The Herbal Scents of Farm Life
Chapter 2276: Tsk, You Think You Qualify?!

Chapter 2276: Chapter 2276: Tsk, You Think You Qualify?!

Is this something Sui Zimo asked you to inquire about?

That’s unlikely. Sui Zimo’s secret heritage is not only a bargaining chip for me but also a threat to Sui Zimo himself.

Neither Sui Zimo nor Lin Caisang would ever let this matter be shouted out for the world to know.

So, did Prince Niu discover this on his own? Does he want to know Sui Zimo’s heritage so he can keep Zimo tightly under his control in the future?

"Heh."

With this thought, Yin Lvqing let out a faint chuckle, his eyes full of mockery as he looked at the man before him.

"Fifth Brother, oh Fifth Brother, I didn’t expect you’d turn out to be such a person."

Planning to use Sui Zimo’s heritage to threaten him? Or perhaps, using it to secure your own safety?

"Sui Zimo saved your son. And yet, you still don’t trust him? You’d even use this secret against him?"

Upon hearing this, Prince Niu offered no explanation, merely responding with a cold gaze.

Did he really think the entire world was as despicable as he was?

But of course, he wouldn’t say such words out loud.

"Why should I trust a stranger? So what if he saved Baiqing? I don’t know who he really is or what kind of temperament he has—why should I trust him?

Hmm?"

He scoffed lightly and slowly stood, towering above Yin Lvqing as he looked down at him.

"You’re my younger brother—someone I’ve played with since childhood—and even you have schemed against me. Let alone an outsider?

Yin Lvqing, tell me, isn’t that right? Or do you think there’s anyone in this world who truly deserves my trust? You? Or someone else?

Ha! You think you’re worthy?!"

"I..."

Yin Lvqing was utterly speechless in the face of his words.

Of course, he hoped Prince Niu would trust him—after all, his elder brother could be a very useful pawn.

But now, such a possibility no longer existed.

Everything he’d done had been laid bare, including the matters concerning Yin Baiqing. As Baiqing’s father, how could Prince Niu still care about any brotherly bond between them?

He even suspected that if it weren’t for the unspeakable secrets he still held, Prince Niu would never have bothered to visit him at all.

After all, they were both the kind of people willing to do any sordid thing to achieve their goals.

"So, is this a deal then? I share the secret with you, and you plead with Sui Zimo on my behalf."

"Hmm, I can consider pleading for you," Prince Niu said casually, stroking his chin.

Of course, whether Sui Zimo would give him that courtesy—well, that’s uncertain, isn’t it?

He hadn’t promised to guarantee Yin Lvqing’s freedom outright. Besides, Yin Lvqing was bound to regain freedom eventually. After all, who could say if the words he spoke now were true or mere fabrications?

"Or perhaps, you’re not ready to share it yet? You want more time to think it over? That’s fine too. I can leave first—what do you think?"

As he spoke, he truly lifted his foot, ready to depart.

"No, Fifth Brother, don’t go!"

Yin Lvqing urgently cried out to stop him, seeing Prince Niu actually about to leave.

If Prince Niu left now, he’d truly be doomed.

He was sure of it—before tomorrow came, Sui Zimo’s people would torment him to the point of utter despair. If he didn’t make up his mind now, he might not even have the chance to walk out of this room alive.