Dream of the Red Chamber: I can see the hidden labels of the beauties.

Seeing Jia Can bow to him, Yu Hui quickly stood up and waved his hand:

"You're too kind, sir. I didn't do anything special; I was just doing what I was supposed to do."

After saying that, he looked at Jia Can deeply, his eyes full of satisfaction.

I felt that Jia Can's words and actions were all impeccable, his mind was meticulous, and he knew how to advance and retreat with propriety, which was truly rare.

Yu Hui gestured for Jia Can to sit down, and then sat down himself.

After Jia Can sat down, Yu Hui's expression became serious:

"Young master, there is one more thing you must be careful about."

"I thought about it carefully last night and felt that the Emperor Emeritus's sudden desire to see the young master was not a spur-of-the-moment decision, but perhaps he had other motives."

Upon hearing this, Jia Can's expression hardened, and he stared at him, waiting for him to continue.

"Over the years, I have been working for the Emperor Emeritus and know his temperament well. He would never act rashly unless he had something in mind. But I am too stupid to understand what the Emperor Emeritus's purpose is."

"Just now, I heard the Emperor Emeritus promise the young master that after the execution of Jia Zhen and his son Jia Rong, the young master will inherit the title of Ningguo Mansion and be recommended to serve as an official in the court."

At this point, Yu Hui looked at Jia Can, his eyes filled with worry:

"Only then did I realize that the Emperor Emeritus intended to support the young master. As for why he would support the young master, a son of a concubine in the Jia family, I did not know the reason at the moment."

"However, this is hardly a good thing, so please be very careful, young master."

After listening, Jia Can did not show any panic, but simply frowned slightly and began to think.

A moment later, his eyes flashed, as if he had already guessed something. Looking at Yu Hui, he first thanked her:

"Thank you for the reminder, Lord Yu. I will be careful."

Another question:

"Furthermore, I would like to ask Lord Yu, is there a rift between the Emperor Emeritus and the current Emperor?"

This question hit the nail on the head. Yu Hui's heart skipped a beat, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and after a slight pause, he answered frankly:

"That's right. On the surface, the father and son are kind and filial, but in reality, they are secretly vying for power. Although the retired emperor has been abdicated for many years, he still summons court officials and inquires about some important military and national affairs."

"Although the current emperor outwardly follows the opinions of the retired emperor, he also has his own thoughts and often says one thing and does another. This is known to everyone in the court and among the people, and it is not a secret."

Jia Can nodded slightly; Yu Hui's answer confirmed his guess, and he asked another question:

"Then, Lord Yu, are you aware that His Majesty intends to weaken the power of the old noble families?"

This question was derived by Jia Can based on the original story's plot.

In the original story, it was the emperor's growing dissatisfaction with the old noble families like the Jia family that ultimately led to the calamity of their confiscation and extermination. Now, hearing Yu Hui talk about the power struggle between the retired emperor and Emperor Jing'an, the father and son, only strengthens this judgment.

Upon hearing this, Yu Hui was quite shocked, and his expression changed.

If these words had come from a court official, he might not have been surprised at all, but they came from Jia Can's mouth.

He knew that Jia Can, as a son of a concubine in the Ningguo Mansion, had always stayed in the mansion and rarely went out, let alone had any opportunity to come into contact with court affairs.

He himself only learned yesterday from a mention by the retired emperor that the current emperor, Emperor Jing'an, intended to weaken the power of the old noble faction.

It was truly astonishing that Jia Can, a son of a concubine in a secluded household, could see through this.

After a while, Yu Hui calmed down and looked at Jia Can with admiration in his eyes:

"It seems that the young master is not only far-sighted, but also has uncanny foresight... His Majesty certainly has such thoughts."

Upon hearing this, Jia Can's lips curled into a slight, smug smile, but he quickly suppressed it, regaining his usual composure and responding calmly:

"If that's the case, then I understand the Emperor Emeritus's intention in supporting me."

"They just want to support me to compete with the current emperor. Doesn't the current emperor want to weaken the power of the old noble faction? The retired emperor is just going to support a new noble from among the old noble faction."

Upon hearing this, Yu Hui's face changed drastically, his eyes filled with horror, and he opened his mouth but couldn't utter a word.

After a long while, he finally came to his senses and answered in a trembling voice:

"So that's how it is. I was wondering why the Emperor Emeritus would suddenly want to see you, young master. He had such ulterior motives..."

As he spoke, he stared intently at Jia Can, his eyes filled with worry:

"Young master, if that's the case, wouldn't it be putting you in a very difficult position?"

Being supported by the retired emperor to challenge Emperor Jing'an sounds glamorous, but it is actually extremely dangerous. A slight mistake could lead to certain death.

However, Jia Can showed no worry whatsoever. Instead, he smiled calmly and gently shook his head.

"Lord Yu need not worry about me. As the saying goes, true gold fears no fire. The Emperor Emeritus's actions have indeed put me in the eye of the storm."

"However, as I said before, it is both a crisis and an opportunity for me. If I can manage it well, be resourceful, and hone myself, I can rise to the occasion. This may actually be a good thing."

"Furthermore, since the Emperor Emeritus intends to support me in competing with the current Emperor, there is even less to worry about regarding the matter of going south to reform the salt administration. The Emperor Emeritus certainly does not want to see anything happen to me."

Upon hearing this, Yu Hui found it extremely reasonable. He was slightly taken aback at first, but then suddenly realized what he meant. The look of alarm and worry in his eyes gradually faded, turning into relief and admiration.

My heart was filled with mixed feelings. I was pleased with Jia Can's confidence, but also amazed by his keen insight, which far surpassed my own.

What he couldn't figure out even after racking his brains, Jia Can understood in a short time, and was able to recognize the opportunity in it and make precise use of it.

After a while, Yu Hui calmed down, looked at Jia Can, and sighed:

"Since you have already thought it through, I will not say anything more. I only wish you all the best and that your wishes will be fulfilled."

Jia Can bowed and thanked him.

"Thank you, Lord Yu. If I can rise to power, I will surely repay your kindness in the future."

Yu Hui quickly returned the greeting and waved his hand:

"You flatter me, sir..."

After a few more polite exchanges, the atmosphere became much more relaxed than before. Yu Hui then changed the subject and asked:

"By the way, young master, you said you needed someone with exceptional skills to drug Jia Rong. How exactly should this be done?"

When he asked about this, Jia Can's eyes flashed, and he calmly replied:

"This matter is not urgent. Let's kill Jia Zhen first. Tonight, I will take the initiative to meet with Jia Zhen and kill him."

"We still need Lord Yu to arrange for one or two skilled individuals to hide in the house in case of any unforeseen circumstances."

Upon hearing this, Yu Hui responded seriously:

"Very well, I will be there in person tonight, so that I can witness the whole process of your killing of Jia Zhen and report to the Emperor Emeritus afterwards."

Upon hearing this, Jia Can felt greatly relieved, a smile appeared on his face, and he cupped his hands in greeting, saying:

"Then this junior will await Lord Yu's arrival."

Last night, Jia Can witnessed Yu Hui's skills firsthand; he moved like the wind and was exceptionally skilled.

With Yu Hui personally overseeing the operation, there will be no more scruples when Jia Zhen is executed tonight. Even if something unexpected happens, we can handle it calmly.