Chapter 129: The truth hates being threatened
"Shut your dog mouth!"
Poison Lady shouted angrily, her face twisted in anger. "Since the plague broke out in the west of the city, people from other places have been avoiding it. Jiang Rumin could have chosen not to take the risk, but in order to help you, a bastard, pursue fame and fortune, she took the risk to accompany you. Now that she is in danger, you are saying these heartless words. Do you still have any humanity left?"
"Humanity?"
Song Yunchu raised his eyebrows slightly, "Of course I have some humanity, but not much. If I am not a little ruthless, wouldn't I be easily controlled by you rats? If you want to attack Miss Jiang, please do so, but I have to threaten you a little bit."
Song Yunchu said this with a hint of cold smile on his lips, "Even if I don't want to exchange hostages, Miss Jiang is my fiancée after all. If you cut her, I will cut off one of your sisters' arms or legs. Let's see who is more ruthless and shameless."
"you!"
Poison Lady was so angry at his words that she flew into a rage, but she didn't dare to drop the dagger in her hand.
This bastard Song is so shameless!
But his words did make her worried.
Yes, even if Song Gouzei lost a fiancée, he could still have another one, but if he lost his fourth sister... it would undoubtedly be like cutting a piece of flesh from his heart.
She finally took a deep breath and glared at Song Yunchu coldly, "Let's be frank, what do you want me to do in order to let my fourth sister go?"
Seeing that he had the upper hand in the negotiations, Song Yunchu became even more excited.
Sure enough, a woman who claims to be loyal and righteous will inevitably express strong rejection and contempt for the quotes of scumbag men.
Poison Lady now hated her so much that she actually felt some sympathy for Jiang Rumin.
Song Yunchu was about to continue fooling people, but Jiang Rumin spoke before her.
"Song Lang, I treat you sincerely, why do you treat me like this?"
Jiang Rumin stared at Song Yunchu with a sad face, "Am I so insignificant in your heart? I don't seek fame, wealth or honor, I only seek sincerity. I would have no regrets even if I risked my life to accompany you in an adventure. But now that I'm in trouble, you are so cold?"
Song Yunchu was stunned for a moment when he heard this, but soon he understood and continued, "Rumin, I have told you long ago that you can talk to me about interests, but not about love. I have never forced you to do anything for me. You volunteered to help me. Why are you blaming me now?"
Jiang Rumin had only called her Song Lang once, and after she rejected him, he had always called her Lord Song. Now he suddenly called her Song Lang again, and even said something hypocritical like "I don't ask for wealth, I only ask for sincerity", which was obviously to confuse Lady Du and deceive her into pity.
Jiang Rumin now knows that life is not easy, and is no longer the fool who only thought about love.
The Poison Lady is loyal but not crazy. Jiang Rumin plays the role of a weak person who cannot get the love he wants in front of her, which may make her think of her own situation and have the illusion of sympathy for Jiang Rumin.
"I thought that as long as I persevered, I would be able to enter your heart one day."
Jiang Rumin pinched her thigh hard with her sleeve, trying to squeeze out tears, but she couldn't bear the pain, so she couldn't bear to do it anymore. She could only try to speak in a sad tone.
"You're right. I shouldn't blame you. I shouldn't have indulged in your short-lived tenderness. I can only blame myself for wishful thinking and for having too many expectations of you."
Even though Song Yunchu was mentally prepared, he was still choked by Jiang Rumin's pretentious words.
It's a good thing to learn how to lie, but this girl's acting skills are a bit exaggerated.
Fortunately, Lady Poison did not get suspicious. Instead, she turned around and scolded Jiang Rumin, "Are you out of your mind? This dog thief Song has a bad reputation. How can he be gentle? What is there for you to look forward to?"
"You don't understand." Jiang Rumin lowered her eyes and said, "Song Lang is like the most gentle and warm breeze at the turn of spring and summer. Unfortunately, the wind leaves no trace and I can't keep him."
Song Yunchu: “…”
Normally, she could accept being praised to the sky by her subordinates, but she felt ashamed when Jiang Rumin praised her like this.
Poison Lady laughed angrily, thinking that Jiang Rumin was so stupid that she was beyond redemption.
