Chapter 970 Brother Xuan
Lin Yuesha was not surprised to learn that the three girls had joined forces.
Humans have an instinct to seek advantage and avoid harm, and when faced with life and death, no one can show magnanimity.
The three of them joined forces, but only against her and Wu Bailu. Once they faced being chosen by the Prince of Zhenbei, their united front would quickly crumble.
Even when they were stuck in the mud, they didn't want to die; at least they were still struggling.
Since we don't have a particularly good relationship, the only way to save my own life is to push others down a dead end.
This is selfish, but it also represents human nature.
Lin Yuesha saw things clearly and there was nothing to mock, because she was the same way. She killed the Prince of Zhenbei to avenge Hongtao and help Qi Heng buy time, but her main purpose was not for these innocent girls.
She wasn't kind enough to give up herself for others; otherwise, she would have been the one chosen that night, not the other two innocent girls.
"Actually, you are very good. You are not a saint, nor are you hypocritical. You are very clear about your own abilities and do not mind helping others when you have the ability."
Wu Bailu smiled faintly. It was a rare opportunity to meet a friend who was compatible and easy to talk to, and she was very happy.
In the face of harsh reality, being a saint or being weak is useless. Trying to save people with kindness will only cause trouble and ultimately get you into trouble yourself.
Lin Yuesha is clear-headed, a trustworthy person, and a good collaborator.
“I have met people who are compassionate, but I always thought they were out of their minds.”
Wu Bailu's younger brother once hired an old gentleman to teach him. The old gentleman was very knowledgeable and kind. However, he only taught her brother for a few days before her father politely asked him to leave.
Why is that?
Lin Yuesha was puzzled. If someone was so knowledgeable and of good character, what was the reason for driving them away?
"A teacher is one who imparts knowledge, instructs in skills, and resolves doubts."
The Wu family believes that choosing a good teacher is beneficial for one's entire life, and choosing a teacher with sound values is extremely important.
The old gentleman was indeed a morally upright person, but the principles and bottom lines he adhered to were too outdated.
The old man always helped the poor and was always willing to help others. As a result, he gave all the money he earned to outsiders. His own grandchildren were so hungry that they were thin and pale, and they would cry for a bite of meat.
To disregard one's own family and give money to strangers just to enhance one's own reputation—what is this if not insane!
Every time Wu Bailu saw the old man, she felt deep sympathy for his family.
Lin Yuesha agreed with Wu Bailu's statement that she acted methodically and always acted according to the degree of closeness or distance between people, and that she was absolutely clear-headed.
Having a kind-hearted stepbrother like her in the family is already enough; if there's another one like her, with the two siblings doing good deeds together, this family will fall apart sooner or later.
Do you have an older brother?
Wu Bailu envied those who had older brothers; she only had a cousin, and because of the difference between men and women, they weren't particularly close.
"Of course, my older brother is very good to me."
Lin Yuesha is a brother-bragging fanatic. After being away from the capital for several months, she misses home, her parents, and her stepbrother even more. Although she married Qi Heng, she still considers herself to belong to that family.
Lin Yuesha boasted everywhere, so much so that in the near future, she would be extremely angry when she remembered her embarrassing remarks and would kick Qi Heng off the bed multiple times.
The tension of the night was too great, and Lin Yuesha felt drowsy. As she talked, she drifted off to sleep.
Wu Bailu rallied her spirits and continued to sit on the stool by the door to prevent the people in the next room from causing any trouble.
At daybreak, there was a commotion at the courtyard gate; Hongliu and Hongchou came together to deliver breakfast.
Wu Bailu woke Lin Yuesha up and discovered that the other three girls were very wary of the two of them.
"The preparations are complete, and if you make no mistakes, we will proceed tonight."
Hongchou delivered a letter to Lin Yuesha. After the two entered the room, one of the girls, named Lüyao, stopped Hongchou.
"What's up?"
The woman in red silk turned cold and asked.
"Did that new cloud give you a bribe?"
Green Medicine was quite certain. She had been a little suspicious last night because Wu Bailu had gone to her room, something that had never happened before. It must be that Wu Bailu or Yun Duo had given the maid a bribe to change the menu.
The food box was empty, with only some leftover soup, but she could still smell the mutton.
No wonder when the Prince of Zhenbei was choosing women last night, he was captivated by Yun Duo's beauty but didn't pick her; the trick was there.
Hongchou turned around and looked directly at the girl in front of her. She was a smart girl; it was a pity she wasn't a spy.
"Don't worry, only I know about this. I haven't told anyone else."
Green Medicine stated frankly, "I have no other bad intentions; I just don't want to be chosen."
"So, you've come to threaten me?"
Hongchou found it amusing; the little girl was quite shrewd.
"It's not a threat, I'm asking you to help me, please get me the same dish."
Green Medicine frankly stated her thoughts: as long as they could delay for one more day, their chances of survival would be greater. Perhaps the Prince of Zhenbei would get tired of them and forget about them.
Of course, this was a deal between Green Medicine and Red Silk. If Red Silk didn't agree, she would have no choice but to tell the Prince of Zhenbei everything.
"Actually, you have no leverage. You dare threaten me? I have a hundred ways to make you disappear."
After making a harsh statement, Hongchou saw that Lüyao's face had turned pale, and then smiled and said, "However, I promise you, consider it a good deed."
Tonight, Hongchou prepared a serving of mutton for Lvyao, asking Lvyao to find a way to eat alone.
After receiving the benefits, Green Medicine immediately broke up with the other two girls and locked herself in her room, refusing to go out.
"See, I told you so. These people each have their own agendas. Who will live the longest depends entirely on their intelligence and shrewdness."
Lin Yuesha was worried that the other three would cause trouble, so she had been observing them. It seems that they will not affect her actions for the time being.
"Cloud, why don't you take a nap?"
Wu Bailu came to urge her again, so she specially ran a lap around the yard as a warm-up.
Tonight, in the chaos, she must take the lead and run out to have any chance of survival.
"I can't sleep."
Lin Yuesha didn't have that much mental fortitude; she was still nervous about what was going to happen that night.
Once she located the bracelet, she took off her silver hairpin, which could be pulled out and was a sharp blade like a steel needle.
The wait was long, from dawn to dusk, when Hongliu and Hongchou came to deliver the meal again.
This time, they not only delivered food, but also hot water.
"Tonight, it's not the guards who are choosing people, but the Prince of Zhenbei himself."
The King of Luo's men were all there, and Hong Liu's key was also in Hong Chou's hands. When the time came, they would split up and take action.
"If you don't see me, just follow the route we discussed earlier and go ahead."
Hongchou is more familiar with the villa, and since she hasn't been exposed yet, she can escape at any opportunity.
"I know that. Of course I have to take care of myself first. If I can't run, I'll just become a burden."
Lin Yuesha agreed and specially requested hot water to wash up, waiting to be chosen by the Prince of Zhenbei.
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