20demayo Chapter 671 The Fifth Prince's Big Move 2
Chapter 671 The Fifth Prince's Big Move 2
Those who can serve as strategists and advisors all possess quick wit and genuine skills.
While the rest of the group pondered, it turned into a race to see who could speak first.
After all, there are fewer and fewer points to mention as time goes on, so it's best to speak up before others do, even if it's just to refine Song Jinyang and Liao Kong's plan.
They are experts at adding the finishing touches to brocade.
Then a funny scene unfolded as the strategists rushed to offer their advice.
The scene was as chaotic as a vegetable market. Song Jinyang silently took a step back, letting others annoy the Fifth Prince.
The Fifth Prince shouted, and the hall finally quieted down.
However, everyone's suggestions were recorded one by one, and when put together, they were surprisingly comprehensive.
"Your Highness, the next step is to have Ouyang Jue's parents visit the main branch of the family to ask for help. Please leave this matter to me."
After the scene quieted down, Song Jinyang volunteered to run errands for the Fifth Prince.
Actually, this matter doesn't need to be said by any specific person; even a junior eunuch in the Fifth Prince's residence could do it.
However, Song Jinyang's enthusiasm made it seem like others were just all talk.
Liao Kong and the others glared at each other angrily, but what could they do when they were so slow to react?
It's just passing on a message; they can do that too, it doesn't require any special skills.
This Song Jinyang has been making too much noise lately, I wonder why?
For what? What else could it be for?
Song Jinyang planned to take Song Qingyu as his concubine after the Fifth Prince married Ouyang Yan.
After all, he had hinted at it several times before, but the Fifth Prince had always changed the subject.
Despite his explicit statement that Song Qingyu had never had any connection with the Third Prince, only occasionally exchanging poems, the Fifth Prince still ignored him.
However, Song Qingyu is now over twenty years old, so it would be difficult for her to lower her standards.
After all, Song Jinyang did not hold a real official position, and the brother and sister were in an awkward situation, still living under someone else's roof.
So for his younger sister's sake, Song Jinyang has been unusually active lately, wanting to stand out and make a name for himself.
Only when one's own status rises can one's sister's status become more valuable and elevated accordingly.
However, he failed miserably in the imperial examination and had no choice but to follow the path of the Fifth Prince again.
When the Fifth Prince ascends the throne, even if he doesn't participate in the imperial examinations, he can still enter the court as an official.
If his younger sister becomes a prince's concubine and a future imperial concubine, his position as the brother-in-law in the court will be even more secure.
After discussing it with his sister, the two reached a consensus that they would be managing both the imperial court and the harem in the future.
Song Jinyang and Song Qingyu had quite a good plan, but it remained to be seen whether the Fifth Prince would accept it.
It seems that the Fifth Prince did value Song Jinyang to some extent, but only a little.
After all, it was still an unresolved matter, and the Fifth Prince was the type to act only after seeing immediate results.
The Fifth Prince might even take the initiative, becoming the one driving the donkey while holding a carrot.
They're just keeping you hanging on, what can you do about it?
We still have to work hard to grind the carrot that we can see but can't touch right in front of us.
Faced with this obvious dilemma, Song Jinyang is gambling.
"Alright, I'll leave it to Young Master Song to handle. After all, I've always trusted you to get things done."
The Fifth Prince uttered these words in a casual manner, as if he were merely going through the motions.
However, this statement still aroused the jealousy of the other strategists, and Song Jinyang was clearly isolated.
Song Jinyang returned to his residence and told Song Qingyu about it. A hint of expectation flashed in Song Qingyu's eyes, "Brother, if the Fifth Prince's scheme succeeds this time, will our lives be easier?"
Song Jinyang nodded, "Yes, as long as we really get in touch with the Ouyang family, you can be by the Fifth Prince's side in the second year after Ouyang Yan enters the Prince's residence."
The Ouyang family is a prominent clan, and Miss Ouyang is a noblewoman raised in such a family. If she is pregnant, perhaps you can…”
Song Qingyu immediately understood, "Brother, don't worry, I will definitely handle it by then and get along well with the Crown Princess."
“This child is teachable. We are weak now, so it doesn’t matter whether we swallow our anger or show weakness to others.”
Remember, only those who laugh last are the true winners!
The brother and sister exchanged a smile, naturally understanding what it meant to have the last laugh.
The next day, Song Jinyang went to Ouyang Jue's house on behalf of the Fifth Prince.
Although the branch of the Ouyang family has declined, it is still a force to be reckoned with, and it still maintains a semblance of prosperity.
At least the Ouyang family can still live in a large three-courtyard house in a decent location.
When Song Jinyang explained his purpose, Ouyang Jue's mother almost fainted and immediately prepared to go to the main branch of the family to ask for help.
However, Ouyang Jue's father stopped him, saying, "Young Master Song, my Jue'er went south because of the Fifth Prince's matter. What does the Fifth Prince say about this?"
Song Jinyang didn't expect that there was someone in this family who wasn't confused, but his presence meant that he had been prepared.
"Uncle Ouyang, don't worry. Young Master Ouyang and the Fifth Prince are partners. The Fifth Prince advised Young Master Ouyang not to put himself in danger."
Sigh~ But Young Master Ouyang is, after all, the owner of the treasure map, so he's probably worried and feels that he can only truly feel at ease if he leads the team himself.
To this end, the Fifth Prince dispatched several of his most skilled guards to escort him throughout the journey, and also assigned other personnel who were experts in treasure hunting.
The purpose was to ensure the safety of Young Master Ouyang, so that he wouldn't have to do everything himself in the treasure hunt and could simply issue orders.
But who could have imagined that dozens of people sent out would disappear at the same time? The Fifth Prince has already sent people along the route to search for the previous group of people in the past two days.
They're already on their way. They sent me to inform you both, not wanting you to be kept in the dark. After all, as Young Master Ouyang's parents, you have the right to know about this."
Ouyang Jue's father calmed down, as if he had come to a realization: it was indeed his son who had gone there eagerly, and no one had forced him.
Sigh~ So troublesome, so troublesome!
I really don't want to trouble the main branch, after all, my family has not contributed much to the clan over the years, and has even contributed less than some more distant relatives.
If it weren't for the fact that their own foundation wasn't weak, they really wouldn't have been able to maintain such a respectable appearance for so many years.
But nowadays, you need to have the ability to maintain a respectable appearance. When your ability can't support your ambition, that's when you're most exhausted.
"Thank you so much, Young Master Song, for coming all this way to inform us. We will also try to find out more information."
If there is any news from the Fifth Prince's side, I hope you can inform us promptly so that both sides can keep in touch.
"That's natural. Finding Young Master Ouyang is our common goal."
After Song Jinyang took his leave, Ouyang Jue's parents did not delay and went straight to the main branch to ask for help.