"Song Lang, even if you don't have true feelings for me, don't think of abandoning me so easily. Don't forget that you still have to rely on me to treat severe plague. The imperial doctors may not be able to come up with the best prescription."
After Jiang Rumin said this, Poison Lady's expression eased slightly.
Fortunately, this idiot's mind is not full of Song the dog thief, and he can think for himself at the critical moment.
"Miss Jiang, what you said makes sense. If Lord Song wants to achieve great success, he still has to rely on you. So, can Lord Song reconsider my proposal?"
"I hate being threatened. If I really let your sister go, and you come to cause trouble later, wouldn't that waste my time again? I can promise you that I will spare her life, and that's also to keep you from causing trouble."
"We sisters are all injured, but we don't have the energy to cause trouble anymore. As long as Lord Song agrees to exchange hostages, we will immediately withdraw from the west of the city and will never break our promise."
"If that's what you're saying, I have an idea as well." Song Yunchu said, "Since Rumin is the key to curing the plague, you should release her and let her work together with the imperial doctors to completely put an end to this disaster. Don't just think about dealing with me, you should also consider the consequences of not getting rid of the plague."
"The severe cases are still highly contagious, and the prescriptions for the mild cases are not effective for everyone. If the disease is not cured, the entire Tianqi Nation will be affected. You said that I have committed many evil deeds, and you are not a good person either. Why don't we call a truce first and stop hindering Rumin's progress? Just consider it as a good deed. When the plague is completely resolved, I welcome you to come and make trouble again."
"Okay, I promise you, I won't do anything to hinder Miss Jiang, just as a good deed." Poison Lady agreed, "Then can you let my fourth sister go?"
Song Yunchu smiled and said, "To show your sincerity, let your fourth sister stay with us for a few more days. After we return to the court, I will naturally release her."
"How can that be! You asked me to release Miss Jiang, but you didn't? What if you go back on your word? Who will I turn to for justice?"
"I am a high-ranking official. Wouldn't it be too low of status if I went back on my word? You have to understand, if a person with many followers can't even keep his word, who would be willing to be loyal to him? You have no choice. Either you abuse Miss Jiang and I abuse your fourth sister, or you release Miss Jiang and I release your fourth sister later. Neither you nor I trust each other, so someone has to give in first."
When Poison Lady heard this, her face turned pale.
"Girl, if you don't trust Lord Song, you might as well try to trust me."
Jiang Rumin said to Lady Du, "I won't let your fourth sister go hungry. If I solve the plague, Lord Song will give me face and let her go. He just doesn't want you to make trouble again and again. You were the first to provoke me, so what's wrong with you giving in now?"
Poison Lady turned to look at Jiang Rumin. After staring at each other for a moment, she finally compromised: "Okay, I'll trust you this time. If you dare to lie to me, I will make you pay the price. Even if I can't kill you, I will poison everyone around you one by one. Don't blame me for hurting innocent people then."
As she spoke, she turned to look at Song Yunchu, "Stay away."
Song Yunchu said no more and retreated several feet away.
After confirming that the distance was safe, Poison Lady put away the dagger, took out the antidote for the poisonous spider from her sleeve and threw it on the ground, then turned around and left quickly.
Song Yunchu returned to the tree and gave the antidote to Shaoyao and Yingchun. Then he came to Jiang Rumin and used his internal force to break the chains that bound her hands and feet.
"Sir Song, aren't those words I just made up funny? Please don't take them to heart."
"It was a bit exaggerated." Song Yunchu still found it a little funny when he recalled it, "Your tone was also a bit too emotional. If there is a similar situation in the future, please restrain yourself."
Jiang Rumin remained silent.
She knew she wasn't very good at acting.
But what she said about Song Yunchu being like a gentle breeze was what she really meant.
She has understood that pursuing wealth and fame is much simpler than pursuing someone's true heart, and there is no need to force someone to stay.
But she still has the right to miss the breeze.
When she first learned that Song Yunchu was gay, she was also surprised and regretful.
But on second thought, the benefits of Lord Song's relationship with Your Majesty will outweigh the disadvantages for Lord Song.
If they were just a simple relationship between the monarch and his subject, His Majesty might not allow Lord Song to remain in power forever, but if there was affection between them, it would be an added boost for Lord Song.
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