156 The Value of Su Zuiede 保留的HTML標簽內文字翻譯結果如下：請注意，由於冇有提供具體的包
King’s Manor had made contributions that it would be even less likely for them to intercede on his behalf; the more Fourth Prince Yue begged, the more Emperor Ning壓製葉家的決心就會越大。對於現在是該怨還是不該怨，葉尚書也說不上來，因為...156. The Value of Su Zuodie
156. The Value of Su Zuodie
The room was quiet, filled only with the sound of Mo Xiuyao leisurely placing each scattered chess piece back on the board one by one. When Han Mingyue thought that Mo Xiuyao wouldn't answer, she finally heard him say indifferently, "So what"
Han Mingyue smiled helplessly; indeed, so what Even if chaos erupted in both the martial arts community and the political arena, what did it have to do with King Ding's Mansion Furthermore, since Tianyi Pavilion's influence in Chu had diminished today, Chu would suffer minimal impact. On the contrary, King Ding's Mansion could take advantage of the situation to infiltrate its own personnel. With a hand pressed against her forehead, Han Mingyue pondered for quite some time before raising her head to look at her former friend and ask, "What benefits do I stand to gain"
Mo Xiuyao's smile was cold, "This king giving you a chance at life isn't enough of a benefit"
Han Mingyue was speechless. He habitually believed that Mo Xiuyao wouldn't kill him but often forgot that their relationship had changed when he chose to betray them. Looking at the calm and composed Mo Xiuyao before her, Han Mingyue suddenly realized... If she refused, Mo Xiuyao would truly not show mercy. With a helpless shrug, Han Mingyue said, "It seems I have no choice." As Mo Xiuyao calmly stared at the chessboard in front of him, Han Mingyue frowned and asked, "How do you want to handle Zuodie"
The originally calm expression on Mo Xiuyao's face finally changed slightly; he furrowed his brows. The handsome face visible outside his mask clearly showed disdain. "This is Ahli's matter; this king has no interest in knowing." His words completely left Su Zuodie's life and death to Ye Li.
"You truly do not care at all about Drunken Butterfly" Han Mingyue stared at him and asked in a deep voice.
Moxiu Yao looked up at him, a hint of ridicule flashing in his eyes. "If I really cared for her, do you think any of you would still be alive today" It was precisely because he did not love Su Zuidie that when she and Han Mingyue left together, he let them go, even helping them with the aftermath. Little did he expect that Su Zuidie leaving him alongside Han Mingyue was merely an excuse to stop his anger from boiling over. After they left Chu Jing, without hesitation, Su Zuidie abandoned Han Mingyue and went straight to Xi Ling, becoming the daughter of the Bai family in Xi Ling and a Consort there. From beginning to end, Han Mingyue had been nothing more than someone who was used.
Han Mingyue looked at Moxiu Yao with envy and smiled faintly: "Sometimes I really envy you. We've known each other since childhood. The first time I saw her, I fell in love with her, but she always followed your gaze. As for you... Honestly speaking, before this I never realized that you truly cared about anyone or anything except the Ding King Mansion and your father and elder brother." Moxiu Yao raised his eyebrows: "Are you complaining that His Royal Highness was not kind enough to you in the past, leading to your betrayal"
The word 'betrayal' left a slight color on Han Mingyue's face. Betraying their best friend and brother who they had once believed would be with them for life brought him endless guilt and remorse that could never be spoken of. Shaking his head slightly, he said: "No, the Second Young Master of Ding King Mansion... is debonair and chivalrous towards friends, valuing emotions and righteousness. But... Xiaoyao, do you know From the very beginning, I knew that you did not love Zuidie." As he spoke, Han Mingyue suddenly laughed for some reason. Seeing Moxiu Yao's gaze, he smiled even more happily: "You treat Zuidie well and give her whatever she wants. But... Xiaoyao, do you know You never truly looked at Zuidie seriously. Such a beauty seemed no different in your eyes from all the other ordinary women in this world. When we were struggling with love and passion around that age, you stood completely apart, as if not of this world. At that time, I thought... perhaps I might still have a chance."
Moxiu Yao recalled his teenage years filled with arrogance and could not help but show a hint of nostalgia: "Perhaps because I hadn't met that one person... If you had told me directly at the time and Su Zuidie agreed, I would have helped you." Looking back on the past, Moxiu Yao had to admit that Han Mingyue was right; he did not feel angered by Han Mingyue's open declaration of his feelings for his betrothed. As long as it wasn't his Agui and both parties were willing, he felt no shame in helping a couple come together. Of course, Han Mingyue and Su Zuidie never had the chance because what Su Zuidie wanted was never Han Mingyue himself. Perhaps he really had no feelings for others, but that was only before he met the one person.
"But... I forgot... Even if it wasn't you, it didn't necessarily mean it would be me." A trace of pain and conflict appeared in Han Mingyue's words. When his conflicted heart filled with guilt and joy carried the woman he had admired for so long away from the capital, he realized that betraying a friend was not the most painful moment in his life. It was when he discovered that the woman he admired did not match his fantasies but he still could not extricate himself: "I really envy you... Xiaoyao, let Zuidie live. I beg you..."
"What does Young Master Han plan to offer for Su Zuidie's life" Ye Li's clear and pleasant voice echoed from outside the door.
