breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Young Master, you left so suddenly and in such a hurry, and you were gone for such a long time. I was really worried."
"What are you worried about?" Li Mo said, "I told you to go find the master, not to go through mountains of swords and seas of fire."
"Ah, I don't know either," Ah Qing said, "but the young master always acts calmly and rarely gets anxious. If he's that anxious, something big must have happened, right?"
"Nothing happened, go back."
"I don't believe it's okay. Prince, please tell me?" A Qing asked.
Li Mo had no choice but to tell A Qing everything that had happened.
He was so surprised that his mouth was wide open.
"No wonder the young master said that the Prince of Yuzhang is the most difficult to deal with. It turns out to be true!"
Li Mo laughed and said, "When have I ever lied to you?"
Ah Qing washed his hands with water and said, "Young Master, you are still thinking about Huan An."
Li Mo rubbed his hands in the water and said, "Since Madam Yu and Lady Huan have come to the capital, we can't let them come in vain. They are not good people. If they come back empty-handed, they won't leave without causing a big fuss."
"Isn't that simple? Just have Wang Pushe go to the Prince of Yuzhang's mansion to ask for the person."
"It won't work," Li Mo said. "Firstly, if the prince doesn't show up, no one will know whether he has returned to the capital. Secondly, he will definitely not bring Huan An with him, so where he is hiding is unclear."
Ah Qing suddenly realized, "So that's why the young master asked those staff to offer advice and help him find someone?"
Li Mo smiled but didn't answer.
"What if they find it and claim credit for it from Wang Pushe? Wouldn't that be a great advantage for them?"
Li Mo disagreed: "If they get the advantage, it's because I let them get it; if I don't let them get it, they will get nothing."
"I understand," Ah Qing said with a smile, "They are just running errands for you, right?"
Li Mo wiped his hands with a handkerchief and looked at him: "You ask too many questions."
Ah Qing did not give up and continued to ask, "What about the Prince of Yuzhang? He ruined your good deeds, won't you teach him a lesson?"
Li Mo hung the handkerchief neatly on the rack: "It's not a big deal, but it's at least going to cause him some trouble."
He thought for a moment and said to Ah Qing, "Tomorrow, go do something for me."
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When Sun Wei woke up, it was already dawn.
A dreamless night. It had been several days since she returned from the palace, and for some reason, she hadn't dreamed of that bloody night again. Even she herself found it incredible.
But she knew that she shouldn't forget, she shouldn't forget Sima Jun.
"Is the princess awake?" A'ru came in and asked with a smile.
Seeing that she was silent, Aju asked again, "Why are you stunned?"
"Nothing." Sun Wei looked up and got up to change clothes.
Aju helped her wash up and then went with her to the hall for dinner.
Sima Jun had already used it, and Cao Song was replying to him: "The Crown Prince prepared new clothes and weapons for Master Sun, and I have personally delivered them to Master Sun. Master Sun was very happy and said that he would go to Tang Garden to practice martial arts today, and asked the Crown Prince if he would go. I replied that the Crown Prince had been to Jingzhou and had not returned yet, so he could not go to Tang Garden. Master Sun was a little disappointed, but asked me to tell the Crown Prince that even if the Crown Prince was not around, he would go to Tang Garden to practice martial arts every day, so please rest assured. He also said that it was freezing cold, and asked the Crown Prince not to freeze and return safely."
After listening to Cao Song's words, Sima Jun had already imagined Sun Qiao's nagging appearance in his mind.
The same thing happened to Sun Wei at the door.
Seeing Sima Jun remained silent, she walked up to the hall and said, "Young Master Sun is indeed still in his innocent years. He speaks frankly and is quite adorable."
Sima Jun heard the word "cute" and looked at Sun Wei.
He had his servants serve Sun Wei breakfast and said, "You were still innocent at the age of twelve, but I've already been on the battlefield killing the enemy."
"Isn't it naive to go into battle and kill the enemy?"
"Really?"
Sun Wei looked up at him, and it seemed that she really couldn't connect Sima Jun's cold face with his innocence.
She smiled and said, "I'm just talking nonsense."
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