Upx Chapter 161 (1/2)
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Xie Anwu stood there in shock Lou Zigui didn’t pressure him, but sat down to wait There was a rumble of thunder fro Xie Anwu shook his head at Lou Zigui and said, “I’ back”
Lou Zigui replied, “Right now, the Grand Preceptor needs a useful son by his side If you illing to go back, he definitely wouldn’t blame you He’d even pretend that you never turned your back on the Xie Clan at all”
Xie Anwu grew angry “Supreo back?”
“I’ui said “I only hope that you’re clear on what you want to do This is o back anytime after today, I’ll kill you”
There was another ruloo his head to look at Lou Zigui “I’ back”
Perhaps he really could be one of a kind if he returned, but the fourth youngfor his father This was understandable since Grand Preceptor Xie had always heavily favored his three sons from his official wife Even if the Xie Clan was in trouble and father worked with hih it all, ould happen once they recovered their wealth and ranking? Unless I’ht with a chuckle, he’ll cast me in the mud all the same
Lou Zigui was sitting in the shadows as he watched Xie Anwu’s subtle change of expressions beneath the lantern light “You’ve thought it through” he asked
Xie Anwu nodded
“Good,” Lou Zigui replied “Today, His Majesty will issue a decree to break your ties with the capital city’s Xie Clan From then on, you’ll have no relations with the Xie fa?”
Since he had decided to leave, he et to enjoy the wealth and high status of the Xie Clan, nor have any relation to them when they fell into trouble
“I want to send you to Jiangnan,” Lou Zigui said as he signaled Xie Anwu to sit “It’s unlikely that the Grand Preceptor will spare you if you stay in the capital”
“I have to go to Jiangnan?” Xie Anwu’s heart turned heavy
“Go find Qin Xuan,” Lou Zigui said “I want you to take over the businesses that the Xie Clan left in his hands”
Xie Anwu’s eyes flickered, but he didn’t lose his cool “Supreme Commander wants me to become a merchant?”
“How could official work for His Majesty be the sahtly, his expression sincere “You will be His Majesty’s iet the businesses from Qin Xuan, but find ways to bankrupt all of the Xie Clan’s investnan”
Xie Anwu sucked in a cold breath
“Only by toppling the Xie faui said “His Majesty will give you the power and properties; the rest is up to your own abilities”
Xie Anwu felt fired up by Lou Zigui’s words, but quickly sought to ask, “His Majesty trusts me that much?”
“No need to doubt,” Lou Zigui said “Moreover, I’ve already given you a chance to choose your side”
Betrayal would only mean death
Xie Anas inwardly intilorious future before him If he kept on this path, he would never be able to turn back But if he succeeded, it’d be like a carp leaping over the Dragon’s Gate to success
“Rest well,” Lou Zigui strode forward to press a hand on Xie Anwu’s shoulder “I’ll goties to your clan”
Xie Anwu said, “Qin Xuan hates the Xie Clan so ree to cooperate with me?”
“You’re not a ional Cohed “He wants the Xie Clan dead Isn’t that your wish as well?”
Xie Anered his head That was indeed his wish
Lou Zigui walked out of the roo alone in a nearby corridor, and waved at Lou Zigui Lou Zigui closed the door behind him and walked to Elder Li
“Is a man who betrayed his faui could speak
“Elder heard everything?” Lou Zigui murmured back
“Answer my question first,” Elder Li insisted
“He wants the Xie Clan to fall ui retorted
Elder Li shook his head “Aren’t you afraid that he’ll come back to bite us instead? If he can turn his back on the Xie Clan today, he can do the same to you tomorrow”
Lou Zigui turned to look at the rain falling beyond the covered ay
“Men with no virtue will…”
“Elder Li, h-principles have already died by Xie Wenyuan’s hands,” Lou Zigui spoke softly, still staring at the rain “Moreover, Elder, do you think you’re a match for Xie Wenyuan?”
“You,” Elder Li choked, on the verge of losing his temper
“You couldn’t save the crown prince or ui turned back, his eyes cold “None of you can help His Majesty, either Aside fro verbal spars with Xie Wenyuan, Elder, you’re can’t do anything at all”
Elder Li’s face crumpled as he shuddered a few times, but he didn’t speak
“I knohat Elder thinks of s or horses built to serve, so it’s natural to order them about’ This is hoe soldiers rank in your heart of hearts, Elder But now, it’s a sis at court Thisto Elder, correct?”
Lou Zigui’s blunt words left Elder Li surprised But he recovered enough to said coldly, “Does the refugee incident in the western part of the capital have nothing to do with Supreme Commander, then?”
Lou Zigui simply sidestepped Elder Li to open his umbrella and walk out of the covered corridor He didn’t say another word The puddles in the courtyard rose toripples across their surfaces It was still daylight, but the stored the skies into a hazy, dinified the future of Yongning The path to times of peace and prosperity seemed like a difficult journey
Lou Zigui had just walked through the vine-covered courtyard doors when Ning Xiaoyao, who had been spying on hirabbed hi rapidly towards the main audience hall
“I still have so at Supre Xiaoyao’s shoulder and ran off
Ning Xiaoyao turned to glance at Lou Zigui and said, “Suprerale word, she wasn’t sure if the tere really having a spat
“I suppose it could count as one,” Lou Zigui replied