Moshou Yao put down the chess pieces in his hand, stood up and walked to the door where he took Ye Li's hand and led her inside. Lowering his head, he asked, "Why do you have time to come over" Ye Li smiled faintly and looked at Han Mingyue before chuckling, "It seems that in Prince Zhen’s eyes, Mr. Han is worth more than the most beautiful woman in the world—Xiao Yao landlord." Han Mingyue bitterly laughed, "Your Excellency Consort speaks too highly of me. Don’t you also understand I won’t run away." Ye Li turned her head to look at Han Mingyue and sighed. "Asking what love is… If it weren't for the current special circumstances, this consort truly wouldn’t be willing to cause trouble for Mr. Mingyue."
Han Mingyue lowered his gaze and said nothing. Had he really fallen so far that others would pity him
"What does Consort want from me in exchange Just now, I made a transaction with the prince and now I am empty-handed." Han Mingyue shrugged and smiled at Ye Li.
Ye Li said with a smile, "Saying this… Do you believe it yourself Even clever rabbits have three dens. Mr. Han is an intelligent person; how could he put all his eggs in one basket" Han Mingyue’s smile faded as he deeply gazed at Ye Li who had a gentle smile on her face and sighed. "Prince Xi Yao has truly good luck to marry Consort." Ye Li smiled lightly, "Thank you for your kind words." Han Mingyue was speechless as he took out an jade pendant from his sleeve and threw it over to Ye Li. "Since Consort is so confident, then this… You should know how to use it" Ye Li clearly seemed very satisfied with the jade pendant in her hand, and smiled and said, "Mr. Han is indeed generous. Since Mr. Han is like that, I also am not a small-minded person; when the siege of Xiangyang ends, you can take Miss Su away." Having received what she wanted, Ye Li no longer kept calling Su Zuodie Lady White Consort to upset Han Mingyue.
Han Mingyue raised an eyebrow and said, "Why not now"
Ye Li’s smile was kind and innocent. “I am also considering Mr. Han's situation; of course if Mr. Han is in a hurry to leave then I won’t stop him.”
After a long silence, Han Mingyue clasped his hands together and said, "In that case, I will trouble Consort."
After leaving Han Mingyue's courtyard, the two of them walked side by side. Mo Xiuyao lowered his head and looked at Ye Li, who was playing with a jade pendant in her hand, and said softly, "Why did you let Han Mingyue and Su Zuodie go"
Ye Li was surprised and raised an eyebrow, saying, "Isn't the王爺not planning to take their lives anyway" Mo Xiuyao snorted lightly and replied, "What's their life worth Whether to take it or not is just a matter of speaking." Ye Li sighed inwardly. Alright, she had misunderstood him, thinking that Mo Xiuyao was reluctant to take Han Mingyue and Su Zuodie’s lives but didn’t know how to say it. After so long together, why would she think that Mo Xiuyao was such an indecisive person Indeed… She must have been influenced by Su Zuodie.
"Considering Mingyi's sake, Han Mingyue should be kept alive. Since we're keeping Han Mingyue, we can't not keep Su Zuodie either. Otherwise, Han Mingyue might really turn against us. Su Zuodie is the best way to restrain Han Mingyue," Ye Li thought for a moment and then said softly with a smile, "Besides, we've received enough compensation. These things are more than enough to buy Han Mingyue and Su Zuodie's lives, aren't they"
Mo Xiuyao raised an eyebrow and looked at the jade pendant in her hand curiously, asking, "What good thing has made you so happy, A'Li"
Ye Li smiled and said, "Don't you want to know where Tian Yi Pavilion's money went over all these years Han Mingyue is known for his greediness. How could there be little money under his control But haven’t we found much money in any part of the present Han family or the Tian Yi Pavilion that was seized by our side" Mo Xiuyao looked at the jade pendant with some surprise, "Han Mingyue's assets" Ye Li smiled and said, "It’s not just about money, but also food supplies, cloth, weapons, medicines... Han Mingyue is indeed Han Mingyue. When it comes to making money, he's far more capable than Mingyi. It's a pity though… his mind sometimes goes haywire." Ye Li couldn’t help feeling regretful when talking about this. Among all the people she had met in this world, including Leng Haoyu and Feng family, there wasn't anyone who could make money as Han Mingyue did. When she saw Wei Lin's investigation results, she was also a bit sorry for him; if Han Mingyue hadn’t been held back by Su Zuodie, she wouldn't mind collaborating with him. Now that collaboration is impossible, she might as well profit from his efforts.
Mo Xiuyao raised an eyebrow and said, "Han Mingyue wants to make money during the chaos of war" The fact that A'Li was interested suggested how much goods Han Mingyue had stockpiled.
"In a chaotic era, people with foresight never worry about making money," Ye Li smiled.
Mo Xiuyao nodded and said, "If A'Li says so, it doesn't matter to keep them. However, you'd better watch over Su Zuodie."
Ye Li looked at Mo Xiuyao in surprise. He lowered his head and smiled saying, "I know you think that Su Zuodie is not competent, right Actually... if there hadn’t been Su Zuodie, Han Mingyue wouldn't be a threat to us at all. Do you understand what I mean"lowers in Western Capital. After thinking it over, she agreed to attend and Lady Sun left happily.When Bai Yuncheng heard this, he silently planned to implement his scheme soon.Bai Yuncheng returned h...