#870 - Wei Changtian's Principles of Action
“Young master, you are so humorous.”
Her eyes widened slightly, and the movement of her hands paused.
Staring blankly at Wei Changtian, whose expression was somewhat playful, the yellow-clothed woman forced a smile:
“With such a handsome appearance, how could you be a bad person?”
“Oh, so good-looking people can't be bad people.”
Walking to the table and pouring himself a cup of tea, Wei Changtian interrupted with a smile, “Or is it because I'm generous, so I can't be a bad person?”
“Young master, you jest.”
“I'm not joking with you, just curious.”
Wei Changtian took a deep look at the woman: “After all, not many people have thought of me as a good person before.”
“...”
Her eyes froze, Wei Changtian's words directly stunned the yellow-clothed woman.
She had seen countless strange guests, but it was the first time she had encountered someone as eccentric as Wei Changtian.
However, the adaptability of courtesans is relatively strong, so after a brief moment of愣神, she followed Wei Changtian's words and said softly:
“Whether young master is good or bad, it has nothing to do with me.”
“In this Full Fragrance House, as long as young master pays the money, then regardless of good or evil, you are all my master.”
“Hahaha, you are indeed candid.”
Laughing and nodding, Wei Changtian's eyes were full of curiosity.
The yellow-clothed woman did not feel ashamed, but generously admitted:
“Although I work in a lowly profession, I don't steal or rob, so there's nothing to be ashamed of.”
“That's true.”
Wei Changtian gave the yellow-clothed woman a meaningful look: “What's your name?”
“Young master can call me Pan'er.”
“I'm asking for your real name.”
“Real name... Even if I told you, would you believe it?”
The yellow-clothed woman blinked and said with a smile, “Don't people often say that men and women in places of pleasure are the least trustworthy, no matter what they say?”
“Just like I actually wouldn't believe what young master says.”
“Hahahaha, you're interesting.”
Wei Changtian laughed twice and turned to look out the window.
The not-so-clear river flowed slowly, with a few black awning boats floating on it.
The people on the boats seemed to be busy with their own things, but they would always look over here from time to time.
Calmly withdrawing his gaze, he looked at the woman named Pan'er again.
Wei Changtian played with the teacup in his hand and continued the previous topic:
“However, even in a brothel, not all words are untrustworthy.”
“I'm going to tell you a secret now, and it's definitely not a lie.”
“A secret?”
The yellow-clothed woman covered her mouth and smiled, asking softly, “What is it?”
“It's very simple...”
As the few people on the black awning boat slowly pulled out the weapons hidden in the boat, and several powerful auras gradually emerged, Wei Changtian also reached out and summoned the Starry Sky Saber sheath into his hand.
In the yellow-clothed woman's instantly astonished gaze, he smiled and said casually:
“Actually, I am Wei Changtian.”
On the other side, Guanyue Inn.
“Sir Su, I wonder what brings you here to see me?”
Just as a great battle was about to break out at Full Fragrance House, Su Qi also got to see Li Zimu as he wished.
Facing Su Qi, who came for some unknown reason, Li Zimu's reaction was very calm, or rather, there was a kind of composure of "I knew it all along."
Without further ado, he immediately turned around and ordered:
“You all go out.”
“...Yes.”
The guards looked at each other, then silently retreated from the room.
Only after they had all left did Su Qi stare at Li Zimu and slowly say:
“Miss Li, let's have a chat.”
“Chat?”
Li Zimu gathered her skirt and sat down at the table, asking with a smile, “I wonder if Sir Su wants to know Young Master Wei's plans? Or do you want to use me to pass a message to him?”
“Both.”
Having his intention guessed, Su Qi did not panic, and still calmly replied: “Miss Li, everyone knows what Wei Changtian is here to do in Daqian this time.”
“But you should also understand that Daqian is not Dahui, he will never be able to succeed easily.”
“Yes, with his current strength, he indeed has few opponents.”
“But you must know that there are many experts in my Daqian, and I think you should understand the principle of being outnumbered.”
“Therefore, this official thinks that our two sides don't necessarily have to reach the point of life and death.”
“Returning the 200,000 surrendered soldiers, in exchange, my Daqian will pay a sufficient price for this.”
“From then on, Daqian, Daning, Dashu, and Xinfeng will mind their own business, and the people of the four countries can also live and work in peace.”
“This matter is not only beneficial to Wei Changtian, but also a good deed for the people of the world.”
“Wei Changtian stubbornly refuses to budge, this official believes that you will not be like this.”
“I wonder what you think?”
“...”
Speaking calmly, Su Qi said a lot in one breath, but in the end, it was still the same old story.
In fact, logically speaking, his suggestion is indeed a "win-win".
After all, destroying Daqian would not bring too many direct benefits to Wei Changtian. He can't possibly be the emperor himself, at most he would support a puppet like Gongsun Yan, and the benefits he could get would be limited.
In that case, it would be better not to take this risk, and instead get more from Jing Guoqing...
The reasoning is correct.
It's just that Su Qi has his reasons, and since Wei Changtian did not choose a "peaceful solution", then he also has his own reasons.
And Li Zimu undoubtedly understands what the latter is thinking.
“Sir Su, the people live in peace, the world is peaceful... Don't you find it ridiculous when you say this?”
Her expression became a bit colder, and Li Zimu said with a sneer: “Why didn't you think about the people of the world when your four countries sent troops to invade?”
“What? You only thought about it now that you've lost?”
“...Alas.”
Sighing softly, Su Qi was speechless in the face of Li Zimu's ridicule.
He did not argue or become angry, but after a moment of silence, he slowly said:
“Since ancient times, the winner is king and the loser is the bandit. Daqian lost the Seven Kingdoms War, and this official has nothing to say.”
“But Wei Changtian's desire to destroy my Daqian, this matter is still undecided, and there is still room for缓和.”
“That's why this official is here now.”
“Miss Li, I hope you will think about it more.”
“No need to think about it.”
Li Zimu suddenly interrupted in a cold tone: “Sir Su, I can't change what young master has already decided.”
“Moreover, young master once told me the principles of his actions, and I think they are quite wise.”
“If you are interested, I can tell you about them...”
The principles of Wei Changtian's actions?
Frowning slightly, Su Qi did not speak, but stared at Li Zimu.
The latter paused slightly, then slowly spoke eight words.
“If others do not offend me, I will not offend others.”
“If others offend me, I will repay them tenfold.”
