Chapter 553 3 Senior Brother
After careful consideration, Gu Yuanqiong gave his answer.
"Mr. Xin, the Minister of Northern Zhao."
Zhuo Minlan's face suddenly darkened.
"Maybe something is wrong."
When mentioning the person she cares about, Ji Feiyan's expression changed and she became defensive.
"He is my man, I have no objection, but Lord Zhuo is meddling in his affairs. Why is that?"
Zhuo Minlan glanced at her, indignant.
"Master sister, you are so careless. How come he is your man?"
Ji Feiyan looked calm and composed, seemingly unperturbed, but there was something vague in her eyes that revealed a surging momentum.
"I am busy all day and it is not over yet. I am Bei Zhaocheng and he is my subordinate. Doesn't he count as my man?"
Zhuo Minlan ignored courtesy and showed no sign of hiding her anger.
"It's lunch break now!"
Ji Feiyan looked relaxed and asked casually.
"How can you be sure that I have nothing to do with him in private?"
Zhuo Minlan sneered, full of jealousy.
"Oh, shameless."
Ji Feiyan was calm, yet still showed a hint of teasing and amusement.
"If you know your lover is not interested but still force him to do it, you are shameless."
When she pointed out the truth, it was like a thousand arrows suddenly piercing Zhuo Minlan's heart. She felt burning with anger and pain.
"Ji Feiyan!"
"Now, you and I are both prime ministers. How dare you be arrogant and mock me?"
Ji Feiyan was indifferent and responded leisurely.
"Didn't you say, lunch break?"
"As the eldest sister, can't I discipline and advise the second sister?"
"Tell me, why do you not allow Third Junior Brother to stay? In your opinion, where should he go?"
Zhuo Minlan looked as if it was a matter of course.
"Master said that he and I have a tacit understanding. According to Master's last wish, Third Junior Brother, you should follow me."
Ji Feiyan found it very funny and a smile appeared on her lips.
"Master just casually praised you, saying that you are used to using young hair as a token of authority. Is that what she meant?"
Zhuo Minlan picked on her senior sister's sore spot and provoked her at will.
"Master is unfathomable. How can I know what she means? If Senior Sister has questions, you might as well fall asleep. Maybe she will tell you in a dream."
Ji Feiyan was furious that her master was being used as a joke by her.
"Zhuo Minlan!"
"How dare I disrespect my master?"
Seeing that the situation was about to get out of control, Gu Yuanqiong immediately called a halt.
"My Lords, please be patient."
"It is precisely because the two gentlemen are at a stalemate that I have decided to ask Sir Xin to stay in Beijing."
"It's not that I'm afraid of trouble and don't want to do it, but I'm afraid that Master Xin will be in a dilemma and don't know how to make a decision."
Zhuo Minlan is full of grievances, her attachment is full of sorrow, and she expresses her anger and injustice.
"I am thirty-five this year, and he has delayed me from getting married. To this day, he still doesn't know how to make a decision. How can this be possible?"
Ji Feiyan didn't give any face and pointed out the problem bluntly.
"Stop exaggerating your misery. There are many people who are thirty-five and still unmarried. I am one of them, and so is my third junior brother."
"What is obsession and what is deep love, can't you tell the difference? Third Junior Brother has already made the decision, but you just don't want to face it."
Zhuo Minlan's melancholy mood was ruthlessly interrupted by her, and her face changed color.
"Did he marry you? You are so self-indulgent."
Ji Feiyan was furious, with a frown of anger and sadness between her brows.
"You are the one who is so sentimental."
"If you hadn't been so unreasonable and threatened with your life, we would have been married long ago."
"Second Junior Sister, please forgive us when you can. Are you planning to pester us for the rest of our lives and never give up?"
Zhuo Minlan refused to be outdone and recounted the past events, becoming more and more furious and angry the more she spoke.
