CHAPTER 1033: CHAPTER 1031: OFFERING HER A LADDER

After discussing which people to take and which to leave behind, Yi Er and Yuan Ye finally left the study when the second watch sounded. They still couldn’t rest as there were matters to handle and various transitions to address—time was pressing.

Wufu also stayed in the study. Once the two had left, she looked at Ah Jiu and said, "You’re not afraid that I’ll lose everything when you hand over the people and money to me?"

"Is that all you’re capable of?" Ah Jiu raised an eyebrow in response, "Even if I don’t mind, you couldn’t bear to let it go either."

Well then, if she were really to lose everything, Wufu wouldn’t be able to stomach it—that would be quite embarrassing!

"Don’t feel burdened. Just manage and develop it as your own." Seeing she wanted to retort, Ah Jiu raised a hand to silence her, "I know you may not be interested, but the starting point must be higher, and you’ll progress faster. Wufu, I don’t want to be separated from you for too long. I’ve come of age this year and should marry the Main Consort."

Wufu’s heart fluttered and she replied, "Alright, I understand."

She understood Ah Jiu’s implication that she could indeed develop her own power, but it would take much longer.

Now, with both money and manpower, she could accomplish tasks more smoothly, avoiding the awkward situation of being stuck without resources.

"Wufu, in handing all this to you, there is another layer of meaning to it. Do you understand?" Ah Jiu hesitated for a moment before speaking again.

Wufu blinked.

"Beiyan and Nanyue are originally one family."

Though just eight words, Wufu grasped his meaning—originally one, now separated, but separation will eventually lead to unity, and these two families will inevitably come together.

Meaning, even if Nanyue remains static, Beiyan will make a move with the ambition of unifying both nations.

Therefore, Ah Jiu entrusting his power in Nanyue to Wufu signifies, besides trusting her, foresight and preparation for the future.

"I understand," Wufu nodded with thoughtful eyes.

Ah Jiu’s eyes revealed a hint of amusement.

Meanwhile, the departing Yi Er and Yuan Ye were conversing.

"You seem composed. Lord’s decision essentially entrusted Nanyue’s manpower to her," Yi Er murmured, "She hasn’t even officially entered the family yet—isn’t it too hasty?"

"You’ve followed Lord for so long, yet don’t understand his mindset," Yuan Ye smirked at him.

Yi Er raised his eyebrows.

"Miss Wufu is someone Lord values highly," Yuan Ye said lightly, "If she manages well, who will dare say they aren’t matched in status in the future? If this power grows, it may play a role in unification."

Yi Er pursed his lips, "Lord is building her momentum."

"Though building momentum might be overstating it, giving her a ladder to rise, increasing confidence and strength—is a fact. As long as she climbs up. Otherwise, even if she smoothly marries Lord now, can she manage the people beneath her? Can she earn everyone’s trust?"

"And you? Do you accept it?" Yi Er looked at him and asked.

"So far, she seems quite capable!" Yuan Ye silently smiled, "Moreover, most importantly, she is the one Lord desires."

Initially, he didn’t think highly of her, but through various experiences and developments, he had to change his perspective—Lord’s happiness matters most, given she is his lifelong partner.

As for suitability, it’s better for Lord’s Princess Consort to fight alongside him than to be confined to minor household affairs.

"Get to work. Don’t wait for Chi’s group to surpass you. Those ones are completely aligned with the lady." Yuan Ye patted his shoulder.

At that mention, Yi Er’s face darkened, thinking of those few, he snorted lightly.