#501 - Principled Xu Qingwan - I am the villain in the book

From a chess piece to a chess player.

It has to be said that such a condition is indeed fatally attractive to people like You Wenzong.

But You Wenzong is not a wavering fence-sitter.

The word "loyalty to the monarch" engraved in his values still made him prepare to reject Wei Changtian's olive branch after a period of struggle.

"Young Master Wei, thank you for thinking so highly of me."

"However, I'm afraid I can't agree to this matter."

"Since I am a subject, I should be loyal to the monarch."

"So, son, you don't need to waste any more words, please just give me a quick death."

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Cupping his hands, You Wenzong's words were very sincere.

But Wei Changtian didn't look at him, just lowered his head and picked at the wick of the lamp.

"Pa!"

Sparks flew, the lamp flower burst, and the originally dim light of the oil lamp suddenly became much brighter.

"Lord You, have you ever thought about your family?"

Putting the oil lamp back beside him with a calm expression, Wei Changtian asked lazily, as if he hadn't heard You Wenzong's words just now:

"The army was defeated at Niutou Mountain, and someone must be responsible for this."

"Han Zhao is a second-rank master, so Ning Yongnian will naturally not kill him, so do you think this matter can only be borne by you?"

"Tsk tsk tsk, colluding with traitors caused heavy losses to the army."

"Lord You, you should know what will happen to your family in the capital, right?"

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You Wenzong's body trembled slightly, how could he not know what would happen to his family.

He lowered his head silently, and his voice became bitter.

"This matter... I have harmed them."

"But someone will definitely clear our names in the future."

"Clear your names?"

Wei Changtian chuckled: "Lord You, even if Ning Yongnian knows the truth in the future, do you think he will do such a thing?"

"To take a step back, even if he rehabilitates you, but everyone is dead, and your You family is extinct, what is the point of returning your innocence at that time?"

"I..."

He himself was not afraid of death, but he couldn't bear to part with his parents, wife, and children.

What's more, as Wei Changtian said, "colluding with the enemy" is a major crime that implicates the nine generations, and at that time, his You family will have no incense to continue...

"Lord You, let me tell you the truth."

On the other side, Wei Changtian knew that the time was almost right when he saw You Wenzong's appearance, so he continued to throw out the second condition.

"Before I came to see you, I had already asked my father to take all your family members in the capital away."

"You also know the situation in the capital now. Ning Yongnian can't touch the people that my Wei family wants to protect."

"So, as long as you agree to work for me from now on, I can protect them and reunite them with you in Shu in the future."

"And if you don't agree..."

"Then even if my Wei family doesn't kill them, Ning Yongnian will never let them go."

Looking at You Wenzong, who was breathing rapidly, Wei Changtian paused and asked again:

"Lord You, I have made it clear to you about the advantages and disadvantages."

"I wonder if you have changed your mind now?"

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The temptation to wield great power.

The threat to protect the family.

In Wei Changtian's view, You Wenzong would have to let go under such coercion and inducement.

However, he waited for a long time, but still did not get the answer he wanted.

"Young Master Wei, can you allow me to think about this for a few more days?"

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"Yes."

Wei Changtian glanced at You Wenzong and slowly stood up: "It's good to think more. If you have any concerns, you can also send someone to send a message to me at any time."

"However, I have limited patience and can only wait for you for five more days at most."

"I wonder if five days is enough for you to make up your mind?"

"Enough."

You Wenzong stood up tremblingly as well and nodded lightly: "Within five days, I will definitely give you an answer no matter what."

"Okay, then I'll wait."

Lifting the oil lamp, Wei Changtian took another deep look at You Wenzong.

"Lord You, let me say a few more words at the end."

"Whether you believe it or not, the matter of Yuanzhou City was actually done by Ning Yongnian."

"And this is why I want to rebel."

"I just can't stand this kind of person being the emperor, so I will help Princess Rou'an to stand on her own as king."

"Lord You, don't forget."

"Ning Yu'ke's surname is also Ning."

Soon, Wei Changtian came out of the prison and saw Chu Xianping, who had been waiting outside.

"Young Master."

Chu Xianping took the oil lamp and handed it to the jailer beside him, and asked in a low voice: "You Wenzong, he didn't agree?"

"Well, he didn't agree."

Wei Changtian nodded: "He said he wanted to think about it again."

"Then should we continue to keep him in prison?"

Chu Xianping thought for a while: "In my opinion, it would be better to place him in an inn and let him walk around in the city."

"Perhaps after seeing the local customs of Shu, he will no longer be as hesitant as he is now."

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Huh? That makes sense.

Anyway, You Wenzong is not a martial artist. If no one is responding, it is impossible to escape at all.

Let him see the peaceful days of the people in Shu, and then compare the situation of the people in other prefectures and counties of Da Ning, which is not as good as living, which can better reflect the "superiority of the system" of the Shu Kingdom!

"Okay, let's do it this way, just don't let him run away."

Nodding, Wei Changtian immediately affirmed Chu Xianping's idea.

The two said a few more words, and then he prepared to go back to the inn to find Xu Qingwan, and then return to Shuzhou City together.

The war has just temporarily come to an end, and there is nothing important to do in the short term.

Therefore, Wei Changtian plans to "hurry up early", and take advantage of this opportunity to marry Liang Qin first, so as not to drag it on to when the war starts again.

After saying goodbye to Chu Xianping, he took a carriage all the way back to the inn.

Little Comrade Xu, who had received the news in advance, had already packed the luggage for the two of them, and was waiting in the lobby of the inn at this time.

The inn where Wei Changtian stayed naturally had to be "cleared", so there was basically no one in the inn except the shop assistants.

However, pedestrians passing by the open door on the street would basically couldn't help but take a few more glances inside.

After all, although Little Comrade Xu's appearance is slightly inferior to Yang Liushi, in the eyes of ordinary people, it is basically not much different from a fairy.

The only thing is that this "fairy" seems to have too much "fireworks atmosphere".

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"Shopkeeper, since we are staying at the store, we must pay the money."

Holding the money bag in her hand, Xu Qingwan was "arguing" with the innkeeper at this time.

Her expression was serious, her tone was serious, and what she said was extremely righteous.

"Doing business must abide by the rules of doing business. I am also a businessman, so I naturally understand this principle, so this money must be paid."

"Mrs. Xu, Mrs. Xu..."

Looking at the silver ingot that had been raised to his eyes, the shopkeeper, who was wearing a satin suit, was sweating profusely at this time: "You, you are joking. It is already a great honor for you and Young Master Wei to patronize the shop. How can I accept your money?"

"Please, please, don't embarrass me..."

"No, I'm not trying to embarrass you."

Facing the shopkeeper's bitter pleading, Xu Qingwan did not compromise: "Take it!"

"This..."

The shopkeeper was not pretending before, he really didn't want the money.

But seeing Xu Qingwan's persistence, he finally had to thank her repeatedly and carefully took the silver ingot into his hand.

"Thank you, Madam, for the reward."

"I will definitely..."

"Wait a minute."

Suddenly, Xu Qingwan interrupted with some doubts: "Where did I say I was going to give you a reward?"

"Ah?"

The shopkeeper was dumbfounded for a moment: "Then, then this silver ingot..."