Shen Shiyun smiled and said, "What's wrong with that? In any case, you claim to be well versed in the darkness of officialdom. You must have heard of the saying 'a higher official can crush someone to death'. In ancient times, there were also many people who were wrongly accused. Once the accusation was confirmed, they would immediately be executed without even giving them a chance to investigate … "
Seeing that Tang Yuancheng's face was gradually turning pale, she thought that she had achieved her goal. Her tone changed as she smiled and said, "Tang Shaoshi, we have been friends for more than seven years. If I really want to put you to death, I can't bear it. If you're smart, join my camp from today onwards. As for the gossip on the Emperor's side, you can still spread it in order to cover it up. However, whatever you spread will have to be done according to what I say. "
She thought that if she could pull the other party's confidant to her side, from time to time, she could borrow his mouth to pass on some false information to the enemy. When two armies fought, even a single word of difference in information would be a devastating blow to the entire army, let alone completely overturn it. Even better, Tang Yuancheng was a sincere and honest person. He was almost universally recognized in the palace. No one would doubt the words that came out of his mouth.
Shen Shiyun expected that Tang Yuancheng would not refuse at this point. Instead, she pretended to be magnanimous and said, "You don't have to rush to answer. I can give you a few days to think about it, but I hope you can make the right choice. Don't tell me you want to demote him, remove his title, and drive him out of the palace for such a crime? Don't you think about your elderly grandmother? She raised you painstakingly, hoping that you will study hard and pass the imperial examinations in the future so that you can hold your head high for the whole family. This kind of thing is no different from blatant fraud. For her, it must be an unforgettable shame. When the time comes and she gets angry … I don't know her temper, and I don't know what will happen. However, Tang Shaoshi must know. "
Tang Yuancheng was stunned on the spot. His mind was buzzing, as if the words just now were still echoing in his mind. He could endure any other matter, but when he thought of how sad his gray-haired grandmother would be when she heard these groundless accusations, he couldn't help but hesitate.
Shen Shiyun smiled faintly, as if she was already the final victor. She continued, "If Young Master Tang likes my Snow Song Palace, you can rest here more often. In any case, His Majesty doesn't come to this place often, so you won't be able to meet him. Naturally, there's no need to inform him. Right now, this consort has other matters to attend to, so forgive me for not keeping you company. "As she spoke, she gently brushed the silk handkerchief across his face again before floating away.
The expression on Tang Yuancheng's face was as if he had been stung by a poisonous scorpion. He stepped aside in disgust and then saw Shen Shiyun's resolute back. The impact of this conversation wasn't small. For a moment, he even wished that he hadn't been to the Snow Song Palace and hadn't heard these words. Then, at least he could continue to deceive himself and pretend that Yun 'er was still the pure and flawless little princess in his heart.
He moved his stiff, wooden stick-like legs to the front of the round table and sat down on a wooden stool placed at the side. At the same time, he was hit by the impact and his body fell forward, paralyzed on the table. After expending a lot of effort, he finally propped himself up and sat upright. He took the wine pot from the table and hung it over the wine cup in front of him.
He waited until the wine spilled over the rim and splashed a stain on the table before he finally stopped. He picked up the wine cup and roughly poured it into his mouth. However, he still spilled a bit more wine in this mouthful. The front of his clothes was immediately wet. This was a far cry from his usual humble and courteous appearance of a wealthy young master. He looked more like a drunkard lying on the street.
Tang Yuancheng didn't lower his head. The clothes he was wearing were all woven from the expensive Mermaid Jade Silk. The fabric was also extremely gorgeous. If he sold it on the market, it was unknown how he could make a fortune. However, he didn't seem to care. He didn't have the heart to wipe it and immediately filled the wine cup again. His somewhat turbid gaze wandered around the room. His voice rang in her ears, as if he was talking to himself, "I let you hide behind the curtain and watch such a cheap show for so long. It should be enough. Why haven't you come out yet? "
Cheng Jiaxuan's body shook again. He was still hoping for a second scapegoat to appear. However, good luck had miraculously appeared once. How could he expect it to appear a second time? Holding on to his last glimmer of hope and seeing that there was no one else behind the curtain, he had no choice but to brace himself and walk out. She wrung her hands, feeling extremely embarrassed. This was completely different from the incomparable imposing manner Tang Yuancheng had displayed in front of Shen Shiyun earlier.
Tang Yuancheng held the wine cup in his hand and glanced at her indifferently. There was no surprise in his eyes, only understanding. He pursed his lips and said, "It's you? Sit. "
Cheng Jiaxuan didn't dare to overstep the rules. He still stood obediently to the side, his fingers unconsciously fiddling with the corner of his clothes. His face was so red that it seemed like blood would drip out. He asked in a low voice, "Tang … Tang Shaoshi, how did you know … that I was hiding behind the curtain?" Logically speaking, there was a thick curtain in front of her. Even if the two of them wanted to expose each other, she should have seen Tang Yuancheng first and he shouldn't have seen her.
