Chapter 932: Teasing a Fool

Yu Shumei's speed of changing expression was extremely fast; probably just a moment's effort, she quickly adjusted her expression, and once again became that aloof appearance as cold as cold iron.

But this subtle change in her expression still fell into Chen Wuji's eyes, thereby confirming his guess.

"Just say something useful; my patience is very limited." Chen Wuji looked disdainful; he who never looked down on others, at this moment performed that attitude to perfection.

Yu Shumei's thoughts turned like lightning; Chen Wuji's words for a moment made her a little flustered, but she dared not jump to a conclusion, so she tentatively asked: "What does Commander Chen mean by having already grasped what's really going on in Yanzhou Cheng?"

"Take her away; this kind of nonsense is not worth wasting my time here." Chen Wuji decisively turned and left.

Yu Shumei didn't expect Chen Wuji to be so straightforward; she subconsciously suspected he was playing hard to get there, until seeing Chen Wuji really about to leave, she hurriedly shouted: "It's indeed the struggle between Cao Lin and Li Yu, but Li Yu's turning to Yan Yan is only a matter of time; this person has almost long been on Yan Yan's side, just not shown it openly; otherwise he couldn't have obtained the authority to command all the troops this time."

"The dog-eat-dog internal strife you see, Commander Chen, is actually deliberately orchestrated by Yan Yan; this is Yan Yan deliberately putting on a show for the world. This is Yan Yan's grand move, a single step to directly control Dayu South, a plan Yan Yan had made long ago."

"On the surface, Cao Lin is Ruan Yuchang's man, Li Yu represents the pure stream, Gao Yu's background is the external relatives, only Liu Yan is truly Yan Yan's person. But in reality, only Gao Yu is not Yan Yan's person; everyone else is."

She spoke very quickly, almost unable to bear it as she shouted out those words.

As for Chen Wuji, she now considered herself to understand him very well.

This person is ruthless and decisive; saying he'll kill someone means he really will, with absolutely no other major changes.

Chen Wuji's footsteps stopped, "Not lying?"

"No!" Yu Shumei said firmly, "As long as Commander Chen releases my elder sister, I can stir things up from within, letting Commander Chen ruin Yan Yan's plan and take over Yanzhou Cheng; I can swear on my life."

"But I still don't believe it." Chen Wuji shook his head, his deep gaze fixed firmly on Yu Shumei.

He basically believed six or seven tenths of what Yu Shumei said.

Current information about Yanzhou Cheng comes from three sides; after cross-checking, much of the information overlaps.

The biggest variable still lies with Li Yu and Cao Lin.

Behind these two, there seems to be a shadow of the Wise King.

Li Yu is already confirmed; the only one with an unclear identity now is Cao Lin.

The Wise King is very patient in his actions, always laying out plans in secret; it's highly possible that Yan Yan hasn't figured out his methods.

Yu Shumei widened her eyes at Chen Wuji, "I've said everything I should; if Commander Chen still doesn't believe it, I really don't know how else to prove it to him."

"As long as Commander Chen agrees to release my elder sister, I can hand over the list of my subordinates; after Commander Chen does a little verification, he should be able to tell whether what I said is true or false."

Chen Wuji waved his hand indifferently, "Just keep those secrets to yourself; I thought you held some earth-shattering secret, but after all this fuss it's just this little thing."

Also a self-important good-for-nothing; although you've always been by Yan Yan's side, you know less than this outsider of mine. With all your scheming, I think it's truly wasted; you'd be better off honestly just being a vase, instead of trying to do big things—you're simply not that kind of person.

Chen Wuji raised his hand and unleashed a volley of thousands of arrows, instantly covering Yu Shumei's face with anger, her expression somewhat ferocious, but she said nothing, just staring at Chen Wuji as if she wanted to eat him.

"I think you two could still talk things out; let's have a good chat, why go to such extremes?" Yu Yan Chu spoke up to advise.

She had completely entered the role, appearing entirely as a hostage forcibly captured by Chen Wuji here; her demeanor and tone basically matched perfectly.

Clearly pure and beautiful, but as soon as she spoke, her fox tail showed.

It's just unclear whether she's a little fox or a yellow weasel.

However, Yu Shumei seemed not to have noticed Yu Yan Chu's oddness; after hearing Yu Yan Chu's words, her expression eased considerably, she withdrew her death stare at Chen Wuji and gave a soft, displeased hum, "I've made myself clear enough, but Commander Chen doesn't believe me—what else can I do?"

"Anyway, that's how it is; if Commander Chen needs help, I can assist, on the condition that my elder sister be released—how about that?"

Chen Wuji gave a light smile, "Sure, I agree."

Yu Shumei froze for a moment, suddenly feeling a bit uneasy.

This person just used such coarse words to despise her methods, how can he now believe her?

The change is somewhat too abrupt.

"So, Commander Chen has agreed to my condition?" Yu Shumei asked again, uneasy.

Chen Wuji nodded, "Agreed, it's just a small condition—what's there not to agree to? However, if your elder sister herself doesn't want to leave, then it's none of my business, what do you say?"

"...... Good!"

Yu Shumei gave Yu Yan Chu a complex look, "This is what I owe my elder sister; regardless of whether she wants it or not, this is all I can do now; I'll do my utmost to repay years of kindness."

Yu Yan Chu felt somewhat reluctant, opened her mouth to speak, then stopped.

At this moment she couldn't say anything else.

"Elder sister, I don't know why you came here, but if there's a chance, I'd like to advise you to leave this place." Yu Shumei looked at Yu Yan Chu with tender eyes, earnestly.

"The situation in the court is also very complex now; even Emperor's Majesty's authority you probably can't rely on, but your Elder Princess title is still very useful. Please, after leaving this place, elder sister, quickly find a force to rely on, and slowly plan for the future."

Yu Yan Chu let out a light sigh.

She had already found a force to rely on long ago.

Although this was the father emperor's idea, she is currently quite satisfied.

In every aspect, she is quite satisfied.

Yu Shumei stared motionlessly at Yu Yan Chu; seeing Yu Yan Chu still not uttering a word, her gaze grew a little forlorn, then she turned again to Chen Wuji, "Commander Chen, when do you plan to act? I'm ready anytime! However, I suggest acting quickly, lest delays bring change."

"Not in a hurry, the dog-eat-dog show is still quite entertaining; let's watch first!" Chen Wuji said calmly, "You say this is all an illusion, I believe that too, but I still want to watch—watching the excitement is human nature."