Chapter 740: The Most Beautiful Woman in the Jin Empire
Upon learning that her “elder brother” had agreed to return to Daxing with Wanyan Liang, Madame Tang hurriedly sought out Song Qingshu and urged, “Brother, you’re seriously injured. How can you endure such a long journey? In my opinion, Wanyan Liang is deliberately making things difficult for you. If you end up falling ill along the way, it would be a disaster.”
Song Qingshu imitated Tang Kuo Bian’s tone and laughed heartily. “Don’t worry. Your brother is strong; these minor injuries are nothing. Besides, I have to return to the capital to report my duties. If I don’t return in time to brief the Emperor, someone with ulterior motives might seize the opportunity to spread falsehoods.”
Hearing this, Madame Tang nodded in agreement. “That’s true. We must be cautious. Over the past two years, the Emperor’s temper has become increasingly unpredictable. He executes court officials at the slightest provocation. Brother, you must be extra careful.”
“I know what I’m doing,” Song Qingshu reassured her. After a brief hesitation, he asked, “Has my sworn brother left?”
A shadow passed over Madame Tang’s face as she nodded slightly. “Yes, he left a letter yesterday before departing.” After some thought, she added, “Brother, he actually played a significant role in saving you this time. Otherwise, Huang Rong wouldn’t have let you go so easily… Though I can’t explain the details, please don’t hold any grudges against him.”
Song Qingshu, of course, already understood everything. After a moment of hesitation, he probed, “It seems your relationship with him is rather unusual…”
Madame Tang’s expression changed slightly, but she quickly shook her head. “Brother, this is my personal matter. Please don’t interfere.”
“Haha, of course.” Song Qingshu laughed to brush it off. “But I must say, that kid Song Qingshu doesn’t seem too bad. Sister, you have a good eye.” Speaking so shamelessly about himself without changing expression—there was probably no one else in the world like him.
“Brother~” Even though Madame Tang was a mature woman, she couldn’t help but blush at his teasing. She shot him a glare before lifting her skirt and fleeing.