Manor Master Xia was surprised, "Huh? Brother Ping isn't with you? How can you be sure that he's here as a guest? "As he asked this, the smile on his face became even more sly.
Ping Ruoyu said indifferently, "Since Uncle Xia treats your brotherhood so lightly and has even imprisoned Uncle Liu, who has been conspiring with you until now, my father has always been a thorn in your side and a thorn in your flesh. Naturally, he's the first person to be eliminated. In addition, our lives have been too peaceful recently. As the descendants of the Four Great Clans, we don't have the right to enjoy such peace. Therefore, I knew that there would be a great storm behind us. Just as I expected … Tell me, what do you want to let my father go? "
Manor Master Xia stared blankly for a moment and said, "Of course it's fun to talk to a smart person. Once you say one sentence, he'll be able to understand the next sentence. But if he's too smart and you say one sentence, he'll be able to guess what you're thinking. This won't be fun. I wonder what kind of smart person Yu 'er is? "
Ping Ruoyu said, "I'm not a smart person. I'm just an idiot who has fallen into your hands and is at your mercy." She didn't know much about Manor Master Xia and didn't know much about his temperament. She was just acting based on her temporary experience. Even she wasn't completely sure if she would succeed or fail.
Manor Master Xia laughed, "Yu 'er, you can't say that. That was Uncle's plan. You should be honored to have fallen into my hands. The Seven Evil Spirits are demons of the Devil Sect. As a member of the Four Great Clans, how can I wallow in the mire with him? I'm just pretending to submit to him and waiting for an opportunity to overthrow him. Right now, we don't have enough weapons and armor. Are you willing to join my troops and uphold justice together with me? "
Ping Ruoyu sneered, "Our Four Great Clans aren't necessarily that noble. 'Uphold justice', huh. You don't want to wallow in the mire with the Seven Evil Spirits and want to imitate the actions of the righteous hypocrites? "
Manor Master Xia was furious, "Yu 'er, don't refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit. Do you think that because we're relatives, I won't dare to do anything to you? "Ping Ruoyu smiled sweetly," How would I dare to have such extravagant hopes? What's more, do I have a choice? Since you're able to 'place righteousness before family' and disregard the lives of your sworn brothers for your own interests, why would you care about the lives of your brothers' children? "
Manor Master Xia smiled, "It's good that you know." Seeing that Ping Ruoyu was still hesitating, with a 'shua' sound he took out a bright steel saber and held it horizontally in front of Ping Ruoyu. He gently swayed it and said, "If you don't agree, I'll kill you. I can't let you join the enemy's camp and ruin my business."
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After a while, Shen Shiyun said coldly, "Young Master Tang, you know that I've always trusted you. Even you couldn't teach my son the Xuan Shuang well … Under your guidance, he still shamelessly joined the Devil Sect's rebels. I've never blamed you. Now, do you really want to be my enemy and refuse to turn back? "
Tang Yuancheng smiled faintly, "Your son ignored etiquette, justice, integrity, and shame. How can you blame it on me? Why don't you say that your son takes after his mother? It's like your family's hen gave birth to a duckling. Instead of studying the breed of the fowl, you blame the auntie in the market for selling you a chicken that can lay duck eggs? Noble Consort Yun, if you do too much injustice, you're doomed to destruction. I advise you to stop as soon as possible, completely dispel the idea of rebellion, dissolve the alliance, and wipe away all traces of your's' '. This is the only way. Even if someone secretly reported you, when His Majesty sends people to search the Snow Song Palace, they won't find any evidence. He still has feelings for you and would rather believe in your innocence. Perhaps this matter can be resolved. If he really wants to silence you, he'll never be able to do it. Where there are people, there are rumors. If you don't want people to know, don't do it in the first place. "
Shen Shiyun said, "What a joke! I've already come this far. You actually want me to abandon all my plans? "Tang Yuancheng said," Yes. If the first step is wrong, no matter how hard you try, the result will only be the opposite. There's no need to continue. "
Shen Shiyun didn't get angry. Instead, she laughed, "How can Young Master Tang be so sure that I've taken the wrong path? Maybe it's you who's been wrong since the beginning? 'Someone' secretly reported you. Look, it's so vague. I'm afraid even if that person isn't you, it must be one of your subordinates, right? You're just a small civil official. Now that the Xuan Shuang's Crown Prince has been dethroned, you're no longer the Crown Prince's Young Master. You're just an ordinary teacher. Who gave you the authority? What qualifications do you have to speak to me like this? "
Tang Yuancheng said indifferently, "This one is loyal to His Majesty and responsible to the people of the world. This is my biggest asset. It doesn't matter if one's position is high or low. Even a beggar in the marketplace has the right to speak bluntly. Even if Niangniang wants to execute me on the spot, I'll still speak bluntly. You were able to rise from a commoner to a noble consort because of His Majesty's favor toward you. The fact that you're able to win over so many allies isn't because you're like-minded, nor is it because you have prestige. Rather, it's because they think they can profit from you. If they can think deeply about the way you treat your husband, they'll understand that you're burning the bridge after crossing the river. I'm afraid no one will dare to cooperate with you anymore. Friendship in adversity is the most precious, friendship in interest is the coldest. But now, you want to change yourself beyond recognition for the sake of that flower in the mirror, the moon in the water. Don't you think this is a very sad thing? "
Shen Shiyun was annoyed that he hit the nail on the head. She shouted, "Shut up! I don't need you to preach to me! Come! " With a wave of her hand, the Imperial Bodyguards behind her immediately rushed forward and formed a circle in front of the table. They surrounded Tang Yuancheng, who was quietly sipping tea, and pointed their swords and spears at him.
