IDWBE -Chapter 469 Deceiving People

Seeing that Sang An ignored him, Wang Xiaoshuan turned again to Wei Yishan and sighed, “Say something! Give me some advice. If I’ve really set my heart on being with Sang Luo, what should I do?”

Sang An’s eyes also turned to Wei Yishan, curious to see what solution he might offer Wang Xiaoshuan.

In his view, someone like Wang Xiaoshuan hoping to marry Sang Pozi’s granddaughter was pure wishful thinking!

Sang Pozi hadn’t directly attacked him yet, which was already showing great courtesy. A sensible person would take the hint and leave, right? Why force himself to a dead end and make everyone so uncomfortable?

Wei Yishan said calmly, “I’ve told you, you’re overestimating me. Sang Luo is Sang Pozi’s treasure. If you set your sights on her granddaughter, she definitely won’t let you off. Your best bet is to rely on your own luck. If it doesn’t work out, just go back to Sanhe for a while. The farther from Sang Luo you are, the safer you’ll be.”

Wang Xiaoshuan’s voice trembled with anger, “We grew up together, practically brothers. You just stand there and do nothing? If something happens to me, how will you ever live with yourself?”

He was truly scared of Wei Yishan!

Neither Chen Xilian nor Sang Pozi were people he could afford to provoke!

But to give up the woman he loved? Impossible!

He had already sworn: in this life, he would marry no one but Sang Luo.

A real man keeps his word. To abandon his goal at the first difficulty would be a lifetime regret.

“You…”

Wei Yishan shook his head helplessly. “If you really want to be with Sang Luo, there are only two ways.”

Wang Xiaoshuan’s eyes lit up. “What ways? Tell me quickly! Don’t worry, once this brotherly problem is solved, you can command me however you want.”

“Who’s commanding you?”

Wei Yishan rolled his eyes. “You’re my brother. Naturally, I’ll support you in everything.”

“Fine, then thanks,” Wang Xiaoshuan said eagerly. “Stop teasing me—just tell me, what are the two options?”

Seeing Wang Xiaoshuan staring at him expectantly, Wei Yishan smiled and said, “The first way is to ask Prince He. If Prince He is willing to act as matchmaker, Sang Pozi surely wouldn’t refuse his decision, right?”

“Hmph,” Wang Xiaoshuan snorted. “Do you think I’m stupid?”

“I’m only trying to help you. Why would you say that, as if I want to ruin you?”

Wei Yishan didn’t care about Wang Xiaoshuan’s attitude and continued, “Prince He always advocates freedom in marriage. If you and Sang Luo are of one mind, there’s no reason he wouldn’t agree if you go to him. As citizens of Baiyun City and his students, the biggest advantage is that you can see Prince He anytime. Of course, you can’t show up empty-handed. Normally, if someone comes empty-handed, even the gatekeepers won’t report it—they’d just get scolded.”

“I could ask Prince He, and Sang Pozi could too,” Wang Xiaoshuan said angrily. “Do you think my request would matter?”

He knew perfectly well that if he and Sang Pozi approached Prince He together, the Prince would undoubtedly favor Sang Pozi.

Moreover, Chen Xilian was backing Sang Pozi!

No matter what, he carried no weight in front of Prince He compared to them. Even if he petitioned Prince He, it would end in embarrassment—a laughable attempt beyond his abilities.

“You think a lot,” Wei Yishan suppressed a laugh. “Not bad, you’re not completely foolish.”

“You’re doing it on purpose, aren’t you? Stop teasing me—just tell me the second way,” Wang Xiaoshuan said weakly. “If it works, Wei Yishan, you’ll be my savior for life.”

Wei Yishan’s smile vanished. Looking Wang Xiaoshuan in the eyes, he said seriously, “Join the army with me, make a name for yourself, and by then, when you’re a match for the Sang family, what reason would Sang Pozi have to refuse?”

“Make a name in the army?”

Wang Xiaoshuan shook his head decisively. “Prince He already brought the northern territories under control—there are no enemies left. Where’s my chance to achieve merit? Don’t try to trick me.”

“What if there were?” Wei Yishan said sternly.

“Stop joking. I’ve gotten used to leisure—I’m really not suited for the army.”

Seeing Wei Yishan’s serious expression, Wang Xiaoshuan didn’t dare speak further, afraid he might stumble into secrets he couldn’t escape from.

“I won’t hide it from you—”

“Please, just keep it from me,” Wang Xiaoshuan hurriedly interrupted.

“I’ll go boil some water.”

Sang An grabbed the kettle and rushed off. As a competent gatekeeper, the first priority was reading the situation carefully. You couldn’t treat yourself like a “Seventh-Rank official at the gate.” If you encounter someone you can’t oppose, the wise move is to yield.

“Today I received orders: a day will be chosen to lead troops into Chuanzhou. This is confidential,” Wei Yishan said coldly. “If anyone outside the army finds out, they will be executed without mercy.”

Wang Xiaoshuan jumped up, eyes wide, incredulous. “Wei Yishan! What grudge do you have against me? Why are you screwing me over like this?”

Wei Yishan rested his hand on his long sword, expressionless. “Do you know military law is ruthless? Even though we’re brothers, I cannot show favoritism.”

“You son of a—bastard!”

Wang Xiaoshuan had been ready to submit to Wei Yishan’s orders, thinking, “We grew up together; what can he really do to me?”

But when he saw Kang Bao, the army’s enforcer and tribal leader, appear at the doorway, he grabbed Wei Yishan’s hand on the sword sheath and hissed, “I agree! You hear me?”

Wei Yishan could talk about loyalty, but Kang Bao might not care!

This time, he had walked into a trap and couldn’t escape.

“Ha ha!”

With a clang of the sword sheathing, Wei Yishan’s large hand landed on Wang Xiaoshuan’s shoulder as he laughed, “See? You and I are brothers. How could you not help me?”

Wang Xiaoshuan slumped into a chair, sighing. “There are men in the army stronger than me, far more capable. Why do you have to trick me? Are you really just trying to make life hard for me?”

Wei Yishan sighed. “This time, heading into Chuanzhou, the Ministry of Revenue hasn’t allocated much silver. Prince He said to work hard and rely on ourselves—it’s been a fine tradition of the Sanhe people.”

“Raise the funds ourselves?”

Wang Xiaoshuan’s eyes shone.

“Exactly. Prince He allows me flexibility,” Wei Yishan said with a smile, seeing Wang Xiaoshuan interested. “There are many warriors in the army, but in business, I can’t think of anyone better than you.”

“Damn! You should’ve said so sooner! You scared the hell out of me!”

Wang Xiaoshuan shouted, “Tell me! How do we split the money? Once that’s settled, I’ll be your supplier!”

A group of laborers could strike it rich—let alone a Prince He-endorsed army!

Not making money would be unreasonable; he had no reason to refuse.