Unlimited Resources: Raising a Minister with a Space Supermarket-Chapter 456 - 414: Liu Sheng of the Liu Family
Li Wenyuan hurriedly spoke, "I’m not asking you to beg them, I just hope that when your husband achieves a high rank, if he is sent to a local position, I am willing to follow Su Gongzi as a Secretary or Supervisor."
After Li Wenyuan finished speaking, he looked at Yu Xiaolian with an expectant expression.
Being a Secretary or Supervisor, both are positions under a County Magistrate, considered Eighth-rank. Li Wenyuan’s request is not high; he, a respectable Advanced Scholar, should at least start as a Seventh-rank official. An Eighth-rank position is indeed a grievance for him.
Yu Xiaolian remembered that after Su Jingchen achieved a high rank, his first position was a seventh-rank Residence Attendant. Soon after, he was promoted to a sixth-rank Imperial Doctor, then to a fourth-rank Doctor of Universal Discussion, a third-rank Guanglu Doctor, and finally to a second-rank Jinzi Guanglu Doctor.
Yes, that was the life of Su Jingchen.
In his entire life, he rarely left the Capital, never took up a local position. Even when he occasionally went to the provinces, it was in the capacity of an Inspector, who, after completing tasks assigned by the Emperor, would promptly return to the Emperor’s side.
Therefore, what Li Wenyuan anticipated is likely to fall through because it is almost impossible for Su Jingchen to be appointed to a local office.
Suddenly, Yu Xiaolian recalled Fu Yi’s pointed remarks some time ago, feeling that Fu Yi’s words held another layer of meaning.
Yu Xiaolian feared things might develop entirely differently from what the book narrated; therefore, she didn’t outright reject Li Wenyuan. If Su Jingchen were indeed sent to a local office, bringing along Li Wenyuan, this ’insider’, would actually be quite beneficial.
"You seem to have great faith in my husband, thank you for your kind words. If his name is on the list and is actually sent outside by the Emperor, I will certainly ask him to take you along."
Li Wenyuan, originally just trying his luck, never expected Yu Xiaolian to agree so readily. In his excitement, he kowtowed to Yu Xiaolian.
Yu Xiaolian was startled, feeling unworthy of such a grand gesture, especially when it was a Scholar kowtowing to her. Not to mention a Scholar, even a plain Scholar wouldn’t need to kneel in court. Li Wenyuan’s act was too much.
It was evident that over these years in the Capital, Li Wenyuan had lived very aggrievedly and stiflingly.
Yu Xiaolian asked Cao Gen to go and help Li Wenyuan up.
"Go back and wait for the news, I will definitely fulfill my promise to you, but if my husband isn’t appointed outside, I’m afraid I can’t be of much help." Yu Xiaolian decided to put the harsh truth upfront.
Li Wenyuan gratefully said, "Regardless of whether Brother Su is appointed externally or not, I, Li Wenyuan, am grateful for Yu Xueguan’s favor today. If, in the future, I have the opportunity to succeed, I will certainly repay both of you."
"Brother Wenyuan, there’s no need to be so polite. We are half fellow villagers, now both strangers in a foreign land, helping each other is expected. Just a word of advice, Brother Wenyuan, please don’t bring gifts anymore. Our family lacks nothing, and you are currently unsettled in the Capital, a time when money is of use. Keep it for your own needs!" Yu Xiaolian genuinely believed at that moment that Sun Manyu missed out on a good man. Regardless of Li Wenyuan’s mother’s character, personally, Li Wenyuan was still quite commendable.
A person who can bend and stretch is destined to achieve great things.
Thinking from another perspective, if she were faced with someone as unruly as Liu Qing, she doubted she could endure such grievances.
At this time, the idea of male superiority over females was still deeply entrenched. For Li Wenyuan to willingly kowtow to a woman for his prospects, it could only mean he was very tolerant and willing to do anything to achieve his goals.
Often, people like him are not simple.
After repeatedly expressing his gratitude to Yu Xiaolian, Li Wenyuan left the Su Family.
Yu Xiaolian had a premonition in her heart, feeling that Fu Yi’s words that day were particularly suggestive. Could he possibly intend for the Emperor to assign Su Jingchen to the Northern Land?
Later events proved that Yu Xiaolian’s premonition was very accurate.
On the night of February 18, Su Jingchen finally emerged from the exam venue, while Yu Xiaolian, holding Su Jinghua’s hand, waited for him amidst the crowd.
It had only been nine days, but Su Jingchen’s beard had already grown out, and he looked very haggard, walking with unsteady steps. Yu Xiaolian feared he might stumble and fall, so she hurriedly asked Cao Gen to support him.
Su Jingchen waved his hand, telling Cao Gen he was okay and could walk on his own. He walked over to Yu Xiaolian, took her hand, "How long have you been waiting? Are you cold?"
"I’m not cold. Jinghua and I are dressed warmly, and the weather is getting warmer, I think the grass will soon sprout! 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶
How are you? Haven’t you been sleeping well these past few days?"
At Yu Xiaolian’s mention, Su Jingchen realized his half-sister Su Jinghua was standing beside Yu Xiaolian. A complex look flitted through Su Jingchen’s eyes.
Regarding this sister, he could neither like nor dislike her, he chose to provide her with the best food, clothing, and shelter, and when she marries, he is willing to prepare a rich dowry for her. But to love her without reservations, he seems unable to do so.
