After leaving the protagonist's house, He Yunxiao went straight to the Marquis's residence.
Xiaoxiao didn't make many bowls of porridge at all; the pot was empty after only three bowls. Who could eat so little rice?
Upon returning to the Marquis's residence, he went straight to the kitchen.
Upon entering the kitchen, He Yunxiao was dumbfounded. The entire kitchen was spotless; his father and aunt hadn't left him a single scrap of food after their meal.
They usually leave food for you, why not today?
"Old Zhang, cook me a pot of rice and stir-fry two dishes," He Yunxiao said.
Chef Zhang was in a very difficult position. "Young master, it's not convenient."
He Yunxiao: ?
Old Zhang hesitated before saying, "Young master, the master said that people who don't come home on time from now on won't get any food."
"ah?"
He Yunxiao slapped his forehead. Things were different now. Ever since Sister Jiang moved into the Marquis's mansion, his status in the family had plummeted. Even the servants who came to work as long-term laborers slept in proper tiled houses, while he, the young master, slept in a woodshed. He was even worse off than a servant.
Thinking of Sister Jiang, He Yunxiao had a sudden inspiration.
Sister Jiang will definitely save some food for me!
Jiang Wuyou was living in the same courtyard where He Yunxiao had lived before, so it was as easy for He Yunxiao to find her.
...
Jiang Wuyou sat by the dressing table, gazing at the beauty in the mirror, her hand supporting her chin in a daze.
Today was the day she was to take the antidote for "Autumn Cicada," but the antidote remained on the table. From afternoon to evening, Jiang Wuyou showed no intention of touching it.
She was unwilling to be controlled by the Yan Emperor, but her parents and younger brother, whom she hadn't seen for many years, were in his hands, and her beloved younger sister, Jiang Chenyue, had also been poisoned by the "Autumn Cicada." These hostages made her dare not make any rash moves.
Furthermore, with the Yan Emperor preparing to attack the Qi Kingdom, the Wuqing Marquis's mansion would be at risk of destruction if the Yan Emperor succeeded. However, as long as he agreed to assassinate Meng Qingqian, regardless of success or failure, the lives of He Yunxiao's family and his own family would be saved.
It seems like a very simple multiple-choice question.
The Emperor of Yan used numerous conditions to make only one point: as long as Meng Qingqian is assassinated, everything will be alright.
If Meng Qingqian were an utterly wicked person, Jiang Wuyou could have killed her even at the cost of his own life.
But Meng Qingqian can be considered a wise ruler.
At least she enjoys a good reputation among the common people and in the martial arts world. The level of support she receives from women is particularly high. There are even precedents of female-led martial arts sects willingly submitting to her commands.
Killing a wise ruler and causing chaos in the State of Qi is aiding and abetting evil.
Jiang Wuyou understood this.
But in her heart, her lover and family held immeasurable weight. If forced to do something against her will, Jiang Wuyou knew what she would do.
But Jiang Wuyou was still unwilling to give up. Even though she had agreed to Lin Anjian's request that afternoon to kill Meng Qingqian.
Is there any way...?
In fact, Jiang Wuyou had already figured it out.
There is a way.
There is a solution to this problem.
If Meng Qingqian could unconditionally trust him, and he could unconditionally trust Meng Qingqian, then they could put on a good show for the Yan Emperor. They could even take advantage of the Yan Emperor's attack on Qi, when the main force of the Yan army was deep inside Qi territory.
Organize a surprise attack on Jingtian City, the capital of Yan.
The tide turned, and this battle became a golden opportunity for the State of Qi to unify the world.
but……
Jiang Wuyou, having long held the position of special envoy, controlled a complete network of spies in Yinjing, reaching from the imperial court to taverns and brothels. She had the means to contact Meng Qingqian. However, Meng Qingqian was inherently suspicious and had a penchant for killing assassins and spies. Jiang Wuyou had absolutely no confidence in gaining Meng Qingqian's trust and cooperation.
A dead end.
Besides the best option of cooperating with Meng Qingqian, Jiang Wuyou also thought of a middle-ground option.
This strategy is both a middle-ground strategy and an open plan.
She told He Yunxiao about this and asked him to protect her. Marquis Wuqing could have led his troops to block the border between the border and Yinjing City, thus warning the Yan Kingdom not to attack and thwarting the Yan army's plan to march south.
However, this strategy has two fatal flaws.
The first problem is the inability to cure the autumn cicada. If they tell He Yunxiao that Marquis Wuqing is leading troops to defend against the Yan army, it would be tantamount to openly telling the Yan Emperor that they are colluding with the Qi state. In that case, they would not be able to obtain the antidote from the Yan Emperor, and their entire family would die.
The second point is He Yunxiao's attitude. Jiang Wuyou was very uncertain about He Yunxiao's attitude towards a special envoy of the Yan Emperor, as the eldest son of the Marquis of Wuqing.
Good or bad, both are possible.
If it's the worst possible outcome... Jiang Wuyou thought for a moment. Rather than letting He Yunxiao hate her because of love, it would be better for her to commit suicide now, proving her feelings for him while thwarting the Yan Emperor's plan to assassinate Meng Qingqian.
Although the middle strategy is easy to implement, it is a truly pyrrhic victory.
One family may perish, but the world may be saved.
It can be guaranteed, but not for very long.
The Emperor Yan is the kind of person who needs two copies of the spy network. If he wants to assassinate Meng Qingqian, there is no way he would only have one method.
Jiang Wuyou became increasingly disheartened the more she thought about it.
If I hadn't met He Yunxiao, and hadn't moved into the Marquis's mansion, I would have simply died. But why did I have to meet them, and then...? M.cascoo.net
"elder sister!"
He Yunxiao's voice came from outside.
"Sister, do you have anything to eat?"
Hearing He Yunxiao approach, Jiang Wuyou forced herself to stay alert.
Although Sister Jiang moved into the Marquis's mansion, He Yunxiao treated her as an outsider without any hesitation.
There's no reason to knock if I'm coming from my wife's room.
As soon as He Yunxiao entered the door, he complained to Jiang Wuyou, "Dad didn't leave me any food. Sister, do you have anything to eat? I'm starving."
"Yes, it's warming up on the stove. I'll go get it."
He Yunxiao grabbed Jiang Wuyou's hand and said to her, "Sister, let the maids take the food. You have other things to do."
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