A shiver came from Azhu's soul. If it wasn't for Song QingShu borrowing strength from her side, perhaps she wouldn't even be able to stand steadily at this moment, "Beggar Sect's Huang Bangzhu, Mongolian Junzhu Shaomin, they are both well-known smart people in the world, aren't they living very well?"
Song Qingshu smiled. "Chief Huang has her father and master, one of the Five Uniques of the Central Plains, as well as the world-shaking Guo Jing as her backer. Zhao Min is even more incredible. She has the Ruyang Household behind her, and her subordinates are as many as the clouds in the sky. With a wave of her hand, she can destroy a large sect that has existed for hundreds of years. With this kind of capital, it naturally wouldn't be a problem for them to be smart. But Miss Azhu, you are only a maid of the Murong family. Not to mention you, even the Murong family is not living up to their name. They are on the decline. For a person like you, intelligence will not bring you happiness, it will only bring you misfortune."
He wasn't lying. Connecting this to Azhu's fate in the original work, she was too smart. In the end, she became the victim of her own cleverness, causing her to be forever separated from Xiao Feng. She also indirectly contributed to Xiao Feng's tragic ending.
Azhu finally collapsed. Her entire body swayed and fell to the ground. She muttered, "Big Brother Xiao doesn't know about this matter. I hope … Your Majesty will let him go."
Hearing that her tone was filled with the solemnity of sacrificing herself to help others, Song Qingshu lightly said, "When did I say that I was going to kill you?"
Azhu was startled. "You won't kill me?" In her view, she had discovered such a shocking secret. Being silenced was the only ending.
"Although it's a bit troublesome, I won't kill you." Song Qingshu spoke from the bottom of his heart. When he was at his lowest, Azhu had helped him greatly. How could he be the kind of heartless and ungrateful person who would bite the hand that fed him?
Hearing his words, Azhu's mind suddenly flashed, and she subconsciously blurted out, "You're Song Qingshu!" In fact, she was a little puzzled at the beginning because the other party's disguise looked a little familiar. Knowing that the other party sincerely said that he would not kill her, she quickly connected a series of clues. Although she was not sure, Song Qingshu matched all the characteristics.
Unfortunately, as soon as Azhu said it, she regretted it. Song Qingshu couldn't help but sigh, "Miss Azhu, I just said that smart people can't live. Why do you have to be so clever?"
At this point, Azhu gradually calmed down, "Is it really you?" After all, whether it was him or not, it was difficult to change her fate in the end. However, she did not want to be a muddled ghost after death.
Song Qingshu took off his mask and revealed his original appearance. He couldn't help but sigh faintly. "Azhu, I originally wanted to keep you alive, but you insisted on revealing everything. Now that things have come to this, what do you want me to do?"
Seeing that it was really Song Qingshu, Azhu's eyes showed a series of complicated thoughts, including doubt, shock, and realization. "Qingshu, you're really … a person who keeps creating miracles."
Song Qingshu helped her to sit on the chair. "I just didn't expect that we would meet under such circumstances."
Azhu also sighed at the fickleness of fate. After all, their relationship had always been good. "I didn't expect that after our last reunion, it would be the time for us to be separated by life and death."
Song Qingshu didn't express his opinion because he was currently having a headache on how to deal with the other party. Originally, he could just kill her, but Azhu had done him a great favor and was also his friend. He couldn't do such a ruthless thing like destroying a flower. However, it was even more impossible to let her go. One must know that this was his greatest secret. Once it was exposed, his painstaking efforts over the years would all go to waste. At that time, no matter how big the world was, there would probably be no place for him to stay. At that time, he could only bring a few women and live in seclusion in the mountains.
This matter had also sounded an alarm for him. His current situation looked great, controlling the Qing, Jin, Liao, Golden Snake Camp, and large areas of power in Jianghuai. However, his foundation wasn't stable. Apart from the Golden Snake Camp, the other forces could be lost at any time. It seemed like he had to speed up his plan to build a network of confidants and direct troops. That way, even if his identity was exposed in the end, several countries would still be under his control.
However, it was a pity that it was easier said than done. Right now, he was at a loss like Liu Bei in the past. He urgently needed a strategic plan and concrete implementation. Originally, Zhao Min was a very suitable candidate. It was just that their relationship was uncertain in the past and with her background, Song Qingshu didn't dare to fully trust her, let alone reveal all his secrets. However, now that their relationship had taken a step forward, he really needed her to give him advice in the future.
Seeing that Song QingShu was in contemplation, A 'Zhu knew that he was thinking about how to deal with her, so she answered, "QingShu, you and I are old acquaintances. I only want to ask one thing of you before I die."
"What is it?" Song Qingshu declined to comment.
Azhu hurriedly said, "I hope you can let Big Brother Xiao go. He is your sworn brother. Not to mention that he was imprisoned by the Emperor because he refused to lead troops to attack the Golden Snake Camp."
Song Qingshu didn't directly answer. Instead, he said with a smile that wasn't a smile, "Big Sister Azhu mentioned that we have an old friendship. If Big Brother Xiao heard it, he might think that there was something between us."
Azhu's face turned slightly red. She angrily glared at him. "Qingshu, everyone knows about your romantic reputation. But I am your sworn brother's woman. Speaking of which, I can be considered your sister-in-law. Don't you think it's a little too much to make such a joke?"
"Sister-in-law?" Song Qingshu's gaze became increasingly strange. "As far as I know, you and Big Brother Xiao are not husband and wife in name, nor are you husband and wife in reality. What kind of sister-in-law is this?"
"Big Brother Xiao and I are in love with each other. We have already made a promise to grow old together. In this life, he won't marry anyone but me, and I won't marry anyone but him. Is this enough?" Azhu's tone was calm and firm. It was obvious that she had incomparable confidence in this relationship.
"Being my sister-in-law is not a wise choice." Song Qingshu gave her a meaningful look, causing Azhu's heart to jump. She inexplicably panicked.
"Alright, I won't kill you." Song Qingshu withdrew his gaze. "But I need you to do something for me."
"What is it?" Hearing his words, Azhu's hope of rebirth was ignited. After all, no one wanted to die. Moreover, she still wanted to grow old together with Xiao Feng.
"In this world, I'm afraid that you and I are the best at disguising techniques." Song Qingshu had thought that his disguising techniques had already surpassed his predecessors. However, this time, Azhu had actually seen through his flaws. It was obvious that Azhu's attainments in disguising were still slightly better than his. Of course, she was limited by her gender, figure, and the difference in their skills. In total, she might not be as good as him.
However, Azhu shook her head. "My mother's disguising techniques are even better than mine."
"Ruan Xingzhu?" Song Qingshu was startled. He wondered when he would really want to see it. At the same time, he was somewhat envious of Duan Zhengchun. Having Ruan Xingzhu was equivalent to having countless women. He could play with different people every day …
Shaking his head, he dispelled the wild thoughts in his mind. Song Qingshu understood that now was not the time to think about such things. "It just so happens that I'm short of people in Liao. Help me do something. Disguise yourself as the Empress Xiao Guanyin and deceive people."
He would leave Liao sooner or later. It was clearly not enough if Su Quan stayed behind alone. With Zhao Min's status and ability, it was destined that she could not stay in Liao for long. If Azhu disguised herself as Xiao Guanyin and Su Quan disguised herself as Yelu Hongji, then the situation here could be perfectly controlled.
"You want me to pretend to be the Empress?" Azhu's elegant brows furrowed. "I can do that, but aren't you afraid that I'll sell you out?"
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