Chapter 234 A Simple Plan
The view outside the window remained the same, with dust and the noise of people coming from all directions flying everywhere.
"Sir, what do you want me to do?"
When Youjia asked this question, it proved that she had guessed what she would face next.
It turned out that even though he had escaped from the Dragon Guard, he still had not left the chessboard, he had simply changed from a white piece to a black piece.
It seems that this is my fate. You Jia held back the tears that were about to burst out and dared not look at Wei Changtian again.
However, the latter paused for a moment and said something completely different from what she thought.
"Miss You, I don't need you to do anything."
“.”
As if she was hit by a bullet, You Jia's eyes suddenly widened and her body suddenly froze.
There were still tears in her eyes, but the sadness in her eyes had disappeared.
The small wooden box placed next to it was open, and inside it lay the golden hairpin that Wei Changtian had won "without fighting".
Five tiny rubies surround a small white jade, outlining the shape of peach blossoms, flashing a soft light in the sun.
From extreme despair to extreme touching.
All these changes happened just because of one word from Wei Changtian.
But in fact, Wei Changtian was not "blinded by beauty", and he also had not forgotten the original purpose of You Jia approaching him.
Sooner or later, You Jia will return to the Dragon Guard and become a time bomb that he has buried next to Ning Yongnian.
Whether such a bomb can explode when he needs it, the fuse is not in his own hands, but depends on Youjia's own attitude.
Therefore, he wanted Youjia to do all this spontaneously and proactively.
He wanted to make Youjia a hidden mine that could willingly detonate him at any time.
This process was undoubtedly full of deception and lies. It is impossible to say that Wei Changtian had no hesitation or guilt in his heart.
However, Wei Changtian is by no means a kind-hearted person.
Perhaps from the moment You Jia came to Shuzhou and designed to get close to him, everything became unchangeable.
In a life-and-death struggle, any kindness shown to the enemy may become one's tombstone, even if she was just a former enemy.
Survival is always the first need of human beings.
That's all.
That night, at the end of the You hour.
Wei Changtian and Qin Zhengqiu came to Xu's house for the banquet as scheduled, and met the current head of the Xu family, Xu Shixing's widow, Wei Yanyu, for the first time.
Her pair of phoenix eyes are naturally charming, yet awe-inspiring. Her black hair is combed into a bun, with a seven-treasure coral hairpin inserted diagonally. The overall look is gorgeous and elegant.
She is not much different from the portrait, and is still a beautiful woman with charm.
However, what impressed Wei Changtian more was the elusive aura of a superior that she possessed.
Smart and capable, and very cunning.
Without a doubt, she was a very difficult woman to deal with.
"Master Wei, Master Qin, I offer you a glass of wine."
"Mrs. Wei, you're welcome."
"The situation is turbulent now, so the dishes are a bit shabby. I hope you two won't mind."
"Madam, what are you talking about?"
“.”
Delicacies from land and sea were brought to the table like a stream, and after we had a few bites, other dishes were served.
The meal ended quickly with toasts and laughter.
It can be said that both the host and the guests had a good time, but that’s all.
Neither side discussed any key issues during the meal, but just kept probing each other in words and deeds.
After all, the Xu and Wei families are not allies at the moment, and they won't be in the future.
Since it is a mutually beneficial relationship, it ultimately depends on what chips each party has that can impress the other party. "Mr. Wei, have some tea."
In the tea room where sandalwood was burning, Wei Changtian and Wei Yanyu sat opposite each other, while Qin Zhengqiu and Xu Chengwen were in another tea room.
In this situation, it is obvious that we need to talk about business.
"Thank you, Madam."
Wei Changtian nodded, and recalled the strategy that Chu Xianping had taught him. After a moment's silence, he spoke first: "Madam, I came to Jizhou this time to discuss important matters with you."
"I don't like beating around the bush, so I'd better get straight to the point."
"Mr. Wei is straightforward."
Wei Yanyu chuckled and took a sip of tea: "I'm listening."
"good."
Wei Changtian put down the teacup without changing his expression and continued speaking slowly.
"Madam, my Wei family did not have much contact with the Xu family before."
"But ever since the Xu family fell out with the imperial court, I'm sure Madam has seen what the Wei family did."
"Madam is a smart person, so I won't say those nice words."
"I came to Jizhou to find you now, just hoping that the Xu family can do my Wei family a small favor."
"I wonder if you would be willing, ma'am?"
“.”
Although these words were not made very clear, Wei Yanyu had probably already guessed why Wei Changtian came, so at this moment she just smiled and took another sip of tea.
"On February 12, Ning Yongnian issued an edict to all the people, labeling my Xu family as traitors."
"Overnight, countless officials and wealthy merchants who were dependent on the Xu family defected to the court, one after another."
"Only the Wei family not only did not add insult to injury, but also helped me openly and secretly. I have seen all of this and I remember it in my heart."
"Logically speaking, Young Master Wei now wants my Xu family to do him a favor, so the Xu family should help him with all possible means."
"But, please don't blame me, sir. I still want to hear what this favor is for first."
Asking questions even though you know the answer will ensure that there are no loopholes.
Wei Yanyu's answer seemed to be full of sincerity, but in fact it left enough room for refusal.
"Mrs. Wei."
However, Wei Changtian didn't expect Wei Yanyu to agree directly, so he lowered his voice and made it clear.
"I want the Xu family to help me destroy the Liu family."
"Um."
Wei Yanyu nodded without any surprise, and asked again: "Then I wonder how the young master planned it?"
“This matter.”
Wei Changtian narrowed his eyes slightly and condensed the sound into a line that was sent into Wei Yanyu's ears.
"The Liu family may also be rebels"
“.”
High-end ingredients often only require the simplest cooking methods.
A brilliant plan often only requires the simplest layout and operation.
What Wei Changtian had to do was very simple - use the Xu family to label the Liu family as "rebels" as well.
It may sound like a fantasy at first, but it is actually very feasible.
The "feasible" here certainly does not mean that Ning Yongnian would really believe that the Liu family was plotting a rebellion.
But no matter whether he believed it or not, when a series of "evidence" was placed in the court, the emperor had no choice but to "believe it".
Because this is the only way to quickly end the "Liu-Wei dispute".
"Prince Wei"
On the other side, Wei Yanyu was silent for a moment, and it was obvious that he had also figured this out.
Her expression changed slightly several times, and finally turned into a meaningful smile.
"So, what else can the Wei family give for this?"
(End of this chapter)
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