vstars Chapter 625 Father, have you ever thought about recruiting talent?
Chapter 625 Father, have you ever thought about recruiting talent?
Thinking of Eunuch He, Su Lingyue still couldn't let go of her resentment.
Judging by the time, he should be lying there by now.
Su Lingyue had promised Xiao Yu that she would not leave the manor before A-Qing returned, so she had a servant go to the eunuch's burial site to offer sacrifices.
It was noon when the servant returned.
"Your Highness, we have found Eunuch He's tomb. We have already set out offerings, burned paper money, and lit incense. Oh, and we have also burned a few paper effigies."
The regret and sorrow in my heart will always remain; offering sacrifices is merely a way to comfort myself. Burning some things and setting out some offerings is a vain attempt to alleviate the regret and sorrow in my heart.
But those things are also a gamble.
How wonderful it would be if the deceased could truly receive this.
Perhaps Grandpa He will receive it?
Su Lingyue said, "Well done, go to Steward Wu to collect your reward!"
"Yes, thank you, Your Highness!"
No sooner had the servant left in high spirits than another servant came to report that Jiang Fu had arrived.
When Su Lingyue met Jiang Fu in the hall, Jiang Fu was still wearing his official robes.
"Uncle, what brings you here? Have you had lunch yet?"
"Not yet. There are some things I want to tell you, but the Ministry of Revenue has been quite busy these past two days, so I can only come during my lunch break."
Su Lingyue smiled and said, "I haven't had lunch either, Uncle, why don't you have some with me?"
After saying that, he said to Caiyi, "Go and arrange lunch, and also tell the Prince that my uncle has arrived. I will go see him after he wakes up from his afternoon nap."
"Yes, Your Highness." Caiyi bowed to the two and left.
Jiang Fu watched Caiyi's departing figure and nodded repeatedly, "Very good, you are becoming more and more like a princess, and the mansion is also well managed."
"Uncle is making fun of me!" Su Lingyue said coquettishly, taking Jiang Fu's arm and helping him sit down.
"I wonder what business my uncle has with me?"
Jiang Fu glanced at Cai Die, who was serving him, and said, "You can go down first. I want to say a few words to Yue'er."
Cai Die and Cai Yi were originally bought by Jiang Fu to serve Su Lingyue, so his words were naturally not to be disobeyed by the two sisters. Cai Die responded and withdrew.
Seeing Jiang Fu being so cautious, Su Lingyue became curious. "Uncle, what do you want to say?"
Jiang Fu was silent for a moment before raising his eyes to look at Su Lingyue. "Yue'er, I saw the Prince yesterday."
"Mm," Su Lingyue replied calmly.
Xiao Yu's current appearance would surprise anyone who had ever seen him before.
Jiang Fu's tone turned serious, "Yue'er, tell your uncle the truth, what is the Prince's condition? Can he still..."
Jiang Fu couldn't bear to ask the rest.
Su Lingyue looked at him and smiled, saying, "Your Highness's illness is quite serious. I asked my uncle to help me find the Spirit Fire Grass before, which could save Your Highness, but this kind of medicinal material is too scarce. If we can't find it, we'll just have to take it one day at a time."
Su Lingyue thought she had accepted this fact, but saying it still hurt her heart and her eyes were slightly moist.
But she couldn't be sad, nor could she let her uncle worry.
She quickly wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief, and her face returned to a smile.
Jiang Fu frowned deeply when he saw her like this.
His guess was right. Judging from Prince Su's appearance and Guard Yan's reaction yesterday, even a slightly severe shock could cost the prince his life.
But what about Yue'er? She's still so young, and she's only been married for a year.
"Moon, have you thought about what you'll do in the future?"
Su Lingyue had naturally thought about it.
She wanted to be with Xiao Yu, to share a bed in life and a grave in death. This was her wish.
However, my uncle probably wouldn't accept such a wish.
Su Lingyue decided to tell a little lie.
“Uncle, the Prince treats me very well, and I will stay with him. As for the future, we'll talk about it later. Uncle, you hold a high position and great power. With your status and my dowry, my life will not be difficult in the future.”
