Chapter 510 - Chapter 510: Chapter 517 (2/2)
“You dog of a servant, accept your death!” Wang Yu said venomously, with his sword point already at Qing Zhu’s chest. Then there was a “ding” sound; the next moment, the sword point was deflected, but there was no sign of what had caused it.
Before Wang Yu could ponder what happened, a clear and melodious voice came from inside the carriage: “Eldest Young Master Wang, everything in moderation. My servants will be disciplined by my own hand; there’s no need for you to bother. Out of respect for your father, I can overlook this incident. However, should there be a next time, don’t blame me for not being polite!”
The voice that came from the carriage was clear but carried a hint of cold displeasure.
Sikong Ling was being quite accommodating today, indeed because of the regard he had for Prime Minister Wang. Sikong Ling wasn’t truly fearless when it came to Wang Yu’s status. Despite his usual indifference or even outright disregard for Wang Yu, he was already showing restraint. At the very least, had it been someone else doing what Wang Yu had done, being thrown to wolves would have been getting off lightly.
Unfortunately, Wang Yu, instead of taking heed of Sikong Ling’s warning, chose to increase the hostility. On any other day, considering his father’s attitude, Wang Yu would not dare to go too far. But today, he had something to rely on; as long as he could find evidence that Han Yu was hiding the Marquis Beian and his son, the Sikong Family would be suppressed by his father, and Sikong Ling would fall from his current position, no longer having the pride to stand tall before him.
In the end, Wang Yu was unwilling to admit that he was inferior to Han Yu.
“I would like to see just how you intend to be impolite, Sikong Ling. The order today comes directly from my father. Are you thinking of defying it?!”
“I certainly won’t defy the Prime Minister’s orders. While he has instructed me to keep the city gates closed and forbid entry or exit, he did not ask you to do such things in front of me, so I would ask you to step aside, please.”
“What do you mean, Sikong Ling? You say you won’t go against my father’s will, so why do you still want to leave the city? Could it be that you’re hiding something unspeakable in that carriage?”
“Careful with your words, Eldest Young Master Wang. You can eat whatever you want, but you can’t just say anything you like. I, Sikong Ling, have always been forthright. Don’t go throwing around false accusations. Otherwise, I’ll have to straighten things out with your father! Also, I must remind you that by the time you conveyed the Prime Minister’s instructions to the City gate officer, I had already left the city. Since the order was not to allow entry or exit, naturally, I have to leave. I’ll return when Prime Minister Wang lifts this order.”
Sikong Ling still did not appear, instead speaking from behind the curtain, which only further convinced Wang Yu that Sikong Ling must be hiding someone in the carriage—that’s why he kept it so tightly shut and refused to show himself, lest someone see something inside.
“Sikong Ling, you know full well what my father meant. You’re twisting words to your advantage. I think you’re hiding your own guilty conscience, perhaps planning to help the convict who escaped from prison. Let’s cut the nonsense, come out this instant. I demand a search of the carriage!” Wang Yu exclaimed, excitedly taking the lead to lift the carriage curtain, but Qing Zhu blocked his path.
“Eldest Young Master Wang, are you sure you want to do this, regardless of the consequences? There’s still time to stop. I can pretend nothing ever happened.”