Chapter 51 Only One Can Survive
Yu Feiwo was trapped in Jingyi's bedroom, like a bird locked in a cage. She had no companions to discuss rescue with, and she was unable to pry the lock and escape.
After three or four days like this, she was extremely worried. She wondered if Jing Cang had noticed Jie Gu, and she was also worried that he would do something stupid under Jing Yi's coercion.
The plot has now become completely different from the original text, like a wild horse that has broken free from its reins. The only thing that remains unchanged is that Jing Yi wants to usurp the throne and rebel.
This time Jing Yi's sword was off the mark, but he was one step behind in chess, but he had her as a hostage. Yu Fei hoped that Jing Cang could use his wisdom to see through her past and Jing Yi's current lies.
Rather than going along with Jing Yi, she would rather make peace with Jing Cang.
Thinking of Cao Cao, Cao Cao will appear. The door creaked open from the outside, and Jing Yi walked in hurriedly with several servants.
"Your Highness finally remembered me?" Yu Fei leaned against the small couch and glared at him.
Jing Yi strode over and leaned over to put his arm around her shoulders. "This is not just about raising a little girl for a few days or using her for a while. I've been busy with our great cause these days."
Yu Fei leaned aside, letting him miss the target, and pouted: "Then I have to first listen to what kind of bricks and tiles you want me to add to your great cause. If the sacrifice is too great, I won't agree."
Jing Yi stood still and said with a meaningful smile: "But I just want you to meet him at home, coax him with sweet words, and see him cripple his legs and write a memorial recommending me as the crown prince."
Yu Fei was startled, but she didn't show it on her face. "When?"
"today."
Yu Fei sat up straight unconsciously and frowned, "How could he..."
Seeing that she also thought Jing Cang's behavior was incredible, and it was completely different from the strict prince image he usually displayed, Jing Yi laughed: "Of course he wouldn't do that."
With a slightly serious expression, "My brother the emperor seems to know that the dragon is useless. He is still pretending to be nice to me and asked me to take you out of the palace to meet him. If I don't agree, I can do whatever I want to you. If he spills blood in front of the palace, I will be in trouble."
When Yu Fei heard this, his heart seemed to fall from his throat back into his chest.
She had just heard it and instinctively felt that it was Jing Cang's strategy to lure the enemy, but she was also afraid that he would be possessed by the devil and do something stupid.
What Jing Yi said later was more like Jing Cang's way of doing things.
Yu Fei tilted her head and thought for a moment, "What is the prince going to do?" Seeing that Jing Yi looked fearless, she guessed that he had a trick up his sleeve and would definitely not bring her to Jing Cang obediently.
Jing Yi sat down beside Yu Fei, staring at her with his scorching peach blossom eyes, as if he wanted to electrocute her, and his words were very greasy: "Then it depends on whether you are willing to sacrifice yourself for me, Jiaojiao."
Yu Fei thought it was not good. Jing Yi's words and actions were like a python spitting out its tongue, first using its tongue to make its prey comfortable, and then looking for an opportunity to swallow it.
She moved aside, keeping a distance from him, and said timidly, "We agreed to be a perfect match, are you going to give up so soon and regard me as a waste?"
Jing Yi looked at Yu Fei's frustrating expression.
She had snow-white skin, a pointed jaw, and a long black hair that hung down at her sides like a satin ribbon. Her figure, wrapped in a red dress, was slender and exquisite, like a gorgeous lotus in Jinjiang.
It's not that he didn't think about picking flowers, but she was beautiful, knowledgeable and interesting, so he did want her to stay with him forever, so he respected her more.
But a woman, especially one who had been with Jing Cang, always needed her to show some loyalty before he could feel at ease to employ her. Moreover, he had reached the end of his rope and needed her to turn the tide before he could see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Jing Yi thought about it for a while, then said, "You are really humiliating me when you say that. In fact, I wish I could worship you as Guanyin Bodhisattva, so that you can see my sincerity."
Yu Fei got goosebumps on her back after hearing this. Jing Yi must have some big plans for her by feeding her the drug so hard.
She coughed lightly and said, "If you want me to give up something, please tell me directly."
Jing Yi didn't keep it a secret any longer, "Give me your life for a moment."
Yu Fei stared at him with eyes wide open.
Jing Yi continued: "I missed a move and missed that you have already been defeated. Now there is nothing to hold Jing Cang hostage. Threatening the crown prince and plotting rebellion is a capital crime, but since ancient times, success and failure have been determined by one's own abilities. As long as Jing Cang dies, I will be the only son of my father, and I am confident that I can get over the current situation."
