bookcurios Chapter 312 Young Man on a White Horse Drunk in the Spring Breeze (Movie Version) 7
Chapter 312 Young Man on a White Horse Drunk in the Spring Breeze (Movie Version) 7
Xiao Ruofeng first looked up at his brother on the big screen, then glanced at his brother beside him who was deep in thought with his eyes down. Then, as if he had thought of something, he shifted his gaze to Ye Dingzhi and Yi Wenjun on the other side, and his tightly furrowed brows relaxed a little.
Compared to his elder brother Xiao Ruojin, Xiao Ruofeng was more perceptive.
Since Xiao Ruojin could consider letting Ye Dingzhi go, it was not difficult for him to see through this as well.
However, due to different perspectives and the subtle influence of "Xiao Ruojin's" words, he did not notice the subtle differences between the Xiao Ruojin in the picture and the real Xiao Ruojin, and only thought that he had never truly understood his brother's thoughts in the past.
General Ye was the person he respected most in his life, and Ye Dingzhi was General Ye's only surviving orphan in this world. No matter what, he could not stand by and watch Ye Dingzhi die.
Seeing that his brother was willing to let Ye Dingzhi go, he felt much more at ease.
At this moment, Ye Dingzhi had lost the will to live, and after hearing Xiao Ruojin's sarcastic remarks, he had even developed a desire to die.
He began to hurl insults and abuse at Xiao Ruojin, hoping to provoke her into killing him.
However, Xiao Ruojin stood to the side without changing her expression, quietly watching Ye Dingzhi curse heaven and earth, the court, the royal family, Emperor Tai'an, Prince Qing, and himself.
Ye Dingzhi's throat grew hoarse and he could no longer speak before he slowly said, "You've said so much, as if you're venting your resentment without restraint, but all I heard from you were four words—helplessness!"
"You hate the sky, you hate the earth, you hate everything in this world, but you never thought that this hatred itself is the shackle that binds you. If you could turn this hatred into motivation to hone yourself, and after realizing your own inadequacy, decisively seek allies and plan ahead, perhaps the situation today would be very different."
ally?
Ye Dingzhi's empty eyes finally regained a glimmer of light.
At this moment, if only the brothers Xiao Ruojin and Xiao Ruofeng had previously discerned Xiao Ruojin's intention to let Ye Dingzhi go, then now, Xiao Ruojin's desire to recruit Ye Dingzhi was as clear as day.
However, despite everyone knowing the truth, everyone reacted differently to this sudden turn of events.
Xiao Ruojin thought to herself: Just as I thought!
I realized I was only half right. Xiao Ruojin not only wanted to let Ye Dingzhi go, but she even wanted to recruit him. It seems my previous thinking was too narrow-minded.
The problem is that Ye Dingzhi is now a wanted criminal by the imperial court. If I really release him, how will I explain it to the imperial court and my father?
Compared to the benefits that recruiting Ye Dingzhi could bring, the disadvantages seem to outweigh the advantages.
Xiao Ruojin suppressed her doubts and watched the film even more attentively, not missing a single detail of 'Xiao Ruojin' on screen, trying to analyze his true intentions and thoughts from his words and actions.
At the same time, Xiao Ruofeng saw in the image that he had successfully taken Ye Dingzhi away, and he breathed a sigh of relief.
Although he had anticipated that his brother would want to let Ye Dingzhi go in the scene, he was still somewhat uncertain. Only now, seeing Ye Xiaoying actually take Ye Dingzhi away, did he truly feel relieved.
However, this sense of relief did not last long. Xiao Ruofeng soon lowered his eyes and began to ponder his brother's last words.
[Brother, you must manage your men well. Now that you've entered the court, you must abide by its rules. A general who wants to conquer the battlefield must first learn to control his horse.]
These words were like a wake-up call, making Xiao Ruofeng suddenly realize that he had been too lenient with his subordinates in the past, and if he did not correct this in time, it would surely become a major problem in the future.
Ye Dingzhi also did not expect that when he came to steal the bride at Jingyu King's wedding banquet, Jingyu King not only did not kill him, but also showed his intention to recruit him.
The course of events far exceeded his expectations, causing a subtle stirring within him, which was quickly extinguished by reason.
Ye Dingzhi secretly mocked: King Jingyu has really miscalculated. How could he easily submit to him?
My father was loyal to Beili, yet he was still executed by Emperor Tai'an for treason. If I were to join the ranks of Prince Jingyu today, I might very well follow in my father's footsteps.
Moreover, he and Prince Jingyu were rivals in love, and Wenjun stood between them.
Could it be that King Jingyu would contradict himself and grant Wenjun his wish to be together?
Thinking of this, Ye Dingzhi smiled coldly and glanced at Xiao Ruojin with disdain.
Seeing that Ye Dingzhi was no longer as empty and numb as before, Yi Wenjun breathed a sigh of relief and gently wiped the sweat from his forehead.
Whether King Jingyu truly intended to recruit Ye Dingzhi was irrelevant to her; as long as Ye Dingzhi remained safe and sound, that was enough.
Ye Xiaoying, the only one who was truly hurt during the movie screening, was speechless.
Ye Dingzhi stole the child, so why was he punished with thirty strokes of the military rod?
Ye Xiaoying, who was watching the film, did not personally experience the pressure of Xiao Ruojin's mental power, and therefore could not understand the physical and mental pressure that he was under at the time.
He was just puzzled. The aura of King Jingyu in the picture was a bit strong, but he himself was not that cowardly, was he?
He remained obediently kneeling on the ground throughout, not daring to get up without Jingyu Wang's permission, and even after receiving thirty lashes, he dared not show the slightest dissatisfaction.
Did I take the wrong medicine in the picture?
Ye Xiaoying scratched his head. It seemed that there was still a difference between him in the parallel world and his real self.
After Ye Dingzhi left Jingyu Prince's Mansion, he was sent by Xiao Ruofeng to Fengxiao Temple outside the city to recuperate.
Fengxiao Temple is neither too far nor too close to Tianqi City. The temple is not very popular, and there are not many worshippers here. It is a good place for recuperation.
Ye Dingzhi was seriously injured this time. He had used the Demon Immortal Sword and the Immovable King Technique twice, and his body had reached its limit.
Fortunately, Xiao Ruofeng sent people to take good care of him and used a lot of miraculous medicines, which finally saved his life.
However, both Xiao Ruofeng and Ye Dingzhi have expressed clear opinions regarding Xiao Ruojin's desire to recruit Ye Dingzhi.
Xiao Ruofeng was unwilling to treat the matter of exonerating the Ye family as a transaction, and Ye Dingzhi was equally unwilling to bow down and show weakness in front of Xiao Ruojin.
So on the day he arrived at Fengxiao Temple, despite being seriously injured, Ye Dingzhi still forced himself to express his stance to Xiao Ruofeng: he would never submit to King Jingyu in this life, nor would he become a vassal of the court.