Being a cannon fodder female supporting role is not as good as marrying a lucky villain

When Lu Yu spoke, his peripheral vision kept glancing at Mr. Xu.

In the entire court, the Xu family has the largest number of officials and the largest number of in-laws.

The ambition of the Xu family is evident.

Lu Yu knew that for a big family like the Xu family, these measures would not hurt them. The only thing that could make them feel threatened was to reduce the number of places for Biyin to become an official.

However, Xie Yan obviously didn't want to cause more trouble at this time. What he wanted was to adjust the clan records.

Thinking of this, Lu Yu glanced at Master Xu with regret.

Pity.

If the reduction of the number of people allowed to become officials could be implemented at this time, it would be an extremely heavy blow to these aristocratic families.

Lu Yu's eyes were very straightforward, and Master Xu naturally noticed it.

However, Mr. Xu hid his thoughts very well. Even if he saw Lu Yu's intention, he pretended that he didn't know anything and smiled at Lu Yu very gracefully.

Seeing this, Lu Yu snorted: "What are you pretending to be? I want to see how long you can keep pretending."

Lu Yu made no secret of his hostility towards Mr. Xu, but Mr. Xu still treated him indifferently. If Lu Yu hadn't seen the flash of worry in his eyes, he might have been deceived by his calm appearance.

The court meeting dispersed, and several ministers were helped away by the imperial guards.

Many people felt the sadness of a rabbit dying and a fox pitiful when they saw their angry appearance.

Are they really going to be treated as outcasts?

Everyone's eyes were different, and many people had gathered around Mr. Xu.

"Master Xu." Ye Shilang, the Minister of Punishment, bowed deeply to Master Xu, his eyes full of sorrow, "Under such a situation, Master Xu really has no way to deal with it?"

Hearing this, Mr. Xu sighed: "If there was really a way, I would have proposed it long ago, but now it seems... His Highness is determined to reduce the power of our family."

Ye Shilang said angrily: "With all the aristocratic families in the dynasty, how can we be as powerful as the Pei family? The Pei family has military power and has hundreds of thousands of troops! Why doesn't Your Highness reduce their power? Is it because of this? The future princess?"

As soon as these words came out, people around him started talking with dissatisfaction.

Xie Yan's heart was too biased. Even if they wanted to turn a blind eye, they would still have to feel indignant because of Xie Yan's actions.

The Pei family was so powerful that the deposed emperor was deliberately trying to get rid of it, but Xie Yan turned a blind eye.

Thinking of this, the faces of the ministers became very ugly.

However, when everyone was discussing, Mr. Xu did not dare to say a word.

He looked at these indignant ministers and suddenly understood why Xie Yan wanted to weaken the family's power.

Mr. Xu did not enter the official position under the patronage, but got the official position through serious examination. However, these ministers present are basically not good at studying, and they got an official position by relying on the patronage. These people have no worries in their hearts and only care about maintaining themselves. The benefits of the one-third of an acre of land in front of me.

They didn't know why Xie Yan valued the Pei family, but they all accused Xie Yan of favoring the Pei family.

If there are more ministers like this in the court, then the Chu State is really not far from destruction.

Thinking of this, Mr. Xu's face became extremely ugly.

While everyone was still discussing, they saw his expression at this moment.

"Master Xu, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling unwell?"

Mr. Xu pushed away Mr. Ye, who came up to check, and smiled palely: "Maybe he is a little tired. He will be fine if he goes back and rests for a while."

After that, he was about to move forward.

At this moment, Lu Yu strode out of the Tai Chi Hall.

After seeing the high-spirited look on Lu Yu's face, all the ministers had complicated expressions in their eyes, either envious, jealous, or disgusted.

Especially Ye Shilang, he is about the same age as Lu Yu, but he was able to sit in the position of the Minister of Justice only because a large number of people were liquidated after the death of the deposed emperor, so he was able to jump to the position of the Minister of Justice.

