#450 - Can't you just protect me?

It really is effortless to talk to smart people.

Before I could even say what it was about, they had already guessed it.

Hearing Xu Ming's invitation, Yu Ping'an didn't immediately agree but instead stroked his chin, looking thoughtful.

If he truly needed my help and wanted me to repay his kindness, then Yu Ping'an would definitely join the Embroidered Uniform Guard without hesitation.

But the problem is, I don't mind the danger to myself, but I'm mainly afraid of harming the people around me.

When the other party was silent, Xu Ming continued, "Although this position can be said to be high-ranking and powerful, and you can directly enter His Majesty's sight and gain his favor,

this position will not be easy. On the contrary, it is very easy to offend people.

After all, the things that the Embroidered Uniform Guard do are basically things that offend people.

If I had to say a benefit, if Brother Yu comes out of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, it should be a great help for future promotions.

In any case, our Embroidered Uniform Guard is directly responsible to His Majesty.

His Majesty will definitely be able to see Brother Yu's talent.

Even if you leave the Embroidered Uniform Guard at that time, His Majesty will definitely entrust Brother Yu with important tasks.

So, I hope Brother Yu can carefully consider my invitation."

Yu Ping'an nodded.

Just as Xu Ming said.

The Deputy Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard is a position of the fourth rank, and he also holds real power.

In comparison, he is just an idle position in the Hanlin Academy.

Putting aside the factor that he wanted to repay Brother Xu's kindness, objectively analyzing it.

If he agrees to Brother Xu's suggestion, then he can jump from an idle position in the Hanlin Academy to a fourth-rank official with real power.

It can be said that he has taken at least ten years less of a detour.

Moreover, ten years is even a bit conservative. How many officials have not reached the fourth rank after more than ten years?

Moreover, the Embroidered Uniform Guard only pledges allegiance to His Majesty, so as long as he does not show any disloyalty, there is a high probability that he will become His Majesty's confidant.

Just as Brother Xu said, at that time, even if he is not in the Embroidered Uniform Guard, he will be able to gain His Majesty's trust.

Of course, one thing is certain, that is, everything has two sides.

Now, if he enters the Embroidered Uniform Guard and lives in the Embroidered Uniform Guard's mansion, he will basically be hostile to the court officials.

Moreover, the Embroidered Uniform Guard investigates hundreds of officials below and princes above, which will offend many people.

When you offend others, others will resent you.

If others resent you, you will be in danger.

So, should he continue to be an idle official in the Hanlin Academy and wait for a position to fill, step by step?

Or should he take a risk and directly climb the steps?

"Brother Yu doesn't need to give me an answer immediately. When Brother Yu has thought it through, you can come to the Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard's residence to find me at any time."

Seeing Yu Ping'an's hesitation, Xu Ming felt that this was the normal reaction of a smart person.

If it were those people who were blinded by power, they would have agreed immediately to his invitation.

It would be very troublesome for such people to enter the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

Although it is inevitable that such people will enter the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and it is also inevitable that some people will gradually be corrupted by power and interests after entering the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

But what he can do is to make fewer such people, and to make these people corrupt more slowly, that's all.

"Okay, Brother Xu."

Yu Ping'an nodded, "I really need to consider this matter."

"That's natural."

Xu Ming nodded, indicating that he could understand, "I also hope that Brother Yu can make his own choice. I still have some things to do, so I won't disturb you."

"I'll see Brother Xu off."

Yu Ping'an limped and sent Xu Ming out of the courtyard.

After Xu Ming disappeared at the street corner, Yu Ping'an returned to the courtyard, sat on the stone bench, and thought while drinking hot tea.

Soon after, Chen Ping came out of the room.

"Did that Young Master Xu go back?"

Chen Ping asked.

Yu Ping'an nodded: "He went back."

Chen Ping sat next to Yu Ping'an, tidying up the tea set, and asked Yu Ping'an: "What did you and this Master Xu talk about?"

Yu Ping'an smiled: "I thanked that Master Xu. After all, he helped me avenge my revenge. I will definitely remember this favor."

"Mmm."

Chen Ping nodded, "We should indeed thank him, otherwise, if we two were to take revenge, we don't know how many years we would have to wait."

Yu Ping'an looked at the grown-up freckled girl: "Pingping, what kind of person do you think Commander Xu is?"

"A Zhuangyuan."

Chen Ping thought for a while, stretched out her legs, leaned her heels on the ground, and gently shook her toes, "I feel that the Zhuangyuan is different from other officials."

Yu Ping'an smiled: "Then tell me, how is he different?"

Chen Ping shook her head: "Some other officials give me a very annoying feeling. Except for that Prime Minister Xiao, most people give me the feeling of being high and mighty, just like the officials in the county where I used to be.

In those people's eyes, there is only profit, only their official positions, no common people, and nothing is more important than their advancement.

But this Zhuangyuan gives people a very gentle feeling, like a spring breeze.

And he feels very stable. When he stands there, he is like a mountain.

Of course, the Zhuangyuan is also good-looking."

Yu Ping'an knocked on her head and said with a smile: "The most important thing is the last point, right?"

Chen Ping stuck out her tongue: "Anyway, the Zhuangyuan is better looking than you~"

"I didn't say that I look better than Brother Xu."

Yu Ping'an shook his head, then a look of loss flashed in his eyes, "Yes, the Zhuangyuan is a very good person, and that's why I don't know whether I should agree to the Zhuangyuan's offer or not."

Chen Ping asked suspiciously: "Agree to what?"

Yu Ping'an took a sip of tea: "Brother Xu promised me an official position. This official position is not small, but there will be some danger. Brother Xu told me not to consider the favor and to judge for myself."

Chen Ping tilted her head: "Then what is your judgment?"

"This official position is indeed the fastest way for me to step into the court, and this official position is high-ranking and powerful, but there will be some danger."

Yu Ping'an looked at Chen Ping, "If only I were in danger, it wouldn't matter, but I'm worried that you will be in danger too."

"Silly, "

the girl stood up, "We have overcome even more dangerous situations~ If you want to do it, then do it. As for me..."

The girl's eyes curved: "Just protect me, won't you?"

Yu Ping'an was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "That's right."