After returning home, Xiang Nan told Jin Quan about his conversation with Bai Xiongqi.
"Hmph, I knew he was ambitious, but I didn't expect that he really couldn't stand the test. As soon as I let the news out, he couldn't sit still." Jin Quan sneered.
"Father, calm down," Xiang Nan advised. "Ambition is not a bad thing. Only with ambition can you climb high and go far. If you retire, our Jin family will need someone as ambitious as him."
There is no such thing as a quiet time in the world, it's just that someone is carrying the burden for you. When Jin Quan chose to retire, someone had to stand in front of him to protect the Jin family from wind and rain.
But so far, none of the four sons of the Jin family has the ability to support the Jin family.
Although Bai Xiongqi is ambitious, he is still young and powerful. In terms of ability, qualifications, and connections, he is the best choice.
Coupled with the relationship with Bai Xiuzhu, Bai Xiongqi can always protect the Jin family for a while.
Of course, after all, they are only relatives by marriage, not flesh and blood relatives, and there is a layer of separation between them. It is more difficult for the Jin family to be as wealthy as before.
But in troubled times, it is rare to be able to save one's life and keep one's property.
Jin Quan nodded after hearing this.
…
Years later, at Xiang Nan's suggestion, Liu Shouhua, the fourth brother-in-law, was sent to Sweden to serve as consul.
It is now 1924, less than ten years since the outbreak of World War II in Europe.
Sweden was in a neutral position during World War I and World War II, and its homeland was not attacked by artillery fire, so it was relatively safe.
Moreover, Sweden is a small country and does not have close contact with the Beiyang government, so its consular position is not considered a good or bad thing. Unlike the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, France, and Germany, everyone is rushing to go there because of their developed economies and trade and deep exchanges of interests.
So it is relatively easy for Liu Shouhua to go to Sweden. If you do well, you may be able to stay in office during the National Government period.
Xiang Nan hopes that after he goes there, he can pave a way out for the Jin family. Once the war breaks out, the Kim family can immigrate to Sweden and escape the bombardment of World War II.
The reason why he did not go to the United States was because the United States in the 1920s and 1930s was not peaceful at all.
Under Prohibition, gangs were rampant and the judiciary was corrupt, just like a dark country. And even after World War II, the domestic atmosphere in the United States was not very friendly to the Chinese. In comparison, Sweden is much peaceful.
…
In addition to Liu Shouhua's fallback path, Bai Xiongqi was also promoted to the position of deputy prime minister, preparing to succeed Jin Quan in the future.
Bai Xiongqi was naturally happy to be promoted to deputy prime minister.
In order to make Jin Quan feel more at ease and hand over power to him earlier, in addition to being more diligent and obedient than before, he also persuaded his sister to be more filial to her parents-in-law in the future, and to be petty toward Xiang Nan in the future. She even persuaded her to let Xiang Nan take Xiao Lian as her concubine.
"Xiao Lian is Yan Xi's personal maid. She entered the Jin family earlier than you and has performed very well these years." Bai Xiongqi advised, "And she is still an orphan. Without the support of relatives and friends, she will not be able to do anything at all. influence you.
By doing this, you will not only show your magnanimity as a master, but it will also make it easier for you to win over Yan Xi's heart. Men, who doesn’t like three wives and four concubines? If you don't make arrangements for him at home, he may go out to have fun, which will naturally cause more trouble. "
Bai Xiuzhu has been willful and unruly since she was a child. Even if it is Bai Xiongqi's words, she will not necessarily listen. Although Bai Xiong tried to persuade her, she did not agree.
After all, no woman would tolerate her man favoring another woman.
Seeing this, Bai Xiongqi advised Xiang Nan, "Yanxi, Xiao Lian, accept it if you want. My sister has been spoiled since she was a child, so that she is so unruly and willful now. But don't be afraid, I will be there for you." Support her. If she dares to make trouble with you, see how I deal with her."
When Xiang Nan heard this, he couldn't help but admire Bai Xiongqi's shamelessness.
In order to get promoted, he would even sacrifice his sister's happiness. He is truly a heroic figure, cold-blooded and ruthless. However, what he did made Xiang Nan more fearful.
After all, even his own sister is willing to sacrifice. If the Jin family, which is not related by blood, encounters a conflict of interest, he will also sacrifice it.
Just like Yi Ya during the Spring and Autumn Period, in order to please Qi Huangong, he actually killed his own son for cooking, thus winning the favor of Qi Huangong.
As a result, it was precisely because of Yi Ya's rebellion that Duke Huan of Qi eventually starved to death in the palace. He lay in bed for more than sixty days without restraint, causing maggots to crawl all over the palace.
In fact, before his death, Guan Zhong had warned Duke Huan of Qi not to favor Yi Ya. Because killing a son to serve the king is not in line with human nature, then the request must be great.
Therefore, after Xiang Nan thought about it, he decided to add another layer of insurance, and with a flick of his finger, he injected two waves of true energy into Bai Xiongqi's body.
That's all if he can protect the Jin family well. If he dares to betray the Jin family for his own benefit, Xiang Nan will let him know what life is worse than death.
…
Later, with Bai Xiongqi's strong support, Xiang Nan finally took Xiao Lian as his concubine.
Naturally, Bai Xiuzhu refused to do it. After a big quarrel with him, she ran back to Bai's house.
Xiang Nan ignored her and accepted her. It was just that there was no publicity or big celebration, it was just a family gathering together for a wedding banquet.
"Xiuzhu has a really bad temper. What's wrong with a man taking a concubine, but she still makes a big fuss." Mrs. Jin scolded.
"Mom, I don't blame Xiuzhu for this. After all, it's my fault. I looked at Shu from afar, ate the food in the bowl, and looked at the food in the pot." Xiang Nan first took the responsibility on himself and said.
"Just spoil her, and sooner or later she will be spoiled." Mrs. Jin rolled her eyes at him, and then said, "It's fortunate that I agreed to Peifang giving Xiao Lian to you, otherwise there would be no good people around you. Women serve.
Look at how good this girl is, Xiao Lian. She is pretty and has a gentle personality. She is much better than Xiuzhu. "
When Xiang Nan heard this, he suddenly realized.
No wonder the Jin family has rules, and the young master is not allowed to have maids to serve him. But when Wu Peifang wanted to give Xiao Lian to herself, Mrs. Jin actually agreed immediately.
It turns out that she knew that Bai Xiuzhu was unruly and willful, so she gave him the gentle Xiao Lian.
"Okay, Mom, Xiuzhu is actually not bad. It's just that she didn't think about it for a while. After two days, she'll be gone and I'll persuade her to come back and everything will be fine." Xiang Nan said.
"Just pamper your wife." Mrs. Jin shook her head.
…
In the evening, Xiang Nan and Xiao Lian officially had their wedding ceremony.
Although they have been together before, they were secretly together after all. From today on, the two of them can be considered aboveboard.
"Xiao Lian, I'm really sorry for you, I didn't give you a title until now." Xiang Nan hugged Xiao Lian and said.
"Seventh Young Master, don't say that. I am very satisfied to be here today." Xiao Lian said softly.
"In short, I have wronged you over the past year." Xiang Nan added, "Don't worry, I will always be kind to you."
"I know, Master Seven." Xiao Lian nodded.
(End of chapter)
