What a joke! Compared to life, what's a little money?
Initially, it was because people hadn't been forced to that point yet, and they all harbored wishful thinking, wanting to squeeze out every last penny.
But that's no longer possible; one must spend money to avoid disaster and pay tribute to the "living Yama."
Wei Yao couldn't help but marvel at it.
It wasn't because the general subdued that arrogant group of wealthy gentlemen with just one move.
Instead, he had deliberately called out "General's wife" to test and confirm, but the general's first reaction made him feel certain.
That woman really was the general's wife; it was 100% certain.
At first, the general was scheming and maneuvering with those cunning rich gentlemen, suppressing the destructive violence in his eyes, and trying to follow the usual etiquette of a civil general. But as soon as his wife left, he tore off his mask and revealed his true colors...
At this point, an absurd yet persistent thought arose in Wei Yao's mind.
If one day, the general completely loses his mind and becomes a ruthless killer who doesn't recognize his own family and only knows how to kill in a frenzy, perhaps only his wife can stop him.
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Zheng Quchi was a little nervous walking alone at night. She ran straight to the "Exquisite Craftsmanship" archway in one go.
Wei Yao said that he had sent someone to wait for her here.
She looked up and saw a soldier standing by the stone pillar of the archway, leading a horse with a somber expression, waiting for someone.
"Um, hello, I'm Wei—"
The soldier heard her greeting and turned around.
Upon seeing the other person's face, Zheng Quchi's tone immediately rose: "Qiu?"
Qiu wasn't surprised at all. He nodded at her and said, "Yes, it's me."
"Why are you here?" Zheng Quchi's face scrunched up, unable to hide her disgust and helplessness.
His appearance meant she was likely in trouble again.
"It was Shan Bian who sent me here." He handed her something wrapped in cloth, which looked quite heavy: "Your crossbow."
Upon hearing him mention Shan Bian, Zheng Quchi immediately understood why he had come all this way.
"The assassination plan has been arranged?"
"Um."
"What do you need me to do?"
"We will create opportunities for you to assassinate Yuan Sui and Yin Xiao. The time and place are not yet clear, but it should be within the next three days."
What will happen if I fail or am discovered?
When Qiu heard her calm question, he immediately breathed very softly. After a long pause, he said in a hoarse voice, "If they don't die, it will be you who dies."
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