Chapter 384 - Chapter 384: Chapter 391: To See Clearly (2/2)

After contemplation, Han Yu shook his head and said, “Daughter-in-law, I do not have such ambition. That position is not meant for just anyone. Although Brother Liu may not be powerful now, he is nonetheless a descendant of the imperial family, and our stations are ultimately different. Besides, it’s not necessarily a good thing to hold that position.”

Han Yu inherently had the notion of being loyal to the sovereign. Though not dogmatic, he had never aspired to that position. Even when Su Wenyue mentioned it and he entertained the idea for a moment, he quickly dismissed it. This was not only due to his loyalty but also his principles and beliefs, along with various other reasons and considerations.

“Husband, you think more openly. That position is not as enviable as it seems. Although he eventually ascended to that position, it came with many sacrifices. Even later, as leader, maintaining his authority and balancing powers required him to compromise his desires. From afar, it seems majestic to sit in that position, but in reality, it’s not that great,” Su Wenyue said, affirming his sentiment when she saw he had no such ambitions.

Initially worried that his daughter-in-law might be disappointed if he didn’t live up to her high expectations—since everyone has some vanity and desires to climb higher—Han Yu was relieved. People seldom consider the sacrifices required to reach the top, but his daughter-in-law saw things more clearly than he had imagined.

“You’re right, daughter-in-law. That position is not so easy to hold. We might as well aim for something less, like being ‘Second-in-command’. That would be quite good as well,” Han Yu said, his true aim always thus, and unchanged by these events.

Su Wenyue nodded, knowing that in her previous life, Han Yu had indeed reached that position, though without her by his side, and she knew little of the inner workings.

“Since you think this way, we should plan early. Building good relations with him now could be advantageous. If we demonstrate our allegiance while he’s yet to rise, we might achieve different results. Also, you must sort out that affair with that woman properly, lest it become a future calamity,” Su Wenyue advised, recounting some future events from her memory to give Han Yu an overall understanding.

What Su Wenyue had considered, Han Yu had also thought of and even more. Being aware of future events and that Liu Xiu would ascend to that position, some of Han Yu’s previous arrangements had to be changed, the most significant of which was his stance on Liu Xiu. No longer could he be a mere observer; he had to show the utmost sincerity.

“Daughter-in-law, you’ve traveled far. Rest well for now. I’m off to the study to discuss some matters with my advisors,” Han Yu said, not one to procrastinate. Once he had made up his mind, he acted without delay, and some matters, indeed, could not wait.

Su Wenyue, seeing Han Yu was wounded, wanted to object, but knowing the importance of these matters, she couldn’t help but caution him.

“Husband, you’re injured. Be careful not to aggravate your wounds,” Su Wenyue urged, still worried as she personally escorted Han Yu to the study.