Chapter 512 - Chapter 512: Chapter 519: Turning the Tables (2/2)
Unfortunately, Wang Mang simply did not believe any of it, and the fundamental reason was that Sikong Ling had no reason to do so. Sikong Ling was not a fool like Wang Yu, recklessly acting on whims, and would never take such risks without a significant gain in sight.
“Father, believe me, the person I sent to watch Sikong Ling really saw the fugitives from Marquis Bei’an Mansion get on Sikong Ling’s horse carriage and then Sikong Ling hid them somewhere. If we can catch Sikong Ling, we can definitely force out the whereabouts of Marquis Bei’an and his son,” Wang Yu said fervently, convinced of Sikong Ling’s involvement with the fugitives.
Wang Mang simply did not believe this matter, so his focus was elsewhere: “You say you sent people to watch Sikong Ling? When did you send them, and why were you watching Sikong Ling?”
“I, your son, felt that rogue Sikong Ling was up to no good. The Sikong Family does not truly side with us, so I had him watched, thinking Sikong Ling might slip up. And as expected, it revealed…” Wang Yu could not admit it was due to personal grudge between him and Sikong Ling, so he made up another reason, which Wang Mang instantly saw through.
“Nonsense, you’re my son, I know what you’re like. It’s nothing more than resentment because of previous minor squabbles with Sikong Ling, isn’t it? You probably wanted to find a chance for revenge, which is why you had people watch him, right?” Wang Mang’s question was delivered with certainty.
Wang Mang’s words hit the mark. Wang Yu’s eyes flickered: “Father, I admit I indeed had such thoughts, but it was precisely because of that, I uncovered such a big secret.”
“Secret? You fool, do you think the useless people you sent wouldn’t be detected? It’s more likely that they were discovered long ago, so Sikong Ling simply decided to turn the tables on you, making you take the fall, yet you still haven’t realized it, still congratulating yourself, thinking you’ve uncovered someone’s secret. If Sikong Ling were really colluding with fugitives, he wouldn’t let you find out, that’s just a joke!”
Wang Mang’s words were harsh, touching on some truths. Indeed, Sikong Ling had long been aware of Wang Yu’s tails, which was why he had devised a plan to use Wang Yu’s scheme against him.
“Father, are you saying that Sikong Ling did this on purpose, and then…” Only then did some understanding dawn on Wang Yu. “That Sikong Ling is truly despicable and shameless, using such a sinister strategy!”
“It shows he is clever and strategic. With your repeated attempts to cause him trouble, if it weren’t for my sake, do you think you’d still be well and here? Sikong Ling has been considerate of my feelings, giving you only a small lesson.”
Wang Mang had lost all hope for his eldest son, who wasn’t smart, had a small-mindedness, and lacked generosity. If there had been no significant conflict of interest, Sikong Ling would not have taken it to this extent with him.
Meanwhile, Sikong Ling had left the matters in Chang’an to his subordinates and had traveled day and night, finally arriving two days later at Phantom’s hideout. Without asking about anything else, he went straight to Su Wenyue’s room.
“How is her condition now?”