"In the early years, you and I became disciples together. Master insisted on giving you the honor of being the first disciple, and making you famous. Later, Master gave you the position of Beizhao Zhongcheng first, and you were promoted after making merit. Later, even if she was dying, she would help you get the position of Beizhao Zhongcheng."
"You always try to be the first in everything, and you won't even let Third Junior Brother go."
"Forget about power and position. I am indifferent to fame and wealth, so I can give it to you; but Third Junior Brother, you are not allowed to get involved!"
Ji Feiyan is majestic and powerful, and the waves are turbulent.
"It seems that you have no power and are not the Prime Minister of Beizhao."
Zhuo Minlan was so angry that there was a tsunami and landslide.
"My power and honor are all earned through my own ability. There is a huge difference between you and someone like you who relies on the support of your master!"
In the past, when there were disagreements among the high-ranking officials in Beizhaotai, Gu Yuanqiong just heard about it and didn’t take it seriously as it had nothing to do with him.
Now, after experiencing it personally for several days and seeing with his own eyes the chaotic situation, he felt a splitting headache.
"If you two keep arguing, you will never reach a conclusion."
"I beg you two lords to agree to let Lord Xin stay in the capital. Good times are hard to come by, and good things take time. If you two wait patiently, I believe that the good opportunity will surely come, and the ending will be beautiful."
Zhuo Minlan glared and clenched his fists, speaking angrily.
"There can't be two tigers in one mountain, and there can't be two masters in the harem. She and I can't coexist, so how can there be happiness?"
Gu Yuanqiong spoke earnestly, trying to persuade him in both good and bad ways.
"It's hard to predict what will happen in this world, so how can we make a conclusion? I think that as long as we have a good heart, the ending will be as we wish."
"My two lords, please live your life in peace and tranquility. God will take care of your destiny..."
After racking his brains, he finally persuaded them to give in. Gu Yuanqiong quickly sent them away and then, exhausted, fell on the couch.
When he woke up from a short nap, he heard a palace maid come to report that Lord Xin, the Minister of Beizhao, had arrived and had been waiting outside the palace for a long time.
Gu Yuanqiong hurriedly straightened his appearance, took two steps at a time, and greeted him with a smile.
"Lord Lao Xing has kept you waiting for so long. It is my fault for being lazy. Please come in and have a chat."
Xin Yueyuan was solemn and steady, waiting with great respect.
"Your Highness is very kind. Your Highness is my master's beloved son and nephew. As a subject, I wait patiently for Your Highness to summon me to see you. This is my duty. I feel honored and do not think of being tired."
After saying this, he walked into the hall and performed the formal ceremony.
"Your Highness Jin An."
Gu Yuanqiong also showed respect with a polite gesture.
"Master Xin is well."
"Master Xin, please take a seat."
Xin Yueyuan declined reluctantly.
"People of low moral character and low position should never take on this responsibility."
"Please take a seat, Your Highness."
After some polite exchanges, they both took their seats.
Xin Yueyuan explained the reason.
"Your Highness, I have two things to ask. One is to apologize, and the other is to ask about the situation."
Gu Yuanqiong was puzzled.
"Apologize?"
Xin Yueyuan looked somewhat embarrassed.
"It's my fault that I'm incompetent and caused the two sisters to argue endlessly, which caused Your Highness a lot of trouble. I'm really sorry."
Gu Yuanqiong pretended to be indifferent and calm.
"Master Xin, don't blame yourself. This is not your fault, and I don't think it's a bother."
"I probably shouldn't interfere with the private affairs of the three adults, but I can't help but be curious. Which sister do you like? Why haven't you married her yet?"
Seeing his mature words and actions, Xin Yueyuan couldn't help but smile and gave him some advice.
"Your Highness is still young, you shouldn't ask about Huayue."
Gu Yuanqiong found an excuse at random and insisted on finding out.
"Then consider it as, I am curious on behalf of my mother, she is so enthusiastic that she wants to be your matchmaker."
"I will keep my mouth shut. I beg you to speak frankly, Lord Xin."