"I, I will be the regent? No, brother, are you kidding me? Can I be the regent?"
Bai Yuxian slowly turned his head and looked at Xiao Yunchen with a serious expression. "I made this decision after careful consideration and it was definitely not a joke. Besides, when have you ever seen me make a joke?"
Also, the eldest brother never makes jokes on political matters, but Xiao Yunchen couldn't react at the moment and found it difficult to accept what he heard.
All his life, he has always stood silently behind his elder brother and been protected by him. In the past few years, he has been able to be his backing. He feels that this is enough. He has never thought that one day he will stand behind him.
Come out and walk to your elder brother.
He is unwilling and does not think he has the ability.
"Brother, I..."
"Yunchen," Bai Yuxian interrupted Xiao Yunchen and said earnestly: "You are a child of the royal family. One day you will grow up and do your best for the Xiao family. Big brother knows that you don't like being an official.
Those things, but you can't escape them."
Xiao Yunchen said truthfully: "Brother, I can work in politics and provide you with support, but when I am the regent, I really feel that I do not have the ability."
Since he got involved in politics, he has never been serious about his work. Whether he was in the Ministry of Personnel before or now in the Ministry of Justice, he has always deserted and often absented himself from work. If it were not for the sake of his elder brother, he would have been kicked out by the Minister.
The Ministry of Punishment.
Therefore, he has not learned anything in the past few years. How can he be a regent and take charge of the affairs of a country?
Bai Yuxian patted Xiao Yunchen's shoulder and said seriously: "Brother believes in your ability. As long as you are willing, you can be independent."
With his brother's encouragement, Xiao Yunchen felt a little more confident, but he was still hesitant.
Bai Yuxian added: "You must have heard about the unusual movement on the western border, right?"
Xiao Yunchen nodded and immediately understood his brother's concerns. "Are you worried that once the two countries go to war, your sister-in-law will be caught in the middle and be implicated?"
"Yes," Bai Yuxian admitted: "It's not just her, it's not just the war between the two countries, there's also the issue of who will succeed the throne in the future.
Things in the world are ever-changing, and no one knows what will happen in the future. Although it is impossible to predict the future, it is always good to prepare early.
Except for you, no one from the royal family who succeeds to the throne will easily let go of Prince Chen's palace, so apart from you, I can't trust anyone."
In this way, Xiao Yunchen is the best choice, and Bai Yuxian needs this younger brother's help.
Xiao Yunchen thought for a moment and showed a firm smile. "Brother, I listen to you." After a pause, he said with a bitter face: "But my reputation among civil and military officials is not very good. Can those veterans agree?
Do you want me to be the regent?"
Although Bai Yuxian supports him, if the officials don't buy it, then he, the regent, is still an empty shell?
Bai Yuxian had naturally considered this aspect a long time ago. It was all because he had allowed Xiao Yunchen too much in the past, which caused him to act willfully and offend many ministers. Now that I think about it, I really regret it.
"There's no rush, prestige can be established, just take your time."
Not long after the two brothers finished talking, Ye Fuxun prepared snacks and brought them over.
Xiao Yunchen couldn't wait to twist a piece of hazelnut cake, tasted it, and praised: "Sister-in-law, as far as new skills are concerned, your skills are pretty good. Although the taste of this hazelnut cake, pearl cake, etc. is not good,
At least it won’t kill anyone, haha!”
Bai Yuxian glared at Xiao Yunchen and said to Ye Fuxun: "I eat very well, better than the cooks in the kitchen."
Ye Fuxun smiled and said, "You are quite supportive."
After deciding to elect Xiao Yunchen as the regent, Bai Yuxian began to train him, deliberately entrusting him with some important matters to make him stand out in the court.
Xiao Yunchen is a capable person. Once he puts his mind to it, he can quickly pick up anything and complete it very well. In addition, he can talk and deal with people. It is not a problem. Those ministers who had objections to him before were all slow
Slowly my opinion of him changed.
Of course, such an effect is the result of Xiao Yunchen's great efforts. For example, after attending the morning court, Xiao Yunchen would either go shopping among the piles of makeup or go home to sleep.
But now he is obediently studying under Bai Yuxian. When he went to the Criminal Department before, he was lazy and left things to others. Now, in addition to taking jobs, he also has to build good relationships with others.
Xiao Yunchen felt that he was suffering, so every time he came to the palace and saw Ye Fulun, he would tell her how he was suffering.
However, once he came to Bai Yuxian, he showed that he was willing without any complaints.
Ye Fuxun rarely leaves the house during this period. She stays in the kitchen for a long time every day, researching new dishes and so on. Her cooking skills have also improved greatly. Even Xiao Yunchen, who has such a tricky taste, praises her.
The food is delicious.
Brothers Bai Yuxian and Xiao Yunchen have often been discussing matters in the study for several hours at a time. They have completely forgotten about food and sleep, so they have to rely on Ye Fuxun to remind them every time.
As usual, when the sun was setting, Ye Fuxun came to the study and was about to call the two of them to have dinner. Unexpectedly, when they reached the door of the study, the door opened.
"Take these memorials back and send someone to deliver them here after reading them." Bai Yuxian pushed a stack of official documents to Xiao Yunchen.
Xiao Yunchen reluctantly took it, sighed, and muttered: "Don't you give me a day off tomorrow? Why are you still arranging tasks?"
Bai Yuxian glanced at him sideways and said calmly: "This is your mission when you go back tonight. Please review it and send it over tomorrow morning."
The corners of Xiao Yunchen's mouth twitched, and he looked at Ye Fuxun with a resentful look, then he pursed his lips and stopped talking.
Ye Fuxun was a little surprised: "Why do you have to leave so early today?" Normally, Bai Yuxian would not let people go before Chen hour.
"It's getting late, it's almost dark," Xiao Yunchen said quickly, as if he was afraid that if Ye Fulun said this, Bai Yuxian would suddenly change his mind and send him back.
"Sister-in-law, I'm a little tired today. I have to go back quickly to approve the memorial and then rest early. I won't be here to eat the food you cooked. I'm leaving!" After saying that, Fei ran away.
Ye Fuxun looked at it and found it funny. He looked at Bai Yuxian who looked helpless and said: "Yunchen has been working very hard recently. Although he always complains in front of me, he has never been lazy and has made rapid progress. You are pretty good. You
There’s no need to push too hard.”
Bai Yuxian shook his head and took Ye Fulun's hand to the hospital.
"You don't know, Yun Chen has no self-consciousness. Someone has to constantly supervise him, otherwise he will easily change back to his original shape. Therefore, I have to let him develop a habit and adapt to this boring life as soon as possible.