Chapter 456
Zhan Feiyu looked thoughtfully at Master Jin Jiu, who wanted to "buy his life with money." Fear of death was natural; as the saying goes, it's better to live a dog's life than die a dog's death. However, it made Zhan Feiyu a little puzzled that someone like Master Jin Jiu would state his terms so directly.
"Even an ant clings to life. If my life is gone, what use are these riches?" Master Jin Jiu's face was pale and miserable. He was merely a merchant, lacking the pride of scholars or generals.
Seeing that Zhan Feiyu had not agreed, Master Jin Jiu stood up from the pile of straw. He glanced down at his soiled robe and continued with a wry smile, "Miss Zhan, the Jin family has fallen. Whether I live or die is in your hands. Even if His Majesty were to know, he would not blame you."
Without the Jin family, Master Jin Jiu had no value.
Especially since he intended to leave the Great Qing Dynasty for the barbarians. Therefore, even if he could make a comeback, he would only become a wealthy magnate once more, and it would be virtually impossible to use this to seek revenge against the Great Qing Dynasty.
"There were rumors before that you, Master Jiu, were a spy for the barbarians," Zhan Feiyu said, her expression as casual as if she were chatting with a friend. She smiled at the impassive Master Jin Jiu, "If I agreed, wouldn't that be letting a tiger return to the mountains?"
"As the saying goes, a rolling ball stops in a hollow, and rumors stop with the knowledgeable. These rumors are mere baseless talk." Master Jin Jiu was forthright. He seemed to see hope for survival, and his tone couldn't help but betray a hint of urgency. "If you are not at ease, Miss, I will not go to the barbarians. The Great Qing Dynasty is vast. You can designate any prefecture or county, and I, Jin Zhang, swear I will not step out of it."
If he went to the barbarians, it could be considered letting a tiger return to the mountains with endless trouble. However, if Master Jin Jiu was willing to stay in the Great Qing Dynasty, whether it was Scholar Gu or the Imperial Guards, as long as they gave the order, Master Jin Jiu would have no travel permits from the government even if he wanted to leave.
After a moment of apparent thought, Zhan Feiyu smiled and shook her head. "A nation has its laws, and a family has its rules. The Jin family's crimes are numerous and unforgivable. Let alone a million taels, even ten million taels could not allow you, Master Jiu, to escape the sanctions of the Great Qing law."
Only then did Master Jin Jiu's expression completely change. His eyes were terrifyingly gloomy. He lunged forward, gripping the cold prison bars with both hands. "Although I, Jin, am of lowly merchant status, I also understand the laws of the Great Qing Dynasty, Miss Zhan..."
Zhan Feiyu looked thoughtfully at Master Jin Jiu, who wanted to "buy his life with money." Fear of death was natural; as the saying goes, it's better to live a dog's life than die a dog's death. However, it made Zhan Feiyu a little puzzled that someone like Master Jin Jiu would state his terms so directly.
"Even an ant clings to life. If my life is gone, what use are these riches?" Master Jin Jiu's face was pale and miserable. He was merely a merchant, lacking the pride of scholars or generals.
Seeing that Zhan Feiyu had not agreed, Master Jin Jiu stood up from the pile of straw. He glanced down at his soiled robe and continued with a wry smile, "Miss Zhan, the Jin family has fallen. Whether I live or die is in your hands. Even if His Majesty were to know, he would not blame you."
Without the Jin family, Master Jin Jiu had no value.
Especially since he intended to leave the Great Qing Dynasty for the barbarians. Therefore, even if he could make a comeback, he would only become a wealthy magnate once more, and it would be virtually impossible to use this to seek revenge against the Great Qing Dynasty.
"There were rumors before that you, Master Jiu, were a spy for the barbarians," Zhan Feiyu said, her expression as casual as if she were chatting with a friend. She smiled at the impassive Master Jin Jiu, "If I agreed, wouldn't that be letting a tiger return to the mountains?"
"As the saying goes, a rolling ball stops in a hollow, and rumors stop with the knowledgeable. These rumors are mere baseless talk." Master Jin Jiu was forthright. He seemed to see hope for survival, and his tone couldn't help but betray a hint of urgency. "If you are not at ease, Miss, I will not go to the barbarians. The Great Qing Dynasty is vast. You can designate any prefecture or county, and I, Jin Zhang, swear I will not step out of it."
