strictlysupreme Chapter 710 Her Closest Friend
Chapter 710 Her Closest Friend
Lin Wuji was so angry he laughed.
He really wanted to know if Zong Que believed her when she said she liked him.
For some reason, thinking this way made him feel a little smug.
Lu Yangyang is still the same Lu Yangyang.
Lin Wuji was completely defeated, his eyes gleaming with fire. "I don't know. The people who came to me said that I was actually the son of Duke Xiao. I had just come to the capital to find out the truth when someone said that I was the descendant of Crown Prince Chongwen. Then the whole situation in the capital changed completely, and there were people chasing after me everywhere."
Lin Wuji still doesn't understand what's going on. "Someone wants to use my background to their advantage, and unfortunately, my background has become a mystery. I'm now forced to take only one path. If I want to know the truth, I must go to Northern Yan."
"As for why you ended up here," Lin Wuji said weakly, "try being chased all the way here. You wouldn't even know how many waves of people were chasing you!"
As the adopted son of the Salt Gang leader, Lin Wuji's life has been neither good nor bad over the years. The Salt Gang has many problems both inside and outside. He grew up through a lot of ups and downs. After taking over the Salt Gang, he also encountered many people with ill intentions. However, it was only after stepping into the capital that he experienced for the first time what it meant to be unpredictable and treacherous.
He finally understood why Mingruo, who had grown up with him since childhood, always carried an indelible sorrow. He used to think it was just his personality, but after a trip to the capital, he was completely awakened to the fact that the darkest place in this world is power.
Ironically, he didn't even know how he got involved.
Lu Yangyang looked at Lin Wuji thoughtfully, "Is it related to the Duke of Xiao's mansion?"
She had never met Duke Xiao and had no way of knowing if the two had any similarities, but she knew Duke Xiao well and that he was inextricably linked to the Chenzhou case back then.
When Chenzhou was besieged, it must have been the result of collusion between someone and Northern Yan. They hastily pinned the blame on Duke Rong, and no one investigated the truth behind it anymore.
Lin Wuji's appearance clearly shows some Northern Yan blood. If he is indeed related to Duke Xiao, does that mean that Duke Xiao and Northern Yan have long been colluding?
Or perhaps he really is a descendant of Crown Prince Chongwen, and Duke Xiao wants to control him first?
It's all possible.
From this perspective, regardless of which possibility is true, there is much to explore regarding Lin Wuji's background.
To find out the truth, only Lin Wuji himself can go to Northern Yan to investigate.
Perhaps we can even uncover the person who truly colluded with Northern Yan back then.
But... if Lin Wuji is truly the son of Duke Xiao, what choice will he make? Will he uphold righteousness and betray his own family, or will he seek refuge with his powerful and influential father?
Lin Wuji felt uncomfortable under Lu Yangyang's gaze and couldn't help but ask, "What are you thinking about?"
Lu Yangyang came to her senses. Although she had saved Lin Wuji's life, one's stance is something that no one can control until they are right in front of him. Whether Lin Wuji will be an enemy or a friend in the future is not something she can change by using the life-saving grace.
But, since she's already done the rescue, wouldn't she be at a huge loss if she didn't get something in return?
Lu Yangyang quickly made a decision: "Let's cooperate. I'll help you get to Northern Yan smoothly, and you'll help me protect someone."
"Hmm?" Lin Wuji raised an eyebrow. "Who?"
Regardless of who Lin Wuji's father was, his mother must have been from Northern Yan. A woman who could get involved in a situation involving Duke Xiao and Crown Prince Chongwen must have been quite capable, regardless of her status.
If we don't need it, that's fine; but if we do, it might be a good knife.
"Since you have been to the capital and inquired about me, you should know that I have a close friend who was sent to Northern Yan for a political marriage. I need you to go to Northern Yan to find out about your own background and, if possible, protect her safety."
Infiltrating people into Northern Yan is not an easy task. Once war breaks out, Li Duan's situation will become extremely dangerous, as they will be unable to intervene effectively.
She had asked Nalan Yunyan for the same thing, but Nalan Yunyan could only visit a couple more times, which was already the limit. It was impossible to expect her to protect Li Duan.
But if Lin Wuji can really settle down in Northern Yan, it shouldn't be difficult for him to protect someone.
Lin Wuji looked at Lu Yangyang with complicated emotions.
With doubts in her heart, she asked, "Is that all? Lu Yangyang, if I really had such a background, I could be used by you no matter which one it was. You just want me to protect your close friend?"
From the moment those people approached him and told him about his unusual background, he realized it was a conspiracy, and that he was being used as a pawn by someone, and that he was finally going to be brought to the forefront.
He originally didn't want to pay attention to it. After all, he was the leader of the Salt Gang. He had money and people. If he wanted freedom, it wasn't impossible. At worst, he could take a boat out to sea and who could do anything to him?
The reason he chose to take the initiative was that he wanted to one day stand shoulder to shoulder with her, to stand in the direction she wanted to reach, and to see how high this woman who had captured his heart would go.
He never expected that his background would get out of control, so out of control that not only could he not cover it up, but the people who came to him could not either. The weight of him as a pawn was much more important than he had imagined.
But this also gave him an opportunity; he could decide how to play his piece.
So he left everyone behind and went to Northern Yan alone.
But he can, and is willing, be used by her.
As long as she speaks.
He could become a pawn in her hands.
He was prepared for this. He believed that with her intelligence, she could think of what he could think of as well. She was very clear about his value at this moment.
But what did she say?
If he becomes successful, don't forget to protect her best friend.
Is this how he uses such an important piece?
Lin Wuji felt as if a million cat claws were scratching at his heart, making him want to dissect Lu Yangyang's brain to see what was inside.
However, Lu Yangyang remained remarkably calm, saying, "I can't choose my stance. If I'm going to gamble this with you now, it would only make me look foolish."
In this world, the human heart is the most unpredictable thing.
Huang Sumu, who was standing not far behind Lu Yangyang, was already dumbfounded. His mind was blank. These words were something a doctor in a small county town could hear.
Lin Wuji stared intently at Lu Yangyang, as if he were holding a fire in his mouth, wanting to burn into her soul and see what she was thinking.
"How do you want to cooperate?" Lin Wuji asked her.
Footsteps came from outside the door, and Lu Yangyang quickly turned around and used a needle to wake up the two maids.
Tu Jiuying had already pushed open the door and entered.
The two maids knelt down tremblingly.
Lu Yangyang already had an innocent smile on her face, and said with a smile, "Sister Jiuying, Young Master Lin just woke up. Can he invite me to his wedding this time?"