Looking at Taitish's horrified expression, Song Qingshu snapped his fingers beside her ear. "If you are shocked enough, let's consider a more realistic question. What do you think Xiao Zhao will do after knowing the truth?"
Noticing Taitish's silence, Song Qingshu continued. "Oh, I nearly forgot. According to your Ming Dynasty's rules, saintesses and whatnot are meant to be consecrated to Venerated Ming. Logically speaking, you and your daughter should be Venerated Ming's women. Of course, your rights now belong to me. If Venerated Ming wants you, he will have to ask for my permission. "As he spoke, he proudly waved the contract Taitish had signed.
Taitish directly ignored his words regarding her rights and seriously pondered over her daughter's reaction if what he said was true. Although Xiao Zhao was usually gentle and didn't seem to have any opinions of her own, that was under normal circumstances. If she were to know that something had happened to Zhang Wuji, she would definitely disregard everything. As a mother, how could she not sense her daughter's deep affection for Zhang Wuji!
As for the reverence she should feel towards Venerated Ming as a Ming Dynasty disciple … Taitish sneered and directly ignored it.
Seeing Taitish's expression, Song Qingshu smiled. "It seems like we share the same opinion. Xiao Zhao will definitely seek venerated Ming for revenge. So who do you think the Persian Ming Dynasty will support? Will it be the puppet maiden or the almighty Venerated Ming? "
"Of course it will be Venerated Ming!" Taitish coldly replied. If this was any other day, she wouldn't be sure of the Precious Tree King and the Elder Council's choice. After all, a puppet maiden was much easier to control than Venerated Ming. With Xiao Zhao as the Cult Maiden, they would have greater authority.
But now, the Mongolian Empire was on the brink of destruction. To tide over this crisis, they had exhausted all sorts of methods and even allowed themselves to return to the Central Plains. If they knew that Venerated Ming had revived, wouldn't they welcome this savior with fanfare?
Song Qingshu smiled. "Actually, you don't have to be so conflicted. Those from the Persian Empire have already made their decision. If nothing unexpected happens, Xiao Zhao should already be under house arrest."
"What?!" Taitish abruptly stood up. Although she was rather cold by nature, Xiao Zhao was now her only relative in this world.
"It's not strange that you don't know about it. Presumably, when Venerated Ming's order reached the Persian Headquarter, you were on your way to the Middle Earth. The sea is vast, so the Headquarter wouldn't have specially sent someone to inform you," Song Qingshu replied.
"What exactly happened?" Taitish hastily asked.
Only then did Song Qingshu tell her about the last time he met Venerated Ming at Blackwood Cliff and how they finally shook hands and made peace. At that time, Venerated Ming mentioned that he had instructed the Persian Main Altar to contact the Western Principalities and successfully ambush the Mongolian vanguard. The Mongolian general Cowardly Buhua died in battle, and ten thousand Mongolian elite cavalrymen were completely annihilated. At the same time, he sent assassins from Vulture's Nest to assassinate the Western Punitive Expedition Commander Xu Liewu. Even though they suffered heavy losses, Xu Liewu was also gravely injured and on the verge of death. The Mongolian army, which was insufferably arrogant, suffered a major setback, and the pressure on the Persian Ming Dynasty was greatly alleviated.
Because these matters happened in the distant West, the countries of Central Plains did not care much about them. Taitish had no way of knowing either.
"You actually defeated Venerated Ming!" Taitish was extremely astonished. Even though she knew that Song Qingshu was highly skilled in martial arts, she never expected it to be to such an extent. One must know that in the eyes of the Ming Dynasty's disciples, Venerated Ming possessed great supernatural powers and was omnipotent. He was practically like a legendary god. How could such an existence be defeated by a mere mortal?
"To be precise, we fought twice, with one victory and one defeat. The first time, I nearly died in his hands, but was saved by a mystical young lady." Recalling the adorable Ah Qing, Song Qingshu couldn't help but smile knowingly. When he had the time, he would definitely pay a visit to Mount Kunlun to look for her. "The second time we fought, Venerated Ming was already injured and wasn't my match. However, considering our common enemy, the Mongolians, I spared him."
Taitish felt as though she was on the verge of going insane. Today, she had been bombarded by various explosive news. First, it was Zhang Wuji who was possessed, then it was Venerated Ming's resurrection. Finally, it was Song Qingshu who actually defeated Venerated Ming!
Although she normally didn't pay much attention to Venerated Ming, that was only due to her lack of piety in her faith. It didn't hinder her acknowledgment of Venerated Ming's strength. To think that such a demonic god-like figure was actually defeated by Song Qingshu and even had to submit to him in order to survive?
Taitish's gaze towards Song Qingshu instantly changed.
Song Qingshu couldn't help but burst into laughter. "Why? Do you feel that my image has suddenly become much more glorious and majestic? Do you have an impulse to devote yourself to me?"
"Go to hell!" Taitish bellowed furiously with a blushing face. She wondered what was wrong with her earlier to actually change her opinion of this hoodlum-like existence.
Song QingShu felt that she should have more or less digested everything by now. "Alright, you should understand your situation now. You failed your mission, and you will be burned at the stake. Furthermore, Xiao Zhao is going against Revered Ming. In this big world, I am the only one who can protect you and your mother.
Taitish remained silent. She knew that Song Qingshu's words weren't false. Even if she could avoid punishment after returning to the sect, Xiao Zhao would definitely break off relations with Venerated Ming when she learns of the truth. Rather than being caught unprepared, it was better to prepare early.
Venerated Ming's prowess had been deeply imprinted into the bones of every Ming Dynasty disciple. And Song Qingshu was the only one who had proven himself capable of defeating Venerated Ming.
Taitish pondered and felt that in this world, only Song Qingshu could protect her from Venerated Ming. Although Mongolia was powerful, they had been enemies for many years. She subconsciously eliminated that possibility. Liao was no longer what it used to be and was also dependent on Mongolia. The Qing Dynasty was currently plagued with internal and external troubles. The Southern Song Dynasty had been in a weakened state for a long time. As for small countries like Xixia, Dali and Tufan, she didn't even need to think about it.
"You have racked your brains to rope me in. What is it for?" Taitish was well aware that there was no such thing as a free lunch in this world. Song Qingshu wouldn't take such a huge risk to help her for no reason.
"Madam is an outstanding beauty. Just your face alone is enough to make any man lose his rationality." Noticing Taitish's frown, Song Qingshu hastily retracted his frivolous smile and solemnly said. "Actually, what I value more is Madam's ability in disguise. While I am roaming the world, I also need someone to take charge in my stead. Madam is highly skilled in martial arts and far-sighted. In addition to your ability in disguise, you and I are practically a match made in heaven. "
"Although I am not from the Central Plains, I know that a match made in heaven shouldn't be used in such a manner." Taitish coldly replied.
Song Qingshu didn't mind. "It seems like Madam has agreed to rely on me?"
Taitish hesitated for a moment before finally nodding her head.
A radiant smile blossomed on Song Qingshu's face. "Then we can discuss about Madam's pledge of allegiance."
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