The Prodigal Son

How to do it?

Qin Yu carefully considered Xue Chengdao's words.

Gradually, he seemed to understand a little bit.

"Is His Majesty asking me to take the bullet for him?"

Qin Yu tentatively inquired.

Zhao Luan neither wanted to accept the marriage proposal from the heir of the Prince of Chengyang, nor did she want the Prince of Chengyang to harbor any disloyalty by refusing the proposal. Therefore, she needed to find a scapegoat!

As a court attendant, I was used as a shield!

Zhao Luan is indeed not afraid of criticism!

She even hopes for some controversy!

As long as these criticisms aren't significant enough to completely dissuade Zhao Yan from pursuing the idea, that's fine!

If this dog wants to rush into the yard to eat meat, it has to climb over a wall first!

You are that wall!

If Zhao Yan can't even get over this wall, how can he possibly eat meat?

Xue Chengdao thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "If that's what you want to say, then so be it! But I believe this is His Majesty's delaying tactic!"

After Qin Yu was appointed as the Palace Attendant, Zhao Yan's marriage proposal remained somewhat unresolved.

But at least it can delay things a little longer and temporarily stabilize the situation for the Prince of Chengyang.

Maybe we'll come up with a solution that satisfies both sides later?

"Aren't you guys pushing me into a fire pit?"

Qin Yu's face turned green.

What does "pushing someone into a fire pit" mean?

Xue Chengdao glared at him. "Do you really think you and Zhao Yan can be friends?"

Qin Yu thought for a moment, then shook his head and said, "I haven't liked that bastard for years, so I probably can't..."

He knew Zhao Yan and had interacted with him several times before.

However, he and Zhao Yan were not on the same path.

Although we know each other, we don't have much interaction.

His strongest impression of Zhao Yan was that he was pretentious!

This grandson is not only handsome, but he also always puts on a gentlemanly act, which annoys him a lot.

"Even if you like him, you can't be friends!"

Xue Chengdao looked around before lowering his voice and saying, "Your grandfather holds considerable military power, and you've been hiding your abilities all these years. If you still dare to befriend a prince's son, not only the current emperor, but even the late emperor would be suspicious of your Qin family!"

The Qin family can be friends with any other family, but they cannot be friends with the Prince of Chengyang!

Although the Prince of Chengyang was from a collateral branch, he still had royal blood!

People with royal blood, as long as they don't die, have considerable influence.

Isn't Zhao Yi a perfect example?

"You can't use me as a shield!"

Qin Yu was still very unhappy.

All they do is try to shield themselves from the bullets, but they don't actually shield themselves from the bullets. Isn't that just being a scoundrel?

"How can you not distinguish between good and bad?"

Xue Chengdao glared at Qin Yu, annoyed. "If His Majesty just wants someone to take the fall, why does it have to be you?"

"If Lü Si is no good, if Cui Zhi is no good, what about the sons and grandsons of the other court officials?"

"Do you even know what a Six Ministries Secretary is? If you're willing, you can participate in the affairs of the Six Ministries of the Imperial Court!"

"The duties of the Palace Attendant are to protect, accompany, advise, and dispatch; this is the most trusted of all!"

"Do you think this is just you being used as a shield?"

"Do you believe it or not, if His Majesty were to appoint Lü Si as the Grand Chamberlain and concurrently as the Grand Secretary of the Six Ministries, would Lü Chunqiu rush to Fengzhou overnight to burn incense at the Lü family's ancestral graves?"

That little bastard!

They got the benefit but are still acting innocent!

This is a serious effort to nurture him!

Not only did the Six Ministries of the Imperial Court train him, but His Majesty also personally trained him!

This is clearly grooming him to become a prime minister!

This treatment is the epitome of favor!

After saying this, Xue Chengdao patted Qin Yu on the shoulder, a wicked smile creeping across his old face. "Think about it from another angle," he said, "His Majesty is giving you an opportunity! As the saying goes, 'Those near the water get the moon first,' and you're both scholarly and martial, what if His Majesty really takes a liking to you..."

"Bullshit!"

Qin Yu interrupted Xue Chengdao, "What do you mean by 'being near the water tower gets you the moon first'? I only know that flowers and trees facing the sun are more likely to be frost-kissed!"

Although I am a prodigy, exceptionally brave, universally loved, and admired by all...

Although he sometimes did have a tiny bit of wicked thoughts about the female demon, coveting her beauty and long legs, he never expected her to be interested in him!

