Chapter 2357: Being Persuaded by Shu Yu (Patreon)

Chapter 2357: Being Persuaded by Shu Yu

The steward, named Rong Hou, was taken aback when he heard Shu Yu's words. He squinted his eyes and asked, "What do you want to discuss with me?"

Shu Yu glanced at the people standing at the door, and after a moment of thought, Rong Hou waved for them to leave.

Shu Yu then looked up at the roof and said, "There might be people up there as well."

"Is the County Princess worried that I won't be left with anyone by my side?"

Shu Yu knew what he was concerned about, and she felt it was unnecessary. She said, "Is the steward worried that I might try something against you? My weapons were taken from me long ago, and I can't do anything. Besides, my family and the Cheng family are all in your hands. Even if the people in this courtyard leave, I'm sure the black market's archers surround us from all sides. In this situation, if I tried anything against you, wouldn't it be a suicidal move?"

Rong Hou pondered for a moment. Indeed, even if she tried to kill him, she wouldn't be able to escape.

As for using him as a hostage, that was even more unlikely. His influence wasn't significant enough for one person to be exchanged for their group.

He wanted to see what the County Princess had to say to him after meeting the East Clear Sect Master.

"Alright, let's see what tricks you have up your sleeve."

Rong Hou had everyone in the courtyard leave, and they all gathered outside. He then found a chair and sat across from Shu Yu and the East Clear Sect Master.

Although he didn't think Shu Yu would dare to do anything, for safety's sake, he kept a distance of five meters from her.

Shu Yu sat obediently beside the Dongqing Temple Master. The latter glanced at her but didn't say a word, closing her eyes.

Shu Yu looked at Rong Hou and said, "This steward..."

"Call me Steward Rong."

"Alright, Steward Rong. Earlier, I had a conversation with my master. I think you should be aware of my master's assessment. Your group is currently in a very vulnerable position, and this operation won't end well, will it?"

Rong Hou's expression changed suddenly, and he was well aware of the assessment. Every time he thought about it, it made him extremely agitated.

Shu Yu smiled and continued, "And I believe that very few people know about this, right?"

Rong Hou clenched his lips. Yes, he had hesitated for a long time before telling his superiors about this assessment. The statement was too serious, and spreading it when they were on the brink of rebellion would shake their morale.

Knowing it was a dead end, who would willingly choose to go down that path?

Only those with no way out would be determined to break the situation.

But such people were few, so the number of people who knew about the East Clear Sect Master's assessment, including Rong Hou, was probably not more than ten.

Shu Yu could tell from his expression that she was correct.

"Steward Rong, even though you know there's no way forward, you insist on charging into a dead end. This isn't a wise move. Have you ever thought about finding a different path, perhaps even a prosperous one?"

Rong Hou suddenly raised his head and asked with narrowed eyes, "What do you mean by this, County Princess?"

"Steward Rong, you're following the Second Prince, and you're at your wits' end. But what if you were to serve the current Emperor? My master said that the current Emperor is the legitimate one, the true dragon emperor. Isn't following him better than following the Second Prince, who has no clear future? You're a smart person with ambition, but you should also choose the right path, shouldn't you?"

Rong Hou sneered, "Are you trying to persuade me?"

Shu Yu shook her head. "This isn't persuasion; it's offering Steward Rong a more suitable path."