As spring turned to autumn, King Zhaosheng had a serious illness for some reason, and soon became bedridden. www.biquge.info At this time, the government was abolished, and many traitors and corrupt officials were doubled. Such a favorable time, place and people also happened to give Shanglian an opportunity to take advantage of.

In the secret room where the candle flame was dim, the moth was burning the flame and the flames were crisp, and Shang Lian's pale face was a little hideous, and his lips were tightly closed, so that people really couldn't see the emotions on his face.

There were two men in black kneeling beside him, their eyebrows and eyes were solemn, and they didn't dare to breathe.

After a long time, one of them said boldly: "There has been reliable news from the Gong ***, this time King Zhaosheng is really very sick. If we can attack the palace in one fell swoop, this country will be Gongzi's. ”

Hearing this, the other person also nodded, and added: "Childe, the current situation is indeed extremely favorable to us, if Childe does not make a decision, this great opportunity will be wasted......

Shang Lian had been listening quietly with a calm face. Why didn't he understand that the timing was perfect for him?

After a long time, he sighed slowly: "Now, what do we still lack?" ”

"Now...... Although it is our opportunity now, the imperial doctor in the palace has to spend money to buy it, and it also costs money to gather killer soldiers and horses, except for a few hidden points in Chunxiang Pavilion and Drunken Dream Fang, our industry has been sold, and now it is ...... We don't have much money left...... But at the moment, 100,000 are in a hurry, and the arrow has to be sent on the string, and it really can't be delayed any longer. If we don't have money to strengthen our network, years of hard work are likely to be in vain. So......" The man paused, and did not continue.

Shang Lian suddenly closed his eyes, closed his eyes and groaned. It took a while for his chest to recover. "Why didn't you say it?"

The man in black hesitated for a while, but finally opened his mouth cautiously, "Childe...... Shajiu, the richest businessman in Kyoto, saw the dance of the Qingli girl, so he wanted to marry the girl at a high price. He said that as long as he marries him, there is no problem with how much money he has......"

Shang Lian suddenly opened his eyes, swept his eyes, kicked over, and shouted, "Get out, get out of here." ”

The two men in black didn't forget to kowtow when they left, and one of them said earnestly again: "Childe, we have followed you for eight years, and we have been following you with all our hearts for the past eight years, because we believe that you will succeed." Therefore, how many human lives are tied to your body, one is prosperous, and the other is lost. I also hope that the son will focus on the overall situation. ”

When the man had finished speaking, he disappeared into the secret room with the other man.

The silence fell back into the dim secret room, and Shang Lian sat quietly in the corner alone, and with a wave of his hand, he extinguished all the candles in the secret room, allowing himself to completely melt into the boundless darkness.

It seemed that after two hours, Shang Lian slowly walked out of the secret room with a pale face, and outside the door, Qingli was already standing there quietly waiting. As soon as he came out, she served hot tea and meals, and took care of everything. Seeing that his face was gloomy, she didn't ask any more questions, but just silently accompanied him.

He looked at the side face of the woman in front of him seriously, and all the things at the moment, in the final analysis, were all because of money. Even though King Zhaosheng was indeed a favor to him, those rewards were far from enough to achieve great things. Or rather, it's just a drop in the bucket.

Qingli ...... Revenge......

Is there really only one or the other?

He was really unwilling. After so many years of dormancy, he is for this day. If all his efforts were to be burned, how could he be reconciled? How did he go to meet his father and mother under the Nine Springs?

But there is a lack of money!

Money! Money!

Whatever he needs to do, how exactly can he get the money?

The more Shang Lian thought about it, the more angry he became, blaming himself for his incompetence and even more for his cruelty and selfishness. Brushed off the tea cup on the table, and the hot water splashed onto Qingli's body without warning, but she just didn't say a word, frowned slightly, and quickly reopened.

Why didn't she hate him? Why did she follow him so desperately? Do you really want him to do that?

Shang Lian's eyes narrowed into a slit, looking at the calm Qingli, the fire in his heart was even more vigorous, and he couldn't hold it back anymore. He grabbed her by the arm, pulled her in front of him, and yelled like crazy, "Aren't you a merman? Aren't you going to cry? You cry, you cry! I need money so much at the moment, why can't you cry? ”

Qingli frowned slightly, looked into Shang Lian's eyes, and continued to endure his anger obediently. After a long time, she opened her mouth lightly: "As a merman, tears are the inherent glory of our people, and they must not be easily revealed." Although I am your slave at the moment, please respect me. ”

Shang Lian lowered his head and stared at the stubborn woman in front of him, hooked the corners of his lips, and smiled coldly, "Qingli." I made you cry, but you dared to disobey my orders? Sure enough, even you look down on me? ”

Qingli shook her head, smiled extremely desolately, and the words she said were so pale and powerless, which made people feel distressed to the dust, "My Qingli's life was saved by you, and you don't dare to disobey Childe's life." What do you ask me to do, and how can I refuse? ”

She lifted her eyelids and looked at him quietly, but her expression was surprisingly calm. Tears slipped down the corners of his good-looking eyes. Cold, cold, one by one rolling to the ground.

Her numb heart seemed to be gradually losing consciousness, and the pain was like a knife. Although there was no sharp blade to stab her heart, it was as if her heart was being cut, and she couldn't be calmed down again.

Shang Lian looked at her quietly, sighed, and said softly, "Qingli, you can go." You didn't belong here in the first place, I deceived you. I didn't save you at all, I bought you at a great cost. Now, I don't need you anymore, you can go back to your sea and be your merman princess again. From now on, the sea and the sky will be wide, and there will be no more humiliation. The only thing I can give you right now is freedom. ”

His voice gradually deepened, as if he was speaking to her, more like to himself, "Wherever you go, it's better than following me......"

Qingli raised her eyes and stared at him, for a long time, knelt lightly on the ground, "You know, I am ...... Won't go. What the sea, what a princess, since it has been forgotten, why should it be remembered again? Now I am Qingli, and I will always be your slave - Qingli. ”

Shang Lian closed his eyes and sighed. Then when he opened his eyes, his eyes were already as sharp as knives. "But I don't want to see you anymore, I'm tired of it. If you really don't leave, then you can get married, and while you are still worth a good price, come and repay me for adopting you for the past few years! ”

Qingli took a deep look at him, leaned over, his forehead touched the floor, and his body was cold.

"It's just as Childe wants." (To be continued.) )