Tang Yuancheng said, "I arrived at the Snow Song Palace earlier than you. I hid behind the pillar and saw with my own eyes that you walked over, opened the curtain, and went in. If I didn't even know this, do you think I'm blind? "
Cheng Jiaxuan smiled embarrassedly and said, "I see. This … is true." Seeing the awkward atmosphere between the two of them, he tried to find something to talk about. He laughed dryly and said, "I really didn't expect this. A modest gentleman like Tang Shaoshi would also hide behind a wall? I originally thought that only petty thieves like me would do this … "Tang Yuancheng snorted and said," Is it strange? "
Cheng Jiaxuan regretted his words as soon as he said them. He clearly intended to make a casual joke, but his tone sounded very similar to Shen Shiyun's sarcasm. He hurriedly waved his hands and said, "I … I didn't mean it that way. Also, thank you for just now … "Before he could finish, Tang Yuancheng interrupted him casually," Don't think too much. I just had something to talk to Noble Consort Yun about. I didn't do it to smooth things over for you. You don't need to be grateful to me. "
Cheng Jiaxuan smiled awkwardly and responded casually. He didn't even know what he said. He just wanted to break the awkward atmosphere and blurted out, "That … Tang Shaoshi, in fact, Noble Consort Yun has always been like this. It's not a sudden change … Although it may be hard for you to accept, it's the truth. It's not that I'm gossiping behind Master's back … It's just that I think it's better to let you know … "He kept scolding himself. He really touched the pot that didn't boil. But the words had already been said and there was no turning back. He could only brace himself and continue.
Unexpectedly, Tang Yuancheng's reaction was extremely dull. He said, "I know! In fact, I've known for a long time that Yun 'er has been … running amok in the palace all these years … I believe it, but I refuse to accept it. It's better to say that I'm running away from reality. I've been forcing myself to believe that what I saw was a misunderstanding. The rumors I heard were fabricated by others to maliciously slander her. I repeatedly convinced myself that the rumors outside can't be trusted. I only believe it when Yun 'er says it herself. Originally, I was about to be deceived by my own lies, but then I realized that His Majesty … He has always known … In fact, what he said just now wasn't all self-deception. I've heard of Yun 'er's various methods, but it's the first time I've seen her like that … She didn't hide anything and showed off her abilities. She bragged about her schemes as if they were glory … At that moment, I really felt strange. She was only half right. I didn't really know her. I only saw one side and thought that I knew everything … Ha, it's too funny. I'm too stupid. "
Cheng Jiaxuan asked, "Only half?" Tang Yuancheng paused and said, "Yes, I'm confident that I didn't misjudge her. But that was only seven years ago … At that time, she was indeed a gentle and kind girl, like a fairy. If my heart was moved by her, it was when I first met her. That kind of pure smile wasn't something a person with evil intentions could fake. After entering the palace, she changed. It's better to say that as early as the day when Shadowless Mountain Villa was destroyed, the seed of hatred had already been planted in her heart. Fortunately, she met Li Dage and received the most comprehensive care and concern … After entering the palace, she first had to face the Emperor's favor, then the environment's guidance, and then the chaotic atmosphere in the palace. All of these could be called negative timing, geographical, and social conditions, causing the seed of darkness in her heart to take root and germinate. In the end, it completely swallowed up her good intentions. However, I was still willing to understand her. I tried my best to think of her in a positive light. I hoped to help her, to give her a hand, and not to push her into the abyss like other people. But there was one thing that also troubled me for a long time. What she said was true. She and the Seven Evil Spirits, on a certain level, may really be the same kind of people. They both stepped on the heads of their enemies, bathed in the blood of innocents, and constantly climbed up … By the time they truly succeeded, their hands were already stained with blood, their bodies covered in sin, and they could no longer turn their heads. This also made me realize my own incompetence even more clearly. I was unable to persuade the Seven Evil Spirits to abandon the dark and seek the light, and I was also unable to persuade Yun 'er to turn over a new leaf. I could only look on helplessly as the two of them walked down a path of no return. What could I do? What could I do? "In the end, there was no solution to this problem. The only thing I could do was to raise my head and gulp down big mouthfuls of wine.
Cheng Jiaxuan said, "It's been hard on you." Her love for Jiang Liechen was completely subservient. When he did good, she loved him; when he did evil, she loved him; when he did evil, she loved him; in short, everything about him was her complete belief. But unlike Tang Yuancheng, who at the same time shouldered the task of persuading people to turn over a new leaf. She sighed softly and muttered to herself, "There's still the Xuan Shuang … Now that I've come back … will I … completely break off my relationship with him?"
This sentence attracted Tang Yuancheng's attention. Without saying anything, he gulped down several mouthfuls of wine. With a cold laugh he said, "Then what do you hope?" Cheng Jiaxuan said, "Naturally I don't! Because … "Thinking that the possibility of" I don't "was very small, she was not in the mood to mention it again.
Tang Yuancheng continued on her behalf, "Of course you don't want them to break off their relationship. Otherwise, in the future you won't be able to use the Xuan Shuang to maintain your relationship with him, right? In that case, what is the Xuan Shuang in your eyes? Is it a tool? Or a bridge? "
Cheng Jiaxuan jumped in fright. Even if she really had this thought in her heart, she did not dare to admit it. But Tang Yuancheng really had no interest in her. He muttered to himself, "Growing up in a person's environment does affect him, but it is not like he is a scourge or a fierce beast. The key is the individual's mentality. Even if he is in a filthy place, he can still be like a lotus' growing out of the mud without being stained '. But if he is really corroded from the inside out by the demonic nature, even if he is ranked among the immortals, after a long time he will rebel. As for the Imperial Palace and the Devil Cult, in terms of the nature of their struggle for power, there is no difference. Therefore, in my opinion, Lord Baylor Ling's experience can be regarded as a rare experience. At least in the Devil Cult, he has been a Vice Hierarch. He knows what it is like to have great power in his hands, and he can tell whether he really likes that kind of life. There are a lot of princes who have never had that kind of power before, so they fight blindly. Besides, at least in the Devil Cult, nobody will bother about the rank of his Imperial Mother's conferred title. "
This sentence sounded like a helpless joke. Cheng Jiaxuan also felt helpless. Thereupon she said, "That's right. Have you heard about the great calamity on Mount Hua a few days ago? I wonder … how is he? Is he injured? It's really worrying. "
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