The Prodigal Son

After sending Xu Wan away, Qin Yu then told them what he needed them to do.

After hearing Qin Yu's words, the two of them were dumbfounded.

This...this...

They were just two insignificant ants!

Is it their place to get involved in such a major event?

Will they kill me to silence me afterward?

In an instant, countless thoughts flashed through their minds, and their bodies began to tremble uncontrollably.

Seeing the two people who were stunned, Qin Yu couldn't help but nod secretly.

Yes, knowing this is a good thing!

Thinking this through, Qin Yu continued, "I know there are some things you might not know how to do, but I'll arrange everything!"

"This...this isn't a question of whether or not to arrange it!"

Wang Dou was almost in tears, and asked cautiously, "Young Master Qin, can we... not do it?"

They really didn't want to get involved in this!

If they mess this up or something else goes wrong, they'll most likely lose their lives.

"Now that you all know, do you think you can just refuse to do it?"

Qin Yu looked at the two indifferently, "But if you do this well, you'll be heroes! I'll guarantee you a lifetime of wealth and honor!"

A big stick and a sweet date!

Hearing Qin Yu's words, both of them felt a deep sorrow in their hearts.

Yes!

They all knew that if they didn't do it, they would definitely die.

They're like fish on a chopping board now!

There was simply no other choice.

After exchanging glances for a long time, the two finally suppressed their fear and nodded in agreement with great trepidation.

"Look at you cowards!"

Qin Yu looked at the two of them with amusement, "If I'm not afraid, what are you afraid of? This is an opportunity that countless people would kill for, so you should just be happy!"

The two felt extremely guilty and forced out smiles that looked worse than crying as they nodded with difficulty.

"That's settled then!"

Qin Yu patted Wang Dou on the shoulder through the cell door, "I'll have someone bring you some good wine and food later. Eat your fill and get a good night's sleep. Someone will come to take you away from here later!"

"Thank you so much, Young Master Qin."

The two of them were still somewhat guilty.

"Alright! Relax!"

Qin Yu looked at the two of them with amusement, "If it weren't for the fact that you two are talented, do you think such a good thing would fall into your lap?"

Qin Yu was too lazy to explain to them, and left after saying that.

Watching Qin Yu's departing figure, the two of them were still in a daze.

It feels like a dream!

It took them a long time to recover.

Wang Su nudged Wang Dou with his elbow, his face pale, and asked, "Douzi, are we... really going to do it?"

Do you think we have a choice?

Wang Dou gave him a wry look, "Let's do it! Young Master Qin is right, this is an opportunity for us! If we succeed, our entire clan will benefit from it!"

Their purpose in coming to the capital to participate in the Hundred Flowers Festival is to stand out from the crowd and let their clansmen benefit from it.

Now, the opportunity is in front of us.

Since we have no other choice, let's do it!

Wang Su thought for a moment, made up his mind, and nodded heavily.

On the other side, Qin Yu had just stepped out of the dungeon when he saw Xu Wan and Qi Dachui guarding the dungeon entrance.

What did you talk about with them?

Xu Wan asked suspiciously.

"Don't ask me that."

Qin Yu gently shook his head and solemnly said, "I'm just here to make a brief appearance. Someone will come to transfer them later! Don't ask questions unless the Treasure Mirror Division is handling this! Asking too many questions won't do you any good!"

He was only responsible for offering advice.

As for who Zhao Luan will send to carry out this important mission, he doesn't know yet.

In any case, the person who goes to carry out this mission must be someone Zhao Luan absolutely trusts.

Hearing Qin Yu's words, Xu Wan couldn't help but feel secretly alarmed.

Judging from Qin Yu's tone, it seems like something big is about to happen!

However, Qin Yu told her not to ask any more questions, and even though she had a thousand kinds of curiosity, she couldn't ask any more.

At the same time, Zhao Yan also summoned Lü Si and Lu Yong to his residence.

Upon hearing Zhao Yan's words, Lu Yong immediately slammed his fist on the table and angrily shouted, "What is Qin Yu anyway? The Crown Prince invited him to participate in the Confucian Temple debate, which is already giving him face! If the Crown Prince were to give him an appearance fee, what would that make him?"

