Forced to Ascend the Throne after Transmigrating
Chapter 80: Arrival

Ye Shuo did not interfere in the subsequent matters. He believed that with Li Yuheng’s ability, as long as he was brought before the emperor, he would definitely not disappoint anyone.

Perhaps it was because Li Yuheng’s birth was too low, and he had no special background. He was just an ordinary guard. There were many people like him in the entire Black Armor Guard.

It will take a long time to see the results of investing in such people. No one will choose them because their efficiency is too low. Promotion is not done in this way. If they are not promoted properly, they may fail halfway, or they may work hard to become a small official who is of no use at all. Therefore, no one doubts anything at all.

Even if you pick out a hundred ordinary guards, not everyone can succeed. It takes a very sharp vision to train your own team in this way.

This trick is fine if used once or twice, but it won’t work if used too many times. It will arouse Emperor Jingwen’s suspicion and eventually implicate himself, so it can almost be concluded that Xiaojiu did it on a whim and accidentally.

This is indeed the case. Ye Shuo did not intend to ask the other party to work for him. He just wanted to lend a hand to Li Yuheng, who was in an already miserable situation, for Su Xin’s sake.

It just provides a foundation for the other party. What will happen in the future depends on his own luck.

However, from Ye Shuo’s perspective, he felt that Li Yuheng’s future achievements would most likely be more than this.

He has brains, perseverance, willpower, is good at seizing opportunities, has a strong psychological endurance, and is appropriately ruthless… He already has some of the necessary factors for success.

With the prefect of Jizhou hanging in front of him, at least Li Yuheng would not let himself fall before that prefect fell.

Having finally seized such an opportunity, people like Li Yuheng would spare no effort to climb up, and would try their best to let the people above them see their abilities. For such people, in order to encourage them, it is natural to give their wives and children titles.

When Li Yuheng is promoted to the fifth rank of garrison commander, he will be eligible to request an imperial decree for his wife. Even if the request fails, Su Xin, the wife of an official, will not be able to escape.

This is probably the best arrangement Ye Shuo can give to Su Xin and Su Qiu based on their respective situations.

Needless to say about his height and appearance, he is also younger than the other two. Zhang Yuan is 25 and Li Yuheng is 22, which is the prime of their life. At least there is no need to worry about, ahem, disharmony in that aspect.

By the way, speaking of this, when I have time, I will ask the imperial physician to check the pulses of both of them as a marriage check-up, to prevent them from having any hidden illnesses, which would make it difficult to cancel the marriage once it is decided.

While his stepfather was having a heart-to-heart talk with the talented ‘horse’ he had discovered with his keen eye, Ye Shuo turned around and went back to his mother’s carriage.

Almost at the moment when Ye Shuo opened the curtain, Concubine Rong looked over, as well as the two maids who suddenly appeared.

Sure enough, no matter what one’s status or age, gossip is the nature of human beings.

The moment she saw her son, Concubine Rong couldn’t help but ask, “Did you see those two people? How did you feel?”

Ye Shuo was picky and only said what he could say.

When Su Qiu heard that Zhang Yuan promised to only marry her and never take a concubine in this life, she couldn’t control herself and her eyes lit up slightly.

As for Su Xin, although she did not receive the same guarantee, she felt more at ease when she heard that the emperor had summoned Li Yuheng at this moment.

The two have different emphases in their expectations of their future husbands, so naturally, the things they care about are also different.

Su Xin was the maid carefully selected by the wife of the Duke of Zhen. Although she did not have the quick wit of Su Yue, she was also very smart. After Ye Shuo’s few words, Su Xin knew that the Ninth Prince must have put a lot of thought into it.

How could Su Xin not feel grateful for the fact that her master had done so much?

The three maids Su Xin, Su Yue and Su Qiu have been serving Concubine Rong since they were young. They are loyal to her and after this incident, they wish they could give their lives to their two masters.

