Chapter 2357 Listening to Shu Yu's Deception

The manager, Rong Hou, paused for a moment when he heard Shu Yu's words, then narrowed his eyes and asked, "What do you want to talk to me about?"

Shu Yu turned to look at the person standing at the door. Rong Hou thought for a moment, then waved for the people around him to leave.

Shu Yu looked up at the roof again, "There should be people up there too."

"Does the county lord intend to leave no one by my side?"

Shu Yu knew what he was worried about, but she felt it was unnecessary. "Is the steward worried that I might take advantage of the situation to do something to you? You've already taken all my weapons, so I can't do anything. Besides, my family and the Cheng family are in your hands. Even if the people in this courtyard leave, the Cheng residence is still surrounded by archers. Under these circumstances, wouldn't it be suicide for me to risk attacking you?"

Rong Hou pondered for a moment. Indeed, if she really killed him, he wouldn't be able to escape.

As for taking him hostage, that's even more impossible. His influence isn't that great, not enough for one person to exchange for their entire group.

He wanted to see what this Lady Lu wanted to say to him after meeting with the Abbot of Dongqing Temple.

"Alright, let's see what tricks you can pull."

Ronghou dismissed everyone inside and outside the courtyard and gathered them all outside.

He then found a chair and sat down opposite Shu Yu and Abbot Dongqing.

Although he felt that Shu Yu wouldn't dare to do anything, he still kept a distance of five meters from them for safety's sake.

Shu Yu remained obedient, sitting quietly beside the Abbot of Dongqing Temple. The abbot glanced at her, said nothing, and then closed his eyes again.

Shu Yu looked at Rong Hou, "This manager..."

"The county magistrate calls me Manager Rong."

“Alright, Manager Rong, I just had a chat with Master. I think you should also know Master’s prediction: you are now at your last gasp, and this operation will not end well.”

Rong Hou's expression suddenly changed. Of course he knew, and every time he thought about it, he felt extremely irritated.

Shu Yu smiled and said, "Besides, I believe that very few people know about this, right?"

Rong Hou pursed his lips. Yes, he had hesitated for a long time after learning of this remark before telling his superiors. These words were far too serious; if this remark were to be circulated when the enemy was on the verge of rebellion, it would undermine morale.

Knowing it's a dead end, who would choose to take it if given a choice?

Only those who have no other way out will resolutely seek ways to break the deadlock.

However, there are very few such people, so the number of people who know the commentary of the Dongqing Temple Master, including Ronghou, is probably no more than ten.

Shu Yu knew from his expression that she hadn't guessed wrong.

"Manager Rong knows there's no way forward, yet he insists on hitting a brick wall. That's really not a wise move. I say, haven't you ever thought about trying a different path? Perhaps you can find a smooth road ahead?"

Rong Hou suddenly raised his head, squinted, and asked, "What does the county princess mean by this?"

“Manager Rong, following the Second Prince is a waste of your strength, but what if you were to work for the current Emperor? My master said that the current Emperor is the rightful ruler, the true Son of Heaven. Wouldn't following him be better than following the Second Prince, who has no future? You are a smart man, you have ambition and aspirations, but you have to bet on the right horse, don't you?”

Rong Hou sneered, "You want to turn me against you?"

Shu Yu shook her head. "This isn't called turning someone against their cause. I'm just providing Manager Rong with a more suitable path."

(End of this chapter)