If he went to the barbarians, it could be considered letting a tiger return to the mountains with endless trouble. However, if Master Jin Jiu was willing to stay in the Great Qing Dynasty, whether it was Scholar Gu or the Imperial Guards, as long as they gave the order, Master Jin Jiu would have no travel permits from the government even if he wanted to leave.
Chapter 456
Zhan Feiyu looked thoughtfully at Master Jin Jiu, who wanted to "buy his life with money." Fear of death was natural; as the saying goes, it's better to live a dog's life than die a dog's death. However, it made Zhan Feiyu a little puzzled that someone like Master Jin Jiu would state his terms so directly.
"Even an ant clings to life. If my life is gone, what use are these riches?" Master Jin Jiu's face was pale and miserable. He was merely a merchant, lacking the pride of scholars or generals.
Seeing that Zhan Feiyu had not agreed, Master Jin Jiu stood up from the pile of straw. He glanced down at his soiled robe and continued with a wry smile, "Miss Zhan, the Jin family has fallen. Whether I live or die is in your hands. Even if His Majesty were to know, he would not blame you."
Without the Jin family, Master Jin Jiu had no value.
Especially since he intended to leave the Great Qing Dynasty for the barbarians. Therefore, even if he could make a comeback, he would only become a wealthy magnate once more, and it would be virtually impossible to use this to seek revenge against the Great Qing Dynasty.
"There were rumors before that you, Master Jiu, were a spy for the barbarians," Zhan Feiyu said, her expression as casual as if she were chatting with a friend. She smiled at the impassive Master Jin Jiu, "If I agreed, wouldn't that be letting a tiger return to the mountains?"
"As the saying goes, a rolling ball stops in a hollow, and rumors stop with the knowledgeable. These rumors are mere baseless talk." Master Jin Jiu was forthright. He seemed to see hope for survival, and his tone couldn't help but betray a hint of urgency. "If you are not at ease, Miss, I will not go to the barbarians. The Great Qing Dynasty is vast. You can designate any prefecture or county, and I, Jin Zhang, swear I will not step out of it."
If he went to the barbarians, it could be considered letting a tiger return to the mountains with endless trouble. However, if Master Jin Jiu was willing to stay in the Great Qing Dynasty, whether it was Scholar Gu or the Imperial Guards, as long as they gave the order, Master Jin Jiu would have no travel permits from the government even if he wanted to leave.
Chapter 456
Zhan Feiyu looked thoughtfully at Master Jin Jiu, who wanted to "buy his life with money." Fear of death was natural; as the saying goes, it's better to live a dog's life than die a dog's death. However, it made Zhan Feiyu a little puzzled that someone like Master Jin Jiu would state his terms so directly.
"Even an ant clings to life. If my life is gone, what use are these riches?" Master Jin Jiu's face was pale and miserable. He was merely a merchant, lacking the pride of scholars or generals.
Seeing that Zhan Feiyu had not agreed, Master Jin Jiu stood up from the pile of straw. He glanced down at his soiled robe and continued with a wry smile, "Miss Zhan, the Jin family has fallen. Whether I live or die is in your hands. Even if His Majesty were to know, he would not blame you."
Without the Jin family, Master Jin Jiu had no value.
Especially since he intended to leave the Great Qing Dynasty for the barbarians. Therefore, even if he could make a comeback, he would only become a wealthy magnate once more, and it would be virtually impossible to use this to seek revenge against the Great Qing Dynasty.
"There were rumors before that you, Master Jiu, were a spy for the barbarians," Zhan Feiyu said, her expression as casual as if she were chatting with a friend. She smiled at the impassive Master Jin Jiu, "If I agreed, wouldn't that be letting a tiger return to the mountains?"
"As the saying goes, a rolling ball stops in a hollow, and rumors stop with the knowledgeable. These rumors are mere baseless talk." Master Jin Jiu was forthright. He seemed to see hope for survival, and his tone couldn't help but betray a hint of urgency. "If you are not at ease, Miss, I will not go to the barbarians. The Great Qing Dynasty is vast. You can designate any prefecture or county, and I, Jin Zhang, swear I will not step out of it."
