Lu Qian saw Nangong Xue was using every possible means to find excuses for Li Yijie, he knew she must be enduring a great pain in her heart. Thinking that she was willing to suffer this kind of grievance for Li Yijie's sake, he was even angrier. "I did it all for you!" He said, "When I was negotiating with Noble Consort Yun, my first condition was that I want you to be my wife. Only then did she agree to send people to save you. And that sanctimonious Shixiong of yours, ha, did you know that in order to curry favor with Noble Consort Yun, he once had the idea of offering you to me as the Mistress of the Stronghold in exchange for the Qing Tian Village's acceptance of the amnesty. He even wrote a letter to Meng Laoer, telling him that he wanted you to come to Beijing immediately, so that he could give you to me as a present. In his eyes, you are not only a burden, but also a tool he can use to climb up the social ladder! "
Nangong Xue angrily said, "Impossible! You … you are talking nonsense! I won't allow you to slander Shixiong! "With a cold laugh Lu Qian said," I slandered him? Li Yijie spoke ill of me, so I am a scoundrel who deserves to die ten thousand times. I am telling you the truth, and you say I am slandering him? Betraying a fellow Daoist is always wrong. For a beauty, for power, what's the difference? Xueer, the way you handle this matter is really right for the person, not the matter? However, I am not speaking nonsense. Many people can bear witness to this! The letter sent to Mount Hua is also the best evidence. When you see it in the future, you will know whether it is true or false. "
Nangong Xue listened to him speak with confidence and calmness. He was indeed calm. She murmured, "Why are you telling me all this? She muttered, "You are slandering my Shixiong like this, what is your purpose?" Lu Qian said, "I want to help you see his true colors, I want you to understand that this person is not worthy of you entrusting your life to, only I am the most suitable person for you. I am doing this for your own good! "
Nangong Xue laughed coldly and shouted, "I don't want you to do this for my own good! I'll make it clear to you once and for all. Even if I completely give up on Senior Martial Brother, I'd rather become a nun and sever my ties with the mortal world than be with you. You … I'm very touched by your feelings for me, but I definitely won't give myself to you just to repay your kindness. Don't say that it's for me. Otherwise, I'll be a woman who brings disaster to the country and the people. I can't bear such a big hat. Doing such a thing will only make me look down on you. Even if a traitor like you saved me, I still feel that my life is very dirty! If I had known earlier that you had this deal with Noble Consort Yun, I would have killed myself on Mount Hua's peak, but I would not owe you the slightest bit of favor. Back then, a moment of soft-heartedness actually led to such a huge disaster. Yet, for a traitor like you, I wasted my youth in vain. You … you have to give me back six years of my life! "As she spoke, she found it difficult to restrain her grief. She clenched her fists and repeatedly pounded his body.
Lu Qian patiently held her fists and said, "Xueer, you can't just see a little bit of skin and kill me with a stick. You've really wronged me. Although I'm an official in the imperial court, I don't intend to give up on the grand plan of driving the invaders out of the Han. Why don't you even want to give me a chance to explain? That year on top of Kunlun's peak, I was framed and betrayed by my friends and family. Among the comrades present, only you were sympathetic and tolerant toward me. Where did the tacit understanding from that time go? " Hearing this, Nangong Xue was startled. She remembered that at that time, she also complained that the upright people were too arbitrary. But now, what was the difference between her and Nangong Xue? She stopped making noise and lowered her eyes, quietly waiting for him to explain.
Lu Qian sighed and said, "The foreign tribes have been eyeing our Central Plains covetously for many years. For several decades, they have never stopped. Many wars have broken out at the border. I was born and raised in the Kunlun Sect. Shifu has taught us since we were little that we must protect the land where we live and live. If every Han people can unite as one, how can we be attacked by the foreign tribes during the chaos? But now the Qing army has already broken through Shanhai Pass and occupied the capital. Their strength is strong and not something that can be done by brute force alone. There must be something worth learning. I've already said that surrendering to them is only a temporary measure. As the saying goes, 'it's hard to guard against a thief in the house'. For the sake of reviving the Han dynasty, I have no choice but to thicken my face and become a shameless thief in the house. Wait until I spy on them from the inside, find out their military strength, their battle strategy, and know ourselves as well as the enemy. When the time comes, there will be hope for a counterattack. In order to achieve great things, one must first endure humiliation that ordinary people cannot endure. "
At this moment Nangong Xue's heart softened. To be honest, as long as the reason was enough to convince herself, she was still very willing to believe him. She asked indifferently, "What you said … is all true?" Lu Qian said resolutely and decisively, "That's right. If there is even half a word of falsehood, may I be struck by lightning five times and die without a burial place! Even if outsiders cannot understand me and despise me, as long as you, Xueer, understand me and forgive me, I will have the willpower to persevere. "
Nangong Xue also felt ashamed that she had always been too strict with Lu Qian. She smiled gently and said, "It's good that it's true. Originally, I also thought that although you like to take advantage of small profits, you should be able to stand firm in the face of major issues. You wouldn't commit treason and collusion with the enemy. Thank you very much … for making me believe that I did not misjudge you. "
This time Lu Qian was speaking from the bottom of his heart. His voice was even more sincere as he said, "Wait until I succeed and drive the Tatars out of the Central Plains. At that time I will be the Emperor, and you will be my official Empress. As for Li Yijie, for your sake, I can let him continue to be an official. But at that time he will be your subordinate. Whatever you want to do with him, he won't dare to disobey. "
Nangong Xue smiled and said, "You think you're dreaming? Who will be the Emperor? It won't be your turn! Speaking of Shixiong, I don't want to punish him. It's just that he ignored me for six years. I want him to spend more time with me, to practice swordsmanship with me, to talk and laugh with me, and also … "Her heart ached, unexpectedly she could not continue. Lu Qian continued, "Also, I want him to never see Noble Consort Yun's face again."
