Cui Daoyuan didn't become angry because of Wang Yuan's tone and words, but said with a smile: "Xiangguo, before you leave Yangzhou, the old man wants to ask a hypothetical question, I don't know if it's okay?" ”

Wang Yuan nodded and said, "Cui Weng just asked." ”

Cui Daoyuan pondered for a moment and said slowly: "If, what the old man said is what if...... Things are really going in the worst direction, and His Majesty will not tolerate Xiangguo today, and Xiangguo will not sit idly by. And if I, the wealthy family in Jiangnan, are willing to stand on the side of Xiangguo and help Xiangguo seize the world. How will Xiangguo treat me in the future? ”

Wang Yuan was stunned, and then laughed: "Cui Weng has figured it out?" Have you decided to bet on me? ”

Cui Daoyuan smacked his lips and said: "It's just a hypothesis, Xiangguo will treat the old man as if he was talking about wine." ”

Wang Yuan smiled and said: "The words after drinking are not necessarily all lies, on the contrary, the words of wine are actually the most heartfelt. ”

Cui Daoyuan said with a haha: "Xiangguo doesn't want to answer this question?" ”

Wang Yuan smiled and said: "What can't be answered, Cui Weng said a few words, and I will also say a few words." I know what you want, the thoughts of the wealthy families in Jiangnan are nothing more than to return to the court and restore the glory of the former lintel. What you want is nothing more than to be able to glorify your family in the future, and to have the power to influence the situation in the court. I could have told you that one day, I would rely on your Cui clan and the big clans, so that you would have high positions and power to fulfill your wishes. But these words do not come from my heart. I'm just deceiving you when I say it. ”

Cui Daoyuan frowned and said, "Xiangguo means ......"

Wang Yuan put away his smile and said in a deep voice: "I understand what I mean, and Cui Weng actually understands it. The reason why several wealthy families lived in Jiangnan was that the power and status they had were too big and too high, so that they threatened the imperial power and influenced the situation of the imperial court. Today, shouldn't Cui Weng not understand that this is the crux of the problem? No matter who takes over the world, how can they be willing to be swayed by the wealthy family and clamped down by the wealthy family? Hundreds of years have passed since the king and the horse shared the world, and the era of the wealthy family ruling the court is gone forever. I can only say that it is naturally possible to return to the court, after all, there are many talents from several wealthy families, and these talents are needed to serve the court. However, if you want to control the government and take root everywhere and control the idea of the court, it is absolutely impossible. Yu status Juelu can naturally be honored and partial, but the family of the wealthy family should also know the balance between advance and retreat, which is the way for the wealthy family to survive. ”

These words couldn't be clearer, Cui Daoyuan heard it clearly, Wang Yuan meant to say, you want to help me seize the world as a bargaining chip, in exchange for the return of several wealthy families to control the government in the future. I can give you status and glory, but you yourselves must know moderation, and you should put yourself in the right position, and not get too much. Otherwise, disaster will come.

Although Cui Daoyuan was a little disappointed, he had to admire Wang Yuan's frankness. Wang Yuanda can promise them how to rely on them in the future at this time, in exchange for the support of the wealthy families in front of him, and use a few wealthy families first. But he didn't. In fact, Cui Daoyuan had his own careful thoughts before asking this hypothetical question, and he just used it as a test to see if Wang Yuan was a person with different hearts. Because Cui Daoyuan knows the reason why the wealthy family was degraded, and he also knows that it is impossible for anyone to become the lord of the world and let the wealthy family control the government. If Wang Yuan agreed, Cui Daoyuan would be worried. And now Wang Yuan's answer is not satisfactory, but at least this person does not hypocritically conceal his thoughts, at least he has done it frankly.

Besides, there is still room for what Wang Yuan said, the request of the Hao family to return to the court was allowed, and they promised to give special honor and care, which is also the hope of the Hao family to get rid of the embarrassment and humiliation of not being an official and only being a businessman, at least in terms of face, this meets the requirements of Cui Daoyuan's heart. As for how it will develop in the future and whether it will be able to take a more important position than the DPRK, it is actually unknown.

