Chapter 22 (1/1)

Su Yi was already in a bad rier, saying in a loud voice: “Which of your eyes saw us getting along well? Thanks to you, the two of us arewell that is only to be expected, why should you worry over it?”

Wanyan Xu chortled, but did not answer Su Yi, guessing that his all-too-guileless sweetheartwith the devious Wanyan Shuo and had suffered a loss in the war of words Patting his son on the head, as he expected, the boy rolled his eyes and said: “I whether I will come to like him or not, but at least so far, I don't seem to detest him very much He he, you are really resourceful, even this captive who prefers death over surrender is now considering the good of our Jin Liao” After saying that, he proceeded to tell Wanyan Xu of all that had just happened Although this only increased Su Yi's ire, he was totally stu whether he should explain his words or not

After Wanyan Shuo had finished his leeful s announceood care of him I have always been a discreet person, I won't stay here and get in the way” Turning to Wanyan Xu, he said: “Imperial Father, I have seldom been this reasonable When the ti all the things I have specified on the list with us” Having said that, he gave a belch and swaggered out of the room

Wanyan Xu could not help but laugh aloud, but Su Yi only looked coldly at him and said with disdain: ”Like father like son indeed, your son is as irritating as you are”

Wanyan Xu replied with a sot the better of you during your conversation Do you really not think that Shuo Er is exceptionally intelligent and witty? Ever since his birth, he has been faced with adversity, he even lost his mother But he has never caused me [2] excessive worry, when he ascends the throne in future, he will certainly be an outstanding monarch”

Su Yi did not speak, in his heart of hearts, he knew that what Wanyan Xu said was right Although they were sworn enemies, Su Yi also could not help but be a little bit moved by the warm and familiar relationshi+p between this father and son pair It was especially re that they were royalty

Su Yi was lost in his s when Wanyan Xu seated hi the palace ed Su Yi and said: “An auspicious date has been decided on for the , you will return to your homeland If you behave well, I can even let you meet up with your old friends Su Su, are you happy?”

Su Yi gave a “hu: “I think I will be happier if you will allow me to meet up with my old friends even if I don't behave well” He heaved a sigh and looked out of the , after staring blankly for a while, he said: “Mountains and rivers are eventually smashed to pieces and carried by the wind, one's lot is to float just like the duckweed quivers when the rain hits [3] Wanyan Xu even if you allow e? The Great Qi is no longer the Great Qi Even if ere to ed; the reminder will only be cause for more sorrow”

Wanyan Xu didn’t reply, his only response was to e of how he intended to resu Sui Yi once they had reached the former territories of the Great Qi, Wanyan Xu felt,unfair to this man, as already covered with the scars of his many tribulations Fortunately, before he could ruminate further, their meal was served After Su Yi and he had seated themselves at the table, Wanyan Xu forced a sht, don’t think so much After I have moved the capital, I will release those prisoners of war and let them return home and be reunited with their families They will each be awarded a plot of fertile farer will they have to face the fla surrounded by their faood?”

Su Yi was silent, after giving Wanyan Xu a few assessing glances, he huffed: ”If that corateful to you on their behalf But I wonder, ould be the price I have to pay for that?”

Unexpectedly, on hearing these words, Wanyan Xu began to stare at Su Yi in silent conterew anxious under the scrutiny, worried that Wanyan Xu was devising so back, ever since his captivity, he had been through s and cruel punishical and shameless desires, his declarations of affection which Su Yi was still uncertain were true or false and his practice of using Su Yi's countryhtest provocation He could not withstand even a single one of these three things Su Yi was really afraid, he had already been so tormented that he was mentally and physically exhausted, he doubted if he could contend with any more of these ordeals now

Su Yi was still feeling uneasy but he suddenly saw that Wanyan Xu was s up to pour a cup of wine for Su Yi Pouring a cup for himself, Wanyan Xu said: “As for the price, it must naturally be paid in time, but it won't be now When that day comes, I'm afraid that I would not even have to call in this little favour In the end I will be the winner, because fortunately for reatest weakness If it wasn't so, things would not be so easy for me indeed”

Wanyan Xu's htened and surprised: since Wanyan Xu had not made any lustful deht that he had gradually let go of such ideas, could it be that Su Yi had miscalculated? But if he had, then why didn’t Wanyan Xu make any moves for the past two days? Moreover, the Great Qi had already beco, he would even move his capital there Su Yi's resistance was the only thing that had not gone according to Wanyan Xu's wishes, besides this fact, Su Yi could not see anything else about hiht have been worthy of Wanyan Xu's attentive ardour

Wanyan Xu lifted Su Yi's hand, forcing hi it with his own cup, Wanyan Xu said: “Thinking tooSavour the et drunk today Acco tomorrow, both of us will have to make preparations for the move of the capital, and in the futureahh, In the future what kind of beastly appearance I will assuht, perhaps ill never again be able to share such an atmosphere Su Su, ave a long sigh, and drained his cup in a single gulp

Su Yi saw that an unexpected trace of desolation had began to cloud Wanyan Xu's face, albeit it was faint Ever more suspicious, he also drained his cup and said coldly: “So you have becoed? I think you have beco, he pushed Wanyan Xu away and found hihts in a whirl, he was unable to concentrate on the book at all