Chapter 1557: Dejection (1/2)

At this time, Jians.h.i.+ had an indescribable dilemma. Their Wenren Clan had to please Li Qiye now. Both the clans didn’t want a public trial. Regardless of the result, it would end well for them.

“Brother Li, will you go easy on us? Just tell me whatever you want and I’ll discuss it with the ancestors.” Jians.h.i.+ was on the verge of begging.

He could be considered the starter to this whole mess since he knew that Li Qiye was fake. However, the guy was only doing this for fun while the Wenren Clan was in a hurry to end this. He didn’t expect this reckless decision would eventually reach an uncontrollable juncture.

“Why do you think that this must be a bad thing?” Li Qiye smiled: “Maybe this is a once in a thousand years opportunity for your clan.”

“I don’t see that at all.” He smiled wryly: “If something goes wrong, our clan will face a disaster. I’m the one at fault here, if you want revenge, just do whatever you want to me. I hope that you can go easy on our clan. It’ll be very benevolence of you!”

“Alright.” Li Qiye gently waved his sleeve: “I know what you are saying. Just wait to see the actual outcome before crying doom and gloom. You’ll see soon.”

Such a response only further perplexed Jians.h.i.+ since he didn’t know what Li Qiye wanted at all!

“Sis, you talk to him too.” In the end, he placed all hope on Lurui and took his leave.

Lurui didn’t know what to say either. In fact, she knew as much about Li Qiye as her brother. Jians.h.i.+ thought that Lurui knew him and could perhaps convince him.

“Young n.o.ble Li, what are you looking for?” Jians.h.i.+ said seriously: “If you are willing to stand by the Wenren’s side, I can give you my life.”

He chuckled in response: “Have you thought about what will happen to your daughter after this mess is over? Will I stay as a fake forever? When will she find out about her real father? Does she even know now?”

Lurui became dejected after hearing this since she knew that this secret shouldn’t be revealed.

“It’s simple. If this matter is quelled, your daughter will never have the chance to come out. Even if the Wenren Clan accepts her, she’ll only be a b.a.s.t.a.r.d, a mortal, someone who will spend her life under disdainful glances. Even if you could take her away from this clan, what will she do? Follow you for the rest of her life without knowing her father? Even if she does, she can’t claim him either.” He said flatly.

Lurui took a deep breath and looked up: “I know that it’s all my fault. I’ve brought this on her. But the Wenren Clan is still my family and her father’s family. Given the chance, both of us will pay whatever price to protect it!”

“I know.” He spoke again: “However, your daughter has a fateful connection with me so I don’t want to see her being chastised as a b.a.s.t.a.r.d, spending the rest of her life while keeping her head down. Thus, I shall give her a chance.”

“I don’t understand.” Lurui was dazed.

“This is her fortune.” Li Qiye continued: “It’s just that you don’t know your daughter’s worth and potential.”

“But…” She said: “A public trial is not good for anyone. It’ll bring downfall and the only one laughing, in the end, will be Soaring Hawk.”

“I’ll be the only one laughing in the end. Soaring Hawk is nothing.” Li Qiye said with a smile.

Lurui became quiet from not knowing Li Qiye at all.