This is what is meant by “A ruler treats his ministers with courtesy and a minister serves his ruler with loyalty.”

The two of them secretly made up their minds that no matter where they were in the future, they would be slaves of the Imperial Concubine and the Ninth Prince for the rest of their lives.

After listening to this, Su Xin spoke without hesitation: “Your Highness the Ninth Prince is so kind, I will definitely…”

“Stop, stop, stop.” Before she could finish, Ye Shuo hurriedly stopped her.

“That’s what I was going to tell you.”

Li Yuheng’s situation is special, so he cannot be treated with common sense.

Su Xin was stunned for a moment.

Ye Shuo pursed his lips, his expression became extremely serious: “Remember, after you two get married, unless something serious happens to you, or you can’t make ends meet, or Li Yuheng bullies you, unless it is necessary, don’t contact Qiuwu Palace, me, or even Su Yue and the others.”

Unless necessary… Doesn’t this mean that I should cut off contact with the Imperial Concubine, the Ninth Prince, and even Su Yue, my sister who grew up with me? ?

Don’t Her Highness and His Majesty want me anymore?

After she came to her senses, Su Xin’s face was filled with panic, and she fell to her knees with a thud.

“Your Highness, why, why…did Su Xin do something wrong?”

This was the maid who had been with her since she was a child. They were not as close as sisters, but there was definitely affection between them. So after Concubine Rong was stunned for a moment, she also turned her head and glared at her son.

“I’ve never heard of a married girl who can’t go back to her parents’ home!” Concubine Rong still hopes that Su Xin will come to Qiuwu Palace often.

Not only can she not go back, but from what my son said, I’m afraid we can’t even exchange letters.

Concubine Rong told herself not to get angry, and stared at her son eagerly, waiting to hear his explanation.

But in fact, it is really difficult for Ye Shuo to explain this matter. If it is spread out accidentally, it will be bad, no matter who it is.

Ye Shuo glanced out the window and saw guards everywhere, and even the commander-in-chief passed by here from time to time.

The situation was completely different from choosing a husband for a maid, so even Ye Shuo could only keep silent.

Does Ye Shuo have to say that this is all in preparation for Li Yuheng’s future promotion?

The Black Armor Guards are different from ordinary troops. They are a team specially assigned to guard the capital. They are the last line of defense of the capital city, and they also guard the safety of the emperor. Their importance is self-evident.

Imagine, how could an emperor allow such a team to be mixed with other interests?

Therefore, those who can climb to high positions are basically loyal ministers and lone ministers who are only loyal to the emperor. Even if the crown prince comes, he will be of no use unless the emperor dies. In that case, the crown prince is the next emperor for sure. Just like the current commander-in-chief is alone, no matter how other princes try to win him over, he will not be moved. Once he joins any camp, it will be time for someone else to take the position of the commander-in-chief.

Although a lone minister in the Black Armor Guard may not necessarily be able to sit in a high position, those who sit in a high position are definitely lone ministers.

Ye Shuo saw it clearly, so he reminded Su Xin early on, to avoid the day when their road to glory would be ruined because of such a small matter.

Only by making plans early can you be prepared for any eventuality.

Since Ye Shuo had no intention of letting Li Yuheng work for him, he naturally didn’t care whether the other party would contact him or not.

“I can’t tell you the specific reason, but mother, Su Xin, it’s enough for you to trust me.”

Concubine Rong looked into her son’s eyes for a long time, then gave up after sighing.

Forget it, forget it. The little bastard has a lot of tricks up his sleeve. Who knows what he is thinking? If you don’t want to contact her, then don’t contact her. As long as he is fine, it’s fine.

Su Xin cried even harder, but out of trust in the Ninth Prince, she did not press for an answer.

Su Xin felt a little regretful. She vaguely understood that the reason why the Ninth Prince said that was because of Li Yuheng, so Su Xin regretted it.

If she had known this earlier, she would not have married.

