Chapter 332 Redeeming a Person with Money
Can women still spend money to have fun?
He Miao had never heard such crazy words in her life.
After Wen Wan finished speaking, her tone softened, "So you see, there's really no need for us women to hurt our relationship over a man. Right?"
Is this an attempt to turn hostility into friendship?
He Miao became more and more confused about what Wen Wan meant.
Wen Wan: "Miss He, after saying so much, I actually just want to tell you. Shen Yu is my man, but if this man can be taken away by you, then I don't want him either."
She is gentle and has not yet fallen to the point of scheming with other women to win a man's heart.
He Miao saw a hint of inquiry in Wen Nuan's eyes, "You are really different from other women."
He Miao curled her lips as she spoke, "If other women knew that I might become the mistress of the General's Mansion, they would be eager to curry favor with me, but you are the one who embarrasses me directly."
Wen Wan smiled faintly, "Alright, Miss He. Didn't you embarrass me in public? Let's call it even."
He Miao snorted coldly and said nothing, which was considered as her agreement.
Wen Wan shook her head and laughed, thinking that dealing with these pampered girls who were kept in seclusion was not that complicated.
Sometimes she also thought that He Qingqing and He Miao were obviously sisters, but one was deep-minded and skillful, while the other was naive and domineering.
No wonder the He family sent He Qingqing instead of He Miao to the palace to be the queen.
Wen Wan took the wine handed to her by the waiter next to her, took a sip, and then said, "Miss He, you came all this way to find me just for this jade pendant in my hand, right?"
When it comes to serious matters, He Miao also restrained his expression.
"Tell me quickly, where did you get this jade pendant?"
Wen Wan chuckled and said, "Where else could it have come from? Of course, General He gave it to me."
"How is that possible? My brother and you are not related at all. What's more, it's such an important token." He Miao naturally didn't believe her words.
Wen Wan sighed pretentiously, "Alright. Then I'll tell you the truth. Actually, something happened to your brother."
Upon hearing this, He Miao stood up in shock, "What do you mean? Explain yourself quickly!"
Wen Wan waved her hand, signaling everyone else in the room to leave.
After everyone had left, she began to tell her story.
"Your brother fell into the hands of the Mobei people. He was seriously injured, and all those around him were killed. He had no choice but to hand this token to me."
It was obvious that He Miao did not find it easy to accept this statement.
Wen Wan continued, "I know that in your mind, with your brother's abilities, it's impossible for him to fall so easily into the trap of the Mobei people. But the truth is, even the most powerful people can fall into the gutter sometimes."
"Think about it carefully. If nothing happened to your brother, how could this jade pendant appear in my hands?"
Perhaps it was the last sentence that convinced He Miao, and her expression gradually relaxed.
He Miao thought of another suspicious point, "You actually said that my brother fell into the hands of the Mobei people. Then how did you get in touch with my brother? What is your relationship with the Mobei people?"
Wen Wan had already expected her to ask such a question, so she answered calmly.
"You know, I'm from Shen Yu, and I came to Fengcheng to investigate Prince Anding's treason."
"I disguised myself as a peasant woman and infiltrated your brother's group. When your brother was captured by the Mobei people, I happened to be among them."
“Also, Shen Yu was also in the team at the time, but he was blind and couldn’t protect your brother and me.”
“You don’t have to believe me, but if what I said is true, you can ask Shen Yu.”
As for whether Shen Yu would help her to cover up her lie, is there any need to say it?
So Wen Wan was not worried at all that her lie would be exposed.
After being together for so long, we still have this tacit understanding.
Wen Wan continued, "After your brother and I fell into the hands of the Mobei people, I saw with my own eyes how he was tortured to the point of barely breathing. If they hadn't wanted to keep me and let me deliver the message, I'm afraid I wouldn't have made it out alive."
After some half-true and half-false explanations, He Miao finally believed it a little.
She lowered her eyes and thought for a moment before asking, "What message did the Mobei man want you to convey?"
Wen Wan said calmly, "Well, to put it bluntly, the people of Mobei have been arguing with our Duan Dynasty for years, isn't it all about money? They asked me to deliver a message to your He family, saying they want at least 20,000 taels of gold before they'll release the prisoners."
He Miao was so frightened that she cried out, "Twenty thousand taels? Gold? You think it's two copper coins, you say it so easily!"
Wen Wan spread her hands and said, "I'm just a messenger. It's not me who asked for so much money. Anyway, I've delivered my message. As for whether you believe it or not, it's up to you."
She paused and added, "Anyway, after I got the token, your brother told me that if you guys couldn't bear to pay to redeem him, then I should take the token and find his subordinates to find a solution."
"After all, with this token in hand, your brother's subordinates will have to obey my orders. Whether I ask for money or kill people, they will listen to me."
Wen Wan's words were a bit shameless.
It seems like he is using chicken feathers as a token of authority.
He Miao had witnessed Wen Wan's shamelessness and was so angry that her teeth were itching, but she couldn't do anything about her.
The atmosphere in the room was somewhat stagnant.
After a long while, He Miao suddenly slammed the table and said loudly: "Return the token to our He family. We will find a way to redeem the person ourselves."
Wen Wan refused without a second thought, "How can that be possible? If you have a token like that, but don't go to save General He, how can I explain to General He?"
She said sarcastically, "People's hearts are separated by their stomachs. Even if you are brothers and sisters, there is no guarantee that you will not abandon General He for money."
"That's my brother! Is it your turn as an outsider to worry about him?" He Miao asked.
Wen Wan was desperate. "Anyway, I can't give you the credit right away. I have to watch you take the money to redeem General He, and then I will personally hand the token back to him."
After saying what she needed to say, Wen Wan stood up and straightened her clothes.
"Miss He, you should hurry up and raise the money. Once you have the money, we will go and redeem General He."
Wen Wan strode out as she spoke, "By the way, you'd better hurry up. General He is seriously injured. I'm afraid he won't be able to hold on for much longer."
The news that He Qing was captured had a huge impact on He Miao.
She swayed and sat weakly on the chair, her face extremely pale.
It took her a while to come to her senses and she quickly called for the guards.
When she told the guards the news that He Qing had been captured, they were so frightened that their legs went limp.
"Hurry, hurry, get me a pen and send the letter back to the capital as fast as you can. Make sure you deliver it to my sister personally!"
He Miao was so anxious that she was spinning around in circles. "But the capital is too far away. I definitely won't be able to make it back and forth in time. I still have to find a way to raise money. As a last resort, I can only use the money to redeem my brother."
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