Jiang Fu stared intently at Su Lingyue, as if he were meeting her for the first time, or as if he wanted to see something else. But Su Lingyue's eyes held nothing but a clear calm.
After a brief moment of surprise, Jiang Fu felt very fortunate.
“Yue’er is so young, yet so open-minded. Your uncle is worrying too much.” Jiang Fu looked at her with deep affection in his eyes. “You are the only bloodline left by A Yin. It is your uncle’s responsibility to ensure your safety and well-being. If you are not happy, how will your uncle face A Yin after he passes away?”
Su Lingyue clenched the handkerchief in her hand, feeling a pang of guilt.
But if she had to choose between her uncle and Xiao Yu, she would still choose Xiao Yu.
She will say goodbye to her uncle properly in the future, and her uncle will surely understand her.
*
Jiang Fu and Su Lingyue had lunch together and then left the Prince Su's residence.
Not long after they went out, they happened to run into Jiang Siqi, who was on patrol.
Upon seeing Jiang Fu from afar, Jiang Siqi said something to his men, then immediately ran over, put his arm around Jiang Fu's shoulder, and grinned from ear to ear: "Father, what are you doing here? Did you come to see your son?"
Jiang Fu pulled Jiang Siqi's hand away and said sternly, "When you're out in the world, don't be so disrespectful. Put your arm around your father's shoulder."
Jiang Siqi removed his hand without getting angry, and said with a grin, "I'm so happy to see you, Father! I've been so busy these past two days that I haven't had a chance to go back to the manor. I've missed you so much these past two days."
The midday sun was exceptionally hot, shining on Jiang Siqi's face. Jiang Fu felt a pang of heartache upon seeing this, and his stern expression finally softened.
Jiang Fu pulled him under the eaves and asked with concern, "I heard that you've been cooperating with the Jingzhao Prefecture to catch spies everywhere these past two days. Are you in any danger?"
"It's quite dangerous. Many spies carry both knives and poison." Before Jiang Fu could even worry, Jiang Siqi quickly reassured him, "However, thankfully Jiang Ting is there to help, so the danger won't reach the child."
Hearing him say that, Jiang Fu's expression softened a bit.
Jiang Fu was still shaken by Jiang Siqi's recent coughing up of blood, so how could he not be worried now that they were coming to catch spies again?
"If you find it tiring or dangerous, I'll talk to His Majesty and ask him to give you a different job. How about guarding the palace?"
Jiang Siqi was displeased upon hearing this and immediately refused seriously, "Dad, I want to do this. Doing this will earn me merit and help me get promoted sooner."
Knowing that her father was worried about her, Jiang Siqi was quite happy and said with a smile, "If there is any danger, just ask Jiang Ting for help."
Jiang Fu knew his son's temperament. He seemed unruly, but he was very serious. Once he made up his mind about something, nothing could change it.
"Alright, just be careful in your daily life and don't be reckless in any situation."
After giving a long explanation, Jiang Fu finally stopped nagging. Just as he was about to get into his carriage and leave, Jiang Siqi stopped him again and told him about the incident in which the Jingzhao Prefecture government and the patrol battalion had robbed Yunting in the past two days.
"Father, have you thought about recruiting talent? I believe Jiang Ting will definitely achieve great things in the future; it's just a matter of time. This is a rare opportunity. If Father is willing to be the talent scout, and Jiang Ting does well in the future, won't he take care of our family to some extent?"
Jiang Fu squinted at his son. He was gratified to see that his son had grown into a man who could think about the long-term future of the family.
"Father knows, be careful." After saying that, he patted Jiang Siqi on the shoulder and got into the carriage and left East Street.
Throughout the journey, Jiang Fu kept thinking about what Jiang Siqi had said.
The situation has become chaotic again, and who knows what will happen in the future. Qi'er is right; such an outstanding person is bound to achieve great things in the future. If the Jiang family offers a helping hand, it will provide an extra layer of protection should anything happen.
With this in mind, Jiang Fu gradually began to make plans.