Chapter 3, Su Wen's Insights

As the words left his mouth, seeing Su Wen's astonished expression, Su Changqing also felt that he might have gone a bit too far

Su Wen sat in the chair and said earnestly: "Father, I can guess what His Majesty is thinking. He is worried about Yan Ze, and Yan Luoying has shown extraordinary talent. He wants to bring Yan Luoying back to the capital and confine her through a marriage arrangement. However, any royal offspring who marries Yan Luoying would represent the support of Yan Ze, which is something he cannot accept at all. Therefore, he can only look for a suitable candidate among the children of the powerful and influential. Among all the officials and military leaders, the one he trusts the most is you, Father. Thus, this marriage proposal has fallen upon me, hasn't it?"

Su Wen walked into the backyard and arrived at the door of Su Changqing's study

Su Changqing widened his eyes in disbelief; he never expected that his wayward son could actually see through the intentions of Emperor Zhou

Su Wen took his seat, and the father and son locked eyes. After a moment, Su Changqing spoke: "His Majesty has arranged a marriage for you"

He has always believed that Su Wen is unlearned and lacks knowledge

He replied with a smile: "Alright, then I will head back to rest. Young Master, if you go out, just have someone call for me."

Of course not

The atmosphere fell into an awkward silence

Su Changqing's study is off-limits to anyone without his permission

How could Old Su, who had been contemplating for half a day and was prepared to persuade with earnest words and to coerce with both threats and inducements, possibly be satisfied with this situation

However, it was utterly unexpected that he could foresee this step

Su Wen's casual words of concern warmed He Ping's heart

Su Wen pushed open the door, and in the room, several lamps were lit. Su Changqing was seated behind the desk, engrossed in reading.

Clearly, the other party had agreed, yet one insisted on probing further, only to immediately decline afterward

Su Changqing could not help but say: "Have you thought this through? That woman is not to be trifled with; she has just slaughtered 400,000 people at the border! With such a person brought into the family, who knows how much trouble will arise!"

It will also make him more willing to serve and work hard for Su Wen

A kind word warms three winters, while harsh words wound like the cold of June

The third young master is quite amiable towards people, so why is it that once he leaves the residence, his unruly temperament becomes so difficult to manage

He calmly accepted it! He actually accepted it!

However, the situation once again took him by surprise, as Su Wen did not move at all

Su Wen said softly: "Father, after forming a marriage alliance with the Yan family, your influence will reach the pinnacle of the Great Zhou, but have you considered the future of our Su family?"

Su Wen said: "The power of my father is upheld by Your Majesty, but what if one day Your Majesty no longer trusts my father? Where will the future of the Su family be? At that time, I fear that our family could be annihilated in an instant"

At this point, Su Wen glanced at Su Changqing, only to see his serious expression. Su Wen continued, "I know that with my father's capabilities, maintaining a pristine reputation throughout his life is not a difficult task. However, you deliberately amassed wealth and tarnished your own name, all to appease His Majesty. My father came from humble beginnings, starting from nothing, with no one reliable behind him. He has to act as a loyal minister to gain the trust of His Majesty, which I can understand. However, after forming a marriage alliance with the Yan family, my father has become a figure of great influence. The Zhou Emperor is currently ambitious, but if one day he becomes satisfied with his achievements, or if a new emperor ascends the throne, my father will be the first to be eliminated, and our Su family will face catastrophic disaster! This is no longer something that can be resolved by self-degradation!"

In his heart, Su Wen is nothing more than a wastrel, causing trouble every day, refusing to listen to discipline, often speaking nonsense, and having a bad temper. In his prediction, upon hearing this matter, Su Wen should erupt in fury and vehemently oppose it.

After a while, he sighed and said, "I understand."

Su Changqing continued speaking

Upon seeing Su Wen enter, he put down the book in his hand, raised his head, and said: "Please take a seat"

In the residence, one appears to be a cultured and refined scholar, while outside, one becomes a troublemaking scoundrel

Su Changqing was closely observing his reaction, feeling greatly astonished at that moment

Su Changqing looked at his son in front of him, pondered for a moment, and did not speak, but instead asked in return: "What do you mean?"

Enter

Watching Su Wen enter the inner court, He Ping'an couldn't help but shake his head

This time, Su Wen's brows furrowed even deeper

How can it be so calm

It can be said that Su Wen's reaction was completely beyond Su Changqing's expectations

Upon hearing these words, Su Wen furrowed her brows, but soon regained her composure

Su Wen got out of the car, stretched lazily, looked at He Ping'an, and smiled, saying: "Uncle He, you have worked hard, please rest early"

The betrothed is Yan Luoying

Su Changqing nodded and said, "It's good that you know. I didn't expect my son to have such insight. Alright, you may go now."

However, for He Ping'an, the respect that Su Wen showed him was still quite gratifying

Gently knocking on the door, he called out: "Father, your child has arrived"

Su Wen tilted his head and glanced at him, tentatively asking: "Do you mean... I can choose not to marry?"

Since Su Wen does not oppose it, the greatest obstacle to this matter is thus removed

Su Wen smiled and said: "Father, this marriage is not something that you and I can decide. Since it is a marriage granted by His Majesty, from the moment he spoke, there was actually no room for you and me to resist. I still understand this principle."

It is entirely two-faced