Yu Fei's mind raced as he analyzed the deeper meaning of Jing Yi's words.
He originally wanted to act recklessly, but his plan was discovered by Jing Cang. He is currently at a disadvantage, and he is worried that a woman like her cannot threaten Jing Cang. After all, beauties are common but kingdoms are hard to come by. So he plans to defeat the enemy in one move and kill Jing Cang.
But "threatening the prince with the intention of rebellion" is a capital crime, and killing the prince means that after death one's bones will be crushed and ashes will be scattered, leaving a bad reputation for eternity. From what Jing Yi said, he will be in power in the future, so what about this murderer who came forward?
Thinking about the past grievances between herself and Jing Cang, she had no problem blaming him - the prince found out that Jie Gu was seeking revenge on her, and she was so angry that she died with him. It just so happened that Jing Cang asked her to go out of the house to see him today.
Jing Yi's plan of killing two birds with one stone not only eliminated his opponent but also cleared himself of any involvement. It was truly brilliant and vicious.
Yu Fei said bluntly: "You want me to kill the prince when I meet him?"
Jing Yi's expression remained unchanged, and he said with a teasing smile: "Why, you don't dare, or you... can't bear to do it?"
Yu Fei was thinking about how to reject him with a plausible excuse, but Jing Yi said calmly, "You killed the prince in public, so your life is definitely in danger and your family is implicated, but you have me. You have done such a great service for me, I will definitely do whatever it takes to protect you, and your father and sister will not suffer any harm, and will continue to provide you with luxurious food and clothing."
"As for your Yu family's property, it will be your dowry to me. Yu Fei, as long as you are loyal to me, I will not treat you badly in the future. I want you to be the most favored woman in the palace."
Yu Fei: “…”
Are all the men in the Jing family so good at having affairs with women?
Jing Cang had said before that if she followed him, he would give her the best of everything. Jing Yi's words were even more beautiful, and he also described the eating of the most powerful people in such a fresh and unconventional way.
Yu Fei understood the meaning of the exaggerated words: if she obeyed and killed Jing Cang, Jing Yi would find someone to die for her, and she would be Jing Yi's concubine from then on, and her family would not be allowed to show up in the world. Although she and her family lost their freedom, they were favored and treated well by Jing Yi.
It seems as if he is the king of the world and all the people in the Yu family have to rely on him for their survival. However, this seems to be the case.
Compared to Jing Yi's sweet words and treacherous heart, Yu Fei believed in Jing Cang's gentlemanly promise more. The latter repeatedly hinted to her that he would forgive the past after the release of the snake. He also confessed to her, although it was in bed.
Jing Yi saw that Yu Fei was hesitant, and he didn't know what she was thinking about. Her face was flushed and her eyes were full of spring water, like a slut who couldn't forget her adulterer.
He was immediately embarrassed and said in a cold voice: "A day of marriage is a hundred days of grace. It seems that my brother must have made you happy, which is why you are so hesitant!"
Yu Fei came back to his senses and glared at him.
It was true that she had just deserted her duty, but she felt very ashamed to be humiliated by Jing Yi. There were wolves in front and tigers behind, so she had to think of something beautiful, even if it was just wishful thinking, so that she could stand firmly on Jing Cang's side and deal with Jing Yi.
She couldn't let Jing Yi get suspicious and angry, so she pinched her palms secretly to make tears well up in her eyes, and whispered, "I was distracted for a moment because of what you said, and you misunderstood me like this. Since the prince is intolerant, why do you have to lower yourself and deceive a woman like me who is as good as a flower and willow."
"Yu Fei, I didn't." Jing Yi was a little at a loss when he saw her crying, but then he came to his senses and said in a businesslike manner, "Prince, you must be killed whether you want to or not. I have prepared a special Duanchang Powder for you. The poison will take effect in two hours. If you can't do it, there is no antidote. You and your father must die today."
Yu Fei taunted, "So this is what you meant by borrowing my life for a moment."
Jing Yi looked serious, as if promising, "A woman who wants me to be devoted to her must risk her life for me. Yu Fei, what I do today depends entirely on your performance after you leave the house."
Yu Fei curled her lips slightly.
She doesn't care about the sincerity of that rotten cucumber, she is not a garbage collector!
"Someone, come and apply the medicine." Jing Yi shouted outside.
Two servants came over with porcelain bottles and tea.