If he went to the barbarians, it could be considered letting a tiger return to the mountains with endless trouble. However, if Master Jin Jiu was willing to stay in the Great Qing Dynasty, whether it was Scholar Gu or the Imperial Guards, as long as they gave the order, Master Jin Jiu would have no travel permits from the government even if he wanted to leave.
Chapter 456
Zhan Feiyu looked thoughtfully at Master Jin Jiu, who wanted to "buy his life with money." Fear of death was natural; as the saying goes, it's better to live a dog's life than die a dog's death. However, it made Zhan Feiyu a little puzzled that someone like Master Jin Jiu would state his terms so directly.
"Even an ant clings to life. If my life is gone, what use are these riches?" Master Jin Jiu's face was pale and miserable. He was merely a merchant, lacking the pride of scholars or generals.
Seeing that Zhan Feiyu had not agreed, Master Jin Jiu stood up from the pile of straw. He glanced down at his soiled robe and continued with a wry smile, "Miss Zhan, the Jin family has fallen. Whether I live or die is in your hands. Even if His Majesty were to know, he would not blame you."
Without the Jin family, Master Jin Jiu had no value.
Especially since he intended to leave the Great Qing Dynasty for the barbarians. Therefore, even if he could make a comeback, he would only become a wealthy magnate once more, and it would be virtually impossible to use this to seek revenge against the Great Qing Dynasty.
"There were rumors before that you, Master Jiu, were a spy for the barbarians," Zhan Feiyu said, her expression as casual as if she were chatting with a friend. She smiled at the impassive Master Jin Jiu, "If I agreed, wouldn't that be letting a tiger return to the mountains?"
"As the saying goes, a rolling ball stops in a hollow, and rumors stop with the knowledgeable. These rumors are mere baseless talk." Master Jin Jiu was forthright. He seemed to see hope for survival, and his tone couldn't help but betray a hint of urgency. "If you are not at ease, Miss, I will not go to the barbarians. The Great Qing Dynasty is vast. You can designate any prefecture or county, and I, Jin Zhang, swear I will not step out of it."
If he went to the barbarians, it could be considered letting a tiger return to the mountains with endless trouble. However, if Master Jin Jiu was willing to stay in the Great Qing Dynasty, whether it was Scholar Gu or the Imperial Guards, as long as they gave the order, Master Jin Jiu would have no travel permits from the government even if he wanted to leave.
Chapter 456
Zhan Feiyu looked thoughtfully at Master Jin Jiu, who wanted to "buy his life with money." Fear of death was natural; as the saying goes, it's better to live a dog's life than die a dog's death. However, it made Zhan Feiyu a little puzzled that someone like Master Jin Jiu would state his terms so directly.
"Even an ant clings to life. If my life is gone, what use are these riches?" Master Jin Jiu's face was pale and miserable. He was merely a merchant, lacking the pride of scholars or generals.
Seeing that Zhan Feiyu had not agreed, Master Jin Jiu stood up from the pile of straw. He glanced down at his soiled robe and continued with a wry smile, "Miss Zhan, the Jin family has fallen. Whether I live or die is in your hands. Even if His Majesty were to know, he would not blame you."
Without the Jin family, Master Jin Jiu had no value.
Especially since he intended to leave the Great Qing Dynasty for the barbarians. Therefore, even if he could make a comeback, he would only become a wealthy magnate once more, and it would be virtually impossible to use this to seek revenge against the Great Qing Dynasty.
"There were rumors before that you, Master Jiu, were a spy for the barbarians," Zhan Feiyu said, her expression as casual as if she were chatting with a friend. She smiled at the impassive Master Jin Jiu, "If I agreed, wouldn't that be letting a tiger return to the mountains?"
"As the saying goes, a rolling ball stops in a hollow, and rumors stop with the knowledgeable. These rumors are mere baseless talk." Master Jin Jiu was forthright. He seemed to see hope for survival, and his tone couldn't help but betray a hint of urgency. "If you are not at ease, Miss, I will not go to the barbarians. The Great Qing Dynasty is vast. You can designate any prefecture or county, and I, Jin Zhang, swear I will not step out of it."
If he went to the barbarians, it could be considered letting a tiger return to the mountains with endless trouble. However, if Master Jin Jiu was willing to stay in the Great Qing Dynasty, whether it was Scholar Gu or the Imperial Guards, as long as they gave the order, Master Jin Jiu would have no travel permits from the government even if he wanted to leave.