Chapter 281 (1/2)
”Sir!” The figure glanced at Mr Hua, stopping in his tracks as he did so Then, he quickly joined Mr Hua in the pavilion
”I assu Duan?” Mr Hua sure's reaction
”I would like his opinion on soure nodded
”You call the rankings for the inificant liure moved in his seat Then, he re a youthful face This was Su Qing, the one standing behind the Crown Prince during the duel
”You are extremely sharp I am humbled by your ability I wonder what views you have on the rankings for this exa bowed
”You are too kind I have no position in the courts, and I a Duan's residence I am not fit to advise you On the other hand, I would like to knohat opinion you have” Mr Hua smiled but did not return the bow
”You have been a strategist by King Duan's side, contributing greatly to his plans I am just a lowly official How can my opinion ever match up to yours? However, since you asked, I will tell you my honest opinion I hope you can correct ain
”It's okay King Duan has been waiting for a long time, please enter with me!” Mr Hua waved hi lowered his head as he looked at Mr Hua However, his eyes glimmered subtly as he s Duan was not at his chair He was pacing around the rooht with his brows furrowed
At that moment, the door to the study was opened Mr Hua appeared at the door with the food However, he did not enter, choosing to stand by the door, waiting for Su Qing to enter first
Su Qing stood in line with Mr Hua but did not step forward any further
King Duan's eyes brightened when he saw the two of the was about to let Mr Hua go first However, Mr Hua had already turned to close the door Su QIng had no other choice but to enter the roo the food on the table
”I was just thinking about the rankings for this imperial examinations Your arrivals are ti Duan subconsciously looked to Su Qing
Su Qing did not hesitate this ti Duan, ”I as for the imperial examinations However, since you've asked, I will tell youDuan nodded and sat down
”The Es That shows his trust in you However, this is not as simple as it seems Not only does it concern the Emperor's wishes, it also concerns the conflict between the influential families and the commoners Your decision will show your stance”
”You are right I know this as well” King Duan nodded at Su Qing
”Your highness, you have to weigh your options carefully!”
”What do you hness, what do you think the Emperor prefers?”
”Definitely Yan Xiu”
”That's what I think too May I also ask, does your highness value the commoners or the influential families more?”
”Definitely the influential faive the nuhtly
”Your highness, I have no opinion on your final choice However, I as were that simple”
”That is correct”
”Mr Hua, please huave the top spot to Yan Xiu, what do you think would happen?” Su Qing turned to look at Mr Hua
Mr Hua wastea When he heard Su Qing, he shook his teacup lightly and took a sip”
”I see that Official Su has already co that you've said Giving Yan Xiu the number one spot will appease the influential and support the Emperor However” Mr Hua hesitated towards the end
”What is it?”
”The , and that is Yan Xiu's opinion” Mr Hua's eyes glimmered with confidence
”That is exactly what I aive it to Yan Xiu but Yan Xiu is unwilling to accept it, the decision zhi, not only do I not like it, the E the influential I a Duan nodded
”My lord, your foresight is admirable However, even in a scenario with two difficult options, one will always be better than the other” Su Qing replied
”Official Su, which choice would you h all the considerations seenore those and focus on the details!”
”Oh? Please elaborate!”
”Everyone see towards However, ifthe examinations in isolation, who do you think should be ranked first?” Su Qing asked
”If I was co Duan adzhi had rewrote history during the Theory Examinations He co Hao did notoverpowered by Yan Xiu, he round Further Zhengzhi the victory Even if we ignore that fact, the final was a draw at best”
”That is true” King Duan nodded
”If your highness insists onthe Emperor However, the Emperor's intentions have traditionally been unclear Even though you see him, you would have destroyed your credibility! It is not worth it!” Su Qing reiterated
”What does Mr Hua think?” King Duan's expression changed He turned to Mr Hua for advice
”Official Su has said exactly what I thought However, I wonder how Official Su proposes to skirt around the influential fa expressionlessly
”That is the reason why I a said confidently
”What does Official Su propose?”
”This incident seehness has to do is use a few clever tricks to shi+ft the blame to someone else”
”Who?”
”The Ninth Prince!”
”Ninth Brother? I see He was ilator He is indeed the optiot all about him”
Dawn the next day The sun crept up from the horizon
The oldest teahouse in Yan Capital was a , it was bustling with activity