The scene outside the window was still the same, with dust and the noise of people coming from all directions flying everywhere.
"Sir, what do you want me to do?"
When Youjia asked this question, it proved that she had already guessed what she would face next.
It turned out that even though he had escaped from the Dragon Guard, he still had not left the chessboard, he had just changed from white to black.
It seems that this is my life...
You Jia held back the tears that were about to burst out of her eyes and did not dare to look at Wei Changtian again.
However, the latter paused for a moment and said something completely different from what she thought.
"Miss You, I don't need you to do anything."
"..."
As if being hit by a bullet, You Jia's eyes suddenly widened and her body suddenly froze.
There were still tears in her eyes, but the desolation in her eyes had disappeared.
The small wooden box placed next to it was open, and inside lay the golden hairpin that Wei Changtian had won "without a fight".
Five small rubies surround a small white jade, outlining the appearance of a peach blossom, shining softly in the sunlight.
...
From extreme despair to extreme emotion.
All this change happened only because of Wei Changtian's words.
But in fact, Wei Changtian was not "blinded by beauty", nor did he forget Yu Jia's original purpose of approaching him.
Sooner or later, You Jia will return to the Dragon Guard and become a time bomb buried beside Ning Yongnian.
And whether such a bomb can explode when you need it... The fuse is not actually in your hands, but is related to Youjia's own attitude.
Therefore, he wanted Youjia to do all this spontaneously and proactively.
He wants Yu Jia to become a hidden mine that can detonate himself willingly at any time.
This process is undoubtedly full of deception and lies. It is impossible to say that Wei Changtian does not have any hesitation and guilt in his heart.
However, Wei Changtian is by no means a soft-hearted person.
Perhaps from the moment Youjia came to Shuzhou and the design approached him, everything became irreversible.
In a life-and-death battle, any kindness to the enemy may become one's tombstone...even if she is only a former enemy.
Survival is always the first need of human beings.
That's all.
...
...
That night, at the end of Youshi.
Wei Changtian and Qin Zhengqiu came to the Xu Mansion for a banquet as scheduled, and met for the first time the current head of the Xu family, Xu Shixing's widow, Wei Yanyu.
A pair of phoenix eyes are naturally charming, but also awe-inspiring. Her black hair is combed into a gorgeous bun, with a seven-treasure coral hairpin inserted sideways. The overall look is magnificent and graceful.
There is not much difference from the portrait. She is a beautiful woman who still retains her charm.
But what impressed Wei Changtian more deeply was the vague aura of a superior person in her.
He is smart and capable, and his city is deep.
There is no doubt that she is a very difficult woman to deal with.
"Young Master Wei, Master Qin, I would like to offer you a glass of wine."
"Mrs. Wei, you're welcome."
"The current situation is turbulent and the dishes are a bit shabby. I hope you two won't dislike it."
"Ma'am, what are you talking about..."
"..."
The delicacies of mountains and seas were brought to the table like flowing water. After eating a few chopsticks, they changed to other delicacies.
The meal came to an end quickly amid the chatter and laughter.
It can barely be regarded as a feast for the host and guest, but that's all.
During the dinner, neither party discussed any key issues, but kept testing each other inside and outside the conversation.
After all, the Xu and Wei families are not considered allies at the moment, and they won't even be in the future.
And since it is a relationship of mutual use, it still depends on what leverage each has to impress the other...
...
"Master Wei, drink tea."
In the tea room with sandalwood burning, Wei Changtian and Wei Yanyu sat opposite each other, while Qin Zhengqiu and Xu Chengwen were in another tea room.
Under such circumstances, it is obvious that we have to talk about business.
"Thank you, Madam."
Wei Changtian nodded, recalling the strategies Chu Xianping had taught him, and after pondering for a moment, he spoke first:
"Madam, I came to Jizhou this time to discuss something important with you."
"I don't like to beat around the bush, so why not just get straight to the point."
"Young Master Wei is so happy."
Wei Yanyu chuckled and took a sip of tea: "I am listening."
"good."
Wei Changtian put down the tea cup with an unchanging expression and continued speaking slowly.
"Madam, my Wei family did not have much interaction with the Xu family before."
"But since the Xu family fell out with the imperial court, my wife must have noticed what the Wei family did."
"Madam is a smart person, so I won't say those nice words."
"I came to Jizhou to find you now. I just want the Xu family to do a small favor for my Wei family."
"I wonder if you would be willing, madam?"
"..."
Although these words were not said very clearly, Wei Yanyu probably guessed why Wei Changtian came, so at this moment he just smiled and took another sip of tea.
"On the twelfth day of the second lunar month, in Ning Yongnian, an edict issued by the people declared my Xu family as rebels."
"Overnight, countless officials, big and small, and wealthy businessmen who were attached to the Xu family defected to the court, one after another racing against each other."
"Only the Wei family not only did not add insult to injury, but also helped me several times overtly and covertly. These concubines all saw it and took it to heart."
"Logically speaking, Mr. Wei now wants me, the Xu family, to do a little favor. The Xu family should do our best to help."
"But...don't be surprised, sir, I still want to hear what this favor is about first?"
If you ask questions knowingly, there will be no leakage.
Wei Yanyu's answer seemed sincere, but in fact it left plenty of room for rejection.
"Mrs. Wei."
However, Wei Changtian didn't expect Wei Yanyu to agree directly, so he lowered his voice and made it clear.
"I want the Xu family to help me destroy the Liu family."
"Um."
Wei Yanyu nodded without surprise and asked: "Then I wonder how Master planned it?"
"This matter..."
Wei Changtian's eyes narrowed slightly, and his voice condensed into a line and sent into Wei Yanyu's ears.
"The Liu family may be rebels..."
"..."
High-end ingredients often require only the simplest cooking methods.
Smart planning often only requires the simplest layout and operation.
What Wei Changtian has to do is very simple - borrow the help of the Xu family to label the Liu family as "rebels" as well.
At first it sounds like fantasy, but in fact it is very feasible.
Of course, "feasible" here does not mean that Ning Yongnianhui really believes that the Liu family is rebellious.
But regardless of whether he believed it or not, when a series of "evidences" were placed in the court, the emperor could only choose to "believe".
Because this is the only way to quickly end the "Controversy between Liu and Wei".
"Master Wei..."
On the other side, Wei Yanyu was silent for a moment, obviously thinking about this.
After several subtle changes in her expression, she finally turned into a meaningful smile.
"Then, what else can the Wei family pay for this?"