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“Thank you, Your Majesty.”
“It’s not easy for you three siblings. What do you plan to do about Su Xuan Xuan’s situation?”
“Xiao Yu wants to take care of Xuan Xuan’s health. When I go over, I’ll bring both mother and daughter. As for Feng Zhen, it’s up to him. If he continues to please both sides, it’s meaningless. Moreover, the women of my Su family cannot share a husband with others. If Feng Zhen wants to take concubines, the condition is to separate from my sister.”
The matter of marriage was clear and straightforward from the beginning.
“Your family is quite unique, but it’s good. Aren’t you worried that your sister will leave and then the Feng family will change dramatically when she comes back?” The Emperor chuckled and shook his head.
“It’s no problem. Xiao Yu can fully support Xuan Xuan and her daughter, and I can protect them as well.”
“How long do you plan to stay in this position?” The Emperor looked at Su Jiu and furrowed his brows.
“Now is not the time. Dali Temple has people from other factions, and their status is not low. I can’t leave until the guilty parties are caught. Once I leave, it will be difficult to infiltrate again.” Su Jiu’s expression was unusually serious.
The Emperor sighed lightly. “I’ve always felt sorry for you…”
“There’s no need to feel sorry. My task is to eliminate those who need to be cleaned up so that you can govern more effectively.” Despite the Emperor’s current power, there were still some restrictions. They couldn’t openly do anything; they had to secretly eliminate those who needed to be removed. Only by doing so could the Emperor’s authority become more complete.
The Emperor remained silent for a while before speaking. “You and your brother never cared about the power that others aspire to.”
“Xiao Yu just wants to do good business, and I don’t have great ambitions. Helping Your Majesty reclaim all the power is enough for me. As for the position in the government, it’s not important.” Su Jiu never valued the size of power or official positions.
He cared more about what he could achieve himself.
“In that case, I’ll trouble you, Ah-Jiu.” The Emperor and Su Jiu had grown up together, both studying in the National Academy. Their bond was formed during those years, a friendship where they could entrust each other with their backs.
“Your Majesty, I’ll take my leave. I’ll go and inform Xuan Xuan, and then we’ll leave. Before leaving, I’ll arrange everything.” Su Jiu still had some concerns.
The Emperor looked at Su Jiu somewhat amusedly, “I’m two years older than you, not a child anymore. You don’t need to take care of me all the time.”
Su Jiu gave the Emperor a disdainful look and said, “Who is the person who forgets everything when busy?”
“…,” The Emperor was momentarily speechless, choked by Su Jiu’s words.
This guy actually knows how to retort, audacious.
“Hurry up and leave. I don’t want to see you at all.”
Su Jiu ignored him, talked to the chief eunuch of the palace for a while, and then left.
The tasks he entrusted left the Emperor’s head spinning.
After leaving the palace, Su Jiu went directly to the Feng family.
When he arrived, Madam Feng started again, persuading Su Xuan Xuan to allow Feng Zhen to take concubines, emphasizing that it should be done according to the ceremony for a concubine.
Su Xuan Xuan looked at Madam Feng’s current appearance and how kind she used to be, finding it disgusting.
“I’ve already said, no matter if Feng Zhen wants to take concubines or marry another wife, give me the divorce papers, and I’ll immediately leave the Feng family with Ling’er.” Su Xuan Xuan looked at Madam Feng calmly and said.
“Tsk, Su Xuan Xuan, don’t act like you have a high moral ground.”
“Madam Feng, do you remember how you begged Xuan Xuan back then?” Su Jiu said coldly.
Madam Feng’s face changed slightly when she heard Su Jiu’s voice. She turned to see Su Jiu and tried to put on a kind expression. “So, it’s Big Brother-in-law who’s here.”
“I’m not worthy of being called your big brother-in-law. Whether Feng Zhen wants to take concubines or marry another wife, it’s his choice, but all the necessary documents for the divorce must be prepared. Not a single coin less. I have things to discuss with my sister and Ling’er. Madam Feng, there’s no need for you to stay.” Su Jiu directly issued an eviction order.
Madam Feng couldn’t maintain her face, so she had to turn and leave.
“Brother, why did you come?” Su Xuan xuan asked Su Jiu.
“I’m going to be away for a while. You and Ling’er will come with me.” Su Jiu didn’t ask for Su Xuan Xuan’s opinion.
“Where are we going?” Su Xuan Xuan was momentarily stunned; her brother had never spoken to her so assertively.
Su Jiu sighed, “We’re going to find Xiao Yu. He asked me to take you and Ling’er to his place to relax.”
“Xiao Yu?”
“Yes, he found the girl from over four years ago. She gave birth to his son. He’s been there recently, and Grandfather has already gone over.” Su Jiu thought Su Xuan Xuan would find out about this when she arrived, so he might as well tell her in advance.
Su Xuan Xuan’s eyes were filled with surprise, “Really? After searching for so many years, he finally found her. But that girl is quite remarkable, unexpectedly giving birth to a child. Brother, have you met her?”
“I’ve met her once. She’s a good person, and her family is also good.” Su Jiu nodded.
“Is that so? In that case, Xiao Yu should be doing well now.” She said with relief.
Su Jiu looked at Su Xuan Xuan, “What about you? Do you regret it?”
The smile on Su Xuan Xuan’s face gradually faded, “Brother, I don’t know how to answer that question.”
Looking at his sister in this state, Su Jiu frowned and said, “Take some time away. Figure out what you want, and let Feng Zhen think it over too. If he continues to be indecisive, there’s really no need.”
Su Xuan Xuan wanted to laugh but couldn’t, “Brother, I’ll go with Ling’er to see Xiao Yu. After we return, I’ll make a decision.”
“Okay.”
Su Xuan Xuan went to find Feng Qinling, while Su Jiu went to the Feng family’s patriarch and Feng Zhen.
“Big Brother.” Seeing Su Jiu, Feng Zhen felt a bit uneasy; he was somewhat afraid of this eldest Brother.
“I came today with the intention of taking Xuan Xuan and Ling’er to Xiao Yu’s place for some time. Also, Madam Feng has been pressuring Xuan Xuan to agree to Feng Zhen taking a concubine or marrying another wife. I don’t care about your decisions, but during these three months, Xuan Xuan and Ling’er will be gone. I hope you all think it through. If you insist on taking a concubine or marrying another wife, all the money used for Xuan Xuan’s dowry should be prepared without missing a single coin. Additionally, prepare the divorce documents. I came for Xuan Xuan and Ling’er. Madam Feng won’t be staying. She should leave.” Su Jiu directly issued an eviction order.
Madam Feng couldn’t save face and had to leave.