Fu Xiaoguan was greatly surprised. Yu Shurong seemed very satisfied with his expression. She smiled calmly, picked up the teacup, blew off the tea foam, and said, "Ning Yuchun, the top scholar in the 45th year of Taihe, and the editor of Jiying Palace in the 48th year of Taihe.
Then he served as the deputy commander of the infantry of the Eastern Frontier Army in the 50th year of Taihe, and as the commander of the light chariots of the Eastern Frontier Army in the 4th year of Xuanli.
He returned to the court in the sixth year of the Xuanli period and served as the Imperial Secretary in the Privy Council. In the eighth year of the Xuanli period, due to Qin Mowen's transfer, he was arranged by Yan Beixi to be the prefect of Jinling Prefecture.
I think such a person is more than qualified to be a prefect."
Fu Xiaoguan knew about Ning Yuchun's resume, but since they were good friends and Ning Yuchun held an important position as the prefect of Jinling, he had never considered it.
"Isn't it a waste of his talent for him to be a prefect?"
"No, he is the most suitable person to go, because you can't always be the Taotai of Wofeng Road!"
Fu Xiaoguan instantly understood that the eldest princess was considering the future.
Wofeng Road was the window of the Yu Dynasty’s reforms, and its position was so important that it was definitely the first among the fourteen roads of the Yu Dynasty!
It is indeed impossible for him to continue to be the governor of Wofeng Road, so his successor must be a capable person who can make the royal family trust him.
So Ning Yuchun is really the best choice.
But...why does the eldest princess think so highly of Ning Yuchun?
"Are you surprised?"
“…It was indeed unexpected.”
"Do you want to know why?"
"...I really want to know."
"But I won't tell you, hahahaha..."
Fu Xiaoguan was confused. Could it be that Her Royal Highness the Princess was having an affair with Ning Yuchun?
Yu Shurong put down the teacup, stretched out her delicate arm, and used her little finger to tuck a few strands of hair by her ear. She raised her eyes and looked at Fu Xiaoguan for five full breaths. "There are rumors now that your Fu family is now the largest family in Shangjing! Fu family... your reputation has surpassed that of Prime Minister Yan!"
She paused, her expression gradually becoming serious. "Of course, given your other identity, this isn't a big deal. But if you truly don't want to return to the Wu Dynasty to become the emperor, if you truly want to live your whole life in the Yu Dynasty... Auntie believes that you need at least three powerful families to enter the capital."
Fu Xiaoguan was suddenly shocked. He naturally understood what Yu Shurong meant, but he didn't believe that Emperor Xuan, his father-in-law, would do anything that would be detrimental to him.
As if understanding Fu Xiaoguan's thoughts, Yu Shurong smiled faintly again: "Don't think too much, having one more powerful family is always a good thing... Did you really come here just for this?"
Fu Xiaoguan looked at Yu Qinglan and chuckled, "There's one more matter I need to ask of you, Auntie. I was the one who instigated Huo Huaijin to go to Jiannan Dao. The situation was too urgent at the time, so I didn't ask for permission from His Majesty."
Yu Shurong gave him a meaningful look, but didn't bring up the topic. Instead, she warned him, "Wenyun will give birth in June. You have to spend more time with her these days."
"This little nephew is spared."
"Also...when are you planning to start renovating that slum area in Jinling City?"
Fu Xiaoguan was startled and touched his nose. "It's true that nothing can be hidden from Auntie's discerning eyes."
"You are wrong. It's not that I can't hide it from my aunt, but that I can't hide it from Queen Shang."
"Actually, this isn't a big deal. We'll have to wait two years before we can build that slum area."
"Why?"
"Two years from now, the Yu Dynasty's economy will take off. Once people have money, they'll want to improve their lives. I think more wealthy people will move to Shangjing by then, and those houses will be able to fetch a good price."
Yu Shurong's eyes lit up. "When Shulan asked me about this, I didn't think too much about it. It turned out to be a good thing for you. It seems that I should also go and buy some land. It would be good to follow you to earn some pocket money."
"Why would someone like Auntie need to get involved in the money-making business of the slums? How about Auntie taking 10% of the profits?"
"You kid..." Yu Shurong smiled and shook her head. She did not comment on this sentence.
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After leaving the palace and getting on the carriage, Fu Xiaoguan's mind was filled with lingering gossip.
Judging from her age, Ning Yuchun is in her thirties, not much older than the eldest princess.
Judging from his appearance, Ning Yuchun is handsome and elegant, and different from ordinary literati, he also has a military temperament!
Is there really something hidden between this guy and the eldest princess?
From now on, if this guy is under my command, I will have to question him carefully.
As for the eldest princess's statement that she wanted to support the Ning Mansion to become the third largest family in the capital, Fu Xiaoguan did not take this matter seriously. What he cared about was the plum tree in the corner of the wall in the front yard of the eldest princess's mansion.
At this moment, the expression on his face gradually faded. After chatting with the eldest princess in the back garden, he could feel Yu Shurong's concern for him and his wives.
That concern came from the heart, at least that was Fu Xiaoguan's experience.
That plum tree is very similar to the plum tree that disappeared in Shuiyue Temple. Why did she transplant that plum tree here?
Does she know the secret of the plum tree?
Could it be that she is also a member of the Moon Worship Cult?
Or is he someone from Cemen?
Fu Xiaoguan fell into deep thought, and couldn't figure it out no matter how hard he tried.
Given Yu Shurong's identity as the eldest princess, why should she get involved with the Moon Worshiping Cult?
While Fu Xiaoguan was confused by the plum tree, Yu Shurong was chatting casually with Yu Qinglan in the eldest princess's back garden.
"Aunt knows what you are thinking. Huai Jin will be fine, but I am afraid that the Zhenxi Palace may not be able to be saved. It is good this way. Settle in Shangjing City, and Aunt can see you at any time..."
"Since Mr. Fu just said that the Yu Dynasty's economy will take off in two years, we must acquire some land in Jinling City. According to Auntie, there are many farmlands just outside the slums. You can buy some of them. Although it's a bit remote, it shouldn't be difficult to make some money."
"Thank you for the advice, Auntie."
"You go now. The Xue family has been raided. My aunt will take the Xue family's mansion and give it to you as your new home."
Yu Qinglan slowly stood up and bowed gracefully, "Aunt, your kindness will never be forgotten by your niece!"
Yu Shurong also stood up and walked towards the flowers. "This is roughly all that my aunt can do for you. Tell your mother a message from my aunt. If the Ning family wants to rise again, Old Taifu Ning... must stop being so old and dim-sighted. The Xi family's ranch is related to the war horses of the entire Yu Dynasty. The Ning family has raised those horses for Your Majesty. This is a great contribution. Whether you accept it or not..."
She hadn't finished her words because she had already walked into the flowers.
Yu Qinglan stood there in a daze. She suddenly felt that all this seemed so profound. It was not something she wanted to worry about, so she bowed to the back and left the Princess's Mansion.
Yu Shurong was pruning a rose, her mind seemed a little distracted when she accidentally pricked her finger on the thorn. She lifted her finger and looked at it, seeing a drop of bright red blood.
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