Yang Si was indeed a little scared. He didn't expect Jiang Pengji to develop so quickly.
In just one or two years, she had transformed from a vacant district magistrate in Xiangyang District, which was occupied by the Tsing Yi Army, to the "Prefecture Magistrate" who practically controlled a state.
For many people who had been through the ups and downs of officialdom, it was a long road that could not be completed in a lifetime from a county magistrate to a prefecture governor.
The more Yang Si understood Jiang Pengji, the stronger the sense of urgency in his heart.
You could say that he was a coward or afraid of death, but no matter what, it was better than losing his life.
Wei Ci and Yang Si had known each other for many years. It was easy for smart people to communicate. The two of them did not need to speak too clearly and they could understand each other's thoughts.
In the words of the livestream viewers, these two guys seemed to have slept together. The gayer they were, the stronger they were.
"… In that case …" Wei Ci folded his hands into his sleeves and said with a faint smile, "Are you going to change the way you address my lord?"
Yang Si's expression stiffened and his face turned a little darker. After a while, he stammered, "No matter what, I'm also a talented person … If I admit defeat so easily, where do you want me to put my face? It's fine if you want me to change my words, but first, let your master express something … "
Back then, he had said it in a loud and clear voice, making a solemn vow. In the past, his words were still lingering in his ears.
If Yang Si took the initiative to give in, wouldn't it be a slap in the face?
No matter what, he had to be reserved for a period of time. If he took the initiative to throw himself at her, what if she didn't take it seriously?
When Jiang Pengji saw his talents and usefulness, she would take the initiative to extend an olive branch to him. Only then could there be harmony between the ruler and the minister.
Wei Ci lifted his sleeves and covered the smile at the corner of his lips. He said, "If you want to wait for the lord to open her mouth and admit defeat, I'm afraid it will be difficult. Jing Rong, you've been with Her Highness for some time. When have you ever seen her give in to anyone? Don't blame me for not reminding you that you still have a bad debt with Prince Changshou. If Prince Changshou remembers it and starts to pursue the old debt of you teasing him, tsk tsk tsk … "
Wei Ci shook his head regretfully as he spoke. Yang Si's expression seemed to be cramping up.
"You … You've touched my sore spot. Can you not mention Prince Changshou?"
After Wei Ci's reminder, Yang Si remembered a very deceitful matter.
When he jumped ship from Prince Changshou's side, he dug a big hole for Prince Changshou.
If Yang Si had not secretly taken revenge on Prince Changshou, causing the frontline to lose the battle … according to the situation at that time, Prince Changshou would have conquered Chenzhou long ago, killed the Emperor, and ascended to the throne. How could he have been in a stalemate for more than a year, turned from the original advantage to disadvantage, and faced the predicament of retreating because of a lack of food?
It could be said that if Meng Zhan hadn't intervened to form an alliance, Prince Changshou wouldn't have been able to hold on and would have retreated back to his fief.
If one were to say who Prince Changshou hated the most, Yang Si would definitely be in the top three.
Wei Ci smiled. Dimples appeared on his handsome face, giving people the illusion that a hundred flowers were blooming at the same time, and in an instant, they saw all the peerless beauties in the world.
"Alright, alright, let's not talk about this anymore." Wei Ci walked side by side with Yang Si, and there was a smile in between his words.
In the beginning, he promised to be fine, but in the latter half of his sentence, he changed the topic.
"However, Ci and Jing Rong have known each other for many years. There is one thing that I must remind you of."
Yang Si asked him with a sullen face, "What is it?"
Wei Ci said straightforwardly, "In such a big Dongqing, who else can protect you other than the lord? The lord is like a donkey. She won't walk when you're led, but will retreat when you beat her. The more you force her, the more she likes to be stubborn. To put it bluntly, she's willful. Jing Rong has always called her 'District Magistrate Liu'. Have you ever seen her mind? I'm afraid it's impossible to expect her to give in first. However, if Jing Rong doesn't give in, her life will be in danger. "
Yang Si's face was already as black as the bottom of a pot. His hands were itching, and he really wanted to strangle Wei Ci to death.
In the past, when he saw Wei Ci, he felt that he was a bright and noble person.
Now that he looked at Wei Ci again, he felt that he might have been blind. When this person was split open with a knife, his flesh and blood were all black, not to mention his heart.
"Go ahead and be sarcastic. If you don't watch your mouth, be careful that you don't fall one day."
Yang Si snorted through his nose, and he seemed to be extremely angry.
The two good friends bickered endlessly, and they left the government office together.
Xu Ke and the others were also busy with work, so they took their leave one after another. Only Qiguan Rang slowly rubbed against the mat, unwilling to get up.
When everyone had left, Jiang Pengji's gaze fell on Qiguan Rang.
She asked, "Wen Zheng, what's the outcome of the matter I asked you to ask?"
Qiguan Rang nervously pinched his beard. His intuition told him that something big was going to happen, but Jiang Pengji's expression was still calm, which made him fearful.
"My lord …"
Qiguan Rang's lips moved, and he could only squeeze out two words after opening his mouth. He did not have the confidence that he usually had.
Jiang Pengji chuckled. She temporarily closed the streaming room and said, "Say it. No matter what the outcome is, your lord will be able to bear it. I asked you to write a letter to Master Wei Yuan … Looking at the time, there should be a reply by now. "
Qiguan Rang hesitated for a while, and after some deliberation, he told her the contents of Master Wei Yuan's letter.
Jiang Pengji listened with a calm expression. The more she acted like this, the more Qiguan Rang felt frightened.
Finally —
"My lord, I think this matter might be … a misunderstanding. Please, my lord …"
Jiang Pengji lowered her eyes and chuckled. Her expression did not show the slightest hint of worry.
"Wen Zheng, you don't have to persuade me or comfort me. I've been aware of this for a long time, but I don't have any evidence …" Jiang Pengji curled her lips. Her nonchalant attitude was very natural, and there was not a single flaw in it. "… Moreover, Wen Zheng … this matter is far more complicated than you think. It may even involve areas that ordinary people can't imagine. However, I am confident that I can solve it. I am the lord you chose, so you must have some confidence. If I can't even handle such a matter, won't I be letting down your trust in me? "
Although Qiguan Rang's mind was treacherous, and his scheming style seemed to be similar to Yang Si and Feng Zhen's, there were differences between the three of them.
Yang Si loved to use tricks and schemes, but he could see the facts clearly, distinguish the severity of the situation, and was the best at judging the situation.
Feng Zhen loved to do things recklessly, and he did everything according to his whims. His train of thought was cunning, and his schemes were strange and ever-changing.
As for Qiguan Rang —
He had some of the characteristics of Yang Si and Feng Zhen, but he was also different from them.
Feng Zhen loved to show off, but Qiguan Rang did not like to stand out. He engraved the words "be wise and play safe" into his bones.
Yang Si's weakness was very obvious. If the situation was stronger than him, he would give in. Qiguan Rang was quite stubborn in a certain aspect, and he had very strong principles.
"Be wise and play safe" did not mean "go along with the flow."
Qiguan Rang was like this, yet he chose Jiang Pengji. He had almost bet everything on her.
Not for anything else, but for the trust and loyalty of the group of little princesses under her, Jiang Pengji would not allow herself to lose.
Jiang Pengji's attitude was firm. Qiguan Rang could only swallow the words that were in his stomach.
Since his lord had already made a decision, he did not say anything more.
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