Chapter 541, Value
While Xiao Yeyang was taking Yan Wenkai and Yan Wentao to the Su Mansion, the old man of the Su family and the third master Su were playing chess and chatting in the study.
"Father, we sent Hongxin to be the young prince's study companion because he was the next Prince Ping. Now that Ma has been crowned, her son has become the eldest son. The young prince is far away from the capital, and he has a mother who dared to divorce the royal family. I'm afraid he won't be able to compete for the title."
Old Master Su calmly placed his son down, then raised his eyes to look at San'er: "What do you want to say?"
Master Su San felt a bit pressured by his father's attention, but for the sake of his son's future, he still said, "It's no use for Hongxin to continue to follow the young prince. In addition, after the young prince built Liulichang, he rarely went to the military camp at Ningmen Pass. I don't know what he is doing with the Yan brothers all day long. Therefore, I don't want Hongxin to go to the military camp anymore."
Old Master Su looked at the chessboard and asked, "If we don't go to the military camp, what do you plan to do with Hongxin?"
Master Su San shook his head: "Hongxin doesn't like studying, and my son is worried about it."
Old Master Su glanced at him calmly and said, "You're planning to keep someone at home before you've even thought of anything. Are you planning to raise a playboy?"
Master Su San was silent for a while, then said, "But father, it's useless for Hongxin to stay in the military camp any longer. Don't keep him here and delay the child's development."
Old Master Su frowned and pondered, "Leaving the military camp would mean completely abandoning the young prince."
Master Su San was silent for a while and said, "Just abandon it."
Old Master Su frowned: "Are you sure? Don't forget why you sent Hongxin there in the first place."
Master Su San: "Of course my son hasn't forgotten. At the beginning, I thought Hongxin loved to wield swords and guns, and our Su family has always been on the path of imperial examinations, so we don't have many connections in the military examination field. The young prince has the Guo family behind him, and following him would open up more opportunities. But now the Guo family has offended the Queen Mother, and the young prince himself has a lot of troubles. How can he help those around him?"
Old Master Su's expression did not agree: "Don't be so absolute."
Master Su San: "Yes, it is still unknown who will eventually inherit the title of Prince Ping. But that will take many years. Can my son let Hongxin wait forever?"
"If it really doesn't work out, my son can do some more work and send Hongxin to the Commandery. With that kid's martial arts skills and our help from time to time, he should be able to make a living."
Old Master Su remained silent and asked, "I heard that Yuan Xuan has started helping his father with some things?"
Master Su San nodded.
Old Master Su: "But why did I hear that he still ran to the military camp?"
Master Su San: "Not often, maybe two or three times a month."
Old Master Su's eyes were somewhat deep: "Dong Jiancheng also has only one legitimate son, but he would rather let his son run back and forth than cut off contact with the young prince."
Having said that, the old man stopped and continued to stare at the chessboard.
Master Su San was stunned for a moment, then frowned and fell into deep thought.
Old Master Su sighed, "It's always easier to add icing on the cake than to help someone in need. I know you're worried about Hongxin's future, but the young prince has lost some of his influence due to Ma's promotion. It would be embarrassing if you abandoned him now. It's okay if the young prince remains mediocre, but what if he becomes successful again?"
Master Su San suddenly stopped talking.
At this moment, the doorman came to report: "Old Master, Third Master, the young prince has brought Third Master Yan and Fourth Master Yan here, and Seventh Master has gone to greet them."
Upon hearing this, Old Master Su and Master Su San looked at each other with confusion in their eyes.
Old Master Su smiled and said, "Speak of the devil, here we go. Let's go and meet him."
In front of the Su Mansion's gate, Xiao Yeyang saw Yan Wenkai looking worried and said with some dissatisfaction, "Remember your current identity. Don't embarrass me. Be more alert."
Yan Wentao, who was hurriedly called over, didn't know what was going on. He nudged Yan Wenkai with his elbow and asked in a low voice, "What's wrong? Why did you suddenly come to the Su family when you were fine?"
Yan Wenkai shook his head and said nothing.
At this time, Su Hongxin, who had received the news, ran out with a smile: "Why did you come here without notifying me in advance? What if I wasn't at home?"
Yan Wenkai looked at Su Hongxin who ran to greet them happily, and didn't know how to answer, so he turned his head away.
Yan Wentao knew nothing, so he just kept his mouth shut.
Xiao Yeyang looked at Su Hongxin with a smile: "Your grandfather and father are here, right?"
Su Hongxin was a little surprised by the reactions of the three people, and nodded with a smile: "I'm here, my father is taking a day off today."
Xiao Yeyang nodded and said, "That's perfect. Take us over to meet him." He turned to look at Yan Wenkai and patted him on the shoulder. "Whether you can achieve your dream depends on how much value you can demonstrate this time."
Yan Wenkai's expression changed and he looked at Xiao Yeyang in surprise.
Aren’t you here to hold the Su family accountable?
Xiao Yeyang ignored Yan Wenkai with wide eyes, turned around and followed Su Hongxin into the Su family's gate.
Yan Wenkai's tense mood relaxed, a smile appeared on his face, and he strode after him.
As soon as they passed through the ceremonial gate, they saw Old Master Su and Old Master Su San walking towards them with smiles on their faces.
As soon as he saw the person, Old Master Su smiled and clasped his fists and said, "Young Prince, please forgive me for not welcoming you to my humble home."
Xiao Yeyang smiled and replied, "Old Master Su is in a serious condition."
Master Su San immediately extended his hand in a gesture of invitation: "Young Prince, please come into the living room."
Xiao Yeyang stood still, looking at Old Master Su with a smile: "I've heard that the Su family's study has a rich collection of books, but I've never had the chance to take a look. I wonder if Old Master would be willing to take us there to broaden our horizons?"
Upon hearing this, Master Su San's expression changed and he quickly looked at Master Su.
The study is usually a place for discussing important matters. Unless the host takes the initiative to invite, few people would make such an impolite request.
Old Master Su was also puzzled in his heart, but he did not show it on his face. He smiled and said, "It's rare that the young prince is so interested. Please follow me."
Xiao Yeyang glanced at Yan Wenkai, smiled and followed him.
After arriving at the study, Old Master Su led everyone to sit down.
After the servant served the tea, Xiao Yeyang glanced at the servants who stayed in the room, and then started to drink the tea by himself.
Old Master Su understood what he meant at a glance and waved his hand to signal the servants to leave.
After all the servants left, Xiao Yeyang was still sipping his tea with his head down, and had no intention of speaking.
Now, Old Master Su was puzzled.
Just when Su Hongxin was trying to make small talk and liven up the atmosphere, Xiao Yeyang waved his hand and shook his robe, revealing the token of the Jinling Guard Commander at his waist.
Old Master Su's gaze happened to be in this direction, and he saw the token at the first moment.
The moment he saw the token, Old Master Su's heart was shocked, and the smile on his face froze. After a moment of silence, he said to Su Hongxin, "Hongxin, I've finished my tea. There's a box of excellent Longjing tea in your grandmother's room. Go get it for me."
Su Hongxin was stunned for a moment, looked at the other people in the room, and knew that his grandfather was deliberately getting rid of him: "Oh." He stood up, glanced at Yan Wenkai and Yan Wentao, then turned and walked out of the room.
Master Su San didn't understand why his father wanted to send his son away. Just as he was about to say something, he saw the tokens worn on the waists of Yan Wenkai and Yan Wentao who stood up to see him off.
(End of this chapter)
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