The key is, what will Yi Lanshan use to negotiate? The treasure map is in his space, and Yi Lanshan doesn’t have the treasure map at all.
Even if he brings a fake one, he can’t fool Qu Huaiyun. Qu Huaiyun has the other half. Just a glance, and he can tell the authenticity.
A fake is a fake, the two pieces simply don’t connect.
Qu Huaiyun shook his head, he understood Yi Lanshan. This old man is not only stubborn but also ruthless, to the point where even he is afraid.
Between his grandson and the treasure map, he believes Yi Lanshan is unlikely to hand over the treasure map.
"I don’t think this plan is feasible, if Yi Lanshan doesn’t agree, we’re just making futile efforts. What’s more, Yi Lanshan has long hidden all the grandchildren in his mansion. He’s so protective of Min, who knows where he’s hidden him."
Qu Huaiyun didn’t want to proceed with this, the main reason being that Liao Cheng wanted him to act. As the Qu Clan Leader, how could he do that?
His eldest son is still in office. If word gets out, wouldn’t it be his own hand that destroys his son’s future? He would never agree.
"He thinks he’s flawless, but unfortunately I’ve already sent people to watch the movents of Yi Mansion. I know where his grandchildren are."
Liao Cheng smiled, as if he wouldn’t prepare at all?
Qu Huaiyun looked at Liao Cheng in astonishnt, the cold smile on Liao Cheng’s face made him shiver.
Unexpectedly, Liao Cheng started his plan so early, what about his Qu Mansion? Could it also be under this person’s control?
"Sir, I don’t want to be involved in this matter, please forgive !"
Qu Huaiyun shook his head resolutely, he was not soone who could be easily fooled with a few words.
Liao Cheng was clearly well-prepared, if he actually acted according to Liao Cheng’s plan today, he would be leaving himself susceptible to Liao Cheng’s hold.
Liao Cheng’s expression darkened, "What? You don’t want the benefits, Qu Clan Leader? You should know that only half a treasure map can’t accomplish the task. You give the whole treasure map, and I can speak well of your Qu family to the Pri Minister, who would also rember your favor."
Liao Cheng cursed inwardly, Qu Huaiyun really is as timid as a mouse, he can’t even appreciate such a good opportunity laid in front of him.
"Please find soone else for this task, sir! I truly cannot carry it out."
Seeing Liao Cheng’s unpleasant expression, Qu Huaiyun knew Liao Cheng was starting to hold a grudge against him.
However, he had half of the treasure map as a bargaining chip, he wasn’t afraid of Liao Cheng turning his back.
Qu Huaiyun waved his sleeves, lightly coughed, and picked up the tea bowl from the desk.
"If Qu Clan Leader is unwilling, then co up with another thod." Liao Cheng knew he shouldn’t force too tight, his face relaxed a bit as he spoke this ti.
Qu Huaiyun smiled bitterly. "What thod could I possibly have?"
Liao Cheng saw Qu Huaiyun’s dismissive attitude, feeling very displeased.
"Think about the suggestion I made earlier, Qu Clan Leader. Rember! Opportunities don’t wait for anyone, don’t wait until the Capital sends people, and the treasure map isn’t at Yi Mansion, then it will be too late."
Liao Cheng didn’t want to say more, if by tonight Qu Huaiyun doesn’t act, he might have to find another person to cooperate with.
Gu Chengyu watched Liao Cheng walk out of the study and head towards the mansion gate.
This man looked righteous on the outside, but inside he was treacherous and sly.
However, Gu Chengyu didn’t think he was any saint either. He expressed sympathy for the impending plight of Yi Mansion, but he wasn’t one to ddle.
In the officialdom, rcy was inadvisable, it only made one appear weak and easy to bully.
Liao Cheng certainly wouldn’t easily give up, even if Qu Huaiyun disagreed, he would find other allies.
Gu Chengyu decided to wait; perhaps Qu Huaiyun would go to inspect the treasure map’s location.
Qu Huaiyun sat at the desk, pondering for a long ti, still unable to make up his mind.
It’s impossible not to be tempted; if he really had the whole treasure map, the benefits would be beyond imagination.
But he didn’t trust Liao Cheng, this person was adept at stabbing in the back. He feared that with the leverage, if Liao Cheng threatened the Qu family later, it would be a great loss.
"Master! It’s late, do you want to return to your room to rest?" the steward asked from outside.
Qu Huaiyun paused, still unable to decide, he rubbed his forehead, suddenly saying, "Go call Zhi Lian over."
Gu Chengyu rolled his eyes; he wondered what Qu Huaiyun was up to at this late hour.
Why not quickly check the treasure map, wash up and go to bed?
"Yes!" The voice outside hesitated slightly, then quickly responded.
Gu Chengyu and Qu Huaiyun didn’t wait long before the study door was pushed open.
"Master!"
A lodious voice reached him, and Gu Chengyu focused his attention on the young boy who had just entered.
This boy was about fourteen or fifteen, with a very slender fra.
His skin was fair, an oval face, eyes like limpid pools, bashful and timid.
His pearly teeth bit on pink lips, making him look extrely pitiful.
Wearing a moon-white cross-collared long robe, the robe had no embroidery, looking simple, but it accentuated his temperant.
This boy seed feminine, reminding Gu Chengyu suddenly of himself.
In his past life he was female, but traveling through ti to this era, becoming male for fourteen years now.
He seed to have forgotten his identity as a female, now even his behavior and actions were indistinguishable from those of a male.
If not for glimpsing this boy, he hadn’t really recalled his past life’s events.
Gu Chengyu was lost for a mont, when he ca to his senses, the boy was already standing behind Qu Huaiyun, massaging his temples.
Gu Chengyu felt this was extrely discordant, such a clean temperant, such a pure gaze, yet this boy gave him a sense of seduction at this mont.
"Zhi Lian! Is your mother’s illness getting better?" Qu Huaiyun closed his eyes, enjoying the boy’s gentleness.
Zhi Lian paused, his expression changed slightly, then resud its usual calm.
"Much better."
Accustod to the boy’s reticence, Qu Huaiyun didn’t ask more.
Gu Chengyu felt speechless, tonight’s objective seed unreachable.
Suddenly, Qu Huaiyun, eyes closed, grabbed Zhi Lian’s right hand, startling Zhi Lian, who had been massaging his temples.
Qu Huaiyun stroked those jade-like fingers, feeling the delicate, smooth skin tremble in his palm.
Qu Huaiyun was satisfied, smiling contentedly. He loved Zhi Lian’s tender skin, coupled with this little rabbit’s flustered deanor, aroused his desires uncontrollably.
"Co to ." Qu Huaiyun opened his eyes, his eyes gleaming with excitent.
Zhi Lian hesitated for a mont, then slowly erged from behind Qu Huaiyun.
"Hurry, undress." Qu Huaiyun seed impatient, his voice trembling with excitent.
Zhi Lian bit his lip, no longer hesitating.
He untied the belt at his slender waist and pulled off the outer garnt, revealing the pink silk clothes inside.
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