From Cui Daoyuan's point of view, if Wang Yuan really seizes the world in the future, what Cui has to do is to manage the relationship with Wang Yuan from now on. Although it is not possible to control the government, it is possible to coexist and prosper and become a common benefit, which is actually the basis for the Cui family to stand up again.

"Thank you Xiangguo for your frankness, this is just a hypothesis, hahaha, no one knows what the future holds. Even Xiangguo and the old man's gamble may not be able to win Xiangguo. However, no matter what the future holds, in Yangzhou for more than ten days, Xiangguo's demeanor is greatly admired by the old man. The old man doesn't want to delay Xiangguo's trip more, Xiangguo seems to have to say goodbye to others, so Xiangguo will please. The old man is not strong enough to drink, and I am afraid that he will not be able to send Xiangguo out of the city. Cui Daoyuan smiled.

Wang Yuan got up with a smile and said goodbye. Cui Daoyuan also sent Wang Yuan to the door of the study, and then he didn't send it to each other anymore. Wang Yuan was very satisfied with Cui Daoyuan's attitude, although it seemed that Cui Daoyuan was a little unhappy and his attitude was a little cold, but his hint that he was going to say goodbye to Cui Ruoyuan exposed his heart. Maybe Cui Daoyuan already had the consciousness that he would lose that gamble in his heart, so he used Cui Ruoyu's bond to strengthen the relationship between himself and his Cui family.

For Wang Yuan, the trip to Yangzhou was a great success, preventing the rebels from moving south, and at the same time successfully establishing some kind of subtle connection with the Cui family. Even better, even if he told almost all the secrets in his heart, it did not bring disastrous consequences. Of course, this is not a matter of luck, but a matter of profit. Cui Daoyuan has undoubtedly been carefully weighed, and after weighing who will become his biggest beneficiary between the current Datang and himself, he has obviously sided with his own side. It's just that as an old fox, he still hopes to be able to step on two boats, and no matter who has the upper hand in the future, he Cui will remain invincible. But this is irrelevant, Wang Yuan hopes that the result is that the Cui family and several wealthy families in Jiangnan can at least not interfere in future disputes. This point undoubtedly got the result Wang Yuan wanted.

In fact, there is no need for Cui Daoyuan's reminder, of course Wang Yuan has to go and say goodbye to Cui Ruoyu. Since learning that Wang Yuan was about to leave in the morning, Cui Ruoyu has disappeared. Wang Yuan was busy ushering in and receiving the officials and squires who came to ask for a meeting, and he didn't have time to look for her. At the noon banquet, Cui Ruoyu did not appear. That's not because the female dependents can't show their heads, but because they have grievances.

There was no Cui Ruoying in the back house, and the housekeeper Cui Qi told Wang Yuan that the eldest lady went out with her maid Xiao Lian before noon. Wang Yuan thought about it, and then knew where Cui Ruoyu went. So he walked out of the front door of Cui's house alone and came to the shore of Baohu. Standing on the willow embankment next to the lakeshore, looking from a distance, Cui Ruoyu's unique red boat appeared in the field of vision. The deaf and dumb old man on the bow of the boat slowly shook the oars, and let the red boat wander in the lake aimlessly.

Wang Yuan walked slowly along the river embankment, and the red boat seemed to know that Wang Yuan was chasing it, so it also slid slowly. Until Wang Yuan walked to the top of the famous 24 bridge, the ship was also heading under the bridge.

The moment the boat passed through the bridge hole, Wang Yuan jumped and fell from the bridge to the bow of the boat. The heavy impact caused the ship to shake violently. A woman's exclamation was heard from the cabin. Then the curtain of the hall of the ship was lifted, and the frightened face of the maidservant Xiao Ren was revealed.

"What's going on, did you hit something?" Little Mercy exclaimed.

When he saw Wang Yuan standing at the bow of the boat, his shocked face suddenly turned into surprise.

Wang Yuan put his finger on his lips, and gestured to ask where Cui Ruoyu was, and Xiao Lian pointed to the boat hall with her pink tongue, and said in a low voice: "Wang Gongzi is here, the eldest lady has been sitting quietly for a long time, and she hasn't eaten lunch." ”

Wang Yuan nodded slightly and moved into the ship hall. In the ship's hall, there was silence. A curtain cut off Wang Yuan's sight, and on the other side of the curtain, a figure was sitting quietly by the window.

