Chapter 515: Borrowing Money (Part Two)
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The Wusun Princess was furious. She rushed out of the house and delivered a slap to Xu Momo’s face. Caught off guard, Xu Momo fell to the ground, and when she recovered, she covered her face and cried loudly, “What did this old slave do wrong? The Wangfei’s violent beating of this old slave… His Highness has never treated this old slave like this…”
The Wusun Princess kicked Xu Momo hard in the chest and scolded loudly, “What’s wrong with hitting you? If you dare to insult me and disrespect me, I’ll hit you! Liuli, prepare the carriage!”
Others tried to persuade her with soothing words, but the Wusun Princess sensed a feeling of rejection, as if they were saying, “You’re not one of us,” and she angrily said, “Why can Fu Mingzhu casually beat people and have it make sense, but when I discipline an unruly servant, it’s unreasonable?”
No one could answer her words. She hurriedly left with Liuli and the others, boarding the carriage and instructing the coachman, “To Wuyi Lane.” In this capital city, only Teacher Lin could speak a few words of heart-to-heart with her.
The Wusun Princess only wanted to find a familiar and reliable person to confide in, and then ask for their advice to see how she could make Yuwen You love, respect, and trust her. So when she saw Teacher Lin, she cried out, “Teacher Lin, save me! I’m about to be forced to death.”
Teacher Lin looked around to make sure no one was following her before leading her indoors and considerately handing her a warm towel. “Wipe your face and tell me what happened.”
The Wusun Princess poured out her troubles and pleaded, “How can I make him see my worth?”
Teacher Lin said, “You have to make him see your value, make him believe that you are the most trustworthy person in the world, even if everyone else abandons him, you won’t. The first step is to offer all your money and people to him; the second step is to do something difficult for him, something he can’t do on his own.”
The Wusun Princess kept her head down and didn’t speak, and Teacher Lin didn’t force her, instead smiling as he poured her tea. The Wusun Princess finally made up her mind. “Please teach me, Teacher Lin.”
Teacher Lin explained everything, and the Wusun Princess nodded repeatedly, joyfully bidding farewell and leaving. After she left, Yuwen Cong came out from the inner room and smiled, “Old Lin, your female students really trust and respect you. Fu Mingzhu warmly entertained you with chicken and sheep, and the Wusun Princess came to you for advice on family and marital matters, listening to your every word. You’re quite remarkable.”
Teacher Lin said unhappily, “Fifth Young Master knows very well that I didn’t want that incident with Fu Mingzhu to happen, so why mock me again?”
Yuwen Cong exclaimed in surprise, “You didn’t want it? Am I hearing you correctly? I thought you went willingly. Actually, I’ve always felt it’s a pity for someone of your status to expose yourself so easily. You know, if you had used a different method, even if you didn’t return to the Fu residence, you could have been welcomed into the Ying residence by Fu Mingzhu. None of our people have been as close to the Yuwen couple as you.”
The more he spoke, the darker Teacher Lin’s expression became. “The higher the rank, the more pressure it brings. If Zhen Wenhan wants me to do this, what choice do I have? All the work I did in the Fu residence over the years has been in vain! He’s been increasingly arrogant over the years, relying on the Wangye’s trust.”
Seeing Teacher Lin genuinely angry, Yuwen Cong smiled and said, “I got news that Zhen Wenhan’s arrival in the capital was leaked, and Yuwen Chu’s people are searching for him all over the capital. Therefore, he needs a stand-in to attract the attention of the Ying and Fu residences so that he can free up his hands to do other things. Unfortunately, your situation is most similar to his, so he chose you. Old Lin, you’re really unlucky, becoming a scapegoat. Even if you have merits, they might not be yours, but arranged by him. You know, my father trusts him the most. If he says sh*t smells good, my father will think that sh*t must be exceptional.”
Teacher Lin pleaded, “Fifth Young Master, please stop! Is it fun for you to watch others die?”
Yuwen Cong poured him a cup of tea and said softly, “I can help you escape, but it depends on whether you’ll listen to me or not.”
After a moment of silence, Teacher Lin said, “Fifth Young Master, please instruct me.”
Yuwen Cong’s smile faded, his gaze chilling as he looked at Teacher Lin. “My plan cannot guarantee your survival, but it can at least give you a fifty percent chance to escape, instead of being completely controlled by Zhu Wenhao, where life and death are not in your own hands. You must think carefully. Once you follow my advice and refuse to act, I will take your life!”
Teacher Lin slammed the table firmly and resolutely declared, “Death is inevitable either way. I trust Fifth Master.”
“The Shizi is about to arrive in the capital. Father wants us to do everything we can to ensure his safety and return him safely. But I think Big Brother is the heir to the throne. Without achieving some great deeds, how can he gain the support of the people? So I have decided to help him achieve a great feat. This feat is not easy to accomplish, but being able to escape alive is not bad. Fu Cong and Ying Wang probably don’t want the Shizi to die yet, but the Great Empress Dowager definitely wants him dead. Therefore, she will definitely force these two to take action.”
Yuwen Cong grinned, “Zhu Wenhao is very clever. There’s no need to do too much. Once we act, we will expose ourselves. Just follow his arrangements, and only wait for a little relaxation at the end.” Just because he was born a few years later, he could only be stepped on by others. What a pity. It’s better to use the hands of the Fu family and Ying Wang to push him up a step further.
Teacher Lin replied, “Please give your orders, Fifth Master.”
Yuwen Cong lowered his voice, “In this way…”
As Yuwen Cong walked out of Wuyi Lane and got into the carriage towards Linan Wang Mansion, the gatekeeper of the mansion saw him and immediately led him in without asking any questions. Ruan Qingshang, who had been relieved of his duties as Changshi but had not left, came out to greet him, “Our Lord has gone to the palace for an audience and should be back soon. Please wait a moment, honored guest.”
Yuwen Cong smiled and went to the window to look outside. “When will the study that was burned a few days ago in your mansion be repaired?”
Ruan Qingshang remembered Yuwen You’s instructions before leaving and said with a worried expression, “According to our Lord’s wishes, we would like it to be repaired as soon as possible, but there’s no money…”
“Oh…” Yuwen Cong responded meaningfully, then went back to sit down, lowered his head, and drank his tea without saying another word.
Ruan Qingshang hit a soft nail but didn’t get annoyed, continuing to serve him with a smile.
As evening approached, a servant came in and reported, “His Lordship is back!” Then Yuwen You came in briskly, his face glowing red, and said, “A distinguished guest has arrived. It’s a shame we didn’t welcome you properly.”
Yuwen Cong ordered the attendants to present the gifts, saying, “These are for His Highness for New Year’s greetings.”
Yuwen You glanced casually and waved off the attendants, then directly asked for a loan, “I need some money. Please ask Young Master Cui and Royal Uncle to lend me some money to tide over, and I will repay it immediately when I have the funds.”
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