But as soon as Lu Yu appeared, he was the serious young minister of Dali Temple.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that Lu Yu is highly valued by Xie Yan, not to mention the future Minister of Dali Temple, I am afraid he can also be the Minister.

Ye Shilang was filled with jealousy in his heart. When he saw Lu Yu, he couldn't help but said: "Master Lu, I wonder what the purpose of His Highness's words today is? You are His Highness's most favored and trusted person, so you must know the purpose of His Highness's words best."

In an instant, everyone's eyes were focused on Lu Yu.

Even Mr. Xu who wanted to leave stopped.

Lu Yu remained calm under everyone's gaze and said in a slow voice: "Actually, this is easy to understand. You all come from aristocratic families, so you know best what you have gained today and how you got it."

"The affairs of the imperial court are very heavy. If I rely on you, I'm afraid I can't completely solve them." Lu Yu said bluntly, "Before you became officials, you were playboys. After you became officials, you only know how to enjoy yourself."

"If you guys are the officials in the Chu State from now on, then the fate of the Chu State... will be the same as that of the Huns." Lu Yu saw that everyone's faces became ugly, but his expression remained unchanged and he still said with a smile. , "Do you know why there was no such thing in the previous dynasty?"

"It's because there are too many moths in the imperial court." Lu Yu shook his head and sighed, "No matter how lush and leafy the tree is, it will be hollowed out by moths sooner or later."

"You!" Ye Shilang's face turned red. He felt that Lu Yu's every word was aimed at him.

However, when she met his resentful eyes, Lu Yu waved her hand quickly: "I didn't say anything! Master Ye, don't misunderstand me!"

"I'm not talking about you." Lu Yu explained with a smile, "I'm talking about all of you who rely on the shelter to enter the officialdom."

Ye Shilang stared at Lu Yu, but before he could speak, he was interrupted by Lu Yu: "If you have real ability, why would you need to be an official? Look at Mr. Xu, he relied on his own ability to pass the exam Jinshi, I don’t worry at all about what His Highness said.”

"Look at you again, you have thousands of books at home, but you are a scholar from a poor family, but you can't pass the examination." Lu Yu sighed with emotion, "If I were you, I would have resigned in shame."

Having said this, Lu Yu ran away quickly.

If he continues to talk, Minister Ye and other ministers will definitely join forces to beat him up.

It was not uncommon for officials to fight in the Chu State. Even though Lu Yu thought he was good at martial arts, after all, he could not defeat four people with just two fists. He could not put himself in danger.

Everyone stared at Lu Yu with very angry eyes, but Lu Yu walked very fast, and in the blink of an eye, he was more than ten feet away from them.

Seeing this scene, Ye Shilang gritted his teeth and said, "There are times when he cries and begs me! He is just a man from a poor family..."

"Master Ye, be careful what you say."

Master Xu spoke at this time and glanced at Shilang Ye warningly.

Seeing this, Minister Ye shut his mouth angrily, but the resentment in his eyes was extremely obvious.

Master Xu sighed in his heart when he saw this.

Indeed, officials who relied on the patronage of their ancestors to become officials were far inferior to officials like Lu Yu who came from a poor family.

With worries in mind, Mr. Xu walked out of the imperial city.

In the alley outside, Huang Shangshu stroked his beard, his face full of worry.

"Old Xu!" Huang Shangshu's eyes lit up when he saw Mr. Xu, and he kept waving to Mr. Xu.

Seeing this, Mr. Xu quickened his pace.

He walked into the alley and quickly signaled to the coachman to drive the carriage in to avoid being seen by other ministers.

Seeing that he was so vigilant, Huang Shangshu couldn't help laughing: "I have never seen you so vigilant."

Hearing this, Master Xu sighed deeply: "The current situation in the DPRK is too complicated, and I feel uneasy."

"Is it because of those two words His Highness said?" Seeing the worry in his eyes, Huang Shangshu reached out and patted his shoulder, "Why are you bothering?"