"Little mercy, did the boat hit the shore?" Cui Ruoyu's faint voice came.

Wang Yuan didn't answer, and quietly walked behind her, Cui Ruoyu was shocked that something was wrong, and when she turned around, Wang Yuan leaned forward and kissed the two cold red lips accurately.

Cui Ruoyu whined in surprise, but soon knew who it was from the familiar breath and feeling, and after a few struggles, she was conquered by Wang Yuan's clenched arms. The two kissed for a long time, and it was not until Wang Yuan sensed a bitter taste between his lips and teeth that Wang Yuan left her lips.

"Why are you crying?" Wang Yuan asked in a low voice, "In order to hide from me, you hid here." It's a pity that I guessed it as soon as I guessed. ”

Cui Ruoyu's tears slowly flowed down from her eyes, flowing through her beautiful and fair face, her eyes were teary, and she looked at Wang Yuan and choked up: "You are leaving, why are you still coming to me?" ”

Wang Yuan laughed and said, "Are you unhappy because of this?" I'm leaving, Yangzhou is good, but I still have a lot to do, I can't stay here forever. ”

"Then why did you come to see me again when you left?" Cui Ruoyu said angrily.

Wang Yuan smiled and said, "How can I not come to say goodbye to you, and I have something to say to you." ”

"What do you have to say? What's the point of saying that? Cui Ruoyu said.

Wang Yuan said with a smile: "Let me tell you, a temporary parting is not painful, every parting is for a more beautiful reunion next time." I can't take you away, but it won't be long before I marry you. So, don't be sad, I said, I won't fail you. ”

Cui Ruoyu's tears were even more uncontrollable, and she snuggled her head on Wang Yuan's chest and said, "Don't lie to me, I'm waiting for you here, you have to marry me no matter what." I don't care what kind of gamble there is between you and your grandfather, if you don't marry in this life. ”

Wang Yuan smiled and said: "Of course you don't want me to marry, if you dare to marry someone else, then you are destined to be a widow in this life." ”

"What do you mean?" Cui Ruoyu frowned.

"Because no matter who you marry, I'm going to kill that person. So you can only be a widow. Wang Yuan said with a smile.

"Phew, what did you say? Why are you so domineering. But...... I just like your domineering. Cui Ruoyu's face was as red as blood.

"Also, you don't have to worry about that gamble, you win or lose, you're mine. It's better to win, ...... to lose"

"It's a lie." Cui Ruoyu said.

Wang Yuan laughed and said: "Exactly, it's a trick, what's the point?" ”

Cui Ruoyu stretched out her arms around Wang Yuan's head and neck and gave a fragrant kiss. whispered in Wang Yuan's ear: "I really want to go with you, but I know it's impossible, grandpa and daddy will never allow me to do this." However, I can't bear you. When I thought of seeing each other again, I ...... My heart ached. ”

Wang Yuan said softly: "Don't be like this, we will meet again soon." ”

Cui Ruoyu looked at Wang Yuan in a daze, and suddenly her body was hot, and her eyes became confused.

"Or ...... I'll give you my body. ”

Wang Yuan was startled and said, "Now? Over here? ”

Cui Ruoyu's face was hot, and she said in a low voice: "Isn't it okay?" ”

Wang Yuan gently hugged her slender waist and said softly: "I know your affection for me, but I can't do this." This puts me in the danger of others. And it's also disrespectful to you. That thing will be done again on the night of the candles in the cave room, and it will be even sweeter and more enjoyable. I can't try to make you suffer from your grandfather and daddy in the days to come. You know, you can't hide it. ”

Cui Ruoyu calmed down and sighed: "Thank you for thinking about me, what you said is very true, my mother and several aunts secretly investigate me almost every day, they will definitely know." It's me who is impulsive, you don't think I'm a cheap woman, do you? ”

Wang Yuan smiled and said: "In the future, after you and I get married, the more you are cheaper in front of me, the better, I don't like old-fashioned people." ”

Cui Ruoyu shyly took a sip and sent hot lips, and the two kissed endlessly.