Chapter 35: Extremely Tempting

ed for nearly an hour, until all the nails had pierced through the eunuch's body, that he finally breathed his last!Creak~The iron cage was flung open, and countless bloodstained spikes were pulled fr...In the guest hall of Xue's residence, Zhang Liyang sat beside Xue Baosheng, picked up his teacup and gently blew on it. The emerald green tea water instantly rippled with tiny waves, and at the same time, a refreshing fragrance rose along with it.

A person in the northwest wasteland of the Great Qin Dynasty could still drink the Yu Chun tea that was once exclusively supplied to the Da Yuan Dynasty. That kind of ability is beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Zhang Liyang sipped his tea in silence, and Xue Baosheng followed suit. The living room fell into an unexpected quiet.

"Old fox!"

After muttering under his breath again, Zhang Liyang spoke first, "Oh, Your Highness traveled here from afar, surely to achieve something remarkable."

"If the princess returns from Flying Dragon City empty-handed, she will surely be punished by Your Majesty upon her return. As her servants, we would not feel the pain of her punishment, wouldn't we, Lord Xue"

"Your Highness is wise and astute, you would surely not be punished by Your Majesty."

"Well, well. To be frank, Your Majesty and they can be filial and loving, but what about us Or Lord Xue"

Zhang Liyang's words caused Xue Baosheng's hand holding the teacup to tremble slightly. The boiling water spilled, dripping onto his hand, but Xue Baosheng didn't react at all.

At this moment, all his thoughts were focused on Zhang Liyang's last words.

Yes, the entire Dagan Dynasty belongs to their family. They can do whatever they want, but what about themselves

If Princess Huaiqing is defeated in Feilong City, can their three families really win

It's still the same thing, the Dagan Dynasty could eliminate the Three Great Families by force, it just doesn't want to!

Zhang Liyang's boldness in coming to Xue Baosheng's place stems from the fact that he represents the Great Qin Dynasty at this moment!

Seeing Xue Baosheng looking a little lost, Zhang Liyang smirked, “Old fox, you always use intimidation. I’ll see how you handle this!”

As for why Cai Ning didn't use this tactic, it's because Mu Yinghua and Emperor Dagan are family, while Cai Ning is just a hired worker. Their different statuses mean they can't use the same methods.

After feeling that it was about right, Zhang Liyang gently put down the teacup in his hand and appropriately slowed his tone. "Minister Xue, there is no need to overthink things. Things haven't reached that point yet, have they"

Zhang Liyang's words lit a spark in Xue Baosheng's eyes. "Master Zhang, what do you have to say"

"Don't call it teaching, I just feel kindred with Master Xue at first sight. Some heartfelt words I just want to share with you."

"Zhang Gonggong, please speak."

"Princess, she will leave eventually. Lord Xue should know that."

"I understand."

"Cai Ning, Master Cai, will also leave sooner or later!"

But when they return, how their mood will be depends on what you, Lord Xue, do.

"If you're in a good mood, everyone is in a good mood. If you're not in a good mood, then no one is in a good mood!"

Speaking of this, Zhang Liyang paused slightly and smiled at Xue Baosheng, "Xue sir, do you think this is a good idea or not"

"What grandpa said, he definitely thought it through."

But we don't know how to make it better, this still needs Grandpa to give us some pointers!

"Damn!"

Looking at himself saying so much, Xue Baosheng was still unmoved. Zhang Liyang understood that Xue Baosheng was still thinking of retreating together with the other two families.

"Alas, Master Xue, after I've said so much, you still don't understand"

"Once the Prince and Lord Cai left, the question of who would be the next ruler of Feilong City…"

Boom!

A bolt of lightning exploded in Xue Baosheng's mind!

The candidate for the lord of Flying Dragon City has been chosen!

That was a true ruler, the one who controlled the lives and deaths of millions of people. He was far more powerful than the head of the Xue family could ever be.

Although Xue Baosheng was a county magistrate, the gap between him and his superior officials remained vast.

A greedy glint appeared in Xue Baosheng's eyes. If he, Xue Baosheng, could control Fei Long City, what difference would it make if he was the emperor of Fei Long City

By then, there might not be any of the Three Great Families left, only the Xue Family ruling supreme!

Human nature is such that if you don't give it hope, it might remain silent forever. But if you offer it hope and plant a seed of greed, that seed can grow into a towering tree in an instant.

Although Zhang Liyang's words weren't an imperial edict, they were still a huge temptation for Xue Baosheng.

"Grandfather," Xue Bao sheng licked his lips and bowed respectfully to Zhang Liyang, "Please teach me!"

"But Li Yang didn't answer Xue Bao's words, but shook his head with a smile, "Xue DaRen is a smart man, there's no need for me to teach you about this."

He picked up his teacup again, Zhang Liyang drained the contents in one gulp and muttered with some frustration, "Alas, poor Your Highness. To come to this place and even get a decent drink is difficult."

"Alright, Minister Xue. I've been out for quite a while now. The prince can't be without someone there, so I should head back."

"Father-in-law, this is for you."

Seeing Zhang Liyang get up and leave, Xue Baosheng hurriedly smiled and escorted Zhang Liyang to the carriage.

"Grandfather, this is a small token of my appreciation. Please pass it on to His Highness."

Several sheets of paper were passed over by Xue Baosheng. Zhang Liyang glanced at them and his face immediately showed a hint of a smile, "Lord Xue is thoughtful."

"It is what a subordinate official should do!"

OK, not bad!

As Zhang Liyang got into the carriage, Xue Baosheng let out a sigh of relief in his heart. After the carriage left Xue's mansion, Xue Baosheng immediately called back all the people in charge of the household affairs.

On Jade Fragrance Street, everyone watched as Princess Huaiqing's carriage entered Xue Mansion. Shortly after, it came out again. Everyone thought she would go to Bai Mansion or Jia Mansion next, but unexpectedly, the carriage returned directly to Xuelin Garden.

In the parlor of the Jia family, when a servant reported that Princess Huaqing's carriage had left Xue Mansion, Jia Fengxian’s eyes flashed with a strange light. He then turned to an old man beside him, “What do you think”

Although the old man had silver hair, he didn't show any kindness. Instead, he exuded a fierce and menacing aura.

This man is not someone else, it's Bai Wei, the head of the Bai family!

"Can we still believe anything he says That old fox, Xue Baosheng, would never tell us the truth."

"Well, then just watch" Jia Fengxian seemed a bit unwilling.

"Just looking."

Bai Wei finished speaking and left the Jia family directly, leaving Jia Fengxian alone sitting in the living room.

"Humph, Xue Baosheng isn't telling the truth. I see that you Bai Wei are also two-faced."

"I don't believe Bai Wei truly remains indifferent." Jia Fengxian's eyes flashed with a mysterious light. "But what did Old Fox Xue say to the princess I need to find someone to inquire about it."

In the carriage, Zhang Liyang was smiling broadly as he held the few sheets of paper that Xue Baosheng had just handed him.

This is a deed, two thousand acres of fertile land, and ten thousand acres of grassland!Yuqing Palace, causing every maidservant and eunuch to tremble with fear. They then quietly withdrew.Also, there was an eunuch who had already dashed out of the Yuanqing Palace and toward the distant...