#230 - Successful strategy
“Young Master, this is the reason why those evil monks from the Buddhist Lotus Temple came looking for me.”
“As for how they knew where I was, I have no idea.”
...
The candlelight in the room was soft, casting silhouettes of flower petals on the wall.
You Jia had already told her “secret”, while Wei Changtian lowered his head in silence.
As he expected, You Jia did not "self-conquer", but only told him about her Heavenly Yin Body.
Although this matter was not mentioned in the original book, Wei Changtian really didn't know about it before.
But without a doubt, this level of “confession” does not mean that You Jia has let go of the obsession in her heart.
On the contrary, it shows her determination to complete the last mission for Ning Yongnian.
As for why she told him... did she want him to "die" knowing why?
While Wei Changtian's brain was working rapidly, You Jia was silent for a while, then gently poured out the cold tea in Wei Changtian's cup, got up and re-brewed a pot of hot tea.
...
A stream of tea was clear and bright, exuding a faint fragrance.
You Jia's hand holding the pot trembled slightly, and she slowly filled Wei Changtian's teacup in front of him.
“Young Master, have some tea.”
Normally, there would be nothing wrong with this sentence, and it wouldn't be abrupt.
However, Wei Changtian is now 100% certain that Fengdan powder has been added to the tea.
Although he had already taken the antidote and would not be poisoned.
But if he really drank this tea, it would basically declare the failure of the plan to conquer You Jia.
...
After looking at You Jia for a while, he gently picked up the teacup and brought it close to his lips.
However, at the next moment, Wei Changtian suddenly slowly put down the teacup again.
“Young Master, what's wrong?”
You Jia asked softly, seemingly a little puzzled.
But at the same time, her left hand on her knee moved slightly.
“Miss You.”
I have to say, this kind of game of truth and falsehood, where a single mistake can ruin all previous efforts, is really exhausting.
Wei Changtian was like this, and so was You Jia.
“Wh-What?!”
She almost subconsciously widened her eyes, her eyes full of disbelief.
However, the people of the Dragon Guard have all undergone systematic training. Therefore, after You Jia realized her gaffe, she quickly continued to perform along with the previous emotions.
“Young Master Wei, how did they find me?”
The tone and state of the two sentences before and after are basically the same.
Ordinary people may find it difficult to detect the difference, but Wei Changtian knows it well.
But he didn't expose it, and just continued to say.
“Miss You, after saving you back, I actually sent someone to look for the remaining evil monks.”
“Fortunately, they didn't escape far and were all captured by me.”
“Later, I ordered people to torture them severely. Although they didn't know much, but...”
“But I figured out why they knew you were a Heavenly Yin Body, and how they knew you were in Shuzhou.”
“Miss You, those evil monks said...”
Wei Changtian leaned forward slightly, his voice very low.
“All of this was revealed by a big shot in the palace.”
...
From You Jia's point of view, Wei Changtian is her enemy, and the previous plan was to plot against Wei Changtian.
It seems ridiculous that the enemy reveals his plan to plot against him, but You Jia's mood is very complicated.
She looked at Wei Changtian, who was “half-understanding” the truth, and asked softly after a long silence:
“Young Master, have you asked who this person is?”
“No.”
Wei Changtian shook his head with a bit of “regret” and asked back: “Miss You, is there anyone in the palace who knows your secret?”
“N-No...”
...
The same answer, the same lie.
One was very calm, while the other was a little difficult.
Once again helping You Jia recall Ning Yongnian's unfeelingness, Wei Changtian paused slightly and continued to increase his efforts.
“No matter who this person is, since he did this, he must have reached some kind of deal with those evil monks at your expense.”
“I deliberately let one evil monk go. As long as I continue to investigate along with him, I will probably find out the truth sooner or later.”
“Miss You, since you saved Wan'er, I will definitely protect you.”
“What's more, now that you trust me so much, I will never let you down.”
“Don't worry, as long as I find out who the mastermind is...”
In an instant, the temperature in the room seemed to drop several degrees.
Looking at You Jia, who was breathing rapidly, Wei Changtian suddenly narrowed his eyes.
“Even if he is the emperor, I will definitely kill him and help you get rid of all future troubles!”
...
Ning Yongnian treats you as a chess piece that can be sacrificed at will, and asks you to exchange your life for my life.
But I am willing to kill the current emperor for your safety.
When Wei Changtian's words switched the positions of the three people, the impact of this change in status on You Jia was undoubtedly great.
She had only heard of such things as being furious for a beauty in Jianghu stories, but she never thought that she could become the protagonist of one.
“Young Master Wei...”
You Jia suddenly raised her head, and a few tears had already slipped from the corners of her eyes at some point.
But she didn't even know whether these tears were for Ning Yongnian or Wei Changtian.
“Why, why are you willing to treat me like this?”
“I said, because you saved Wan'er.”
Wei Changtian put the handkerchief that Yuan'er embroidered for him next to You Jia and slowly replied: “Miss You, my reputation is notorious, and I certainly don't consider myself a gentleman.”
“But I always believe that all efforts must be rewarded with equal value.”
“This is the simplest principle of getting along with people.”
“You once helped me, but now you are in trouble and I am indifferent, that is not my way of life.”
“If I really did this, I would despise myself.”
Again subtly scolding Ning Yongnian, Wei Changtian felt that the time was almost right, so he gently raised the teacup.
Everything that should be said has been said, everything that should be tried has been tried, and the atmosphere has been set in place.
If You Jia still watched him drink this cup of tea, Qin Zhengqiu would break in within ten breaths and kill the former on the spot.
Only the last few inches of the burning candle remained, and the candlelight became a little dim because the wick was not flicked away.
The exquisite teacup was raised neither quickly nor slowly, and the rim of the cup had gently touched Wei Changtian's lower lip in an instant.
So... did it fail?
It seems that people's obsession is really a terrible thing.
Finally, after taking another look at You Jia, who was looking down and not daring to look at him, Wei Changtian suddenly remembered a bowl of chicken soup from his previous life.
Obsession is not a reward from God for loving you completely, but a punishment for deceiving yourself.
Forget it, let's just leave it at that.
He sighed and prepared to drink this cup of tea that determined You Jia's life and death.
But at this moment, a trembling voice suddenly sounded in his ear.
“Yo-Young Master... Di-Didn't you say you also had something to tell me...”
Huh?
Only then did Wei Changtian remember that he had indeed said so at the beginning.
But everything he wanted to say had already been said...
What can I do if you don't budge?
With an indifferent attitude, Wei Changtian casually blurted out:
“Miss You, actually, I like you.”
...
“Clang clang clang clang!”