Nangong Xue was startled. This was indeed the most secret idea in her heart. Being exposed by Lu Qian, she was extremely embarrassed. She forced a smile and said, "Do you think everyone is as petty as you? I've always seen Shixiong's feelings for Shen Shiyun. Shixiong can change his temperament so much for her. If he really can't see her again, it will be even worse than killing him. Rather than letting Shixiong stay by my side with hatred, it's better to calmly let him go and let him pursue the happiness he wants. At least I can obtain a little bit of his gratitude. " Feeling that the atmosphere was too heavy, she pulled the corners of her mouth and said, "That's enough. If you really become the Emperor, I don't want to be the Empress Dowager. How about that?" As she said that, she covered her mouth and snickered.
Lu Qian suddenly stopped talking. He held his forehead and just stared at her. Nangong Xue felt uncomfortable under his hot gaze. She coughed softly and looked away, saying, "Why are you looking at me like that? Is there … something dirty on my face? "She tried to wipe her face, but felt that there was nothing strange. She was even more puzzled. Lu Qian smiled and said, "Xueer, it's been a long time since I've seen you smile so happily. Your smile is so beautiful, like a hundred flowers blooming in the world. This means that the two of us can also be very happy together, right? "
Nangong Xue was embarrassed. She said faintly, "Lu … Shixiong Lu, don't say such things. You'll make it very difficult for me."
Lu Qian nodded and said, "Okay, then I won't say it. Actually, I have a different opinion about your previous point of view. If it's the woman I love, no matter what method I have to use, I must make her stay by my side, even if it means making her hate me. We've been together day and night, and the memories we've left behind are enough to make me happy until the end of my life. It's really not worth it to give up a lifetime of happiness in exchange for the other person's insignificant gratitude. Of all the emotions, gratitude is the most unreliable. Otherwise, how could there be so many ungrateful people? I don't believe in sacrifice or dedication. Everything I pursue is in my own hands. "
Nangong Xue couldn't agree with his point of view. Hearing him belittle gratitude, she was unhappy. She turned her head away and didn't say anything.
Lu Qian stood up and said considerately, "Oh right, you haven't eaten for a few days. You must be very hungry right now, right? I'll help you take a look at the imperial kitchen. Speaking of which, you're quite lucky. The delicacies in the imperial palace aren't something that just anyone can eat. "Nangong Xue saw him walk to the door and suddenly remembered something. She called out," Senior Martial Brother Lu! " Lu Qian suddenly stopped and did a 180-degree turn on the spot. He was so fast that even Nangong Xue was shocked. After a while, she said softly, "Senior Martial Brother Lu, I'm not hungry … It's just that, there's something I need your help with, but it's not easy to ask."
Lu Qian said happily, "What is it? Just ask! Since it's Junior Martial Sister Xueer's request, let alone one, even if it's ten, a hundred, a thousand, ten thousand things, I'll do it for you! "Nangong Xue forced a smile and said," It's not that much, just one thing is enough. You mentioned just now that this is the imperial palace. Does that mean my Senior Martial Brother is also here? Can you take me to see him? " The joy on Lu Qian's face slowly froze. He said coldly, "Li Yijie, he might not want to see you."
Nangong Xue noticed his strange expression and knew that her request would hurt him greatly. However, she could only pretend that she didn't know. She said faintly, "I know. I won't ruin his current life. I just want to see him from afar. That's enough. Senior Martial Brother is a very hardworking person. When he starts cultivating, he forgets to eat and sleep. If this continues, it won't be good for his health. I want to see with my own eyes whether Senior Martial Brother has gained weight or lost weight, whether he's turned black or white … "
Every sentence she said was extremely gentle, but to Lu Qian, it was like a knife cutting into his heart. He thought to himself, "I didn't die after falling down the cliff, but you didn't even say a word of concern. You didn't even ask about the cause of my death. But as soon as you heard that I'm an official in the imperial court, you immediately blamed me, regardless of whether I had other difficulties. That bastard Li Yijie hurt you so much, but you're still thinking about him! " His entire body was burned by the fire of jealousy. He said in a strange tone, "Okay, okay. I'll take you to see Li Yijie. But don't be impatient. Take care of your business first. I'll take you there. "As he said this, he walked towards the bed.
Nangong Xue had a bad feeling about this. She forced a smile and said, "Take care of my business? Take care of what? "Lu Qian sneered and said," Of course it's our business! Li Yijie doesn't know how to cherish you. He hurt you again and again. If you and I have children, and Li Yijie knows that he missed out on such a good girl like you, won't he regret it for the rest of his life? Then he'll be able to vent his anger. "
Nangong Xue was very sensitive. She understood his intentions. She was shocked and tried her best to shrink back. Her expression didn't change as she said, "Senior Martial Brother Lu, you … what are you talking about?" Lu Qian's eyes emitted a green light. He looked like a wild wolf that was teasing its prey. He said fiercely, "You're deeply in love with Li Yijie. What about me? What am I in your heart? I've done so much for you. Don't tell me you don't feel anything? Woman, is your heart made of stone? "
Nangong Xue said, "Of course not. Senior Martial Brother Lu, you've treated me well. I'm very grateful …" Lu Qian shouted, "I just said that gratitude is the most unreliable emotion. Now you're using it to brush me off?"
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