Chapter 537 Convincing the Qian Family
Jun Moye spoke with a smile.
"Aside from the Hua family, your Qian family is the closest to the Crown Prince. The closer they are, the more leverage they hold. I won't take advantage of you, Lord Qian. We in Baise City also have some people in Dayan. If you are willing to give us the evidence that is fatal to the Crown Prince, we can guarantee that the Qian family will be able to survive in Dayan safely, and of course, that includes curing Miss Qian's illness."
Qian Zexi felt mixed emotions upon hearing this. He knew that this decision not only affected the future of the Qian family, but could also determine the life or death of his younger sister, Qian Yan.
He pondered for a moment, his gaze lingering on Jun Moye's face for a long time, as if looking for a hint of hesitation or concession, but Jun Moye just looked back at him indifferently, his eyes revealing unquestionable determination.
"Master Jun, every word you say makes sense, but how can we just give up the Qian family's centuries-old foundation? Furthermore, once the evidence is handed over, our Qian family will completely lose all ties with the Crown Prince's Mansion. The risks involved..."
Qian Zexi's voice trembled slightly, revealing his inner struggle.
Jun Moye gently put down the teacup, his tone calm but revealing a power that could not be ignored.
"Master Qian, you are well aware that the Crown Prince is now at the end of his rope. Continuing to be tied to him will only hasten the Qian family's destruction. Our proposal is to give the Qian family a chance for rebirth. Although Dayan is far away, Baise City is willing to provide the Qian family with a safe haven, allowing them the opportunity to start over."
"Furthermore,"
Jun Moye continued.
"Miss Qian's condition is urgent. Only our doctors and secret medicine can save her life. Can you bear to watch Miss Qian lose her chance of survival because of your hesitation?"
Upon hearing this, Qian Zexi clenched his fists, his knuckles turning white from the strain. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath, as if making a final decision. When he opened his eyes again, they were filled with determination.
"Okay, Master Jun, I promise you. But I also hope that you can keep your promise."
Jun Moye smiled slightly.
"Master Qian, please rest assured. Baise City always keeps its word. Once we have the evidence, we will immediately assist the Qian family in their safe evacuation and ensure that Miss Qian recovers."
Qian Zexi pondered for a moment after hearing this.
"I'll give you half of the stuff first. As for the rest, I'll give it to you after your people help us settle down in Dayan."
Jun Moye nodded upon hearing this and agreed readily.
"Then do as Master Qian said. I will wait for Master Qian's news."
Qian Zexi stood up, bowed to Jun Moye, and left the Bai residence with a complicated expression.
Qian Zexi knew that although this decision was difficult, it was the only way for the Qian family to survive. Upon returning to the mansion, he immediately summoned several core members of the family, explained the whole story in detail, and sought their opinions.
Naturally, there were some who opposed the idea, believing it would be tantamount to betraying the Crown Prince and incurring divine punishment. However, there were more understanding individuals who saw the decline of the Crown Prince's faction and knew that continuing to cling to power would only lead the Qian Family into an irretrievable situation.
After a heated discussion, everyone finally agreed with Qian Zexi's decision and decided to give it a try to fight for a chance for the Qian family's future. Qian Zexi was also looking for a suitable opportunity to resign.
In the palace.
Gyeongbokgung Palace.
Concubine De opened her private storehouse and selected various gifts.
"Madam He, how about this pair of fine jade ruyi? Would City Lord Su be interested?"
"And this pair of carnelian earrings. I've seen City Lord Su wearing red clothes. She would definitely look great in these earrings."
"And this pair of love locks. I heard she and Master Jun are deeply in love. Wouldn't it be beautiful for them both to wear them together?"
Nanny He looked at Concubine De who was selecting gifts one by one personally, and spoke with a smile.
"My Lady, you have always had excellent taste. City Lord Su will surely be pleased with the gift you choose."
Then he spoke again worriedly.
"But Your Majesty, if we go to Baise City and ask them to surrender, I'm afraid they won't be happy. The Lord of Baise City is already on equal footing with the Emperor. If they surrender, wouldn't they become his subjects? Someone like Lord Su wouldn't agree."
Concubine De packed the love lock in a box and glanced at Nanny He.
"If you can understand this truth, how could this palace not understand it? How could someone as arrogant as City Lord Su possibly submit to Tianyuan?"
Upon hearing this, Nanny He spoke with a puzzled look on her face.
"Your Majesty, you clearly told the Emperor that you were going to persuade City Lord Su..."
Concubine De continued to choose gifts.
"If we don't tell the Emperor that, how can we leave the palace? Can we expect the Empress to agree to my leaving the palace? As for what to say after meeting City Lord Su, that's all up to me."
Upon hearing this, Nanny He became even more confused.
"My Lady, you have confused me. What on earth are you trying to do?"
Concubine De looked at the several boxes at hand and said, "Well, it should be about done."
"Pack these boxes first. We will leave the palace early tomorrow morning. It's so rare to meet a legendary woman like City Lord Su. We must talk more."
"As for what exactly I want to ask her for? I always want to see their attitude towards Ayong and whether they are truly willing to befriend our Ayong. Moreover, I also want to ask City Lord Su for some advice."
Upon hearing this, Nanny He stepped forward and carefully packed the gifts that Concubine De had chosen.
"Yes, I understand. Tomorrow morning I will accompany you to the Bai residence."
The next morning, sunlight filtered through the mist, gently illuminating the streets and alleys of the capital. Consort De and Nanny He, dressed in casual clothes, quietly left the palace and slowly made their way towards the Bai residence.
White House.
Su Hanchu and Jun Moye were having breakfast.
"The Qian family has basically reached an agreement. All they have to do is wait for Qian Zexi to resign from the emperor and hand over the evidence of Jun Moxu's crimes. Jun Moxu won't be able to recover this time."
Hearing Jun Moye's somewhat cheerful tone, Su Hanchu also spoke with a smile on his face.
"After spending so much time, we are finally going to get rid of him."
Jun Moye looked at Su Hanchu, thinking that she had been at home with him all these days.
"Chuchu, spring is here, and everything is reviving. If the weather is nice these days, I'll go out with you. Ever since I got sick at home, you've rarely gone out. Even when you did, it was to check the account books, and you haven't had a good time in the Imperial City."
Su Hanchu smiled and spoke when he heard this.
"I'm just an ordinary woman worried about my husband's health. He's bedridden, so how can I have the energy to have fun? It's okay. I'm happy to be at home with you. But we've finally returned to the Imperial City, so we can take a walk around some nearby places. Is there anywhere you'd like to go?"
Jun Moye pondered for a moment after hearing this.
"There's a peach forest near the imperial city. Let Qinggu go check it out first. If the peach blossoms are in full bloom, I'll accompany you to see them. Then we can pick some fresh peach blossoms and make peach blossom wine."
Speaking of brewing peach blossom wine, Su Hanchu became interested.
"good."
The couple was chatting when Caiyue walked in from outside.
"City Lord, Young Master, there are one or two carriages from the palace outside. They say that Consort De is asking to see her."
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