Yun Yang chuckled mockingly. "Sending us to hell because you like us? Are you going to say that because you like us too much but are destined to never have us, you might as well destroy us? "
Wu Ying replied seriously, "Not so. This lowly official's thoughts and actions are despicable and despicable, but there are still some things that I can distinguish. The Nine Supremes lords have fought the world with all their might for the people of Yutang, bathed in blood on the battlefield. You are the best men in the world. I respect all of you from the bottom of my heart. This has long been decided, there is no doubt about it. "
"In the battle of the east of the river back then, all of you came to our aid from thousands of miles away, fighting for four days and nights and finally repelling the enemy. Because of that, you saved three hundred thousand Yutang citizens, preventing them from being trampled by the enemy. My people were among them." Wu Ying said in a low voice, "For this alone, I, Wu Ying, see the Nine Supremes Lords as my benefactors. Now that I've finally met my benefactor, please allow me to bow to you."
Finishing his words, he lifted his robe and knelt on the ground, giving Yun Yang a few kowtows.
Yun Yang was speechless.
For a moment, he was a little dumbfounded, not knowing what to do or how to phrase his words.
Yun Yang had thought of countless ways to start the conversation, but he had never thought of the situation before him.
Everyone was hostile to each other, and it was hard to turn things around. It was reasonable for them to say a few words of flattery to each other, and it could even help to raise their statuses. But what was up with you kneeling down and kowtowing so openly? Isn't this … too much?!
Yun Yang was not the only one who was dumbfounded, but Wu Ying was serious and solemn. After he had kowtowed three times, he stood up and said in a low voice, "My lord, you don't have to think that my actions are strange. I, Wu Ying, am from Yutang after all, a true Yutang citizen. When it comes to the rights and wrongs of the nation and its people, I'm still very clear! "
Yun Yang still did not know what to say. 'Clear? Are you really clear? If you are, why are you still the mastermind to frame the empire's guardian? You almost caused the Empire to collapse and almost caused the extinction of the nation. Is this what you call being clear about the big picture?
Wu Ying said calmly, "I can imagine what you're thinking right now, sir. There's no need to elaborate on the so-called great principles. Actually, everyone, be it good or bad, understands those great principles. However, when faced with certain things … there will always be people who make different choices. Different choices will, of course, result in different outcomes."
He lifted his head, his eyes gleaming with will-o '-the-wisps as he looked at Yun Yang. "Many people choose to be righteous for the sake of loyalty, choosing to serve the country with unwavering loyalty. Such people are, of course, worthy of respect. However, there are also those who choose to be self-reliant, choosing to achieve their personal goals, choosing to have a family, choosing … friendships, brothers, and so on, or even choosing to live on. You can despise and even despise such people and their choices, but their choices have their standpoints as well. It's really just a difference of standpoints!"
"What I have let down the Nine Supremes Lords is … a momentary lapse in judgment! When faced with such a choice, although I knew which choice was the most benevolent one, I still chose the narrow-minded side, the selfish side. That's all. "
Yun Yang could not help smirking. "It's rare for you to speak of the crime of treason in such a dignified manner. A momentary lapse in judgment? Because of your momentary lapse in judgment, millions of brothers have died in the battlefield because of your choices; millions of elders and elders have been forced to wander from place to place, trapped between life and death because of your choices. Yet, you can still speak so confidently and with a clear conscience. Isn't it a wonder? "
Wu Ying said, "Confidently and with a clear conscience? Lord Supreme Cloud, you think too highly of me. Perhaps I can speak so confidently, but I dare not claim to have a clear conscience. However, ever since I've been appointed, I've done everything flawlessly, wholeheartedly for Yutang, for the Empire, for the world, for the people. I've exhausted myself and given my all, fearing that I might make the slightest mistake. I've done my duty as a citizen of Yutang. "
"All these years, all the public affairs that have passed through my hands have always been perfect. Not a single one of them has ever been flawed. Does Lord Supreme Cloud really think that I'm only doing this to conceal my identity? I really want to do my duty as a citizen of Yutang, to do my part for the Empire of Yutang! This is what I should do, and it's also a little compensation from me. "
He said faintly, "I think that my many years of planning and strategies, my many years of hard work, should be enough to save millions of people, or perhaps millions of comrades who should've died long ago."
"Of course, I know that murdering the Nine Supremes will result in unimaginable consequences, but I won't regret it once I've made my choice. I'll use my own way to make up for it. I dare even say that if I hadn't been coordinating and strategizing all these years, the Empire of Yutang might not have survived until the Nine Supremes' arrival. Do you believe it or not, Lord Supreme Cloud?"
Yun Yang laughed in spite of his anger. "So what if I believe it? So what if it's the truth? In your own words, what you've done is your duty as a citizen to Yutang, and to the imperial court of Yutang, it's your duty! As a citizen of Yutang, since you've received your salary, you should work for the people and contribute to the nation, be it for public or private reasons. How can you offer it as compensation? "
Wu Ying said calmly, "Lord Supreme Cloud's argument is suitable for most of Yutang's citizens. To them, it's indeed impossible. Once they've done something, it's an unpardonable crime. However, I shouldn't belong to this category. After all, there are too many people who receive the same salary and rations as I do. Looking at the entire Yutang military, who would dare say that they've done better than me? Even if Old Marshal Qiu, Old Grand Commandant Fang, and the others were here, I'd still dare to say this!"
Yun Yang chuckled and said, "Even if I want to deny Marshal Wu's words, I can't. After all, I can't erase my conscience and speak irresponsibly. Therefore, Marshal Wu is truly remarkable. However, according to your logic, I can't help but think that no one in this world can do better than me in certain aspects. Then … does that mean that I can do whatever I want and destroy the world?"
Wu Ying said quietly, "It looks like Lord Supreme Cloud's perception of my argument is a little biased. I can only say that Lord Supreme Cloud can't agree with a lowly person like me. My reason is nothing but an excuse at the end of the day. I need to find a proper excuse to temporarily deceive myself. Otherwise, the torment in my heart alone is enough to make me unable to continue. "
"With this excuse, at least I can feel that I still have a reason to continue despite what I've done. After all, I've done more good than harm to Yutang. It's better than nothing. This is my illusion, but it's Yutang's reality! "
Wu Ying said, "Don't you agree, Lord Supreme Cloud?"
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