The Prime Minister's Darling
Chapter 581 - 581 280 Dominance (Two Tael More)_6

Chapter 581: 280 Dominance (Two Tael More)_6 Chapter 581: 280 Dominance (Two Tael More)_6 “Gu Changqing regarded him indifferent and no longer spoke.

There was not a deep-rooted animosity between Gu Changqing and Tang Yueshan. The misfortune that had befallen onto the Gu Family’s military merely stemmed from their alignment in different factions. Whether or not it involved Tang Yueshan was almost irrelevant. The men of the Gu Family military would still have suffered, no matter whose hands they might have ended up in.

However, an irreparable conflict had sprung up between Gu Changqing and Tang Ming. Tang Yueshan could not possibly leave Tang Ming unprotected, so his relationship with Tang Yueshan was now also beyond the point of return.

In such a case, there was no need to falsely maintain civility.

The more nonchalantly Gu Changqing behaved, the greater Tang Yueshan’s rage grew: “Won’t admit it, will you? Very well, don’t blame me for my lack of compassion! Servants! Bring the torture instruments!”

“What are you about to commit, Tang?”

The unhurried voice of the Marquis of Xuanping slowly echoed from the outer side of the punishment room.

He was a man who wouldn’t bother with the morning court, yet he’d gotten up bright and early today for Gu Changqing. Honestly, it was quite tiresome.

The Marquis of Xuanping yawned lazily and leaned against the door, squinting sleepily inside: “Such gruesome stuff so early in the morning… Doesn’t seem too pleasant, does it?”

Tang Yueshan glared at the Marquis of Xuanping with fiery eyes: “Xiao Ji, you’d do well to keep out of this matter!”

The Marquis of Xuanping, utterly tired, yawned again.

Even when he yawned, it was quite delightful to the eyes.

He lifted his gaze casually, throwing a fleeting glance at Tang Yueshan and said, “Regrettably, I simply love meddling. Particularly now that you’ve become the Grand Marshal of all the world’s armies and snatched my military authority. As I see it, my heart should be at least a bit disturbed. Hmm, yes, I must meddle.”

Tang Yueshan: “…”

Tang Yueshan held in his rage and retorted: “You think you can interfere? I was personally appointed Grand Marshal by the Empress Dowager! In the military camp, I’m feared for my official ranks and not my position as a marquis! My rank surpasses yours, how can you meddle in my affairs?!”

The Marquis of Xuanping fell silent, seemingly seriously considering Tang Yueshan’s words.

“Hmm.”

He let out a thoughtful hum, nodded, and gestured for Chang Jing to come over.

Chang Jing walked over and asked the Marquis of Xuanping: “Are we about to fight?”

The Marquis of Xuanping frowned in reproof, clucked his tongue at Chang Jing, and said dismissively: “How could we resort to fighting at every turn? Who taught you that? Is that how I’ve instructed you?”

As he reprimanded him, he reached into the small purse around Chang Jing’s waist, pulled out two marbles, and turned to Tang Yueshan: “Tang, why don’t we make a bet? If you win, you can deal with Captain Gu as you wish; if you lose, you will commit to not torturing Captain Gu anymore.”

Tang Yueshan sneered: “Ha, you are full of tricks, who would want to bet against you?”

The Marquis of Xuanping sighed: “Huh, what do you mean by that? You and I have known each other for many years. Even if there’s no brotherly affection, there’s comradeship. Why would I plot against you? I ensure fairness, unless you’re afraid of betting.”

Tang Yueshan coldly replied: “Don’t provoke me!”

The Marquis of Xuanping concurred: “I’ll even stake my own title to it.”

Tang Yueshan was startled.

The Marquis of Xuanping looked at the marbles in his hand and smiled lightly: “If I lose, I, Xiao Ji, will renounce the title of Marquis.”

Now this was a considerable temptation.

Despite currently holding the title of the world’s Grand Marshal, his reputation in Capital City was still inferior to the Marquis of Xuanping.

However, if the Marquis of Xuanping were no longer so, would he still have the authority to stand shoulder to shoulder with him, Tang Yueshan?

The Marquis of Xuanping advised earnestly: “After all, you have nothing to lose if you lose, refusing to bet this would be foolish, wouldn’t it?”

Tang Yueshan loosened his grip, releasing Gu Changqing: “Fine, what do you want to bet on?”