What a joke, the previous chapter still hadn't passed the review...
Dugu Ce knew what Xiang Gui meant.
His uncle, Dugu Sheng, happened to be accompanying Jiang Du and was responsible for the safety of the Emperor's guards. If he wanted to send a message, it would be very convenient given Dugu Ce and Dugu Sheng's relationship.
However, Dugu Ce was not interested at all.
If Yuwen Huaji wanted to rebel, then let him rebel.
Although Dugu Sheng was afraid that he would die in battle, it had only been three months since he possessed Dugu Ce. He didn't have much kinship with the Dugu family.
Only Grandma You Chuhong had always doted on Dugu Ce. In the original version, Dugu Ce loved his grandmother the most. Even though his soul had been scattered, this love and respect had continued to spread, affecting the current Dugu Ce.
As for Dugu Sheng, before he possessed him, he had already followed him to Jiang Du, and he had never seen Dugu Sheng with his own eyes. If Dugu Sheng died in battle for the Emperor, Dugu Ce would not be sad at all.
Moreover, the Dugu family was the Emperor's trusted confidant. In this era of great strife, someone had to be loyal to the Emperor. Only in this way could he live up to the emperor's favor. The other members of the Dugu Family could confidently change their course in the face of the overwhelming situation.
Of course, he couldn't tell the public that he didn't care about his uncle's life or death. "I already know about this," Dugu Ce said lightly. However, Yuwen Huaji was also deeply trusted by the Emperor. As the saying goes, empty words have no evidence. Even if this young master's tongue is like a lotus flower, it is difficult to topple an important official like Yuwen Huaji with just words.”
"I know that there is a piece of hard evidence. Once it is presented to Your Majesty, it will be able to prove Yuwen Huaji's crime of treason."”
"Oh?" "Tell me about it," Dugu Ce said calmly.”
Deep down, he already knew what Xiang Gui was referring to.
As he expected, Xiang Gui said,"East Ocean Sect's account book! The Yuwen clan had once purchased a large number of weapons from the East Ocean Sect. As long as they could obtain the East Ocean Sect's account book, it would be irrefutable evidence! Madam Dong Ming's ship owner, Ming Hao, was currently moored in Weishan Lake, not far from here. It's a good time to get the account book."
After a pause, he continued," I also received news that Yuwen Huaji was also worried that someone would use the account book against him, so he sent Yuwen Cheng to track the East Ocean and prepare to steal the account book."”
Dugu Ce chuckled." Madam Dongming's martial arts are superb. Her daughter, Princess Dongming, is also one of the top experts in the younger generation." There were many experts of the Eastern Sea Sect on the ship. Other than the East Ocean Sect, there was also Yuwen Cheng who was determined to obtain the account book…You, Xiang Gui, thought that I had three heads and six arms and could obtain the East Ocean account book in front of so many experts?”
Xianggui said seriously," Today, Young Master Ce defeated the Jiang-Huai Overlord Du Fuwei and his son and the Wagang Army's Shen Luoyan by himself. Du Fuwei and his son fled. Shen Luoyan lost all his good men and fled alone. With Young Master Ce's martial arts, what was Yuwen Cheng? Even Madam Dongming and Princess Dongming couldn't match up to Young Master Ce. The so-called experts of Eastern Sea Sect were like clay chickens and pottery dogs in front of Young Master Ce. If Young Master Ce were to make a move, he would definitely be able to obtain the Eastern Sea account book. Young Master Ce used the account book as evidence to show Yuwen Huaji's rebellious heart, which was the credit of protecting the sky. At that time, he would gain the trust of His Majesty, and high positions would be at his fingertips. The Dugu family would also be able to rise to a higher level.”
Dugu Ce sneered in his heart. Did he think that he was an inexperienced brat who could make his blood boil with a few words of flattery and agree to it?
However, he said," Oh, it's just as you said. If I can successfully take down Yuwen Huaji, it will be of great benefit to me and my family." However, what benefits can your Baling Gang get from this?”
Xiang Gui smiled humbly,"If you say that we don't want to benefit from this, then we're underestimating Young Master Ce's wisdom." To be honest with Young Master Ce, our sect's business has reached a bottleneck and it's hard to continue expanding. In terms of business, there was nothing left to expand. However, we have many talented people with outstanding abilities. I hope that they can be chosen by Your Majesty and obtain an official position so that they can continue to serve Your Majesty faithfully. This is the biggest goal of our Baling Gang.”
" Yes," Dugu Ce nodded slightly." No matter how big the Baling Gang's business is, it's still not presentable." He still had to be an official, a high official, and become a powerful family for generations. That was the way to eternal prosperity.”
"Young Master Ce is right." Xiang Yushan, who had been silent all this while, said gently,""My Baling Gang has been running the brothel and casino business for a long time and has done many shameful things. Every time we think about it, we feel uneasy. He wanted to get an official position to protect a region, benefit the people, and wash away his past sins.”
His words were so dignified that no one could find anything wrong with them. Especially when he voluntarily admitted that he had done something wrong. His conscience was uneasy, and his words were extremely sincere. There was even a hint of heartache and uneasiness, making people feel that his heart was filled with remorse. If Dugu Ce had not known Xiang Yushan's true nature, he would have been fooled by his acting skills.
Of course, Dugu Ce would not expose him now. He only smiled and said,""If there is a mistake, then correct it. If there is a sin, then atone for it. It's best that your father and son have this intention. Fine, I'll go and explore the East Sea tonight. After the matter is done, he will definitely mention the merits of your sect, your father, and your son in front of His Majesty.”
Xiang Gui and his son both showed joy and gratitude. The two of them stood up at the same time and bowed to Dugu Ce,""Thank you, Young Master Ce."
After thanking him, Xiang Gui said,"However, Young Master Ce doesn't need to leave tonight." To be honest, the fake Young Master who called himself Li Zhi in the gambling hall was Princess Dong Ming, Shan Wanjing.”
"Oh?" Dugu Ce pretended to be surprised." I could tell that Li Zhi was a fake young master, but I didn't expect that she was Princess Dongming!”
"Exactly." Xiang Gui smiled." Since Princess Dongming has already made an agreement with Young Master Ce, she will send someone to invite Young Master Ce tomorrow morning. Why don't Young Master Ce rest for a night and spend the night with Mei Niangzi? Tomorrow morning, you can board the East Ocean openly?"”
Dugu Ce smiled." Very good. This Young Master will do as such."
Since the matter was settled, Xiang Gui and his son said that they didn't dare to disturb Young Master Ce's rest and left.
After Xiang Gui and his son left, Ren Meimei, who had been staring at them coldly without saying a word, snuggled into Dugu Ce's arms again and asked,""Brother Ce, what is that father and son planning?”
Dugu Ce put his arm around her shoulder and raised his eyebrows."What, you don't believe the words of Xiang Gui and his son?”
Ren Meimei snorted and said," That father and son always speak human language. They only speak nonsense when they see ghosts. There's not a single word of truth in them." No matter what they say, I won't believe a single word. Seeking an official position? Now that the world is in chaos…"
At this point, she quietly glanced at Dugu Ce. Seeing that he was still smiling without a trace of anger, she mustered up her courage and said,"The world is in chaos now, and rebels are swarming everywhere. Even the Emperor of Jiangdu had traitors by his side who wanted to rebel…The situation in the world was getting worse by the day, so how could there be a peace officer? How can an official be at ease? Perhaps a group of rebels would rush in in the middle of the night and cut off their heads. Anyway, I don't believe that Xianggui and his son really want to be officials.”Young and old men, please support us with some flowers, collections, ratings, and so on. Thank you so much!
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