"That's what I think too!"

Zhao Yan nodded, then stared at the two of them. "I know you two don't get along with Qin Yu, so I'd like to ask, can you use reverse psychology to get Qin Yu to participate in the Confucian Temple Debate?"

A provocation tactic?

Upon hearing Zhao Yan's words, Lu Yong immediately frowned.

After hesitating for a moment, Lu Yong said with a forced smile, "Your Highness, I'm afraid that won't work! Qin Yu is arrogant and domineering; if we try to provoke him, it probably won't end well..."

Qin Yu wouldn't dare to fight Zhao Yan, but he would definitely dare to fight him!

If he goes to Qin Yu and tries to provoke him, isn't that just asking for trouble?

Moreover, there's nowhere to seek justice after being beaten.

"Just talk about yourself, don't drag me into it!"

Lu Si glared at Lu Yong with displeasure. "The Empress Dowager is my aunt. Does Qin Yu dare to touch me?"

Hearing Lü Si's words, Lu Yong's face turned pale and then red, and he said resentfully, "Fine, you're something else! If you're so capable, then find a way to get Qin Yu to participate in the Confucian Temple Debate!"

"I don't have that ability!"

Lu Si scoffed, "But I know that provocation won't work on Qin Yu!"

"Oh?"

Zhao Yan asked curiously, "Why?"

"That bastard Qin Yu is shameless and doesn't buy into this at all!"

Lu Si cursed and said, "When we were in Chenzhou, we tried to provoke this bastard several times, but he wouldn't take the bait..."

As he spoke, Lü Si embellished the story and told Zhao Yan about their experiences in Chenzhou.

In short: Qin Yu isn't buying it!

After hearing Lü Si's words, Zhao Yan frowned even more deeply.

He came up with a way to deal with Qin Yu!

But Qin Yu's absence from the debate at the Confucian Temple was ultimately a bit of a letdown!

"Are you really going to pay him an appearance fee?"

Lu Yong grumbled.

"I reckon we'll really have to pay money."

Lu Si chimed in, "That bastard's got money to burn! And he won't accept less than what he's given."

Well, it would be best to get Zhao Yan to spend more money.

He kept a portion for himself and gave the rest to Qin Yu!

Lu Si had already begun to make his own calculations.

Zhao Yan lowered his head and pondered for a moment, then asked Lü Si, "Then how much do you think is appropriate?"

Lu Si pretended to think for a moment, then said with concern, "That bastard has a huge appetite; he definitely won't go without tens of thousands of taels of silver!"

"How much...?"

Zhao Yan's face twitched violently; he lost his composure in public.

Tens of thousands of taels of silver?

Did he spend tens of thousands of taels of silver to invite Qin Yu to participate in the Confucian Temple debate?

"Are you crazy?!"

Lu Yong glanced sideways at Lü Si, "Tens of thousands of taels of silver? I'm afraid I received a bribe from Qin Yu, didn't I?"

"I'll take your grandma in!"

Lu Si flew into a rage, pointing his finger at Lu Yong and yelling, "Are you fucking a pig-brain? Don't you know how much silver Qin Yu borrowed from all the officials? If you were Qin Yu, would you even look at a few thousand or even a few hundred taels of silver?"

"you……"

Lu Yong was furious, his eyes blazing with anger as he glared at Lü Si.

"What do you mean, 'you'?"

Lu Si glared back, his eyes wide. "I'm only sitting here eating and drinking with you because I'm doing you a favor, Prince! Who the hell do you think you are, daring to talk nonsense in front of me? Believe me or not, I'll beat you to death!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Yong became even angrier, and his face grew increasingly grim.

He was, after all, the son of the Vice Minister of Rites!

That bastard Lü Si doesn't even give me the slightest bit of face?

Seeing the two men on the verge of conflict, Zhao Yan quickly stepped in to smooth things over: "Alright, alright! Let's both keep quiet! We're all on the same side, let's not let outsiders ruin our harmony..."