Chapter 133: Stealing the Disciple's Lover? Don't Worry, She Can't Hear You (2)
The conversation from the next room continued.
"What are you doing? Do you think I'm that easy to convince?"
"The rebels are a serious matter. Anyone in the capital associated with them will meet a terrible end!"
"Why should I risk my own position and the emperor's trust for you?"
Su Qing rebuked her with righteous indignation.
It was a completely reasonable argument, no matter how one looked at it.
"I… I know my request is excessive. I shouldn't have hidden my identity from you either."
"Lord Su, I have little left to offer. I am willing to serve as your slave, to atone for my sins."
"I only ask that you refrain from slaughtering innocent people—at least, at least investigate first!"
Yun Rong's voice trembled with unhidden guilt, sounding utterly pitiful.
By saying this, she had completely lowered herself.
Even… abandoned her dignity!
"That sounds quite persuasive."
For the first time, a trace of fluctuation appeared in Su Qing's tone.
The guild leader listened to every word, her expression growing ever more complex.
She could hear the pain and remorse in Yun Rong's voice.
Clearly, just as the heroine had said, she never wanted their relationship to be tainted by ulterior motives.
But for their sake, she had no choice but to sacrifice herself this way.
As a friend of the war god, how could she let Yun Rong suffer such humiliation?!
She wanted to do something, but there was nothing she could do.
She could only listen in guilt, hoping for a miracle.
Maybe… just maybe, Su Qing would soften and be moved by Yun Rong's sincerity?
Unfortunately, what she hoped for did not happen.
On the contrary, the conversation took a strange turn.
"Yun Auntie, are you saying that to atone… you're willing to do anything?"
Su Qing's voice carried an odd undertone.
"Yes!"
Yun Rong answered without hesitation.
The guild leader suddenly had a bad feeling.
A man asking a woman that question… what was about to happen?
The next moment, she heard the sound of fabric being torn.
Too engrossed in listening, she was startled by the sharp ripping sound.
What… what were they doing?!
As an adult, even though she had never experienced such things, she could still imagine what was happening.
Jiang Yue's face showed unconcealed anger.
He... How could he do such a thing?!
Next door.
Yun Rong's cheeks were flushed, carrying an alluring shade of red.
The simple-hearted heroine was clearly feeling guilty.
As soon as she arrived, before she could even speak, she had already been assigned a role in this act.
Though conflicted, she still carried it out meticulously.
After all, he was her husband—if she didn't listen to him, who else would she listen to?
"Yun Auntie, well done."
Su Qing leaned in close to her burning red earlobe and gently exhaled.
He had been worried that Yun Rong might slip up without proper preparation, but she had performed flawlessly.
It only proved that every woman was a natural-born actress, leaving not a single flaw in their performance.
"H-Husband... is this really okay?"
Yun Rong stammered.
She knew that her allies were just next door, yet she couldn't bring herself to refuse Su Qing's request.
The kind and pure beauty had clearly never done something so scandalous before. She felt anxious and guilty.
Her shy and hesitant demeanor, mixed with a touch of uncertainty, only made her all the more captivating.
"To avoid unnecessary bloodshed, we must resort to these means."
"This is merely a strategy to make them surrender willingly. It's a righteous act."
"By helping them in this way, you should feel happy, Yun Auntie."
Su Qing spoke in a pleased tone.
Defeating the enemy without a fight—this was the highest form of strategy.
"Mmm... I understand."
Yun Rong's eyes were somewhat dazed, but she still nodded.
She didn't entirely understand the reasoning, but she didn't need to.
As long as she trusted her husband, that was enough. He would never harm her!
"Good. Then let's continue."
Su Qing chuckled.
"If we want to fool Jiang Yue, why don't we make the act even more convincing?"
After hesitating briefly, Yun Rong took the initiative to suggest.
"Make it more convincing?"
Su Qing paused for a moment, unsure of her exact meaning.
Yun Rong blinked and, without hesitation, pulled his hand over, pressing it against her soft chest.
No more words were needed. Everything was clear.
Su Qing looked at this woman who had already tasted the forbidden fruit, utterly astonished.
You... Are you sure this is right?
But as a man, how could he refuse?
Amidst the increasingly intimate atmosphere, the battle entered a new phase.
Ten minutes later.
"Stop! Don't do this anymore, I... I surrender!"
A voice filled with helplessness and pain came from the next room.
The guild leader could no longer bear watching the war god's dear friend suffer and had no choice but to give in.
Su Qing halted his movements, gently stroking Yun Rong.
As much as he wanted to continue, he couldn't.
After all, this heroine had poor self-control, constantly letting out little whimpers.
If the guild leader overheard, she might think he had gone back on his word.
Yun Rong, of course, understood the seriousness of the situation, though her eyes still carried a hint of grievance.
Being left hanging like this was truly uncomfortable.
Hopefully, everything would end soon, so they could truly engage in battle.
After tidying his clothes, Su Qing walked into the next room.
The guild leader sat there, looking almost the same as when he had left.
Of course, that was just her own assumption.
Her expression and posture were unchanged, but the deep blush on her face was painfully obvious.
Clearly, it was a natural bodily reaction to what she had heard.
When she heard the door open, she glanced up, her focus immediately shifting to Yun Rong.
Yun Rong's face was flushed, her eyes glistening with unshed tears, but judging by the way she walked, nothing had actually happened.
Luckily, she had stopped him in time. Otherwise, the damage would have been irreversible.
"If I heard correctly, you just said you were willing to surrender?"
Su Qing acted as if he hadn't noticed her gaze, pulling out a chair and sitting down leisurely.
Yun Rong took her seat behind him, lowering her head, making her expression unreadable.
"Yes."
The guild leader responded curtly.
She wasn't surprised by Yun Rong's reaction.
In reality, anyone who went through something like that would feel ashamed.
The best show of respect she could offer was to not stare too much.
"You picked a great time. I thought you'd last a little longer."
"Why don't we start over? You can wait another hour before surrendering."
Su Qing sounded disappointed as he spoke.
"If Lord Su intends to torture prisoners, there's no need for all these words."
"Just do as you please. But you won't get anything out of me."
The guild leader's voice was cold.
She understood his meaning all too well and would never let him have his way.
What she didn't realize was that Su Qing's proposal was solely for Yun Rong's sake.
"Alright, alright, it was just a joke. You really have no sense of humor."
"I accept your surrender, but you must also show sincerity."
"Tell me everything about the rebels, especially the powerful nobles involved. Do you have a list?"
Su Qing smiled as he asked.
He had no patience for playing games with the guild leader. He just wanted to get this over with quickly.
"I can provide the list, but first, I need to know our terms."
The guild leader shook her head, making a reasonable request.
She looked as though she had resigned herself to fate.
But in reality, this was nothing more than a delay tactic!
The rebels had been gathering strength for years and had their hidden trump cards.
For instance, when everything fell apart, Jiang Yue had secretly crushed a jade talisman.
From a distance, the war god had been listening to Su Qing's every move.
Even the guild leader's surrender had been silently approved.
Because right now, they needed an opportunity—a real, decisive opportunity!