Tang Chen said, to put it bluntly, they are now living under someone else's roof. Although the environment is not as good as before, it is safe, isn't it? Some things really don't need to be overthought. If you think too much, you will age faster: "It's too polite to say that. After all, we are actually a family, aren't we? Yanzhou is your uncle after all. You haven't done anything to harm Qingliang Valley, so there is no need for him to be so ruthless."
Yao Chen said that Tang Chen had said this much, if he was embarrassed to speak up, then he would bring it up: "Well, Princess, please speak frankly."
Tang Chen raised his eyebrows slightly and said, "Then, I won't be polite. Liuying, you watch outside. If anyone comes, notify us immediately."
"yes."
After sending Liuying away, Tang Chen moved his chair slightly and deliberately lowered his voice. "It's not a particularly serious matter to ask you, but I'm just curious about a question. Of course, I hadn't really considered this question when it was just Shuyang and Liuying in this thatched cottage."
Yao Chen and Shu Yang looked at each other, and an elusive smile appeared unconsciously at the corners of their mouths: "I think I guess what you want to ask."
"Oh, really? Then let's see if what you think is the same as what I said." Tang Chen took a sip of tea and organized his words. He wanted to avoid making simple things too complicated, causing others to misunderstand, and he also didn't want to leave people with the impression of being a chatterbox.
As Yao Chen and Shu Yang waited quietly, Tang Chen suddenly felt a hint of awkwardness in the atmosphere. "Ahem, this is what Yan Zhou and I are both concerned about. We've heard from the black market that Tianshu Tower has conscripted all the men around Qinghe County who are able to go to the battlefield. A war between the two sides is imminent. What are your plans, both of you?"
After Shu Yang thought for a moment, he looked at Yao Chen and said, "...I'll listen to you."
Yao Chen said bluntly, "Speaking of plans, I don't know how I can help you right now. To put it bluntly, we are actually a burden to you, aren't we?"
Tang Chen couldn't help but chuckle at this. He said he was a burden, and he saw it clearly. That's right, Yao Chen and Shu Yang had nothing right now. In this particular situation, Qingliang Valley shouldn't have taken them in. But Wang Yanzhou ended up like this because of their blood relationship.
"That's a bit harsh to say. You're not a burden at all. After all, your presence is a huge help in attacking Xiahou Qing. Although Tianshu Tower has been secretly and openly blocking news, the origin of the living dead has already caused many people to lose their trust in them. If there is enough evidence now to prove Shu Yang's innocence, and then point out that Xiahou Qing is the real murderer of Emperor Gan Zhao, they will completely lose the support of the people."
Shu Yang hadn't stopped thinking about this matter since the day she left the Forbidden Palace. But she had no evidence. What she had seen wasn't enough to convince the public: "It's easy to say, but I don't have any evidence. Words are not enough. The people won't doubt Tianshu Tower's loyalty just because of my one-sided statement."
Tang Chen signaled Shu Yang to calm down and explained, "So, I've come up with a bad idea. The premise is that we know you're innocent and we know the murderer. If we have no evidence, can we try a different approach and learn from Tianshu Tower and create evidence?"
Yao Chen frowned slightly, realizing that things were not simple: "You mean..."
"Um, sting operation, that's what you mean." Tang Chen, while hardly a saint or gentleman, disliked such unorthodox tactics. But there was no other way. Special times called for special measures. If it weren't for the urgency of the situation and Qingliang Valley and the black market's inability to obtain sufficient information about the date of Emperor Gan Zhao's death from the Forbidden Palace, this would be the only option.
Yao Chen said that he had been thinking about himself and had overlooked Shu Yang's current situation. Although Shu Yang was now living safely in Qingliang Valley, she could not leave the thatched cottage without Wang Yanzhou's permission. If someone with ulterior motives discovered strong evidence that Shu Yang was being taken in by Wang Yanzhou, it would cause trouble.
Ultimately, it was because they, the siblings, hadn't thought things through that they fell into Tianshu Tower's trap. If they wanted to resolve the issue, they should let them do it, and not burden others too much. "This is the only solution. Okay, let's leave this matter to us. Princess, please assist us."
Tang Chen nodded and said, "Of course. Just ask for whatever you need. Well, I won't elaborate on your second question. Do you want to be king? Don't worry, this is just a personal question from me, and I'll keep the final answer confidential."
"......" When she heard Tang Chen say that he wanted to keep it a secret, Yao Chen finally asked the serious question that she originally thought she would not ask.
Tang Chen saw that the two people in the room fell silent when he said this. No one answered, and he said a little disappointedly: "Okay, I also know that it was too sudden. I'm just a little worried."
Speaking of this, Yao Chen finally spoke, and it was unclear whether he was testing her or had some other purpose in mind: "What are you worried about?"
Tang Chen said, "Since you guys won't say it, then I won't say it either." Some things can only be responded to based on mutual trust: "It's a bit embarrassing to say it out loud, and it will also affect my lofty image in your hearts, so I'd better not say it."
Seeing that there was nothing more to say, Tang Chen stood up and prepared to say goodbye. "It's getting late, I'll go back first. As for Xihe, if there is any news, I will have someone notify you as soon as possible. Speaking of Xihe, I have to say one more thing. I don't know what you two have been through to be together. I only know that for you, in order to survive, she suffered a lot. Since she believes in you so much, I implore you not to let her down."
Yao Chen answered naturally: "Of course."
Tang Chen chuckled softly and said in a tone that was half teasing and half warning, "Well, I'm actually not optimistic about the level of emotional fidelity among you royal relatives, including Wang Yanzhou. Your so-called helplessness, most of the time, only hurts those who love you, so I hope you can think carefully about your future."
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