However, Wei Che was not moved at all. He raised his eyebrows slightly, and the arc of his raised eyebrows showed a bit of calmness and confidence. His expression was calm and composed, as if Yan Shu's threat was just a passing cloud.
He sat up slightly, his back straight, showing an innate majesty.
"I don't see your sincerity," Wei Che said, his voice deep and powerful, echoing in the air. "According to our plan, Zhao Dechang would be convicted of stealing the late emperor's valuables, and no one would be hurt from beginning to end."
He spoke at a steady pace, and every word he said was like a heavy hammer hitting Yan Shu's heart.
"But you changed the plan without consulting me and used the death of that family of three to dethrone Zhao Dechang. I can't trust you for that."
There was a hint of disappointment in Wei Che's eyes. He looked straight at Yan Shu with a piercing gaze, as if he wanted to see through the darkness in Yan Shu's heart.
When Yan Shu heard Wei Che's words, the muscles on his face twitched slightly, and then he laughed angrily.
His laughter was sharp and arrogant, with a bit of madness and unruliness, as if someone had been touched on the reverse scale.
His eyes narrowed slightly, with a crazy light flashing in them, and the corners of his mouth curled up in a twisted arc, revealing a row of white teeth.
"Isn't the result the most important thing? The method I'm thinking of is clearly foolproof." Yan Shu said loudly, his tone full of unwillingness and anger.
"You, Wei Che, are nothing but hypocrites. If it weren't for me, would Zhao Dechang have fallen so easily?"
He slammed the table, and the cups on the table shook, making crisp clash sounds.
Wei Che looked at Yan Shu quietly, without the slightest hesitation in his eyes, like a towering mountain that could not be shaken by any violent storm.
His eyes were calm and firm, as if telling Yan Shu that his anger and excuses were in vain.
"The result is certainly important, but the means cannot be ignored either." Wei Che said slowly, his voice steady and powerful. "Your actions have violated our original agreement. Now, the opportunity is before you. Return to the capital, and perhaps there is still a chance to clear your name and continue in Youzhou. Can you guarantee the Yan family's eternal stability?"
He tilted his head slightly, his eyes revealing a hint of scrutiny, as if waiting for Yan Shu's answer.
Yan Shu listened to Wei Che's words, and his chest, which had been heaving violently, gradually calmed down. A hint of hesitation flashed in his eyes, and the madness and anger just now gradually faded away, replaced by deep thought.
He slowly sat back in his chair, folded his hands in his lap, and tapped his fingers unconsciously.
On this day, Zhongyueju was extremely lively. It was dinner time, and the hall was packed with people and bustling with noise.
The exquisite carved tables and chairs were filled with delicious dishes. The diners were laughing and chatting, clinking glasses, and enjoying the pleasure brought by the food.
The air is filled with the aroma of various dishes, including the rich fragrance of braised pork, the fresh fragrance of steamed fish, and the refreshing taste of various seasonal vegetables, all intertwined together, making people salivate.
The waiters in uniform shuttled among the crowd, busy greeting customers with warm smiles on their faces.
The private rooms upstairs were also fully booked, and the sounds of guests chatting, laughing, and playing rock-paper-scissors could be heard from time to time.
As a rising dark horse in Youzhou City, Zhongyueju has been attracting more and more people every day, and its business has always been booming. Today is no exception, and everyone is immersed in this lively atmosphere.
Wei Yunrou, wearing a light blue dress, shuttled between the various dining tables in the hall, with a professional smile on her face, greeting the guests warmly.
She would pour tea and water for the guests from time to time, ask about the taste of the dishes, and also exchange a few words with regular customers. The scene was busy and orderly.
However, at this moment, a sudden sound of vomiting broke the harmony.
Wei Yunrou subconsciously looked in the direction of the sound and saw a diner sitting in the corner with a pale face, leaning forward, vomiting violently, with filth scattered on the ground and emitting a pungent smell.
The guests around first widened their eyes in astonishment, and then several people began to vomit. Some of them covered their mouths, and some simply bent over, with vomiting sounds coming one after another.
Wei Yunrou was stunned for a moment. Her smile froze on her face, her eyes widened like bells, and she looked at the chaotic scene in disbelief.
Her heart began to beat violently, as if it was about to jump out of her chest, and a strong panic surged in her heart, like a lost bird, at a loss.
Her hands trembled slightly, and all kinds of terrible thoughts flashed through her mind: "What on earth is going on? Why are so many people vomiting suddenly?"
She didn't have time to think about it, nor did she care about the shouts of other guests. She turned around and ran desperately towards the stairs. Her target was the fifth floor, where Su Huaiyue handled affairs.
Her steps were hurried and hurried, and each step was heavy, as if she wanted to crush the fear in her heart.
Her breathing became rapid, her chest heaved violently, and beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.
At this time, Su Huaiyue was sitting at the desk in the room, concentrating on checking the account book.
Her eyes were sharp, and her fingers gently turned the pages of the account book, occasionally recording some data on the paper next to it.
The room was very quiet, with only the sound of her flipping through the account books and the rustling of the pen on the paper.
Suddenly, a rapid knock on the door broke the silence.
Su Huaiyue frowned slightly, but before she could ask, Wei Yunrou rushed in in a panic.
Her hair was a little messy, and she had a look of fear on her face. She gasped and said, "Sister-in-law, it's bad. Many people in the hall suddenly vomited. The scene is in chaos!"
When Su Huaiyue heard this, her originally calm expression instantly became solemn.
She quickly put down the account book in her hand, stood up, straightened her clothes, and walked quickly downstairs.
Her steps were firm and powerful, and every step revealed the demeanor of a leader.
As Su Huaiyue entered the hall, a pungent sour smell hit her in the face, making her wrinkle her nose slightly.
The hall was in a mess, with tables and chairs tilted to one side and many diners looking pale. Some were bent over, holding their stomachs and retching constantly; some simply collapsed on the ground with pools of vomit beside them.
In the crowd, a middle-aged man in a grey gown was fuming. He grabbed the waiter next to him, pulled him in front of him, and roared with wide eyes, "Did you guys at Zhongyueju poison me? Huh? I came here for a good meal, how did you suddenly become like this? If anything happens to me, you will all be in trouble!"
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