Chapter 60 Yu Nian Dares to Deceive Him Again
Seeing Sang Tian like this, coupled with her hurried tone, Yu Nian's heart jumped into her throat.
She knew Yu Jing's injuries; he had lost a lot of blood. Could it be that he had bled to the point of shock? Given the current level of medical care in the Great Zhao Kingdom, she wondered if they could even provide a blood transfusion.
Canghai, who happened to have something to report to Chunyu Han, felt a pang of anxiety upon hearing this. Could it be that he had accidentally injured his master's brother-in-law with a single blow...?
How is he?
Only Chunyu Han remained with the austere appearance of a snow-capped mountain, unyielding year-round.
"He's awake, but he tried to run away as soon as he woke up, so I had to tie him up first."
Sangtian was also worried that she might be punished for being so rude to Chunyu Han's brother-in-law.
"He's awake. That's good. He's tied up well so he won't run around."
Yu Nian patted his chest, thinking, "Whether he's tied up or not, as long as he's alright, that's all that matters."
"Sir, please continue with your work. I'll go check on my fourth brother."
Yu Nian was in a hurry to see Yu Jing and forgot to pretend to be lame. Chunyu Han glanced at Yu Nian's brisk walking and his face became even colder.
How dare you try to trick him again?
My foot was in so much pain just now, but it's fine now. That little liar, I'll definitely teach her a lesson for this habit of lying to people as soon as she opens her mouth.
As soon as Yu Nian entered the room, she sneezed repeatedly. Yu Nian rubbed her nose, worried that her typhoid fever might relapse.
"Xiao Wu! You've come at the right time, let me out quickly."
Yu Jing had been unconscious and didn't know what had happened. When he opened his eyes, he thought he had been captured by that rude female guard.
Upon seeing Yu Nian, they immediately felt as if they had found a lifeline.
"Fourth Brother, just stay here and recover from your injuries. Where can you go if you go out? Aren't there people all waiting to catch you and collect their bounty?"
Looking at Yu Jing, whose hair was disheveled and whose face was as pale as paper, Yu Nian couldn't help but feel sorry for him. She sat down by the bed and helped Yu Jing untie his hair.
"You... already knew."
When Yu Jing said this, his eyes were filled with complete openness.
Yu Jing's candor left Yu Nian somewhat at a loss for words. She took the things Lu Mingzhu had given her from her purse and placed them in front of Yu Jing.
The white jade pendant has a warm luster, and it is obvious that it has been held and touched many times in people's hands.
In the Great Zhao Dynasty, a "mingpei" was a man's promise to the woman he loved.
"Mingzhu asked me to tell you that you don't need to wait for her anymore."
Without any further instructions or preamble, Lu Mingzhu left Yu Jing with these six words.
It was only then that Yu Nian realized that Yu Jing's kindness towards Consort Lu was not out of guilt for rejecting her confession, but because he liked her sister and extended that kindness to her sister as well.
"How is she now? Is she not doing well? It's my fault for being too impatient. That's why I was targeted by the Imperial Guards today. Otherwise, I could have seen her today."
Yu Jing's eyes flashed with regret and anxiety, and Yu Nian even felt that his voice sounded a little trembling.
It was only then that Yu Nian realized that the usually gentle and aloof gentleman could also have these expressions, just like everyone else.
"She's not doing well."
Yu Nian opened her mouth. She should have told Yu Jing the truth, but she just couldn't bring herself to say that Lu Mingzhu didn't have much time left.
"I've found a way to cure her, but it's not convenient for me to see her right now. Could you please tell her to wait for me a little longer..."
"Was it because of... those four women you took away?"
Yu Nian clenched her fists. Her fourth brother's obsession was much deeper than she had imagined.
“Xiao Wu, I know you find it hard to understand, but that medicine is toxic and has a strong effect. Without them acting as test subjects to determine the dosage, Mingzhu might never wake up again after just one dose.”
Yu Jing was somewhat excited, and his voice involuntarily rose considerably.
"I don't ask you to understand me, Xiao Wu, please help me and let me leave here, okay?"
Yu Nian frowned and shook her head. Lu Mingzhu's life was precious, but she was also an innocent woman. She couldn't let Yu Jing make the same mistake again.
Yu Jing pleaded with Yu Nian, but Yu Nian's answer reminded him of a year ago when he had also pleaded with Yu Huaifeng to marry Lu Mingzhu, only to receive the same rejection.
Why?
All he wanted was to keep the one he loved. He didn't ask to live a life of perfect harmony with her; he only wished that she could live a carefree life instead of dying young.
"I don't blame you for not helping me. This is Fourth Brother's own business, and he should handle it himself."
Yu Jing struggled to get up, but the Imperial Guards outside the door were ready to act at any moment, so there was no way Yu Jing could leave this door.
Yu Nian couldn't just let him go like that. Yu Jing was completely unable to handle the situation properly. If he could, Yu Nian wouldn't be here trying to save him.
"Fourth Brother, I understand."
Yu Nian stood in front of Yu Jing, her eyes filled with unwavering determination.
"Then why?"
Yu Jing looked at Yu Nian with confusion. She said she understood, but then stopped him.
“We must save Mingzhu’s life, but it doesn’t necessarily have to come at the cost of innocent lives. You said it yourself, the medicine is poisonous. If Mingzhu finds out that her life was bought with the lives of four people, do you think someone with her personality could accept that?”
Yu Jing had considered what Yu Nian said, but he had no other choice.
Seeing Yu Jing remain silent, Yu Nian felt that there was a chance for this. After all, this matter was the key to Yu Jing's descent into darkness. As long as they could successfully circumvent this matter, Yu Jing's image would not collapse.
“But what about Mingzhu? She has already suffered so much. I really can’t bear to watch her suffer in front of me…”
“I didn’t say I wouldn’t care about Mingzhu, Fourth Brother. Trust me, I have a way. I can definitely save Mingzhu.”
Yu Nian comforted Yu Jing, whose eyes were red. As long as Yu Jing was alive, there was hope for Lu Mingzhu's illness. Right now, Yu Jing, the human trafficker, was in dire straits himself.
"Tell me first, where are those four women you arrested now?"
When Yu Nian mentioned this, a hint of wariness appeared in Yu Jing's eyes.
"Are you trying to trick me into talking on behalf of Chunyu Han?"
Yu Nian felt anxious at this question, but it was no wonder that Yu Jing thought so. All he knew was that the injury was inflicted by Cang Hai and that he was tied up in Chunyu Han's territory.
While Yu Nian was racing against time to save him, the man fainted.
Yu Nian couldn't help but sigh; it's really hard to be a good person.
"Fourth Brother, wake up! If Chunyu Han really wanted to know something, would he use such a gentle method as asking questions? I'm asking you this because I want to save you first. Although you're injured, there's no substantial evidence, and we can't convict you for the time being..."
As Yu Nian was speaking, she suddenly remembered something important.
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