Now it's all nonsense about being in a good position; if something goes wrong, you might end up taking the blame!

Serving a ruler is like serving a tiger!

Do you think my history was taught by a PE teacher?

"Useless!"

Xue Chengdao glared at him irritably, "Don't you dare jump up and say, 'I'm going to sleep... cough cough... anyway, that's the gist of it! So many people would kill for this opportunity, and His Majesty has handed it to you, and you're still whining and whining? Do you even have any balls?"

Qin Yu was speechless, and sighed, "There are some things you, old man, don't know!"

Some things?

Xue Chengdao's eyelids twitched suddenly, and he tentatively asked, "Is your thing really not working anymore?"

Is it because he is incompetent that His Majesty promoted him?

Suddenly, Xue Chengdao's gaze towards Qin Yu changed.

seem……

I feel a little sorry for them.

"I……"

Qin Yu's face darkened, and he gritted his teeth, saying, "I can do it! I'm absolutely capable! Anyone who can't is a coward!"

"If you're so capable, then go for it!"

Xue Chengdao provoked him.

"These are two completely different things!"

Qin Yu was almost laughing in anger.

So, if you fail to seduce the female demon or anger her, the blame won't fall on you, right?

"You dared to use the monkey to steal peaches in front of His Majesty, and now you're chickening out?"

Xue Chengdao glared at him, then said earnestly, "Kid, this is an incredible opportunity! We old folks are pushing you up now, so if you get into any trouble, we can cover for you! But in the future, we might still need your protection, understand?"

Xue Chengdao spoke with utmost seriousness.

He didn't actually want to explain these things too clearly; he wanted Qin Yu to figure them out for himself.

Although the situation in the court is not as complicated as it was a few years ago, it is not as simple as Qin Yu thought either.

The Empress Dowager's faction, His Majesty's faction, and some people with ulterior motives...

These relationships are actually quite complex.

Matters involving military power are even more complicated.

They would feel at ease if the Empress had someone of her own by her side while they were leading troops in battle!

At a certain point, one sentence from him might be more effective than a hundred sentences from those old guys!

Hearing Xue Chengdao's words, Qin Yu lowered his head and began to ponder again.

He understood what Xue Chengdao meant.

But they're putting a lot of pressure on themselves!

Damn it, he went to Chenzhou just to escape the female demon.

As a result, after trying to hide, he ended up hiding next to the female demon!

What kind of nonsense is this?!

After pondering silently for a while, Qin Yu raised his head and exhaled a long breath.

That's enough, that's enough!

Who told me I was born into the Qin family?

There are some things he really doesn't want to get involved in!

But the old man was involved in this whole affair; how could he possibly stay out of it?

The old man is getting old, and the Qin family can't rely on him to carry the burden alone forever!

If all else fails, just consider it as going to see the ultimate uniform fetish and incredibly long legs next to the female demon!

With his mind at ease, Qin Yu was no longer so depressed. He stood up and bowed to Xue Chengdao, saying, "Thank you for your guidance, Grandpa Xue. I understand!"

"Good that you understand!"

Xue Chengdao smiled with satisfaction and patted Qin Yu on the shoulder again, "Serving by His Majesty's side is the best way to temper oneself! Once you can do the job of a palace attendant well, you will understand many things! If you can help His Majesty overcome the current crisis, you will receive even more favor!"

"Um."

Qin Yu nodded slightly, and was about to take his leave when he suddenly remembered something and immediately asked, "Do you know General Fu Bao, Dong Liuyao?"

"Dong Liu?"

Xue Chengdao paused for a moment, "You must be talking about Dong Xiufu, right?"

When talking about Dong Xiufu, he couldn't help but show a look of regret on his face.

Dong Xiufu?

Is this the great monk's real name?

"I think so!"

Qin Yu replied, "I only heard Lin Gong call him General Fu Bao. It seems that Lin Gong was trained by him."

"That's him."

Xue Chengdao nodded slightly. "Your grandfather knows more about his affairs than I do. Ask him later!"

Xue Chengdao seemed unwilling to talk more.

But the regret and sorrow on his face were exceptionally clear.

"All right!"

Helpless, Qin Yu bowed and took his leave.

Watching Qin Yu's retreating figure, Xue Chengdao couldn't help but shake his head and smile.

They're still young; their vision is only focused on what's in front of them...