"Did Yelv Xianyong betray his master?"
"No, I don't think so."
"Otherwise, why would the Dingbei Marquis be drinking with him?"
Their whispering was soon interrupted by a sharp reprimand from the guards.
"Be honest! Don't exchange whispers or idle chatter, or else face the baton!"
The two quickly separated, only communicating through soft whistles when the guards were not paying attention.
...
Inside Wutong Garden, Marquis Gu and Qin Yuan lay in bed, chatting leisurely.
Qin Yuan asked, "Is today's move taught to you by Mr. Songshan?"
Marquis Gu smiled, "Not entirely. Mr. Songshan said, for those who love fame, belittle them. For those who crave wealth, tempt them to shake their disposition, this way you can achieve the desired result. Scholars indeed have twisted minds, skilled at manipulating."
"You managed to persuade Yelv Xianyong with just a few words today, quite impressive."
In the darkness, Qin Yuan looked at Marquis Gu with sparkling eyes, genuinely impressed.
