Chapter 674 The only Condition

Xuanyuan Yao actually didn't care that much about his family status anymore. He was now thinking about how to strip Xie Jin naked and do whatever he wanted with her.

In the two days since they returned to the imperial capital, he and Xie Jin had not done anything serious all day long, and did everything they could to do things that were against the principles of a gentleman without shame.

During the day, he went back to the military camp to reorganize and practice, and in the evening he returned to Xie's house to cultivate a relationship with Xie Jin - mainly because the fathers of both parties had not yet met, and Xuanyuan Yao had not officially moved into the military camp. So he went back during the day and returned at night, so there was no big problem in terms of time.

This shameless guy Xie Jin actually kept his word this time and taught Xuanyuan Yao step by step how to take the initiative. The smart and studious little leopard had been eaten dry and wiped clean from the inside out countless times. It is completely meaningless to argue about who is the husband and who is the daughter-in-law.

What he was thinking about now was how to lay Xie Jin on the bed and ravage him over and over again.

But then again, what does the Huainan King really care about is family status? After sending Xie Jin and Xuanyuan Yao out, he said calmly: "When will the Chief Assistant retire?"

"Retire?" Xie Shoufu raised his eyebrows, "What does the prince mean by this?"

"You don't have to pretend to be stupid with me. You know what I mean." King Huainan said in a cold tone, "I can ignore Yao'er being bewitched by Xie Jin. After all, he is an adult. What can he do? The choice is his own, and the final result is his own responsibility. But as a father, some things can be turned a blind eye, but some things must be planned for him in advance.”

Xie Shoufu said: "Your Majesty, you might as well speak frankly."

"Xie Jin wants to really be with Yao'er, so he needs a dowry...or to take into account your Xie Shoufu's face, I don't object if you say it's a betrothal gift." King Huainan said in a calm tone, "The only condition is that you become the first assistant. Step down from your position.”

Xie Shoufu held the tea cup and said nothing for a while.

"Xie Jin is a favorite of Her Majesty the Queen and the Prince Regent. He is courageous, smart and has no scruples in his behavior. The Prince Regent is always there to take care of him. I don't think he needs you as a father in the court. He escorted her. "The King of Huainan is a straight-tempered person who speaks out what he says, especially in front of this powerful chief minister. He doesn't bother to hide it. "Xie Jin is young and promising, and the regent has a high regard. I'm afraid. You don’t have to be your age to be in your current position. If you, father and son, are both powerful ministers in the court, even if your Majesty and the Regent are not suspicious, other ministers will have ideas. "

Xie Shoufu said: "Although your Majesty is a woman, you are broad-minded and tolerant of others, and the regent puts great emphasis on capable ministers——"

"You don't have to do this with me. Flattery in front of me will have no effect." King Huainan said, "I only know that a big tree attracts the wind. No matter how wise your majesty and the regent are, or how loyal your Xie family is, it won't change." There are risks involved in a single family, and I will not let my son fall into such danger."

The sageness of one generation of kings does not mean the sageness of successive kings, and the loyalty of one generation of powerful ministers does not mean the loyalty of every generation of powerful ministers.

Even if King Huainan is not a person who likes to flatter others, he also knows in his heart that kings like Her Majesty the Queen and the Prince Regent are rare even in a thousand years. Before they abdicate, they can be sure that they will not kill innocent ministers indiscriminately. No. Loyal ministers will be wronged due to unreasonable suspicion, and powerful ministers will not be tolerated.

However, countless examples in history have verified the principle that prosperity must inevitably decline. An unparalleled family and powerful ministers have too much power, which is often accompanied by the expansion of ambition and desire. This is human nature. No one can confidently say that he is a saint and can resist the temptation of fame and fortune. Driven.

No matter how wise the kings are, they cannot live forever. The change of dynasties and the inheritance of the throne mean that the wise kings will also leave, but the prosperous dynasty and the prominent family are still there.

Who can guarantee that the next generation of kings will still be so wise? Who can guarantee that the next generation of a prominent family will still be loyal and will not make a wrong step?

"The prince is deeply concerned, and Xie admires it." Xie Shoufu said, "It's not that I haven't thought about retiring for a lifetime, and it's not that I'm attached to this position and don't want to let go, but it's just that the time has not come yet."

King Huainan was silent.

"The regent acted vigorously and resolutely. In the two years since he came to Dongling, he had stabilized the throne, purged the court, and appointed loyal ministers and generals whom he could trust. But the prince must know that Xie Jin and Yao Yao are still young, and they can do things without any scruples. As elders, we must always remind ourselves.”

Xie Shoufu said in a calm tone, "Because Jin'er is too bold in doing things, I have to stay in the court to protect them for the time being. If I retreat now, with Jin'er's behavior, the veterans in the court will definitely impeach them every now and then." Your Majesty, the regent can't finish just handling the impeachment memorial every day, so he still has extra energy to do other things?"

King Huainan frowned: "Even if you retreat and your power is still there, it is impossible for the ministers to really have no scruples at all. What's more, with Xie Jin's temper, I'm afraid that the ministers will be punished by him before they even start impeachment. ”

Xie Shoufu slowly shook his head: "Your Majesty has been guarding the border all year round and does not understand the dangers of the court. I am not entirely here for Jin'er. The general Yaoyao needs me and Jin'er to pay more attention. He is relatively simple-minded and has enough brains as a general. Yes, but after all, he has never experienced the intrigues in the court—"

"You mean my son is stupid?" King Huainan frowned.

Prime Minister Xie was silent for a moment, and looked at the King of Huainan in surprise: "Why would I think so? Yaoyao is the son trained by the prince, a young general favored by the regent, and a good hand in the military camp. Who dares to say that he is stupid?"

The King of Huainan snorted coldly.

"Simple and stupid are not the same thing. I just said that he is less exposed to conspiracies and tricks, has no intention of harming others, and is less defensive, so someone needs to watch him in the imperial capital." Prime Minister Xie said, "The prince is far away in Huainan and can't take care of him, but he must be concerned about his son. I will be here in the future. Except for the different responsibilities of the two, I dare to guarantee that Yaoyao will be the same as Jin'er, and he will never be bullied by anyone."