Chapter 729 - 084 Tricked people again_2
Su Tianyou chuckled, "Young Master Zheng really has a way with jokes, just moments ago you were teasing the Second Prince, and now it’s my turn to be your entertainment."
Xia Zheng raised an eyebrow, had it not been for the fact that he was Su Tianrui’s elder brother, he probably wouldn’t have stopped to chat with him. Unlike his father and elder brother, he had little regard for these bureaucratic types and wasn’t interested in getting involved.
"If Eldest Young Master Su has something to say, please get straight to the point. My stomach is growling with hunger, and I’m looking forward to tasting the delicacies of your household."
Su Tianyou’s face remained impassive, but inwardly he was beginning to feel overwhelmed. This Xia Zheng was still the same, spouting anything that came to his mind without fear of offending anyone. Logically speaking, he and Tian Rui were brothers, so why was there such a difference in the way they were treated!
"Since that’s the case, I’ll get right to the point." Su Tianyou stepped closer, carefully observing Xia Zheng’s expression, not missing a single detail, "During the New Year’s Eve royal banquet, Young Master Zheng volunteered to take on the printing task for the Imperial Court. If I recall correctly, a year ago, Your Majesty had asked you about it, and you were disinclined to accept, so why the change of heart now?"
Xia Zheng raised an eyebrow: "What, can’t I relieve His Majesty of some concerns? Alas, I’m not as capable as all of you, so I can only make a little effort in such small matters."
As he spoke, Xia Zheng began to stray off topic, counting on his fingers: "Look at my father and elder brother, each one brave and skilled in battle, a name that makes enemies quake on the battlefield. Then there’s you and Prime Minister Su, both capable and learned. And then there’s me, good for nothing. Neither skilled in scholarly ways to bring peace, nor in martial ways to stabilize the nation. It seems my only little hobby is conducting business and earning Silver, so naturally, I choose to relieve His Majesty of concerns in that area."
"Young Master Zheng is being too modest. With your innate brilliance, you’ve managed to successfully run several taverns at such a young age. The courage and wisdom required are beyond that of the average person." Truth be told, Su Tianyou had a fair bit of admiration for the young master before him. Previously, he had only thought the Second Young Master Xia knew how to frolic and play tricks on others, much like his own younger brother. But ever since Xia Zheng’s tavern business spread last year, he realized he had underestimated him.
Thinking of this, Su Tianyou couldn’t help but admire his father. It was his father’s unique insight that had recognized the potential in Xia Zheng, or he wouldn’t have allowed Su Qiuyu to get close to Xia Zheng.