I Became the Eye Candy: Four Bigshots Claimed to be My Dad?

Chapter 445: I Can Be Your Advisor

"What’s your plan?"

"To establish a sect."

"A sect?"

"Mhm."

"Specifically?"

"Teach them to read, write, and practice martial arts."

"Just that?" Qian Fanji was surprised.

"Of course, they’ll have to work, too. Otherwise, what would they eat?" Ye Qianning already had a rough plan in mind; every sect contracted some land to farm.

"Even so, that will cost a fortune."

"That’s why I’ll have to get serious about making money." Ye Qianning shrugged.

Qian Fanji still couldn’t understand what she hoped to gain from all this. However, she didn’t seem to be all talk. Since her heart was set on it, he certainly wasn’t going to pour cold water on her plans.

After all, the children who were bought and sold truly had tragic lives. And while this girl of his had a fierce air about her, she was very soft-hearted.

But Ye Qianning was no saint. She had her own selfish reasons as well; she wanted to select the children with the best aptitude and moral character from the group to train as her Hidden Guards.

As for the rest, once they came of age, they would be educated and possess useful skills. The path they chose to walk would depend on their own decisions.

"In a little while, I’m going to resign from my post as well," Qian Fanji said.

"Why?" Ye Qianning was somewhat surprised.

"That booklet I obtained outside Four Directions Town... After the banquet, I had someone secretly deliver it to the Emperor. The Emperor burned it that very night." Qian Fanji’s eyes were dark, his tone tinged with self-mockery.

"The booklet must have implicated many people. He took no action at all?" ’A monarch’s greatest intolerance is for any challenge to their imperial authority; no emperor could ever stomach treason.’

"The Emperor only summoned the envoy from East Shu. As for what they discussed, I’m not sure. I suspect they made some kind of deal. Pursuing the matter further would be a dead end."

"It seems the deal was very valuable, then. He never intended to lift the blame from the Qian family. Sigh... what’s so great about being an official? Never envy those who climb high. In an emperor’s eyes, when a subject’s accomplishments outshine the sovereign’s, it is a crime, even if unintentional." Ye Qianning saw things with perfect clarity.

History was full of such figures and events; it was hardly surprising.

"Indeed."

Qian Fanji hadn’t expected a mere child like her to be capable of such words. He had always pursued the truth, but when that truth was delivered into the Emperor’s hands, the man didn’t even glance at it.

It was as if he was completely unwilling to dredge up the past. The Emperor had never cared one bit about the injustice the Qian family had suffered.

"What will you do after you resign?" Ye Qianning asked curiously.

Qian Fanji thought for a moment. "Aren’t you establishing a sect? I could be your advisor."

"..."

"I can provide the funds."

"..."

’He’s going to pay out of his own pocket just to volunteer for work?’

"I’m serious."

"...Alright, I’ll write down my plan for you tomorrow." Ye Qianning felt that this was something they could collaborate on.

’Qian Fanji was meticulous and intelligent.’

"Good."

Qian Fanji’s interest was piqued.

"Young Miss, this is bad!" a servant boy cried, rushing in.

Ye Qianning sighed softly. ’The members of the Gu family are truly relentless.’

"What happened?" Qian Fanji asked.

"The various branches of the Gu family are blocking the main gate! They all demand to see the Young Miss."

Ye Qianning pressed her temples. ’The city gates have just opened and the city guards have just withdrawn, yet the Gu family can’t restrain themselves. It seems the various branches of the family have heard something.’

"If you don’t wish to see them, just have them dispersed," Qian Fanji said. He was also aware of the recent ruckus the Gu family had been causing.

"If I don’t see them today, they’ll just come back tomorrow. There’s no avoiding it, so I might as well get it over with." Ye Qianning had files on the various branches of the Gu family and had already mulled over their personalities.

They were all people who would scheme and plot for the family inheritance. She couldn’t push them too far.