Chapter 134: Stealing the Disciple's Lover? Don't Worry, She Can't Hear You (3)
Far from the capital.
A white-haired beauty, using a secret technique to listen in, closed her eyes, speechless.
Even though she had expected all of this, she couldn't help but feel an uncontrollable sorrow.
The rebels stationed in the capital were nothing more than disposable pawns—a mere distraction.
Their purpose was simply to lull the Empress into believing the rebel threat had been eliminated.
Once the Empress completely lowered her guard, they could deliver a fatal strike.
However… in order for the plan to proceed, these devoted comrades had to be sacrificed.
The white-haired beauty gazed into the desolate distance, her expression filled with uncertainty.
To save the majority, they had to sacrifice the few—was this truly the right decision?
Among them, surely, some were unwilling…
"Your request is perfectly reasonable. After all, there are many innocent people involved."
"If you truly surrender, I will not exterminate everyone."
"They will be dispersed and reformed across the capital, placed under supervision and guidance to ensure proper governance."
"Does this resolution satisfy you?"
Su Qing laid out his terms.
"You... You're not going to kill us?"
The guild leader was visibly stunned.
Her surprise wasn't because the terms were bad, but because they were too lenient.
She had expected the high-ranking members to be executed en masse, or at the very least purged extensively.
Yet, he showed no intention of doing so.
"Since I have agreed to resolve this peacefully, I will not resort to violence."
"I told you before to talk to me properly, but you acted completely uncooperative."
Su Qing spoke in a calm tone.
If the rebels had initiated their plans, there would be no choice but to execute them all to deter others.
But since they had not acted, their fates didn't need to be so rigidly decided.
As for instilling fear?
That was unnecessary. The fates of those unfortunate ministers had already set a precedent.
Besides, he had no intention of being too harsh on this guild leader.
She was his bridge to communicating with the Guardian, and that would be of great value in the future.
"... I understand. If you truly keep your promise, I will cooperate."
The guild leader was silent for a moment before finally agreeing.
Neither of them noticed Yun Rong quietly raising her head.
She gazed at Su Qing's back, her eyes filled with gentle affection.
And with that, the matter was settled.
"Guild Leader Jiang, take some rest here. It's already late; I won't disturb you further."
Su Qing smiled.
"And Yun Jie? What are you planning to do with her?"
The guild leader immediately asked.
"No need to worry. I am a very upright person."
"Next time you see her, feel free to ask if I mistreated her in any way."
Su Qing responded casually.
Yun Rong nodded slightly, reassuring the guild leader.
After saying this, the two left the room and closed the door behind them.
They entered another room, ensuring the guild leader wouldn't overhear anything.
Su Qing sat down, his gaze thoughtful.
With this, he could finally root out the deeply hidden parasites…
This was truly a mutually beneficial arrangement!
Not everything needed to be resolved through bloodshed. Wasn't this a much better approach?
Out of nowhere, a figure entered his sight.
Yun Rong sat before him, casually tucking a stray lock of hair behind her ear.
The gentle breeze caused her long hair to sway slightly, making the mature woman appear even more enchanting.
"The wind is rather restless tonight."
The heroine softly uttered this famous line.
Beneath her elegant and dignified exterior, a faint seductive charm emerged.
A hint of nervousness was mixed into her bashful allure, making her even more irresistible.
A shy yet tempting expression—absolutely stunning!
"Yun Auntie, I just promised someone I wouldn't take advantage of you."
Su Qing immediately understood and spoke with a serious expression.
"I know. But it doesn't matter. I hope you can grant me a chance to repay you."
"You don't need to do anything. Just leave everything to me."
Yun Rong's voice grew quieter.
Even if the words were hard to say, her actions did not waver.
The voluptuous mature beauty gracefully knelt before the young man, tilting her head slightly upward.
Her neatly tied hair, submissive demeanor, breathtaking face, and perfect figure…
Without a doubt, she was an incredibly enchanting woman.
Su Qing took in the sight before him, filled with emotion.
This scene was quite different from when he had coerced the goddess into submission.
If it were the goddess in this position, she would surely be glaring at him with a haughty, tsundere expression, full of reluctance, wouldn't she?
Meanwhile, in another location.
Ye Xueyi suddenly sneezed several times, her eyes filled with suspicion.
She felt as though someone was talking about her.
At that moment, the goddess was on her way to the agreed meeting place with Su Qing.
However, upon opening the door with her key, she found the room completely empty.
Had she… been stood up?!
She mumbled to herself but didn't wander off. Instead, she calmly sat and waited.
Completely unaware of what was happening in the dimly lit room next door.
Her dignified and composed senior aunt was secretly indulging in something sweet behind her back.
Not only that, but the goddess' muttering voice continued to drift into their ears.
"Shh…"
A gentle whisper came from the darkness.
Clearly, it was Yun Rong, signaling Su Qing to stay silent.
Su Qing hadn't expected her to be this bold, his eyes filled with astonishment.
Yun Rong flashed a confident smile and continued indulging herself.
Was this the theme of 'Stealing the Disciple's Crush'?
No, no. If one thought about it, she was actually his real girlfriend!
So why should she feel guilty? If anyone should feel guilty, it was her junior niece!
Yun Rong leisurely wiped the corners of her mouth, feeling utterly satisfied.
A short while later.
Just as Ye Xueyi was starting to grow impatient, Su Qing finally arrived.
"Actually, I was in the next room all along. I was just giving you a little test."
"Well done! You passed. Your patience is excellent."
Su Qing greeted her with a string of praises.
"Testing my patience? What if I had just left?"
Ye Xueyi sounded slightly annoyed.