Chapter 689: Back in the Clutches of Evil
In the shadows, Song Qingshu wore a peculiar expression.
Wanyan Liang’s preferences were certainly… unique. If not for their fundamental conflicts of interest, he might have even wanted to exchange some insights with him.
However, Song Qingshu was well aware that this was just a fleeting thought. Unlike himself, Wanyan Liang had absolutely no scruples or moral bottom line. From the scattered information he had gathered in his past life, he knew that Wanyan Liang had been nothing but a depraved, insatiable maniac from beginning to end.
‘I’m at most flirtatious, but you… you’re downright despicable,’ Song Qingshu reminded himself repeatedly of the essential difference between them, only then managing to shake off the eerie sense of similarity.
At that moment, Wanyan Liang issued a new order: “Take Hero Guo to the dungeon and guard him well. Also, I must trouble you all to be extra vigilant.”
Ouyang Feng sneered. “Rest assured, this couple has brought me endless suffering. I will never let anyone rescue him.”
Wanyan Liang smiled faintly. “With Master Ouyang’s assurance, I can rest easy.” With that, he turned to Qiu Qianren and the others. “I will also ask for your assistance, Master Qiu.”
“As you command, Your Highness.” Unlike the proud and independent Ouyang Feng, Qiu Qianren had long since pledged allegiance to Wanyan Liang. He had no trace of a true master’s dignity and fawned over Wanyan Liang with excessive flattery.
Wanyan Liang did not assign Yang Guo to guard Guo Jing. Despite his depravity, he was still one of the most talented figures in the Jin Empire and could see the inner turmoil in Yang Guo. He feared that Yang Guo might act recklessly, so he deliberately assigned him another task to send him far away.