It has to be said that such a condition is indeed fatally attractive to people like You Wenzong.
But You Wenzong is not a weak-willed fad.
The word "loyalty to the emperor" engraved in his values still made him ready to reject Wei Changtian's olive branch after a period of struggle.
"Mr. Wei, thank you for thinking so highly of me."
"But I'm sorry that I can't agree to this."
"Since you are a minister, you should be loyal to the monarch."
"So Sir, there is no need to waste any more words. Please give me a good time."
"..."
He arched his hands, You Wenzong's words were very sincere.
But Wei Changtian didn't look at him, but still lowered his head to pick the wick.
"Snapped!"
Sparks flew, lamps burst, and the original dim light of the oil lamp suddenly became much brighter.
"Master You, have you ever thought about your family?"
Putting the oil lamp back to his side with a calm expression, Wei Changtian asked lazily as if he had not heard what You Wenzong just said:
"The army was defeated at Niutoushan. Someone must be responsible for this matter."
"Han Zhao is a second-grade master, and Ning Yongnian will naturally not kill him. So do you think this matter must be shouldered by you?"
"Tsk, tsk, tsk, colluded with the rebels, and caused heavy losses to the army."
"Master You, I don't need to say more about what will happen to your family members in the capital."
"..."
His body trembled slightly, how could You Wenzong not know what would happen to his family.
He lowered his head silently and his voice became bitter.
"This matter... I harmed them."
"But there will definitely be someone in the future who will redress the injustice for me."
"Redress the injustice?"
Wei Changtian chuckled: "Master You, even if Ning Yongnian knows the truth later, do you think he would do such a thing?"
"Taking a step back, even if he vindicates you, but everyone has died and your family has been wiped out, what's the point of trying to clear your name then?"
"I......"
His fists were clenched tightly, and the candle flame flickered.
At this moment, You Wenzong felt that his throat was suddenly extremely dry, so dry that he could no longer speak.
He himself is not afraid of death, but he is reluctant to leave his parents, wife and children.
What's more, as Wei Changtian said, "collaborating with the enemy" is a major crime that implicates the nine clans. When the time comes, his family will no longer have a good reputation...
"Master You, let me tell you the truth."
On the other side, when Wei Changtian saw You Wenzong's appearance, he knew that the time was almost up, so he continued to throw out the second condition.
"Before coming to see you, I have asked my father to pick up all your family members in the capital."
"You also know the situation in the capital right now. Ning Yongnian cannot touch the people my Wei family wants to protect."
"So as long as you promise to work for me from now on, I can keep them safe and will send them to Shuzhou to reunite with you 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:
"Master You, I have made it clear to you the pros and cons."
"I wonder if you have changed your mind now?"
"..."
The temptation of taking charge.
Threats to protect your family.
In Wei Changtian's view, after such coercion and inducement, You Wenzong had no choice but to relent.
However, after waiting for a long time, he still didn't get the answer he wanted.
"Master Wei, can you allow me to think about this for a few more days?"
"..."
"Can."
Glancing at You Wenzong, Wei Changtian stood up slowly: "It's better to think about it more. If you have any concerns, you can always have someone send me a message."
"But my patience is limited. I can wait for you for another five days at most."
"I wonder if five days are enough for you to make up your mind?"
"enough."
Standing up tremblingly, You Wenzong nodded lightly: "Within five days, no matter what, I will give you an answer."
"Okay, then I'll wait."
Picking up the oil lamp, Wei Changtian took another deep look at You Wenzong.
"Master You, let me say a few final words."
"Whether you believe it or not, what happened in Yuanzhou City was actually done by Ning Yongnian."
"And that's why I want to go against it."
"I just can't stand someone like him being the emperor, so I helped Princess Rou'an make herself the king."
"Master You, don't forget."
"Ning Yuke is also named Ning."
...
...
Soon, Wei Changtian came out of the prison and saw Chu Xianping who had been waiting outside.
"Son."
Chu Xianping took the oil lamp and handed it to the jailer beside him, and asked in a low voice: "Didn't You Wenzong agree?"
"Well, I didn't agree."
Wei Changtian nodded: "I said I wanted to think about it again."
"Then we still want to keep him in jail?"
Chu Xianping thought for a moment: "From what I see, it's better to put him in an inn and let him walk around the city."
"Perhaps after seeing the customs and customs of Shu, he will no longer be as hesitant as he is now."
"..."
Hmm? That makes sense.
Anyway, You Wenzong is not a martial artist, so it is impossible to escape if no one is there to help him.
Let him see the peaceful life of the people in Shuzhou, and then compare it with the miserable situation of the people in other counties in Daning. Doesn't this better reflect the "institutional superiority" of Shu!
The two said goodbye for 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 come to an end for now, and there is nothing important to do in the short term.
Therefore, Wei Changtian planned to "hurry up sooner rather than later" and take advantage of this opportunity to marry Liang Qin first, so as to save the chance of delaying the war again.
I said goodbye to Chu Xianping and took a carriage all the way back to the inn.
Comrade Xiao Xu, who had received the news in advance, had already packed their luggage and was waiting in the front lobby of the inn.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! The inn where Wei Changtian stayed was naturally going to be "cleared out", so there was no one in the inn except for the waiters.
However, every time pedestrians on the street pass by an open door, they can't help but look inside a few more times.
After all, although Comrade Xiao Xu's appearance is slightly worse than that of Yang Liushi, in the eyes of ordinary people, he is basically the same as an immortal.
Only this "celestial being" seems to be too "pyrotechnic".
"..."
"Shopkeeper, since we are staying in the hotel, we must pay money."
Holding the money bag in her hand, Xu Qingwan was "arguing" with the innkeeper about something.
Her expression was serious, her tone was serious, and her words were extremely stern.
"When doing business, you must abide by the rules of business. I am also a businessman, so I naturally understand this principle, so I must pay this money."
"Xu, Mrs. Xu..."
Looking at the silver ingots that had been raised in front of his eyes, the shopkeeper, who was dressed in silk and satin, was sweating profusely: "You, you are joking. It is already a great honor for the shop that you and Mr. Wei are willing to patronize it. How can I accept you?"
silver."
"Just be good and don't make things difficult for the villain..."
"No, I'm not trying to make things difficult for you."
Faced with the shopkeeper's pleading, Xu Qingwan did not compromise: "Take it!"
"this......"
The shopkeeper wasn't pretending before, he really didn't want the money.
But seeing Xu Qingwan's persistence, he finally had no choice but to keep saying thank you and carefully take the silver ingot into his hand.
"Thank you Madam for the silver reward."
"The villain will decide from now on..."
"Wait a moment."
Suddenly, Xu Qingwan interrupted with some confusion: "Where did I say I would give you a silver reward?"
"ah?"
The shopkeeper was stunned for a moment: "Well, then this silver ingot..."
"This is ten taels of silver ingots, and a room here costs three cents a day."
"We stayed for two days, that's six yuan..."
Comrade Xiao Xu quickly settled the accounts clearly and then spread his hands.
"Shopkeeper, you still want me to ask for nine taels and four cents."