sbdcsierra Chapter 576 Persuasion
Chapter 576 Persuasion
Chapter 576 Persuasion
This man was dressed in plain clothes, and his every move exuded a subtle scholarly air.
"The Left Prime Minister is letting him go like this?"
The scholar in plain clothes looked in the direction Ye Ru had left and said in a deep voice.
He originally thought that the Left Prime Minister would keep Ye Ru here forever, but things seemed to be a little different from what he had imagined.
"Don't worry, I will let him go, but the demon race may not. In the demon race, Ye Ru's reputation is already well-known. If he really wants to go to the Demon Saint Palace to rescue people, the demon race will definitely make sure they don't return."
The Left Prime Minister narrowed his eyes, a hint of sarcasm on his face. In his view, Ye Ru's mental capacity was definitely not on par with his own.
Therefore, with a little trickery, it is possible to keep him completely within the demon race.
"The Left Prime Minister is brilliant."
The scholar in plain clothes nodded and smiled, but there was a hint of gloom in his smile.
"We don't know what His Majesty is thinking right now, but based on the previous situation, His Majesty still favors Minister Wen."
"Keep a close watch on Li Wenzhong and absolutely do not allow anyone related to him to come into contact with him, otherwise this plan will fail."
The Left Prime Minister glanced at the scholar in plain clothes and gave him a deep, solemn instruction.
"Yes."
After the scholar in plain clothes left, the Left Prime Minister closed his eyes again.
As Ye Ru left the Prime Minister's residence, he turned his head and glanced at the plaque with a complicated expression. Then, he secretly devised a way to sneak into the prison.
That night, the moon hung in the sky, and Ye Ru, dressed in black, slowly walked into the prison.
"who?"
When the patrolling soldier saw Ye Ru, he shouted at him. After what happened at the Imperial Palace a few days ago, they couldn't afford to be careless now.
"It's me. What happened to that serious offender? Take me to see the Vice Minister of War. I have something to ask him."
Ye Ru took out a token and said.
"So it's Chief Ye. Come with me."
Following the soldier into the room of the Vice Minister of War, Ye Ru trembled, as if something had left this place.
"So it was Chief Ye."
Upon seeing Ye Ru, the Vice Minister of War immediately went out to greet him.
"Yes, what's the situation inside? I have some questions to ask him. Please open the prison gates, sir."
Ye Ru nodded, pointed to the gate of the prison, and said.
"Chief Ye, this...this is a bit inappropriate. Look, the interrogation is scheduled for tomorrow. His Majesty said that this person is a serious criminal in the Imperial Prison and can only be released during the interrogation. If you go in so rashly, I won't be able to explain it to His Majesty."
The Vice Minister of War looked troubled. The Prime Minister had given the order, so how could he disobey it?
Moreover, even if he had the greatest courage, he probably wouldn't dare let Ye Ru in.
"I see. In that case, I'll take my leave."
Nodding, Ye Ru turned and left. Once outside, he found a secluded spot, where his figure suddenly became much more transparent, before transforming into countless points of light and disappearing from sight.
This Ye Ru was an avatar created based on the "Taiping Yaoshu" (Essential Techniques of Great Peace). The real Ye Ru had already secretly entered the Heavenly Prison.
Inside the gloomy, damp prison, the creature stood like a ferocious beast ready to devour its prey.
Ye Ru walked cautiously atop the prison, his gaze heavy with worry as he looked at the disheveled, dejected prisoners. He couldn't help but sigh.
Before long, Ye Ru arrived at the entrance of the prison where Li Wenzhong was located, and with a swift movement, he rushed inside.
"How are you doing in the imperial prison?"
Ye Ru came to Li Wenzhong's side and spoke.
"Why are you here? Aren't you afraid I'll change my mind tomorrow?"
Li Wenzhong sneered and threatened.
"Don't worry, because you didn't mention us during the day, which means you have mixed feelings. I'm here to tell you that you can redeem yourself through meritorious service, and then Lord Wen will treat you leniently, at least your death sentence can be waived."
Ye Ru shook his head, took out some food and put it on the ground, and said.
"Hmph, didn't you use me before killing me?"
Li Wenzhong smiled slightly, his words tinged with sarcasm.
"Although we cannot fully gain your trust, this is your only chance, and you should have seen that if Wen Xiang wanted to kill you, he would have done so long ago. Why wait until now?"
"You carry the blood of our human race. Why do you help the demon race to commit evil deeds, making yourself neither human nor ghost?"
"If you die, and your father sees you like this from the afterlife, what do you think he would think!"
Ye Ru narrowed his eyes slightly, his words carrying a hint of coldness. He seemed somewhat angry at Li Wenzhong's stubbornness.
However, Ye Ru's words silenced Li Wenzhong. It seems that although Li Wenzhong has become a demon race assassin, he has not completely lost his mind.
"Fine, if you want me to reveal the location where that demon assassin is hiding, you must accept my contract. This contract is unequal; with a single thought from me, you will die. How about it? Do you dare?"
After a moment of contemplation, Li Wenzhong's lips curled into a mocking smile. He knew that the other party would never do anything to endanger his life.
If the other party refuses, then that's the end of it.
With his eyes fixed on Ye Ru, Li Wenzhong awaited Ye Ru's answer.
"Okay, I promise you. In exchange, you must protect Prime Minister Wen."
After a moment, Ye Ru's words made Li Wenzhong pause in surprise, and then he asked again, "Are you sure?"
"Hmm, if this makes you believe me, then come on. I promise I won't resist. However, after we sign the contract, don't let me die for no reason. Let me kill a few more demons."
Ye Ru smiled, showing no sign of the pressure on his face.
However, some sweat did appear on his back.
He was gambling that if Li Wenzhong still possessed any humanity, he would never have done such a thing.
However, if the other party really wants to do it, I will have helped Prime Minister Wen escape a disaster. It doesn't matter if I die, as long as the Left Prime Minister doesn't take control of the entire court, then the Yanhuang Kingdom still has a glimmer of hope.
"it is good!"
Li Wenzhong's heart was indeed touched. He reached out his palm and slowly touched his forehead. A six-pointed star quietly appeared on his palm.
Ye Ru slowly closed his eyes, his heartbeat gradually quickening.
However, just as he was about to sign the contract with Li Wenzhong, the latter remained silent for a long time, and then he opened his eyes.
"I believe you and will tell you the hiding place of the demon race assassins."
Li Wenzhong closed his eyes and slowly said:
"I am a human, not a demon. However, I will still personally ask Li Baiyuan about my father's matter. This matter cannot be let go."
Turning around, Li Wenzhong picked up his food and began to eat.
Seeing Li Wenzhong like this, Ye Ru breathed a sigh of relief and then said:
"Thank you."
After saying this, Ye Ru left and went to the Wenxiang Mansion.
Li Baiyuan didn't rest either, pacing anxiously in the courtyard with some worry on his face.
Although he was not worried about his future, even if he had to relinquish his position as Minister of Literature, it wouldn't matter, as long as Ye Ru was there, their human race would have hope.
"Chief Ye requests an audience!"
Just then, a shout came from afar, causing Li Baiyuan to stop and quickly look in that direction:
"Please."
A moment later, Ye Ru walked in, and Li Baiyuan looked at him anxiously and said:
"So, what did Wenzhong say?"
Looking at the somewhat aged Wen Xiang before him, Ye Ru smiled gently:
"The Left Prime Minister's plan has failed. Li Wenzhong has agreed to tell us the identity of the assassin he was hiding."