It wasn't much different from the analysis that Xue Rui had given her earlier. Cui Xiuyi didn't look for her today for the sake of denying it, and he'd instead come to apologize and plead for leniency.
Sixty thousand taels of silver was not a small sum. The first branch of the Cui family had to rely on the second branch, so they could not take out this sum of money to make up for it.
That day at the gambling house, Cui Xin had impulsively stopped Yu Shu and Jiang Miya from leaving. It was not because she wanted to renege on the bet, but because she knew her second uncle's character. Even if this debt was placed on the head of the first branch, the public would not forgive it.
Aristocratic families wanted face, but it was Cui Xiuyi who held the position of Celestial Commissioner, not Cui Min. The first branch would lose face, but the second branch would have to compensate.
"Official Yu, please don't misunderstand. The Cui family will definitely repay this debt. It's just that the amount is too large, so we won't be able to collect it in a short time. Could Official Yu please wait for a few more days and allow my family to take a breather?"
Cui Xiuyi looked like an honest person and did not complain in front of Yu Shu. He almost bluntly told her that the money was not enough and she had to pay it back slowly.
After listening to Xue Rui's advice, Yu Shu did not intend to make things difficult for him. While Cui Xiuyi was feeling uneasy, her expression softened and she said,
"It's said that the aristocratic families of the twelve prefectures are rich and powerful, but I think every family has its own difficulties. Never mind, Official Cui and I are both officials in the prison. Since you have spoken, I will not make things difficult for you. When you have enough money, you can pay it back."
She paused and then said, "Although your daughter gave me an IOU for sixty thousand taels of silver, I took some away from the gambling house that day. Official Cui just needs to pay me forty thousand taels at that time."
Since she wanted to do a favor, she could not be too stingy.
What, you're asking her why she did not simply forget this gambling debt? What a joke, that little girl Cui Xin dared to plot against her at the Hibiscus Gentlemen's Banquet. If she did not take this opportunity to teach her a lesson, she would think that she, Yu, was someone who could be easily offended.
Cui Xiuyi breathed a sigh of relief and raised a hand to thank her, "I will bring my daughter to visit another day to apologize."
.....
When they returned to Wangji Tower for dinner that night, Yu Shu told Xue Rui about this matter. The latter smiled and said, "Cui Xiuyi is indeed sensible. Otherwise, such an honest person would not be able to squeeze into the Celestial Commissioner's office."
Yu Shu felt that there was a hidden meaning in his words, so she looked a little puzzled.
Therefore, Xue Rui told her, "You still don't understand the ways of the world in the officialdom. If you hadn't been bestowed the title by His Majesty, how could he have found you so quickly? "
Up until now, Yu Shu did not feel that the title that Emperor Zhao Qing had bestowed upon her was anything special. It was not enough for her to eat or drink.
Seeing the confusion on her face, Xue Rui shook his head and laughed. He pulled one of her hands to his knee, patted it, and said to her in a light and slow voice, "His Majesty has been on the throne for thirteen years.
Although there are no great achievements, the country is peaceful. However, the princes have all grown up, and the appointment of the Crown Prince will not be delayed for a few days. Our Da An is not like the previous dynasties, we do not like to pass on the throne during a funeral. Therefore, once the Crown Prince is appointed, it will take at most eight to ten years for the new Emperor to succeed the throne. If the Dragon's body is unwell, it will only take three to five years. "
"His Majesty, as the ruler of a country, has the country under his control. He does not lack anything, but he lacks one or two deeds that can be recorded in the history books. Now that you used the True Dragon Command to summon rain at the Water and Land Conference, you have confirmed His Majesty's reputation as a wise ruler. How could His Majesty not be pleased? Therefore, not only did he bestow you with a title, he will also vigorously spread this matter to the people. It will not be long before everyone in the world knows that His Majesty is a wise ruler and can summon rain —"
At this point, his eyes looked at her faintly, and his tone became more serious.
"And you, the Miaoling Messenger, have become the best proof of a wise ruler. As long as His Majesty is on the throne, no one can touch you. To put it bluntly, this title bestowed by the Emperor is equivalent to a golden ticket to be exempted from death. "
Yu Shu's eyes widened. After listening to Xue Rui's explanation, only then did she understand the trick of flattering him that day. In order to make Emperor Zhaoqing value her life, she had unintentionally exchanged a death-exemption card for herself!
"Therefore, in Anling City, as long as one understands this, no one will want to offend you."
Xue Rui looked at her as if she had just come to a realization, and could not help but laugh. He knew that when she was bluffing, she did not think so far ahead at all.
This was called a lucky hit.
"Ha, haha."
Xue Rui unhurriedly poured a bucket of cold water on her. "Don't get happy too early. The murderer that caused the deaths of Cao Youling and Zhan Xueyuan wouldn't care if the Emperor cherished your little life or not."
Yu Shu just grinned, but closed her mouth again. When she thought of the two lives in Taishi Shuyuan, her joy was diluted by half.
"How about I start to strengthen my body and practice martial arts tomorrow? If I really meet a bad person, I will have the power to fight back." Yu Shu seriously suggested.
"Jing Chen's martial arts are first-class, but he was also killed on the way to the capital. Do you think you can be better than him if you start to practice martial arts now?" Xue Rui laughed at her whimsical idea.
"…" Forget it, it is better to do some fortune-telling to be safe.
Seeing her hesitation, Xue Rui did not continue to attack her. His expression relaxed, he rubbed her soft fingers and whispered.
"I am here, what are you afraid of?"
No matter how cunning and vicious the murderer behind the scenes was, he would find them sooner or later and give her peace of mind.
Three days after the Land and Water Conference, the Japanese who were thrown into the prison for interrogation finally found out the truth under the joint interrogation of the Supreme Court, the Ministry of Justice, and the Swan Temple.
Not only was the trick of An Beikui's resurrection fake, but the rain that Aida Maki summoned was also a trick. As for why the Japanese wanted to trick the Diaoyu Island from the hands of the Da An Dynasty, there was also an answer.
Guo Huaian stood in front of Emperor Zhao Qing and reported respectfully,
"The Diaoyu Island is close to Ryukyu Country, and there are flat beaches along the island that are convenient for ships to dock. The Japanese General Ashikaga is ambitious and built a large ship with water cannons, intending to attack Ryukyu. According to the records of the Swan Temple, Ryukyu used to belong to the Japanese in the previous dynasty, so they came up with a trick and disguised themselves as two Yin Yang Masters to 'borrow land' from the Da An Dynasty."
The Left and Right Ministers were listening quietly at the side.
Emperor Zhao Qing sat behind the dragon table, his face gloomy, and his eyes flickered.
"But to rule a small place, a mere warrior dares to have such ambition, does he really think that I am old and muddle-headed!"
Xue Lingnan and Yin Tianhou lowered their heads. Hearing the Emperor's words, they did not know if he was talking about the Japanese General or someone else.
"Come, summon the Duke of Xuan Jing, Yao Ying, the Defender-general of the State Feng Yuan, the Assistant Minister of the Ministry of War … and the others to the Hall of Announcing Government for discussion."
Emperor Zhao Qing obviously did not intend to take this lying down. He immediately summoned a group of ministers to the palace to discuss how to deal with the Japanese.
At the same time, Yu Shu, who was sent to the gate by Xue Rui, saw the steward sent by Liu Tan as soon as she entered the house.
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