Chapter 530 - 528: Is This Guy Sick?
Jiang Yifan saw the indifference on Ye Xinyan’s face, her expression as if this matter was nothing of importance, which left Jiang Yifan extremely helpless.
Jiang Yifan spoke earnestly, "What you said to Wong Qiao last year and how he responded, I do not know, but I do know that a man like Wong Qiao is not suitable for you. Ah Yan, with your status and the things you’ve done, you can only be their boss, their superior; as a wife, you would make them feel pressured. A lifetime of pressure is something no man can calmly bear. Living such a life, you won’t be happy."
Grandfather had said similar things, but was this really what she and Jiang Yifan were here to talk about?
Ye Xinyan thought that Jiang Yifan had sought her out for some official business, not expecting the conversation to veer into this direction. She wanted to just walk away, but feared being overly dramatic, which would leave Jiang Yifan in an awkward position. Yet to continue letting him speak... she genuinely feared being persuaded by him.
The moment she thought of several people mentioning Jiang Yifan’s future, that of the Ultimate Minister, she could disregard Jiang Yifan himself, strongly repelling that esteemed position. The higher one’s rank, the greater the criticism and danger one faces, especially in ancient Imperial Court, where the saying "serving the emperor is like accompanying a tiger," speaks volumes about the dangers escalating with the rise in office.
After his divorce from Duke An’s granddaughter, the reason why Jiang Yifan took post in Qingyuan County was that the former several magistrates had been demoted after evaluations, with the one before him being dismissed within a year. However, upon Jiang Yifan’s arrival, he quickly got the situation under control within a short time. At least under his management, he severed the hidden undercurrents that had plagued Qingyuan County for years, ensuring that local ruffians couldn’t rise to the surface.
Jiang Yifan was the kind of man who could likely ascend to the position of Ultimate Minister if he set his heart on an official career. Moreover, with his almost brother-like relationship with Jinrong, his achievements in aiding Jinrong, their friendship from youth, and their mutual support along the way, it was almost certain that Jiang Yifan would take a high position once Jinrong ascended to the throne.
When Jiang Yifan would sit high on a position second only to the Emperor, a wife with a scandalous past would inevitably be displayed before everyone. Once it came up, both she would feel embarrassed, and so would Jiang Yifan.