Transmigration: Space-Aided Rise to Power and Prosperity-Chapter 782 - 618: Temptation

It’s just loyalty to Prince Jing, please forgive him for having no interest in it at the moment.

Prince Jing saw Gu Chengyu shake his head. Before Gu Chengyu could speak, he threw out his bait.

"Mr. Gu! If I can allow you to be promoted again within three months, and certainly rise to above the Standard Fifth Rank within three years, would Mr. Gu consider it? And I promise here, as long as you help me ascend to the throne, the Cabinet Capital will be yours."

This time, Prince Jing was truly sincere. Who could refuse such generous terms?

Xiao Chengzi was shocked, his mouth agape. He hadn’t expected the prince to make such promises to Gu Chengyu, which showed how much he valued Gu Chengyu!

Glancing at Gu Chengyu’s calm expression, Xiao Chengzi felt a bit resentful. This one was still so composed and seemed completely unmoved.

Gu Chengyu was not surprised after hearing it. Prince Jing was not one to speak idly. He believed that Prince Jing could accomplish it, but he wasn’t interested.

Prince Jing thought Gu Chengyu didn’t believe he had the strength, so he added: "If Mr. Gu doesn’t believe I have this capability, then I can also prove it to you."

Prince Jing’s stance was extremely humble, and Gu Chengyu also believed in his sincerity.

But when it comes to promotion, he could say without arrogance that even without the assistance of court officials, promotion was not difficult for him.

Of course, it might be a bit slower, but he was still young and not in a rush.

On the contrary, if he got tied to Prince Jing’s treacherous ship, getting off wouldn’t be possible.

He couldn’t ensure that with his help, Prince Jing would surely ascend to the throne. He wasn’t so conceited as to think that, after all, accidents can happen anytime.

Moreover, he really didn’t have any good feelings towards Prince Jing, even if supporting any prince wasn’t related to personal feelings.

"I believe in the prince’s sincerity, and I do not doubt the prince’s ability. However, as for the matter of promotion, I wish to rely on my own ability, and I’m afraid I must decline the prince’s kind offer."

Prince Jing saw Gu Chengyu’s refusal, but his expression didn’t change. If Gu Chengyu could be persuaded so easily, there wouldn’t be so much trouble?

"Alas! It seems Mr. Gu still doesn’t believe in my sincerity! Mr. Gu, don’t be so quick to refuse. Why not consider it a bit more? I’ll wait for Mr. Gu to change his mind and share in the glory."

Gu Chengyu saw that Prince Jing didn’t get angry and felt somewhat relieved. At least he didn’t resort to anger, showing he still had a broad temperament and was somewhat commendable.

Prince Jing didn’t get angry, which made Xiao Chengzi very annoyed.

How could this Mr. Gu be so ungrateful? Previously he had been subtly mocking the prince, yet the prince had tolerated it; his stance was humble enough.

Who would expect a mere Sixth-rank Official to have the nerve to act pretentious and not regard the prince at all?

He couldn’t understand why the prince valued Mr. Gu so much. Mr. Gu indeed had abilities, but compared to those high-ranking officials in the court, it was insignificant.

Even if the prince recruited Mr. Gu, so what? Could Mr. Gu help the prince become Crown Prince? 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

Gu Chengyu saw Xiao Chengzi’s expression and knew he was standing up for his prince, but so what?

"What about Xiao Yao?" Gu Chengyu only cared about whether he could take the person away today.

Originally, if he had come in person, there wouldn’t have been so much fuss. If he could find Xiao Yao, that would be best; if not, then so be it.

Although he knew Prince Jing wouldn’t kill Ming Mo and the others, it still caused trouble. He slightly regretted it; he should have come himself.

The study suddenly became silent. Gu Chengyu frowned. What did Prince Jing mean? Could it be that he didn’t want to release the person?

"Xiao Chengzi, go see if this Xiao Yao is really in the Prince Mansion. If he is, bring him over," Prince Jing suddenly said with a smile, instructing Xiao Chengzi.

Xiao Chengzi was a bit reluctant. He hesitated. Was the person really in there?

He looked at Prince Jing, and seeing him nod, he knew they intended to release the person.

Xiao Chengzi sighed, his gaze towards Gu Chengyu somewhat resentful, then he turned to leave the study.

Gu Chengyu naturally noticed his reluctance, but he was equally unconcerned.

Today, Prince Jing didn’t achieve his goal, so he was naturally unhappy.

But he also knew that it was impossible to be forceful with Gu Chengyu. Just relying on the guards of the Prince Mansion, could they stop him?

He had previously known that Gu Chengyu practiced martial arts, but he hadn’t expected Gu Chengyu’s martial skills to be so high, which surprised him greatly.

His determination to recruit Gu Chengyu became even stronger in his heart. With both civil and martial skills, integrity, and deep feelings, where could one find such a worthy minister?

"Prince! That child was found, picked up by the housekeeper of our mansion, Wu Kang’s family."

It was only a quarter of an hour later when Xiao Chengzi entered the study.

He was followed by a woman in her twenties, and she was holding the hand of a six or seven-year-old child.

"Mr. Gu! Look, is this your little nephew?" Xiao Chengzi stepped aside, exposing the little boy to Gu Chengyu.

Although Gu Chengyu hadn’t met Xiao Yao, since they brought him, it should undoubtedly be Xiao Yao.

Prince Jing intended to release him, so there was no need to deceive him with a fake one. Besides, this child did resemble Gu Changbai somewhat.

The child wore a dark green cross-collared satin robe, with fair skin and big eyes that were slightly sleepy, seemingly having been awakened from sleep.

It seemed that although Xiao Yao had been taken by Prince Jing’s men, he had not been mistreated; the child was being cared for well.

"Xiao Yao, come here." Gu Chengyu beckoned to Xiao Yao.

No one expected Xiao Yao to completely ignore Gu Chengyu, tightly gripping the woman’s hand, snuggling close to her side.

Gu Chengyu saw that Xiao Yao was very attached to the woman, indicating she had taken great care of him.

"Wu Kang’s wife greets the Prince! Greets Mr. Gu!" The woman pulled the child and knelt before the two men, then was called up by Prince Jing.

"Keke, this is your Little Uncle!" Xiao Chengzi explained from the side.

The woman knew this was the child’s family coming to find him. She had cared for the child for several months and was now quite attached.

Now that they had to return the child, she was truly reluctant.

However, when Eunuch Cheng came earlier, he said the child’s Little Uncle had come and was an official of the court, instructing her to enter the study and not speak out of turn.

She and her husband had only given birth to a daughter, and since then, no more children.

The master entrusted the child to her, and she had already planned, as long as the master didn’t want the child back, she would raise him forever.

Unfortunately, the child’s uncle had come looking for him, and as an official of the court, she was just a servant; how could she compare?

"Keke, quickly call Little Uncle!" The woman gently pushed Xiao Yao forward, suppressing her reluctance.

"Mother!" Xiao Yao, not recognizing Gu Chengyu, quickly turned back to hug the woman’s leg tightly.