Peaceful Farm Life

Chapter 1887: Chapter 1888: Why Should We Trust You?

”You all probably don’t want to be trapped in this palace, do you?”

Upon hearing this, Zou Qian, Liang Zhiyao, and Sheng Qingfeng were slightly stunned, never expecting Su Yi Jing would say such a thing to them.

But the three were worldly people, and soon they calmed down.

Only to see Zou Qian smiling as he asked, ”May I ask what Xiao Guijun means by this?”

Indeed, the three of them did not want to stay in the palace, but they didn’t want this matter to reach the Emperor’s ears. This could cause trouble for them, possibly even for their families; naturally, they wouldn’t answer directly.

As a prudent measure, they redirected the question to the person before them.

That’s why Zou Qian posed such a question.

Su Yi Jing was a clever person. Understanding their concerns, he didn’t immediately say anything. Instead, he handed each of them a cup of freshly poured tea. Then, after sniffing the aroma of his own tea, he slowly smiled and said, ”My intention is simple. I can help you leave the palace.”

Thinking Su Yi Jing feared they would compete for royal favor with him, Liang Zhiyao immediately scoffed, ”Rest assured, we won’t compete for favor with the Emperor like a woman. That’s not our intention.”

Su Yi Jing wasn’t angered by Liang Zhiyao’s sarcastic tone but calmly replied, ”Even if you intended to compete for favor, it would be useless. Feng Feiyan’s heart is with me.”

Feng Feiyan was their Emperor; no one dared to call her by name. The trio furrowed their brows, their eyes showed anger.

Liang Zhiyao even sternly reprimanded, ”You have some nerve, calling the Emperor by her name.”

As Su Yi Jing leisurely drank his tea, he gave a sidelong glance at him, ”You can go to her and complain about me. See if anything happens to me.”

”You!” Liang Zhiyao was furious. ”You’re only relying on the Emperor’s favor!”

Su Yi Jing gave him another glance, ”I can also rely on her favor to help you leave the palace. Do you believe it?”

Without waiting for their response, he continued calmly, ”The opportunity is singular. It’s up to you whether you grasp it or not.”

Su Yi Jing’s aura was distinctly above theirs, and he didn’t seem to be lying. The three, who were dreaming of leaving the palace, exchanged glances, yet due to concerns about their families—they feared leaving might implicate their families—they remained silent in response to Su Yi Jing.

Su Yi Jing seemed to perceive their thoughts and spoke again, calmly saying, ”If you’re worried that leaving the palace might implicate your families, rest assured, since I’ve told you I can help you leave the palace, I can naturally ensure your families won’t be affected at all. Moreover, not only can I help you leave the palace, but I can assist you in realizing your ambitions and aspirations in Wufeng. I’ve already had you investigated; you’re all talented individuals, and to be confined in this harem is truly a waste of your talents.”

Among the three, Liang Zhiyao was the most impatient. Hearing Su Yi Jing’s words made his eyes light up, and he eagerly asked, ”Is what you’re saying true?”

Not only did he dream of leaving the palace, but he also longed for an opportunity to realize his ambitions!

After taking a sip of tea, Su Yi Jing replied, ”Naturally, it’s true.”

Zou Qian, however, didn’t believe Su Yi Jing would be so generous, questioning, ”Why should we believe you?”

”I don’t need you to believe me; you only need to trust your Emperor. In the past couple of days, your Emperor has been feeling unwell, and once recovered, she will naturally discuss all this with you.”