Chapter 241 Your sincerity is worthless
Judging from what Zhao Qinghui said, Emperor Qianyuan had transferred silver from the national treasury to his private treasury for many years. What did he want to do with so much silver?
Zhao Qinghui bowed and said, "The Zhao family is willing to surrender its private treasury and will follow the orders of the Crown Prince!"
Ever since going to Lingnan, Yan Xing has realized the importance of money. Lu Chenyang was short of money, and now the Crown Prince is also short of money.
Money is a good thing. Even Zhao Qinghui in front of us got this opportunity because he paid money.
Emperor Qianyuan's private treasury is really a huge bait. At this time, having such a large sum of money is like a timely help to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and it can even change the current situation.
Why were the Lu Family Army so loyal to Lu Chenyang? Firstly, their families lived in Lingnan and Shu, and Lu Chenyang treated them well, providing them with a stable living environment and the opportunity for their children to go to school. But more importantly, the army's rations and forage were all collected by Lu Chenyang.
The saying "whoever gives you milk is your mother" may not sound nice, but it definitely makes sense.
If there is a stable supply of food and grass, even if the current Lu family army cannot be persuaded to surrender to the prince, His Royal Highness the prince can still recruit new soldiers.
The thing that is most abundant in this world now is refugees, and the thing that is least valuable in this world is human life.
It can be said that even though the Zhao family came to seek refuge with Emperor Qianyuan's private treasury, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince could have ascended the throne on the spot, and there was no need for such painstaking planning.
He couldn't resist the temptation.
Zhao Qinghui continued, "Now that things have come to this, there's nothing left to say. My Lord, my father's decision to speak up for the late Queen was actually at His Majesty's behest. He instructed the Zhao family to approach the Duke's Mansion." He spoke sincerely, "My Lord, I've laid bare all my secrets. Please give the Zhao family a chance."
After he finished speaking, he knelt on the ground and clasped his hands together: "The entire Zhao family is willing to sacrifice our lives for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and we will do anything for him."
Yan Xing slowly clenched his fists. It was so...
Yan Xing said in a deep voice, "Has the Zhao family chosen His Royal Highness the Crown Prince now? Choosing a side so early, aren't they afraid of being defeated?"
Zhao Qinghui raised his head and said seriously, "Your Highness the Crown Prince is Your Majesty's eldest son, the legitimate heir. The Zhao family is not a traitor to the country, so it is only natural that we support His Highness the Crown Prince."
Yan Xing: “…”
It is quite ridiculous that a scheming and powerful villain claims to support orthodoxy.
Yan Xing calmed down and said, "You've revealed everything, leaving no room for doubt. You don't just want to surrender, do you?"
Zhao Qinghui's expression became even more earnest. "My Lord, I have no other requests. It's just that Qingwan, she's been implicated by me and has suffered a tragic fate. I only hope she can find a good home." He gritted his teeth and said, "I know Qingwan is now married for the second time. I don't ask to be the Crown Prince's consort, but please give her the status of a concubine and protect her. The Zhao family will be satisfied."
Yan Xing: “…”
Yan Xing's mood is extremely complicated now, and he has an urge to overturn the table and turn against his superiors.
Why is he being asked to sell his body?! It's bad enough that he's selling his looks to get a meal, but now he's being asked to sell his body too. Isn't that a bit too much?
Yan Xing was furious and sneered, "You've made a good plan, but you serve His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. If he wants to take a concubine, it should be His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. What does it have to do with me?" He stood up and said, "I'll go back and tell His Royal Highness the Crown Prince for you."
Zhao Qinghui quickly said, "My Lord! But Qingwan's heart belongs to you, my Lord. Even if she has some selfish motives, she is sincere to you, my Lord. Don't you really know that?"
Yan Xing remained silent and responded indifferently.
Because he didn't like Zhao Qingwan, he was not moved even if she was sincere.
His sincerity hadn't been accepted yet, so why should he pity Zhao Qingwan? Lu Chenyang, that cold and ruthless man, hadn't given him a single word of truth yet, yet he was still treating him well, letting him continue to indulge in it, unable to help but fantasize that maybe he also had someone else in his heart.
To put it bluntly, he was just hanging on. He had no choice but to continue enjoying this blatant scumbag behavior.
Yan Xing looked indifferent, not moved at all.
Zhao Qinghui felt a wave of sadness in his heart. He couldn't help but ask, "Prince, you and Qingwan were childhood sweethearts. You loved and protected her. Now, don't you have any sympathy for her at all?"
Yan Xing thought for a moment and said calmly, "Mr. Zhao, since you came of age, you've been surrounded by countless women, many of whom are truly devoted to you. Have you ever felt the slightest bit of pity?"
Zhao Qinghui's expression froze.
Yan Xing said calmly, "Is your sister's sincerity the only thing worth money?" He looked at Zhao Qinghui and said, "You don't think so, do you? So, in order to give her sincerity, we also need to give her the Emperor's private treasury."
Zhao Qinghui felt a humiliation he had never felt before. Even when he admitted his power and calculations in front of him, he had never felt so ashamed.
Yan Xing told him clearly that their sincerity was worthless and could only be given as a gift. These words pierced his chest like a needle.
Zhao Qinghui claimed that he was not a good person, and that he used all his tricks and used all means to achieve his goals, but even so, he was ashamed of his words.
Yan Xing said casually, "What do you think? Do you want to change your mind? After all, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is a better choice than me." He curled his lips and said, "Why don't you go back and discuss it?"
Zhao Qinghui made a decisive move, "I know the prince won't believe me, but Qingwan only has the prince in her heart. She said she missed out once, thinking she could marry someone else and have children, which would be a good ending. But now, after going down that path, she realizes that even if everything goes smoothly, it's still hard to be satisfied. Every time she thinks about it, it's too late to regret. Now that she has a chance to start over, she will definitely not make the same mistake again."
Yan Xing said calmly, "It wasn't all smooth sailing. The Liang family's son died young, otherwise she wouldn't have had the chance to change." He was too lazy to continue. "I won't agree to your last request. You can go back and reconsider it."
After Yan Xing finished speaking, he stood up and said, "It's getting late. I have something else to do, so I'll leave first."
After Yan Xing walked out, he frowned and became more and more impatient with the Zhao family.
The Zhao family is only able to find a way out in this way, and is really becoming more and more disgraceful.
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