If you look at it from the perspective of seizing the heir, it means that after trying hard, you still can't get the support of the He family.
But from Xu Mo's perspective, it was enough to have fewer enemies and squeeze out the Fang family at the same time.
Just like Chang Yan said, there are not so many allies that we can win over at will, and there are not so many aristocratic families that we can be so devoted to.
All the bustle in the world is for benefit, and all the hustle and bustle in the world is for benefit.
Many times people get together just because they can gain benefits, and there is very little real friendship.
For Xu Mo, it was rare not to be at odds with the He family.
As for whether to seize the direct descendants or not, in the face of the general trend, everyone must bow their heads.
He wiped his fingers clean, and a smile appeared on Qingjun's face, "Then I wish us a happy cooperation."
The white, clean and slender hands were folded in front of the eyes, with respect and determination.
Next to him was a little girl who picked up the oil handkerchief and rolled her eyes to the sky.
There is also a wild and sturdy young man who is tasting the difference between lamb legs and lamb chops with a smile.
He Yunyao was stunned for a moment, then returned the gesture with the same firmness, "Brother Xu, just don't worry, since the He family promised, they will do it, but how to evade the favor of the third princess, please give me brother Xu's advice."
what is this? The first test of establishing a partnership?
Xu Mo was not afraid at all, "Brother He, please stand up."
He Yunyao stood up straight in confusion and took two steps back.
Xu Mo also stood up, took the long knife from Zheng Ruqian's hand, and "stabbed" He Yunyao's sleeve open in the astonished eyes of everyone in the small courtyard.
This, this, this...
"Brother, this is my meat-cutting knife. I have to clean it later." Zheng Ruqian rambled, with an angry look on his face.
"What a nice dress, it was ruined like this." Jiang Sheng's face was filled with regret.
"If the eldest son wants to tear his clothes, let us do it. There is no need for a knife." Jiang San and Jiang Si were eager to give it a try.
Only He Yunyao was dizzy and raised his head in disbelief, "You, you, you...you let me cut off my sleeves?"
Duanxiu, also known as Duanxiu (Xiù), was passed down from Emperor Ai of the Han Dynasty and Dong Xian, and now refers to the affection and love between men.
It is nonsense to say that this kind of thing does not happen. No matter from the royal court to the common people, it has never been uncommon. There are even opportunists who take in handsome men for the powerful to choose.
As the son of a noble family, He Yunyao must have understood something.
But understanding is understanding, men are like it very much, disgust it to the extreme, and even avoid it like snakes and scorpions.
No matter how bad he is, He Yunyao is still a son of a distinguished family. He has received an orthodox education. Although he does not have a favorite girl, he is not likely to like a man with the same structure.
"No, it's absolutely impossible." He waved his hands and said fiercely, "You can't even kill him."
"Who said you would like masculinity?" Xu Mo laughed, "I just asked you to use this name to avoid the favor of the third princess."
"That won't work either." He Yunyao raised his voice, "Wouldn't my whole life's reputation be completely ruined? No, absolutely not."
Xu Mo sat back on the wicker chair slowly, "The Ju family has always done things unscrupulously. You also know how the girl from the Min family was given a marriage. Now Concubine Ju wants to win over the He family. She is just letting out the news and waiting for your consent."
Once it is discovered that the He family is not willing, and even racks their brains to avoid it, what awaits He Yunyao will be a thunderstorm.
For example, accidentally destroying the princess' honor, such as being taken advantage of, or...
Before Xu Mo finished speaking, He Yunyao raised his hand and said, "Stop, stop, stop."
Although I really don't want to ruin the reputation, I am right. If I am not afraid of thieves, I am afraid that thieves will miss me. If the Min family falls in front of them, the He family must cut off the possibility from the root.
"Brother He, don't think too much. If your reputation is ruined, you can pick it up. The He family is tied to the eldest prince, but you can't untie it." Xu Mo advised gently.
He Yunyao's face was full of bitterness, as if he was chewing coptis.
The two continued to discuss some details, such as the dispute with Dou Shangshu, the quarrel with Jiang Jizong, and even the beard blowing and staring.
Therefore, it is impossible to believe what is going on in the court. On the surface, the two people who are so quarrelsome that they are blushing may be drinking and drinking tea in private.
Finally coming to the end, Xu Mo was about to see off the guests. Out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of Zheng Ruqian who was smiling and what he had just been forced to swallow. He turned his head again and asked, "Brother He, how does this mutton taste?"
"Yes, the meat is delicious and firm, quite fresh and not sour. It is a rare delicacy." He Yunyao praised it without hesitation.
"Since Brother He likes it, let's take some away." Xu Mo stood up, "If we open a mutton restaurant in Fengjing City in the future, Brother He, don't forget to come and support us."
Next to him, Zheng Ruqian had neatly wrapped the leg of lamb, wrapping it tightly with oil paper.
He Yunyao put it into his arms and put on his hood and cloak, obviously trying his best to hide his identity.
The carriage outside didn't even have a sign. The driver was alertly parked at the door, ready to slip away at any time.
"Brother congratulations." At the moment when He Yunyao was about to leave, Xu Mo finally said what was in his heart, "Maybe you can let your brother get married first, and then show off his masculine preferences."
He Yunyao was a little confused at first, but after he figured it out, cold sweat broke out on his back.
He looked at Xu Mo sincerely again, with gratitude, surprise, and some meaningful admiration in his eyes.
The carriage rumbled away as silently as it came.
Jiang San and Jiang Si closed the door neatly with both hands and feet, and returned to continue chewing the mutton.
Only Jiang Sheng grabbed his eldest brother's clothes in confusion, "Brother, what did you mean by what you just said?"
It's a good intention.
It is kindness.
Xu Mo struggled for a moment. He didn't need to remind the He family that after He Yunyao exposed his masculine preferences, the Ju family might focus on the unmarried second son of the He family, use tricks to kill the girl to be married, and then force He Princess Shang, the second son of the family.
When the He family is completely annoyed, they will not only cooperate with the Jiangdou family, but also directly get involved in the fight for the heir, becoming the fifth prince's help.
In the end, he chose to remind him out of kindness. Although he saved innocent lives, he missed the opportunity to force the He family to board the ship.
But if you ask Xu Mo if he regrets it, he will still tell you loudly, "No regrets."
Tricks and calculations are self-preservation, while rescue and reminder are kindness. There is no conflict between the two.
He gradually learned hypocrisy, disguise and cruelty in the officialdom, but kindness was in his flesh and blood, in his bones. He did not want to watch an innocent girl sacrifice, nor did he want to watch and witness evil happening.
"I used to be willing to lend a helping hand even though I didn't have the ability. Now that I'm in it, I have to keep my heart." Xu Mo took his sister's hand and said, "Hanchuang has been studying hard for ten years, not to climb by any means necessary, but to benefit others." world."
He always remembers that he wants to be the blue sky above the heads of the people.
Just like green bamboo, after it has withstood wind and rain and become flexible, it still stands upright and has no regrets.
