Initially, Taj-tish's plan was to deny the debt. She thought that as the Princess, with the backing of the Emperor Wanyan Jue, how could Tang Kuo Bian, a mere Prince consort, dare to come and collect the debt from her?
Who would have thought that her plans could not keep up with the changes? Now that Wanyan Rui was dead and she was no longer the high and mighty Princess, the son-in-law whom she once looked down upon had now become the most powerful man in the Jin Court. The originally worthless promissory note immediately became a hot potato.
"You did not rescue Wanyan Yuan, why should I pay?" Taitish quickly thought of an excuse.
Song Qingshu immediately laughed. "Who said I did not rescue Wanyan Yuan? Everyone in the capital knows that I released him without charge and was even sent to prison by the Emperor. However, Wanyan Yuan was unlucky and was eventually killed by the Emperor. You can't blame me for this. "
Taitish anxiously said, "This is clearly the same thing. Wanyan Yuan has never left the prison."
"I don't care about that. I have done what I promised. Next, it is time for you to fulfill your previous promise." Song Qingshu put on a righteous expression.
"How can you be like this? Aren't you twisting words and forcing logic? "Taitish angrily retorted.
Song Qingshu calmly looked at her. "Madam has roamed the martial world for so many years. You should have long understood this principle. Regardless of whether it is Purple Robe Dragon Queen or Grandmother Golden Flower, when have they ever reasoned with those who died by their hands? The strong set the rules, while the weak can only obediently obey them. "
Taitish was startled and immediately fell silent. After a long while, she sighed. "That's right, the weak are prey to the strong. This is the eternal and unchanging rule of the martial world. I was too slow."
Song Qingshu once again waved the promissory note in front of her. "Does Madam now acknowledge your previous promise?"
Taitish expressionlessly snorted. "Now that I am in your hands, what is the point of not acknowledging it?"
A satisfied smile appeared on Song Qingshu's face. "I quite admire Madam's current attitude."
Taitish turned her head away, expressing her resistance by silence.
Song Qingshu didn't mind and continued, "Madam, I know what you're thinking right now, but I have to remind you that your only way out now is to pledge loyalty to me."
"Is that so?" The corners of Taitish's lips curled upwards, revealing the contempt in her heart.
"I know you don't think much of it, but it's because your rank is too low, resulting in a lack of intelligence. It's hard for you to understand your own situation." Song Qingshu reached out and hooked her snow-white chin. Taitish subconsciously dodged away, but he didn't mind it as he continued. "But in view of your devastatingly beautiful face, I'll patiently explain it to you."
"I'm all ears," said Taitish angrily, rolling her eyes at his earnest manner.
Ever since she was a young girl, other than her husband, Han Qianye, whom she had fallen in love with at first sight, she had never treated any other man with the same gentleness. Even the Radiant Envoy of the Right, Fan Yao, who had bewitched thousands of young girls.
After her husband's death, she would rather disguise herself as an old and ugly Golden Flower Granny than to reveal her peerless beauty in front of any man. This was enough to prove how much she valued this aspect.
Song Qingshu had molested her time and time again. If she wasn't worried that resistance would result in further molestation, she would've long erupted in revolt. However, such suppression had resulted in a bellyful of pent-up anger that could explode at any time.
"If I remember correctly, you were the saintess of the Ming Dynasty, yet you secretly married Han Qianye. According to the church's regulations, you should've been executed by burning at the stake, right?" asked Song Qingshu.
"That's all in the past. Presently, my position in the church is lofty. Who would dare to execute me by burning at the stake?" Taitish calmly replied. However, her heart wasn't as calm as she appeared on the surface. This mission had failed and she had suffered heavy casualties. After returning to Persia, it would be difficult for her to escape punishment. Even if Xiao Zhao were to borrow her position as the leader, she might not necessarily be able to protect her.
Song Qingshu seemed to have anticipated her reaction. He couldn't help but laugh, "You relied on your daughter, Xiao Zhao, in the Ming Dynasty in Persia right?"
"So what if I did?" Taitish replied.
"But what if Xiao Zhao is also pursued by the Ming Dynasty? When that time comes, no matter how big the world is, where would you guys find shelter? "Song Qingshu stared fixedly into her eyes.
Taitish's heart skipped a beat. She hastily said, "Nonsense! Xiao Zhao is currently the leader of the Persian main altar. Who in the Ming Dynasty would dare to disrespect her?"
Song Qingshu didn't directly answer her question. Instead, he changed the topic, "If I remember correctly, Xiao Zhao should be deeply in love with the leader of the Middle Earth Ming Dynasty, Zhang Wuji?"
"That's right." Taitish nodded. This matter couldn't be considered a secret. Whenever she thought of the gentle and refined Zhang Jiaozhu, she would have a favorable impression of him. It was a pity that her daughter wasn't fated to be with him.
"Then if Xiao Zhao had to choose between the Ming Dynasty and Zhang Wuji, who do you think she would choose?" Song Qingshu directly asked.
"How could such a ridiculous situation happen?" Taitish felt that it was a nonsensical question. She didn't even want to use her brain to think about it.
"What if it really happened?"
"Impossible."
"Don't worry about whether it's possible or not. Just answer my question!"
"It should be … Zhang Wuji." Although Taitish had never been close to her daughter, as a mother, how could she not understand her daughter's thoughts? If not for saving her, how would Xiao Zhao be willing to leave Zhang Wuji's side?
"It seems that we share the same opinion on this point," Song Qingshu smiled faintly, "I also believe that Xiao Zhao would disregard everything for Zhang Wuji."
"So what if that's the case?" Taitish asked doubtfully, "Zhang Wuji is the leader of the Middle Earth Ming Dynasty. Although the Middle Earth Ming Dynasty and the Persian Main Altar didn't get along well, under the threat of the Mongolians, both sides have long since buried the hatchet. Why would Zhang Wuji go against the Ming Dynasty?"
Song Qingshu smiled and continued asking, "You should know of your daughter's love rivals back then, right?"
"Those who can be considered as love rivals are none other than Zhou Zhiruo and Zhao Min," As for Zhu 'er, Taitish directly ignored her. From start to finish, Zhu' er could never be considered as a worthy opponent.
"Zhou Zhiruo later married you," Taitish suddenly recalled Song Qingshu's other identity, the son-in-law of the Emei faction. "Only Zhao Min is left. That kid, Zhang Wuji, seems to like her a little more."
"But do you know that Zhao Min and him have already turned into enemies?" Song Qingshu unhurriedly asked.
Taitish was startled, "Why?" That year on Lingshe Island, she had personally witnessed the affectionate gaze between the two of them occasionally. It was definitely not fake. At that time, they were still stuck together like glue. How could they have turned into enemies in such a short period of time?
Today, she had added three chapters in the group, which meant that she still owed 15 chapters.
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