I insist

Chapter 470: Meeting

After Yu Huailin finished speaking, he didn't give the guards any time to react. He closed the door and then walked towards the main hall.

At this moment, Song Miqiu was in the mansion. She had heard the knocking sound earlier and thought it was someone coming to see her, but she didn't expect it to be Yu Huailin returning alone.

"Why did you come in alone? Who was knocking on the door just now?"

Yu Huailin smiled and said, "No one. It seems we went to the wrong place. After we finished talking to them, they left."

He would never tell Song Miqiu about the Seventh Prince sending her gifts. He wasn't sick, and he felt she had no need to know.

Song Miqiu didn't doubt what Yu Huailin said, and just nodded: "So that's how it is. I thought he came to see me. It's good that you're alright."

Seeing that Song Miqiu didn't seem to care, Yu Huailin smiled slightly and then asked softly, "When can you take a proper rest?"

You haven't had a proper rest lately, so don't overwork yourself; your health is the most important thing.

"I know, but I feel fulfilled this way. It makes me feel like many people need me, and I know my limits."

"And you need to go do your own thing too. Don't keep an eye on me all the time. Aren't you afraid your subordinates will think you're neglecting your duties?"

Song Miqiu smiled and spoke softly.

Yu Huailin looked at Song Miqiu very seriously and said, word by word, "Taking care of you is something I should do, it can't be considered neglecting my duties."

Upon hearing this, Song Miqiu raised an eyebrow and smiled slightly.

After the guards outside saw the door closed, they could only return to the Seventh Prince's residence dejectedly. They hadn't expected the people in Song Miqiu's household to be so powerful.

When the Seventh Prince saw the guard return with the items, he frowned slightly: "Didn't Physician Song accept the items?"

"My lord, I have failed in my mission. I did not meet Physician Song, but instead met a young master who said that Physician Song would not accept gifts from the emperor."

Furthermore, they said that these were the words of Physician Song, and that they had no choice but to return.

After hearing what the guard said, the Seventh Prince felt that the person must be Yu Huailin, because no one else would be so arrogant.

"Alright, put your things down first, we can talk about it later when we have the chance," the Seventh Prince said calmly.

After this incident, he disliked Huailin more and more.

Yu Huailin naturally couldn't accompany Song Miqiu every day, and her words reminded him that he still needed to see the Prime Minister. If he didn't see him the first time, he would try again the second time.

He still appeared at the Prime Minister's residence quietly, and everyone who saw him glared at him angrily.

Yu Huailin was completely unaware of how unpopular he was, and remained seated in his original spot, watching the group of guards.

The guards knew they were no match for Yu Huailin, so they had no choice but to resign themselves to their fate and go to fetch the steward, and the Prime Minister also found out.

The steward returned with the guards and greeted Yu Huailin softly, "Greetings, young master."

"Greetings, Steward. Steward, does the Prime Minister still have matters to attend to?" Yu Huailin asked softly with a smile on his face.

The steward knew that the Prime Minister did not want to see Yu Huailin for the time being, so he could only smile and say, "Young Master, the Prime Minister has many things to attend to, so..."

"I know, as the head of all officials, you're naturally quite busy. It's alright, I'll wait here. But there's no need to serve tea or anything like that."

"I'll wait here. Please ask the steward to see when the Prime Minister is available," Yu Huailin said calmly.

The steward nodded slightly upon hearing Yu Huailin's words, and then led the guards away. However, a few people were still watching him, fearing that he might make a move.

Yu Huailin waited all afternoon as usual, but the Prime Minister was still unavailable. He didn't ask any questions and simply disappeared from the Prime Minister's residence.

"Master, he's gone. I haven't seen you twice. He probably won't come again next time," the butler asked softly.

Cheng, on the contrary, said very carefully, "He will come. Since he took the initiative to come to me, it means he needs my help with something."

If he can't even handle this little setback, then he shouldn't do anything at all. Many things require perseverance.

The steward nodded, understanding the Prime Minister's meaning: "Then next time the young master comes, should this old servant say the same thing?"

"No need," the Prime Minister said. "I will personally receive you next time."

In fact, the Prime Minister treated Yu Huailin this way because he wanted to test Yu Huailin's sincerity. If Yu Huailin was sincere enough, the Prime Minister would naturally meet with him.

Just as the Prime Minister had said, Yu Huailin came to the Prime Minister's residence for the third time. As the saying goes, once is enough, but not twice.

Yu Huailin had made up his mind that if he couldn't see the Prime Minister this time, he wouldn't come again. After all, he didn't believe he could find anyone else besides him.

But to his surprise, as soon as he arrived, he saw the Prime Minister already standing in the main hall. Hearing the voice, the Prime Minister turned to look at him.

The two men looked at each other, and it was the Prime Minister who spoke first: "You should call me Uncle."

"That's true, but I dare not address you like that. Your Excellency is truly very busy; I've come twice, but I haven't been able to see you either."

It seems I'm in good luck today; the Prime Minister is available.

Yu Huailin looked at the Prime Minister with a half-smile, clearly indicating to the Prime Minister that he knew the Prime Minister was deliberately making things difficult for him.

The Prime Minister simply smiled and said, "Those who achieve great things must naturally go through hardships; otherwise, how can they achieve great things? Isn't that why you came to me?"

"That is indeed what I meant. I hope Your Excellency can help. If Your Excellency is willing to help, I will do anything you can, as long as it is within my power."

"I will naturally agree to anything." Yu Huailin got straight to the point.

The Prime Minister was surprised by Yu Huailin's bluntness. He smiled and said, "You're so confident in yourself? What if helping you ends in utter ruin?"

"I am naturally confident in myself, but judging from the Prime Minister's appearance, he doesn't seem to have much confidence in me. So I will take it as a refusal from the Prime Minister and take my leave."

After saying that, Yu Huailin wanted to turn around and leave, since he preferred to get things done quickly and didn't like beating around the bush.

The Prime Minister hadn't expected him to be in such a hurry. He said softly, "Please wait. I never said I wouldn't help. It's only right and proper that I help you, isn't it?"

Yu Huailin turned to the Prime Minister and asked directly, "I wonder what the Prime Minister's requirements are?"

The Prime Minister did not speak directly, but instead kept looking at Yu Huailin. After observing him, he was very satisfied with him.

Whether it's appearance, ability, or anything else, he's simply impeccable.

Thinking of this, the Prime Minister nodded: "That's right. Since you've put it that way, I won't hide it anymore. I do miss you, on the day you ascend the throne..."

"Simply make my granddaughter empress. You should be able to fulfill that request; it's just a matter of a word."