Wealth and glory seek stability

Gao family.

Mrs. Gao saw that her son had become increasingly decadent since he was dismissed from office and stayed at home.

I don't understand how such a good person could become like this.

Madam Gao looked worried. "Originally, I said that I would let you marry Xi'er in a sedan chair after she reached the age of marriage. Now you are idle at home and have been scolded by His Majesty. I am afraid that your career in the government is hopeless."

Gao Yunhuai laughed at himself, "Mother, I made it clear to Miss Jian four years ago. From now on, we will separate our ways. The two families will no longer have any contact. Mother doesn't need to worry about her anymore."

Madam Gao almost fainted, and pointed at Gao Yunhuai with a trembling hand, "You, you rebellious son, didn't we agree before that you were not allowed to say these things to Xier before proposing marriage, but you insisted on saying them."

Gao Yunhuai stepped forward and supported Madam Gao who was about to collapse. "Mother, you can't force feelings. The girl from the Jian family is a person with a plan in mind, and she has the support of Brother Shen. There is no point in binding her with the previous engagement. Besides, I am not worthy of her in the way I am now."

"Nonsense, you are a talent for the prime minister, and I won't allow you to say that about yourself! You were just framed by a villain, and things will get better in the future."

"Don't worry about my affairs in the officialdom. I told you about the matter of the girl from the Jian family because I don't want you to disturb her life. As for my career, I have my own plans. If I am easily calculated by others, I would be unworthy of being a human being." Gao Yunhuai comforted his old mother.

Jian Xi's words were still vivid in his mind. Thinking about it carefully, he was just conceited about his achievements back then and felt that marrying Jian Xi was a blessing. Jian Xi was not wrong.

With the protection of his father and a wealthy family, Gao Yunhuai never worried about his future until he graduated from high school at the age of fifteen and entered the official career.

Only then did he know what jackals, tigers and leopards were, people who said sweet words but had evil hearts, and said one thing in front of others and another behind their backs.

He originally thought that if he was appreciated by the emperor, he would be able to make great achievements by applying what he had learned. In the court, he was like a sharp sword in the emperor's hand, and he would impeach corrupt officials wherever he saw them.

He has offended many people over the years, but he does not regret it. Cleaning up the world and punishing corrupt officials is his lifelong wish.

At Concubine Shu's birthday banquet, Gao Yunhuai impeached the emperor for misbehaving and wanting to support Concubine Shu to the throne, deposing the eldest son and enthroning the youngest. Unexpectedly, Emperor Xuanyuan, who had always regarded him as a confidant, turned against him. The pillar ministers of the court who risked their lives to make suggestions were punished by reflecting on their mistakes in the palace, and Gao Yunhuai himself became the chicken to kill the chicken to scare the monkey, and was directly dismissed from office and returned home.

After reflecting on his mistakes at home for several days, Gao Yunhuai realized that if he wanted to uphold justice, he must have absolute power in his hands instead of relying on others.

It’s not too late to understand now.

"Mother, you should take a good rest at home. I'm going out for a while." Gao Yunhuai settled Mrs. Gao, changed into casual clothes, and went out.

Mrs. Gao watched Gao Yunhuai disappear on the street, feeling uneasy. "Zhu'er, where do you think Yunhuai is going?"

Zhu Er supported Madam Gao and said, "I don't know either. The young master always has a plan in mind. Madam, you'd better not stand outside. It's late at night and the dew is heavy. If you catch a cold, the young master will blame me for not serving you well."

Mrs. Gao obediently turned around and went back to the inner courtyard. Her body was already a burden, and she couldn't let her family worry about her anymore.

"Hey! Yun Huai is about to get married, and I don't know how to arrange the marriage."

"Didn't Madam say before that the young master and the girl from the Jian family were engaged? How can you say there is no marriage?" Thinking of the girl with that faint smile before, Zhu'er felt that she and the young master were truly a perfect match. After not seeing them for a few years, Jian Xi should have grown into a beautiful young lady, right?

"Don't talk about this. That rebellious son said that he and Xi'er had told each other that the two families would no longer have any contact. I was wondering why after I moved here, I called Xi'er and she declined. So that's how it is."

"Madam, don't worry. Many adults have come to propose marriage for their daughters before. With the young master's appearance and character, it is inevitable that the marriage will go smoothly."

"I hope so. Some time ago, there were people coming to the house, but during this period of time, no one has mentioned marriage to Yun Huai while he is at home. It's like the monkeys scatter when the tree falls. They only care about external things. It's better not to have them." Mrs. Gao has seen the fickleness of human nature. She only hopes to find a good person for her son, so that they can support each other and stick together through thick and thin, instead of having a daughter-in-law like this who runs away when disaster strikes.

Thinking of this, he remembered Jian Xi's good points. She didn't look down on him when his family was not successful, and she didn't come to curry favor with him when Gao Yunhuai was successful in his career.

But given their family's current situation, marrying a girl would be a waste of suffering, so why bother?

Madam Gao sighed faintly, "I just hope Yun Huai can do his best and get through this difficult time."

Zhu'er agreed, "It will happen, Madam, don't worry, the young master has always been reliable. He has not given up easily, so there must be room for maneuver."

Gao Yunhuai set off to Xuanyuan Qiyuan's residence outside the palace.

When the princes come of age, they will move out of the palace and set up their own residences.

Xuanyuan Qiyuan was reading in the study. When he heard the report from the doorman, he chuckled, "Oh! I finally couldn't help it. This is the Gao Yunhuai I know. Please invite him in!"

"Yes!"

"Gao Yunhuai has met the King of Jin."

"Please get up quickly, Shu Ping, I've been waiting for you for a long time." Xuanyuan Qiyuan stepped forward and helped Gao Yunhuai up.

"King Jin knew I would come today?"

"I don't know, but I've been waiting for Shu Ping. You are talented and resourceful, and I just need a counselor like you." This sentence determined Gao Yunhuai's position.

"I devoted myself to serving my country, but ended up like this. I only hope to meet a wise master. It was Yun Huai who was ungrateful in the past and didn't know the good intentions of His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin towards me."

"Hahaha, I was born in the palace and understand these conspiracies and tricks better than you. I know you are an upright person and disdain to resort to these tricks." But as long as a smart person is determined to use tricks, he can't be compared with those idiots. Xuanyuan Qiyuan did not say the second half of the sentence.

From the moment Gao Yunhuai chose to come to him, he knew the path Gao Yunhuai had chosen.

"I was confused before." Gao Yunhuai laughed at himself. He used to think that he was extremely talented and everything was under his control. This time he suffered a big setback. He will definitely keep it in mind.

Not to mention Jian Xi, even he himself looked down on himself for being so self-righteous. Fortunately, the two families had rarely had any dealings before, otherwise Jian Xi would have been implicated this time.

At this moment, Gao Yunhuai felt only grateful.

Xuanyuan Qiyuan took out a pair of luminous cups from the secret compartment next to the bookshelf and took out a bottle of treasured wine.

"Come, try this wine. I got it from the outside world. It's sweet and mellow."

The crimson liquid was poured into the luminous cup, emitting a soft luster. After a while, an intoxicating fragrance filled the room.