Li Yijie advised, "Yuner, you can't …" He might as well persuade Tang Yuancheng again. In a low voice, he said, "Yuancheng, I admit that what you said is true. But Yuner is angry right now. She's the master. You shouldn't confront her head-on …"
In fact, there was no need to lower his voice, because he was standing next to Shen Shiyun and was still some distance away from Tang Yuancheng. If he wanted to speak, he had to let her hear it first. Sure enough, Shen Shiyun said coldly, "You don't need to meddle in other people's business. If I don't teach this bookworm a lesson, he won't know the immensity of heaven and earth."
Tang Yuancheng said without any change in his expression, "Thank you, Brother Li, for your concern. Little brother can handle it." He picked up the teacup and silently took a sip. He waited until the flavor of the tea completely integrated into his limbs and bones. Then he raised his head and glanced at Shen Shiyun. He said indifferently, "Oh, Noble Consort Yun, are you serious? Do you think I'm still the bookworm who can't even truss a chicken? But if we really want to compare books, your previous sentence has a big problem. How high the sky is, and how deep the earth is, is still an unsolved mystery. No matter how much you read, no matter how many scattered lessons you've received, you still can't solve it. Confucius said, what you know is what you know, what you don't know is what you don't know. My mind is empty, there's no need for Noble Consort Yun to dig it out. "
Shen Shiyun sneered and said, "Who wants to argue with you about words? No matter how high your official position is, when you fall into my hands, you're nothing more than a bookworm who can't stand the wind. What, do you also have a commander's seal in your hand? It's too late. Right now, as long as I give the order, all the spears will shoot together and immediately turn you into a hornet's nest. When your personal guards arrive, they'll only be left to collect your corpse. "
Tang Yuancheng said, "Unfortunately, I don't have a commander's seal, and I'm not good at marching and fighting. It's just that my student is in my residence right now, waiting to listen to my lecture. If I don't return within two hours, the subordinates I left in my residence will naturally take some corresponding measures … "
Seeing that Shen Shiyun was about to speak with a sneer, he made a gesture to interrupt her and said, "Noble Consort Yun, I know you don't care about your son at all. Wanting to use his life to threaten you is simply nonsense from beginning to end. Unfortunately, I'm not that stupid. Have you heard of the saying that different routes lead to the same destination? You don't care about him, but you care about his value. I know he's still useful to you. This time, when you raise your troops in rebellion, he'll be an important excuse and shield. Without him, your plan won't be able to be carried out smoothly. Therefore, no matter what, before you succeed, you can't allow any accidents to happen to him. I'm taking advantage of your worry about personal gains and losses to make this gamble with you. He's my ready-made commander's seal. I'll definitely win. "
Shen Shiyun was slightly startled at first, but then her expression returned to normal. She smiled and said, "Tang Shaoshi has always had a good conscience. You can't even bear to trample an ant to death. This consort doesn't believe that you'll lay your hands on the student you've cultivated since childhood. Besides, you keep bragging about how loyal you are to His Majesty. Could it be that killing his precious son is enough to show your loyalty? Henceforth, he won't think highly of you anymore. Therefore, you don't dare to take this step. This bargaining chip is precious, but for you, it's no different than nothing. "
Tang Yuancheng said, "You're looking down on me too much. Or rather, you're thinking too highly of me. People change according to the environment. For example, in the past, even if you beat me to death, I wouldn't believe that you, Noble Consort Yun, would unexpectedly lay your hands on me. What about now? Aren't you using real swords and real spears, ready to use me as a live target at any time? Moreover, today was different from the past. Today's Xuan Shuang was different from the Ling Beilei of the past. Right now, he's the Devil Cult's Vice Hierarch, Ling Shuangjin. He's a heretical devil that everyone spurns. If I kill him right now, regardless of whether or not I'm using public office to avenge a private grudge, in the eyes of others, I, as his teacher, am personally handling the matter, eliminating an evil for the common people. Not only will His Majesty not blame me, in order to cater to the public opinion, he'll definitely reward me greatly. If you don't believe me, let's make a bet. "
Admiring Shen Shiyun's ashen face, he smiled and pursed his lips to blow away the tea leaves that had gathered in front of him. He said, "You see, all the machinations are exhausted. No matter how tightly he accumulates power, it's nothing but empty air. Just one breath and it'll scatter."
Li Yijie and Nangong Xue also didn't believe that he would really make a move against Xuan Shuang. But when they thought about how his little life was in Shen Shiyun's hands, they couldn't help but secretly worry for him. Shen Shiyun was so angry that her face turned ashen. She said, "Then let this consort ask Tang Shaoshi. A few days ago, you personally heard my secret plan and appeared on the spot to teach me a lesson. Unfortunately, I didn't take your advice to heart and instead spoke rudely. I don't know if you like to take credit so much, but did you say those words to His Majesty? "
Tang Yuancheng said, "It's not that I like to take credit, it's just that I have good intentions toward Niangniang. As for those words, you can rest assured. Those are things that I shouldn't know. Since I accidentally overheard them, then I'll let it end here. I won't say anything in front of His Majesty again. "
Shen Shiyun expected that Tang Yuancheng didn't like to lie. Since he could let go of the opportunity to perform a meritorious deed, he would definitely keep his mouth shut in front of other people. Shen Shiyun felt slightly relieved. Besides, as long as they could get through these next few days, they would no longer need to be alarmed. She smiled slightly and said, "As the saying goes, 'Rumors stop with the wise.' Sure enough, it's true. You deserve to be called Tang Shaoshi. Even when you eavesdrop on other people's secret plan, you can still speak so nobly. "While saying that, she gently pushed aside a long spear on the periphery. With graceful steps, she slowly stood in front of Tang Yuancheng.
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