“Your Highness, if this is really not possible, let’s just call this marriage off…”

Su Xin tightly grasped Ye Shuo’s clothes, tears falling like beads from a broken string: “I suddenly feel that it would be better to be like Su Yue and stay in the palace with the madam and the prince for the rest of my life.”

If getting married means having to endure all these, she would rather not get married.

Ye Shuo opened his mouth, but before he could say anything, Su Yue rolled her eyes and couldn’t help scolding, “You were the one who said you wanted to get married, and now you’re regretting it, too. Why are you so fussy? Do you really think Your Highness isn’t tired?”

Su Xin trembled and cried even harder: “But how should I know, how should I know…”

How did she know things would turn out like this!

“If you want to wear the crown, you must bear its weight.” Ye Shuo sighed, and couldn’t help but squat down and look directly into Su Xin’s eyes: “Since you want to get married, why bother delaying yourself because of this kind of thing?”

In today’s world, the wives of officials, common people, and slaves are all very different.

“Look ahead, good days are ahead.”

Yes, I had made the choice from the beginning, and I should have known that this would happen.

But when this moment really came, Su Xin felt a heart-wrenching pain, and she couldn’t control it even if she wanted to.

In the end, Su Xin’s eyes were swollen from crying.

Not to mention Su Xin and the others, even Concubine Rong’s eyes began to turn red.

Ye Shuo was most afraid of seeing this kind of scene. He didn’t dare to stay any longer and left as if escaping.

After exiting the carriage, before Ye Shuo could catch his breath, he bumped into the triumphant Li Yuheng. Judging from his slightly excited expression, he must have gained a lot from his stepfather.

Since everyone knew that he was summoned by the emperor because of the Ninth Prince, it was a very natural thing for him to come and express his gratitude. Thinking of this, Li Yuheng did not hide from others and knelt on one knee in front of Ye Shuo.

“Thank you very much for your support, Ninth Prince. I will never forget it.”

Ye Shuo shook his head upon hearing this: “It has nothing to do with me. It’s your own ability.”

There was no falsehood in what he said; every word came from his heart.

Li Yuheng suddenly became a little excited when he heard this: “I have tried so many methods but to no avail. If it weren’t for the help of the Ninth Prince, I’m afraid I would never have such an opportunity in my life.”

At this moment, Li Yuheng seemed to have determined this matter, fanatical and persistent.

Ye Shuo looked at him for a long while, then smiled: “I think you made a mistake. You got the order wrong. It’s obviously you who worked hard first, which is why it’s reflected on the roster. If you’re a fool, it would be useless even if I talk till my lips are worn out.”

Li Yuheng was stunned.

Even if this person cannot be used by himself, Ye Shuo does not want to see him go astray and harm innocent people.

So Ye Shuo spoke up and said, “You must remember in the future, never become like the person you hate.”

It would be a joke if he turned into the dog official who exploited the people in his hometown as he said today.

Glancing at the other person, Ye Shuo said meaningfully: “Since I can see through it, others can naturally see through it too. To forge iron, one must be strong himself…”

Li Yuheng shuddered suddenly.

Ye Shuo’s combination of kindness and force today has successfully left a deep psychological trauma on Li Yuheng.

Think about it, something that I have tried to accomplish for so many years but failed, was easily accomplished by the Ninth Prince. Isn’t it scary?

How old is the Ninth Prince, only seven or eight years old? What if it was other princes, the Crown Prince, or even the Emperor?

Just imagining this, Li Yuheng felt a chill and quickly calmed down.

“Okay, I won’t tell you anymore. Just know it in your heart. I’m leaving now.”

The loud noise of wheel ruts and iron hooves around them drowned out their voices.

Li Yuheng deeply engraved the Ninth Prince’s back in his mind.

Three days passed in a flash. Just when the candidates were decided and the marriage of Suxin and Suqiu was gradually taking shape, the summer palace finally appeared before their eyes.