"Children and grandchildren will have their own blessings." Huang Shangshu said, "Even if Your Highness is determined to do this, it will not have much impact on us."

"Your family has a strong academic spirit. Your eldest son entered White Deer Academy early and was highly praised by your husband." Huang Shangshu comforted him, "Even if you can't get into an official position, you can still gain fame on your own."

"But our Xu family has more than just one child, Chengyu."

When Mr. Xu said this, he sighed deeply.

If Chengyu is the only one in the Xu family, why should he worry that the quota for Biyin to become an official will be reduced?However, the Xu family includes thousands of members, and not everyone is as motivated as Chengyu, nor...

Huang Shangshu caught a glimpse of his troubled expression and said abruptly: "Although I don't agree with His Highness's drastic reforms, I fully agree with His Highness's words."

"If some empty-minded people who only know how to enjoy themselves are allowed to serve as officials in the court, then our country of Chu will be in danger!"

"You have been an official for so many years, haven't you suffered a lot from it?"

After hearing this, Mr. Xu smiled bitterly: "I am the head of the Xu family, so naturally I have to consider the whole family when it comes to planning my own affairs."

"His Highness has made up his mind, and no one can interfere with his decision." Huang Shangshu shook his head helplessly, "Is there any other good way you can think of to persuade His Highness to return?"

They all knew that Xie Yan's treatment of the Ming family and the Zeng family was deliberate. He was trying to scare the monkeys and warn other aristocratic families.

Master Xu frowned, but after a moment, the sadness in his eyes suddenly dissipated.

With a smile in his eyes, he said word by word: "Actually, there is someone who may be able to persuade His Highness."

Huang Shangshu frowned, and after seeing the smile in Mr. Xu's eyes, his heart thumped: "You are not going to find Princess Changning, are you?"

Seeing Mr. Xu slightly nodding, Huang Shangshu slapped his thigh anxiously: "Are you crazy? Don't you know that His Highness values ​​Princess Changning very seriously? If you anger His Highness, you may still be able to survive, but if you anger She, whether it is His Highness or the Pei family, will never let you go!"

Huang Shangshu looked excited. He only thought that Mr. Xu was going to put himself in danger.

"Don't worry." Lord Xu shook his head and patted Huang Shangshu on the shoulder comfortingly, "I just want to use Feiyao's name to invite the princess to my home."

"If we can convince the princess, and then the princess can convince His Highness, this matter will go much smoother."

After listening to his words, Huang Shangshu's mood barely calmed down.

Huang Shangshu nodded: "What you said makes sense. We can indeed find another way and start with the princess."

"But Princess..." Huang Shangshu's eyes were a little complicated, "Maybe it's not as easy to fool as you think."

"Old Huang, I never said that I wanted to fool the princess." Mr. Xu looked serious, very serious, "I know that the princess is not as simple as it seems on the surface."

If Gu Ning was as stupid as her reputation outside, how could she make Xie Yan obsessed with her?How could he accompany Xie Yan back from the Huns safely?

There are also people from the Xu family in the army, and through clues, they can infer many things. For example, when they were in the Xiongnu King's City, it was Gu Ning who contributed the most.

Another example is that Gu Ning discovered something strange about the Lei family and saved the lives of tens of thousands of soldiers.

Such a strange woman cannot be fooled by just a few words.

Seeing Mr. Xu's serious expression, Huang Shangshu breathed a sigh of relief.

"It's best if you understand." Huang Shangshu nodded and reminded, "I have dealt with the princess several times. If you really want the princess to help, you'd better be honest and tell your purpose."

"Otherwise..." Huang Shangshu reminded meaningfully, "Be careful but your cleverness will lead to mistakes!"

Mr. Xu solemnly nodded: "This is natural. As long as I can see the princess, I will definitely tell all the worries in my heart and will never hide them."

Huang Shangshu praised: "Old Xu, you don't have to worry. The princesses are all smart people. They must know that you are different from other aristocratic families."

Master Xu smiled bitterly: "I hope so."