bookrebus Chapter 475 They Won't Let Me Go
Chapter 475 They Won't Let Me Go
A dark figure swiftly crossed the silent street and headed straight for the Tang residence.
When the knocking sounded, Tang Jingyao was still in his study reviewing documents.
"Come in!"
"My lord, there is a young man outside the door requesting an audience. He says he is an old friend of yours and has come to deliver interest to you."
The servant's voice sounded exceptionally clear in the empty study.
An old friend?
Offering interest?
Tang Jingyao's dark eyes lit up, and he quickly put down the memorial in his hand, hurriedly standing up. "Please come in quickly!"
"Yes, my lord!"
The servants respectfully withdrew, and Tang Jingyao walked to the soft couch to the side and brewed a pot of fine tea.
A moment later, he heard another knock on the door, and before he could answer, the person outside had already pushed the door open and walked in.
Tang Jingyao looked up and a slender figure immediately came into view—
Dressed in a black outfit, with a black cloak draped over his shoulders, he looked travel-worn, his entire being hidden beneath the large black cloak.
The newcomer pulled down her hood, revealing a beautiful, fair face!
Who else could it be but Sikong Jin?
"A Jin!"
Tang Jingyao stood up almost instantly, staring intently at the face before him, a look of disbelief flashing in his eyes.
"It's me, big brother!"
Sikong Jin smiled and walked over casually, sitting down next to Tang Jingyao.
"You actually made it back! You're really asking for it!"
Tang Jingyao punched Sikong Jin's shoulder a few times, frowning as he said, "Don't you know the Emperor is sending people everywhere to arrest you? And you actually managed to come back?"
Sikong Jin shrugged. "You're all still in the capital. How could I abandon you all?"
He poured himself a cup of tea and leisurely took a sip.
"Didn't you see the letter I sent you? Now the whole city is in turmoil, and you fool actually walked right into the trap. Are you tired of living?"
Hearing Sikong Jin's words, Tang Jingyao felt a slight soreness in his throat and glared at Sikong Jin.
Sikong Jin smiled innocently, "I can't help it, I'm worried and I can't let go. I know the situation in the capital, and I also know a thing or two about Ji Wuge and the Ji family. Big brother, you've really worked hard these past few days!"
"I thought you were having such a good time out there that you wouldn't even come back! But for now, I hope you can continue to enjoy your carefree life."
Tang Jingyao sighed softly, "Ajin, you've walked right into a trap, do you realize that?"
"You're all back now, why are you still talking nonsense? How are you and Xi'er doing? It seems you've become a father, and I haven't even had a chance to congratulate you yet."
Sikong Jin squinted at Tang Jingyao with her starry eyes filled with concern.
"We're all fine. You should call her sister-in-law. What's with all this 'Xi'er' stuff? Is 'Xi'er' something you should call her?"
Tang Jingyao glanced at Sikong Jin with displeasure.
Sikong Jin shrugged with a smile and laughed, "You stingy guy, it's just a form of address, right? Anyway, I can't call her 'wife,' that's your exclusive term of address! What about my nephew?"
"Go to bed early, kids are so restless. Being a father isn't easy." Tang Jingyao said with lingering fear. After a moment of silence, he looked up at Sikong Jin. "Alright, tell me, what are you planning to do now that you're back?"
Sikong Jin lowered her head and took another sip of tea, then took a breath. "Naturally, the first priority is to rescue my mother and the others. We'll make more specific plans for the next step later."
"The capital city is so heavily guarded. Trying to rescue someone like this is like trying to climb to the sky! Without thorough preparation, I suggest you don't try to fight a losing battle. Otherwise, you'll be the one who suffers."
Tang Jingyao was naturally the most aware of the situation in the capital, and at this moment he couldn't help but look at Sikong Jin with some worry.
Sikong Jin nodded. “I know that. The capital city is fraught with danger and hidden dangers. Even I can’t guarantee that I can keep my whereabouts hidden, which is why I came here in the middle of the night. I know that your Tang family is also in a precarious situation right now. Brother, do you have any plans? I don’t want your Tang family to become the second Ji family, and I don’t want to see you end up like Ji Wuge.”
“Ajin, I am now powerless to control my own destiny. You probably don’t know, but the Liu family has become the Emperor’s henchmen, and the Judicial Bureau is no longer under my control. With my current abilities, the Tang family probably won’t last long either. If the Emperor gives the order, the Tang family could very well follow in the footsteps of the Ji family.”
Tang Jingyao also spoke with a bit of a headache.
“Brother, the Emperor has lost the hearts of the people, especially after what happened to Lord Yukichi. I’m sure it was Yukichi who did it.”
"Speaking of this matter, Wu Ge and I share the same suspicion. With your exceptional skills, how could you have been so easily killed by a few petty thieves?"
Tang Jingyao also put forward his own views.
"Hmm, Yukichi's move was undeniably ruthless. After Yukichi, the Ji family followed closely behind. He dismantled Lord Yukichi's power almost instantly. After a major reshuffle in the capital, even Yukichi's original confidants... Brother, don't you have any thoughts on this?"
“The Tang family, like your Sikong family, has maintained a neutral position for many years, so the Emperor will not touch our Tang family for the time being. But Ajin, you have made too much noise in Hangu and Wangzhou. Those people are clamoring to set up their own households, and you are not doing anything about it.”
Tang Jingyao felt a headache coming on. "Do you know how thick the case files impeaching you have been these past few days?"
Upon hearing this, Sikong Jin couldn't help but smile bitterly, "Brother, as you know, ever since the Battle of Hangu Pass, things have been... I have my own unspeakable suffering, I..."
"Bullshit!"
Tang Jingyao glanced at Sikong Jin indifferently, "Weren't you and the Northern Emperor having a good time fighting in Nanzhou? Openly defying the imperial edict and directly attacking the Liao Dynasty, you've got some nerve! Back then, there were mountains of memorials impeaching you in the court!"
Sikong Jin touched her nose. "When a general is in the field, he may disobey the emperor's orders. Such a good opportunity, anyone who doesn't take it is a fool! If I don't seize the opportunity to gain a foothold over there, Xing Qiyu will crush me faster than crushing an ant."
"So, you're planning to negotiate with the Emperor?"
Tang Jingyao frowned and asked.
Sikong Jin shook his head. "It's too late to negotiate now. He's not going to let me go. Besides, you're well aware of how many experts he's lurking in the city waiting for me. Brother, the reason I came to see you tonight is to gauge your attitude. Are you still willing to be loyal to such a court?"