Chapter 454 As long as I am alive, I can see
Sang Zhixia knew that Qianyuan Villa had a rich heritage accumulated over hundreds of years, and she also knew that Old Qi was a capable man who was always feared by the court but who relied on his tricks to maneuver among the powerful officials and their families.
But Sang Zhixia never expected that Mr. Qi could actually produce such a thing.
The light parchment scroll seemed to be of little weight, but considering the advice given by Old Qi, the hidden meaning of the parchment scroll made Sang Zhixia's heart tremble uncontrollably.
Seeing Sang Zhixia's expression changing continuously, Old Qi smiled with emotion, but there was an unspeakable irony hidden between his eyebrows: "This thing is the real lifeblood of Qianyuan Villa, but I haven't decided whether to give it to you or not."
If a child walks in a busy street with gold in his arms, not only will he attract attention, but his life will also be in danger.
Qianyuan Villa has been dormant for a hundred years and has been constantly planning. What it has accumulated is beyond the imagination of ordinary people.
Ordinary money, gold and silver are fine, but such a trump card is equivalent to a life-threatening thing no matter who gets it.
Even if Mr. Qi dared to give it, most people would not dare to reach out to take it.
Because I don’t know if I can still survive if I reach out.
But mulberry branches are different in summer.
Old Qi stroked the buttons on his cuffs, lowered his eyes, and said slowly, "Your last name is Sang, and you're from Kyoto. I guess you have a close relationship with the Sang family in Kyoto."
"And your husband's family name is Xu, and they are also from Kyoto."
Elder Qi looked at Sang Zhixia with a half-smile in his eyes, and said subtly, "If I'm not mistaken, the entire Jiaxing Marquisate family was exiled to the northwest three years ago for treason. I guess that's the home you want to take me back to?"
Sang Zhixia didn't expect Elder Qi to be so perceptive. After a pause, she said with a lack of confidence, "Elder Qi, I didn't mean to hide it from you. It's just that the Xu family's crimes are so far-reaching, and I..."
"I know."
"I can solve it, too."
Old Qi looked nonchalant and said lightly, "Descended to a place of exile, yet still able to struggle through the mud and achieve what he has today, he is worthy of being the descendant that the old Marquis of the Xu family could teach."
"Who is that boy named Xu Yu from the Jiaxing Marquisate?"
Sang Zhixia swallowed and whispered, "The eldest grandson of the eldest house."
"Oh, that's the Xu family's eldest son?"
Old Qi sighed in a vague manner, and said without discerning emotion, "So he's the next patriarch of the Xu family. No wonder he's so crazy."
"Others don't dare to take over this thing for fear of getting into trouble, but he probably doesn't have so many scruples."
Xu Yu was very brave to do things that others dared not do.
This hot potato might be exactly what Xu Yu has been eagerly waiting for.
Old Qi didn't bother to comment on the Xu family's past. He raised his chin towards the thing in Sang Zhixia's hand and said casually, "It might not be very useful for you to keep it. If you don't want it, you can give it to that kid."
A peerless sharp blade can only achieve its maximum effect in the hands of the right person.
Xu Yu can be the hand that holds the knife.
Sang Zhixia was filled with mixed emotions. She clutched the parchment scroll tightly in her hand, her curiosity radiating from her heart. "Since you've guessed our origins, you must also be aware of the Xu family's century-old reputation for loyalty and courage."
"You gave us something like this, aren't you afraid of us..."
Sang Zhixia stopped talking abruptly and didn't continue.
Elder Qi, however, seemed to have heard something funny, and shook his head and laughed, "Are you afraid that you will hand the things over to the current imperial court, use it to gain some merit, and restore the Xu family's status to what it was before?"
"Girl, I may act like a madman, but I'm not stupid. These old eyes can see clearly. I know exactly what I want, and I know who can help me achieve it."
The Xu family was indeed loyal in the past, but so what?
From the moment the Xu family was stigmatized and expelled from Kyoto, the loyalty to the emperor among the Xu family members had long been extinguished.
After the Shu incident ended in failure, this vague idea became clearer in Qi Lao's mind.
The Xu family will not always be loyal to the emperor.
Otherwise, no matter how much compassion Sang Zhixia felt, she would not dare to save him.
Old Qi had long seen through everything. He leaned against the wall of the car and said slowly, "Qianyuan Villa has accumulated a hundred years of resources in order to overthrow the current imperial court. However, the talk of restoring the dynasty has long since turned into nothingness. Whether it is a new dynasty or the old one, it doesn't really matter anymore."
Overthrowing the current imperial power is the long-cherished wish of Mr. Qi and everyone in Qianyuan Villa.
However, Old Qi was no longer able to fulfill this long-cherished wish, and the remaining members of Qianyuan Villa were also exhausted.
Since you can't accomplish it yourself, why not use others to accomplish it?
As long as they can watch the imperial court collapse and the imperial power overthrown, no one cares who will be the next person to rule the world.
At least Mr. Qi doesn't care.
Mr. Qi did not hide his purpose and said with a smile: "I just want the results, and the results you can give me will most likely satisfy me."
"In that case, what's the harm in giving you some more?"
Sang Zhixia was shocked by the ambition revealed in Qi Lao's words. After a moment's shock, she said in silence, "Aren't you worried that we'll take the things and not do anything about them, or that they'll go against your purpose?"
"I'm not even afraid of death. I'm really worried and anxious about these things."
Elder Qi said nonchalantly, "Whether or not the long-cherished wish of Qianyuan Villa can be fulfilled is no longer important. After all, I am no longer the one stirring the storm. I just added a little push when the ripples began to rise."
"I've given you the things, you can do whatever you want with them."
Find the location of the iron ore marked on the parchment. The mined iron ore can be used to make sharp blades for hurting people or to make farm tools for plowing the land.
What it is used for depends entirely on Sang Zhixia's mood.
Old Qi said it lightly and nonchalantly, but Sang Zhixia felt heavy in her heart as if a heavy iron of a thousand pounds was weighing on her.
Sang Zhixia bit her lower lip unconsciously and said vaguely, "This is a serious crime that will lead to the confiscation of property and extermination of the clan. You really trust us too much."
Old Qi couldn't help but chuckle, "Girl, this isn't the first time your house has been raided, is it?"
Sang Zhixia's face twitched silently as she thought of the past, and she covered her face with her hands, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. "You're right, I've experienced it once before."
"Are you really scared?"
Old Qi looked into Sang Zhixia's eyes with a smile and said softly, "You and that boy have grievances in your hearts, but you are not afraid."
"Even if there were no such thing, you would not be worthy of being loyal and honest ministers."
The most shameful thoughts in his heart were exposed by Old Qi in one sentence, and Sang Zhixia was speechless and had nothing to say.
In front of an old fox like Mr. Qi, any more cover-ups seem like a joke.
However, this matter was of great importance. Sang Zhixia took a deep breath and gritted her teeth before saying, "What you said is too serious. I can't make the decision."
"Once we arrive home, Xu Yu and I will explain this to Grandfather. As for what Grandfather will decide, then..."
"No rush."
Old Qi waved his hand absentmindedly and said slowly, "I met your grandfather once in my early years. Perhaps we will have more to say when we meet this time."
"Which path you choose depends entirely on the wishes of you young people. I am merely placing a stone under your feet. Don't feel burdened by this."
"After all, I'm old now, too old to stand on top of the clouds anymore. It's enough for me to be lucky enough to witness the magnificent sight of the wind and clouds before I die."
As for the results…
Old Qi smiled contemptuously, closed his eyes and murmured silently: "As long as I'm alive, I can see..."
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