Chapter 490: Principled Xu Qingwan
From a chess piece to a person holding the piece.
It has to be said that such a condition does have a fatal attraction for people like You Wenzon.
But You Wenzong was not a weak-willed fence-sitter.
The word "loyalty to the emperor" engraved in his values made him ready to reject Wei Changtian's olive branch after a struggle.
"Master Wei, thank you for thinking so highly of me."
"But I'm sorry I can't promise that."
"As a subject, I should be loyal to my monarch."
"So there is no need to waste your words, sir. Please give me a quick death."
“.”
You Wenzong bowed and spoke with great sincerity.
But Wei Changtian didn't look at him, but just kept his head down and picked the wick.
“Bang!”
Sparks flew, lamp sparks burst, and the originally dim light of the oil lamp suddenly became much brighter.
"Master You, have you ever thought about your family?"
With a calm expression, Wei Changtian put the oil lamp back beside him, as if he had not heard what You Wenzong had just said, and asked lazily: "The army was defeated at Niutou Mountain, and someone must be held responsible for this."
"Ning Yongnian will not kill Han Zhao, as he is a second-rank master. So do you think you have to take the blame for this?"
"Tsk, tsk, tsk. They colluded with the traitors and caused the army to suffer heavy losses."
"Master You, I don't need to say more about what will happen to your family in the capital."
“.”
His body trembled slightly. You Wenzong knew what would happen to his family.
He lowered his head silently, and his voice became bitter.
"I was the one who harmed them."
"But someone will surely redress our injustice in the future."
"Righteousness?"
Wei Changtian chuckled: "Master You, even if Ning Yongnian knew the truth in the future, do you think he would do such a thing?"
"Let's take a step back. Even if he can redress your innocence, everyone is dead and your You family has no descendants. What's the point of redressing your innocence then?"
"I"
His fists were clenched tightly and the candlelight flickered.
At this moment, You Wenzong only felt his throat suddenly become extremely dry, so dry that he could no longer speak.
He himself was not afraid of death, but he could not bear to leave his parents, wife and children.
Moreover, as Wei Changtian said, "collaborating with the enemy" is a serious crime that will implicate the entire clan. By then, his You family will no longer have any descendants. "Master You, let me tell you the truth."
On the other side, Wei Changtian saw You Wenzon's expression and knew that the time was almost right, so he continued to throw out the second condition.
"Before coming to see you, I had my father take all your family members in the capital away."
"You are also aware of the current situation in the capital. Ning Yongnian cannot touch the person that my Wei family wants to protect."
"So as long as you promise to work for me from now on, I can ensure their safety and send them to Shuzhou to reunite with you in the future."
"And if you don't agree."
"Then even if my Wei family doesn't kill them, Ning Yongnian will never let them go."
Looking at You Wenzong who was breathing rapidly, Wei Changtian paused and asked again:
"Master You, I have already explained the pros and cons to you clearly."
"I wonder if you have changed your mind now?"
“.”
The temptation to hold power.
Threats to protect the family.
In Wei Changtian's opinion, You Wenzong would have to give in under such threats and inducements.
However, he waited for a long time but still did not get the answer he wanted.
"Master Wei, can you allow me to think about this for a few more days?"
“.”
"Can."
Glancing at You Wenzong, Wei Changtian slowly stood up and said, "Think about it more. If you have any concerns, you can always send someone to tell me."
"But my patience is limited. I can only wait for you for five more days at most."
"I wonder if five days is enough time for you to make up your mind?"
"That's enough."
Standing up tremblingly, You Wenzong nodded gently: "Within five days, I will give you an answer no matter what."
"Okay, then I'll wait."
Picking up the oil lamp, Wei Changtian looked at You Wenzon deeply again.
"Master You, I have a few final words to say."
"Whether you believe it or not, the incident in Yuanzhou City was actually caused by Ning Yongnian."
“And that’s why I’m against it.”
"I just can't stand seeing someone like him as the emperor, so I helped Princess Rouan to establish herself as the king."
"Master You, don't forget."
"Ning Yuke's last name is also Ning."
Soon, Wei Changtian came out of the prison and met Chu Xianping who had been waiting outside.
"Sir."
Chu Xianping took the oil lamp and handed it to the jailer beside him, and asked in a low voice: "Didn't You Wenzong agree?"
"Well, I didn't agree."
Wei Changtian nodded: "He said he would think about it again."
"Should we continue to keep him in jail?"
Chu Xianping thought for a moment and said, "In my opinion, it would be better to put him in the inn and let him walk around the city."
"Perhaps after seeing the customs and practices of Shu, he will no longer be as hesitant as he is now."
“.”
Hmm? That makes sense.
Anyway, You Wenzong is not a military man, and it is impossible for him to escape without anyone to help him.
Let him see the peaceful days of the people in Shuzhou, and then compare them with the miserable conditions of the people in other prefectures and counties of Daning. Doesn't this better reflect the "institutional superiority" of Shu?
"Okay, let's do this. Just don't let him get away."
Nodding, Wei Changtian immediately affirmed Chu Xianping's idea.
The two chatted for a few more words, and then he prepared to go back to the inn to find Xu Qingwan, and then go back to Shuzhou City together.
The war has just come to a temporary end, and there is nothing urgent in the short term.
So Wei Changtian planned to "do it sooner rather than later" and take advantage of this opportunity to marry Liang Qin first, so as to avoid a war that would drag on until who knows when.
After saying goodbye to Chu Xianping, we took a carriage back to the inn.
Comrade Xiao Xu, who had received the news in advance, had already packed their luggage and was waiting in the front hall of the inn.
The inn where Wei Changtian was staying naturally had to be "cleared out", so there was not much else in the inn except the waiters.
However, whenever pedestrians on the street pass by the open door, they can't help but take a few more glances inside.
After all, although Comrade Xiao Xu's appearance is slightly inferior to Yang Liushi's, in the eyes of ordinary people, he is basically the same as a fairy.
The only thing is that this "celestial fairy" seems too "earthly".
“.”
"Boss, since we are staying in the hotel, we must pay the money."
Holding a purse in her hand, Xu Qingwan was "arguing" with the innkeeper about something.
Her expression was serious, her tone was earnest, and her words were extremely righteous and stern.
"When doing business, you must abide by the rules of business. I am also a businessman, so I naturally understand this principle, so I must pay this money."
"Mrs. Xu"
Looking at the silver ingot that was already in front of him, the shopkeeper in silk clothes was sweating profusely: "You, you are joking. It is a great honor for our shop that you and Master Wei are willing to patronize us. How can we accept your money?"
"Please be kind and don't embarrass me."
"No, I'm not making things difficult for you."
Faced with the shopkeeper's desperate pleas, Xu Qingwan refused to compromise: "Take it!"
"this"
The shopkeeper was not pretending, he really didn't want the money.
But seeing Xu Qingwan was so insistent, he finally had no choice but to keep thanking her and carefully took the silver ingot in his hands.
"Thank you, Madam, for the reward."
"I will decide from now on"
"Wait a moment."
Suddenly, Xu Qingwan interrupted with some confusion: "Where did I say I would give you a reward?"
"ah?"
The shopkeeper was stunned for a moment: "Then, what about this silver ingot?"
"This silver ingot is ten taels, and a room here costs three coins a day."
"We stayed for two days, so that's six cents."
Comrade Xiao Xu quickly calculated the account clearly and then spread out his hands.
"Shopkeeper, you still need to give me nine taels and four cents."
“.”
The shopkeeper: “???”
(End of this chapter)
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