nycdaug Chapter 246 Father, not even a sliver of hope yet!
Chapter 246 Father, not even a sliver of hope yet!
Chapter 246 Father, it's not even close to happening yet!
"Later, Yu Jiashu, the chief clerk of the Ministry of War, rescued my daughter and drove those people away," Xiao Sirou said.
"Yu Jiashu, the Chief Clerk of the Ministry of War? Isn't that the third-ranked scholar?" King Zhao asked in surprise.
He didn't know Yu Jiashu personally, but he had heard of him. He was said to be a man of both literary and martial talents, a rare find.
King Zhao observed his daughter's expression and noticed that her face flushed slightly when she mentioned this person, indicating that she was a little embarrassed.
He immediately understood his daughter's thoughts.
She had her daughter sit next to him, a smile on her face: "Sirou, are you thinking of getting married?"
Xiao Sirou lowered her head, pursed her lips, and refused to speak, but her feelings were all on her face.
King Zhao smiled as he looked at his daughter.
“Then he can’t stay in the capital. He has to marry into the family in Huaiping, otherwise my precious daughter will have to stay in the capital,” said King Zhao.
"Father, it's not even close to happening yet!" Xiao Sirou said shyly.
"Yes, yes, let your father meet this person first. If he is not suitable, we cannot agree to it, can we?" King Zhao continued.
Xiao Sirou's eyes dimmed.
Given my past, will people look down on me?
The third-ranking scholar is handsome and skilled in both literature and martial arts. If he knew that he had been someone's concubine and had even miscarried, would he not want to be with her?
King Zhao saw through his daughter's thoughts and said, "If that boy doesn't want to be with you, I'll break his legs!"
Xiao Sirou quickly said, "A forced relationship won't be sweet. If he's unwilling, then don't force it."
King Zhao looked at his daughter and felt very sorry for her.
His daughter was such a good child, but she was kidnapped when she was young, forced to work as a slave, abused by her master, and even suffered a miscarriage due to beatings.
Now that he has finally found his daughter, he wants to find her the best marriage.
That man must treat his daughter well.
Qin Wanying previously said that her daughter would find a suitable husband. I wonder if it is Yu Jiashu?
So someone was sent to inform them that Yu Jiashu would be invited to the residence in a few days to thank him for saving the princess.
They also sent people to investigate the thugs who had harassed Xiao Sirou, reported them to the authorities, and had them all arrested.
In King Zhao's own words, "Those who bully my daughter will all come to a bad end!"
Xiao Sirou feels a strong sense of security when she is with her father.
She knew that no matter what happened, her father would protect her.
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Yuzhai.
Yu Jiashu returned to the house and was greeted by his stepmother, Li.
He bowed respectfully to Madam Li: "Mother."
He appeared completely at ease, showing no sign of anything amiss.
He has been back at the Yu residence for several days now, and he is very respectful to Yu Pengze and Madam Li, as well as friendly to his stepbrother Yu Tianzong.
Li observed him for several days.
She didn't believe that Yu Jiashu harbored no resentment towards her.
However, this person's performance was so impeccable that Li could not discern his true thoughts.
Li nodded to him.
Now that he's a high-ranking official in the Ministry of War, he has a much higher status than these merchants, so they have to show him some respect.
When Yu Pengze saw Yu Jiashu return, he very politely went up to him and inquired about his well-being.
Yu Jiashu chatted and laughed freely, sharing with him what he had seen and heard in the court that day.
However, he knew that his father was the war king's man. Since the crown princess had already extended an olive branch to him, he knew that if he wanted to deal with his father, he would definitely have to stand on the crown prince's side. So he didn't reveal any important information to Yu Pengze.
Yu Pengze had thought his son harbored deep resentment towards him, but he hadn't expected that his son was unwilling to come back when he first went to pick him up. Now that he had come back and they had spent a few days together, they were chatting and laughing happily.
Yu Pengze still felt something was wrong.
He placed a servant named Ahu next to Yu Jiashu to monitor his every move.
Yu Pengze is older now, and he's not as aggressive as he was when he was young; he's become much more easygoing.
He began to reflect on the things he had done when he was young, and he did feel remorse. He felt sorry for his son and wanted to make it up to him.
Yu Jiashu had been home for several days, and Yu Pengze felt it was time to have a heart-to-heart talk with him.
So they called him aside.
"What are your instructions, Father?" Yu Jiashu gave a flawless smile.
His brain, however, was working at high speed.
She was there for revenge, and if her true intentions were discovered, she would be finished.
"How have you felt since you returned to the Yu family these past few days?" Yu Pengze asked.
“My father has treated me very well. My younger brother is a bit young, so as the older brother, I should be more tolerant of him,” Yu Jiashu replied.
Yu Pengze sighed, thinking of his other son, Yu Tianzong, who had indeed been spoiled rotten by him.
After Yu Jiashu returned, Yu Tianzong, oblivious to his own limitations, always made remarks that targeted him. Yu Jiashu didn't argue with him, which made things difficult for Jiashu.
"It's all my fault for not teaching him well. I will definitely reprimand him properly and make him respect you," Yu Pengze sighed.
“My younger brother is still small, there’s no rush,” Yu Jiashu said.
"Do you harbor resentment towards your father and mother?" Yu Pengze asked the question he most wanted to ask.
Yu Jiashu was silent for a moment, then said, "Father, to be honest, I did harbor resentment, especially after you refused to treat my mother."
Yu Pengze looked gloomy.
Back then, he wasn't as wealthy as he is now.
He still needed to rely on Li's family, so he had to please Li.
He knew that Li didn't like Yu Jiashu and didn't want him to help the mother and son in any way.
He really didn't help them.
At the time, she was determined to sever ties with her son.
"But later, as time went by, that hatred gradually faded." Yu Jiashu revealed a relieved smile. "After all, you are my father, you gave me life, and as your son, I have no right to blame you for anything."
Looking at Yu Jiashu, Yu Pengze sensed that the relief in his eyes didn't seem feigned.
What he didn't know was that Yu Jiashu had rehearsed this line, including every micro-expression, countless times in front of the bronze mirror, just so that he could present it to him perfectly today.
Yu Pengze's eyes were filled with regret: "Good child, good child..."
"As your father, I will definitely make it up to you..."
Yu Jiashu smiled and said, "Father, you flatter me. Now that I've grown up and become an official, it's my turn to repay you."
But inwardly, he sneered.
I've been back for so many days, and Yu Tianzong has been targeting me at every turn. You've seen it all. He only ever gives me a few light reprimands and never really does anything serious.
If I hadn't lived up to your expectations and become a third-ranked scholar in the imperial examination, and had instead taken a position in the Ministry of War, I'm afraid even if I had knelt before you begging for your recognition, you still wouldn't have acknowledged me.
Perhaps you feel some regret towards me, but that slight regret is utterly insignificant compared to your snobbishness and indifference.
Yu Pengze, I will make you pay the price.
After the father and son finished speaking, a servant came to announce their arrival and handed over something: "Master, this is an invitation sent by Prince Zhao for the eldest son. Please take a look."