The First Auxiliary Road from the Imperial Examination

Chapter 1248 A Frank Conversation

"The future of the Shengshi clan and the Shengguo Mansion is the responsibility of the clan leader and the Shengguo Duke. I am not in a position to interfere in other people's affairs... I can only manage the present. As for the future of dozens of generations... Big brother, there have been dozens of powerful clans in this world. How many of them can be called a thousand-year-old family? There are many factors that can destroy a clan, not just the emperor! Wars and turmoil, unfilial descendants... Even if you have the ability of Prime Minister Zhuge, can you still manage the future of hundreds or thousands of years?"

It was the first time that Sheng Xiangxun spoke to his brother so sincerely, but such words did not make Sheng Xiangya feel relieved.

"This is an opportunity for the Sheng family to become a royal family!"

"The rebels came to Beijing to kill the royal family!"

"..." Sheng Xiangya was choked by his brother's words. He was stunned and couldn't speak for a long time.

Sheng Xiangxun saw this, but he did not feel relieved at all, instead he sighed in self-mockery: "Everyone has their own delusions in life. My aunt treated me like her own son, the late emperor treated me like a brother, and I also think I have a conscience, but I was shaken some time ago, which shows how powerful power is.

But for this person, it is useless to just have delusions. He has to face reality! The reality is that both Sister An and Sister Yuan are not ordinary girls. If I allow you and Shu to seduce Xin Ge'er, I am afraid that the Yongxing Marquis Mansion will end up with brothers and sisters fighting against each other, and brothers and sisters will use swords against each other!

The Sheng family is prosperous and your mansion of Duke Sheng has many descendants, so losing a few is not a big deal. But I, Sheng Xiangxun, only have these three children, and I really can't bear to see their relationship fall apart.

You want me to hurt the relationship between my children for the sake of my descendants who may not even know me. I simply cannot do it, and I don't want to do it!"

Sheng Xiangxun said all this in one breath, and it was more tiring than fighting a battle. It was obvious that he was truly moved.

But Sheng Xiangya couldn't empathize with his true feelings.

"Do you only see the Yongxing Marquisate and the Shengguo Dukeate? The Sheng family is the only one in your mind?" Sheng Xiangya looked at his brother tiredly, his tone revealing helplessness. "Do you think the Queen has to deal with only the Sheng family's power struggle? Do you think the aristocratic families, nobles, and powerful officials in Kyoto are all waiting for the Sheng family to follow precedent and rule the country?! Ha, open your eyes and look outside!
Outside, a pack of wolves is surrounding and jackals are watching! Without Xin Ge'er, the Shengguo Mansion, and the Sheng family, the crisis of Da Chu will not exist? You are too naive! Whether it is court officials, nobles, or royal family, who doesn't want to make progress? Without the Sheng family to restrain her, can the queen be safe! "

"You are right. However, whether the Sheng family gets involved or not makes no difference to the queen! On the contrary, using the Sheng family as a target will only affect Sister Yuan's accuracy in archery."

After saying this, Sheng Xiangxun picked up the teacup, looked at his disappointed brother, and chuckled: "See, neither of us brothers can convince the other!"

"Third brother, you value petty sentiments but not the greater good. You only focus on your own little piece of land and refuse to look at the overall situation. You... will regret it sooner or later!"

Sheng Xiangya waved his hands helplessly: "Forget it! Forget it! Perhaps, only by letting you suffer this loss can you learn from your mistakes! As your brother, I only hope that the price of your growth will not be too high!"

After saying this, he stood up shakily, holding onto the edge of the table, and staggered out of the Yongxing Marquis Mansion with a long sigh.