Chapter 1033: Chapter 1031: Offering Her a Ladder
After discussing which people to take and which to leave behind, Yi Er and Yuan Ye finally left the study when the second watch sounded. They still couldnât rest as there were matters to handle and various transitions to addressâtime was pressing.
Wufu also stayed in the study. Once the two had left, she looked at Ah Jiu and said, "Youâre not afraid that Iâll lose everything when you hand over the people and money to me?"
"Is that all youâre capable of?" Ah Jiu raised an eyebrow in response, "Even if I donât mind, you couldnât bear to let it go either."
Well then, if she were really to lose everything, Wufu wouldnât be able to stomach itâthat would be quite embarrassing!
"Donât feel burdened. Just manage and develop it as your own." Seeing she wanted to retort, Ah Jiu raised a hand to silence her, "I know you may not be interested, but the starting point must be higher, and youâll progress faster. Wufu, I donât want to be separated from you for too long. Iâve come of age this year and should marry the Main Consort."
Wufuâs heart fluttered and she replied, "Alright, I understand."
She understood Ah Jiuâs implication that she could indeed develop her own power, but it would take much longer.
Now, with both money and manpower, she could accomplish tasks more smoothly, avoiding the awkward situation of being stuck without resources.
"Wufu, in handing all this to you, there is another layer of meaning to it. Do you understand?" Ah Jiu hesitated for a moment before speaking again.
Wufu blinked.
"Beiyan and Nanyue are originally one family."
Though just eight words, Wufu grasped his meaningâoriginally one, now separated, but separation will eventually lead to unity, and these two families will inevitably come together.
Meaning, even if Nanyue remains static, Beiyan will make a move with the ambition of unifying both nations.
Therefore, Ah Jiu entrusting his power in Nanyue to Wufu signifies, besides trusting her, foresight and preparation for the future.
"I understand," Wufu nodded with thoughtful eyes.
Ah Jiuâs eyes revealed a hint of amusement.
Meanwhile, the departing Yi Er and Yuan Ye were conversing.
"You seem composed. Lordâs decision essentially entrusted Nanyueâs manpower to her," Yi Er murmured, "She hasnât even officially entered the family yetâisnât it too hasty?"
"Youâve followed Lord for so long, yet donât understand his mindset," Yuan Ye smirked at him.
Yi Er raised his eyebrows.
"Miss Wufu is someone Lord values highly," Yuan Ye said lightly, "If she manages well, who will dare say they arenât matched in status in the future? If this power grows, it may play a role in unification."
Yi Er pursed his lips, "Lord is building her momentum."
"Though building momentum might be overstating it, giving her a ladder to rise, increasing confidence and strengthâis a fact. As long as she climbs up. Otherwise, even if she smoothly marries Lord now, can she manage the people beneath her? Can she earn everyoneâs trust?"
"And you? Do you accept it?" Yi Er looked at him and asked.
"So far, she seems quite capable!" Yuan Ye silently smiled, "Moreover, most importantly, she is the one Lord desires."
Initially, he didnât think highly of her, but through various experiences and developments, he had to change his perspectiveâLordâs happiness matters most, given she is his lifelong partner.
As for suitability, itâs better for Lordâs Princess Consort to fight alongside him than to be confined to minor household affairs.
"Get to work. Donât wait for Chiâs group to surpass you. Those ones are completely aligned with the lady." Yuan Ye patted his shoulder.
At that mention, Yi Erâs face darkened, thinking of those few, he snorted lightly.