Chapter 307: Chapter 244: Life and Death Decision!

Translator: 549690339

Pei Xuanjing turned his attention to Taoist Qingxu, his meaning was clear, it was now his turn to speak

Taoist Qingxu also understood that it was time for him to intervene and speak, after all, in their plan, they did not intend to kill Zhu Yousong, a strong member of the Great Ming imperial family.

For them, the value of keeping Zhu Yousong alive far outweighed the ease of killing him.

Not to mention, as far as Pei Xuanjing and others were concerned, as long as they wished, they could easily strike down Zhu Yousong at any time.

However, killing Zhu Yousong would mean weakening the power of the Great Ming imperial family.

Indeed, they aimed to control the Great Ming imperial family, but that did not mean they want the Great Ming imperial family to lose all their power, as then it would become pointless.

According to their schemes, in the Future, they all planned to control the Heaven and Earth of the Great Ming, but they did not want to share this gain with many other forces.

As the saying goes, if you take one step, I’ll take two.

Pei Xuanjing could take advantage of his overpowering strength to seize the interests of the Ming imperial family for his own use, the other big forces could also do the same.

However, this is a situation that Pei Xuanjing and others did not want to see.

Therefore, keeping Zhu Yousong alive means preserving the power of the Ming imperial family. This would give them enough strength to deal with other forces, serving as a counterbalance, which would reduce their face- to-face pressure from those forces and eliminate many troubles.

After all, for the Ming imperial family, the forces represented by Pei Xuanjing have already occupied many of the interests owned by the imperial family, they certainly would not want more people to encroach on their interests.

They would definitely do their utmost to stop those people in order to protect their existing benefits, which would indirectly protect the interests of Pei Xuanjing and others.

Of course, there is also a very bad possibility.

That is, the Great Ming imperial family could go all out, flip the table, introduce those forces, and then join together to deal with Pei Xuanjing and others.

However, this would inevitably lead to both sides incurring losses. They need an extraordinarily strong resolve to cut off one’s arm to save oneself, which they will not do unless it is absolutely necessary.

And even if it comes to that point, and this scenario arises, Pei Xuanjing and others have enough ways to solve it.

In conclusion, preserving the power of the Great Ming imperial family currently has more benefits than detriments for them.

‘Your Highness, please wait.” Taoist Qingxu stepped forward to stand beside the two men.

Pei Xuanjing smiled and said nothing, but Prince Zhu Yousong of Xiang guessed the intention of Taoist Qingxu, understanding that the latter might want to persuade him. He shook his head and said, “Taoist Priest, if you’re here to persuade me, let’s forget about it. I’d rather die than live in disgrace.”

At this moment, he was prepared for death, preferring honourable death to disgraced life.

Taoist Qingxu raised his hand to stop him from speaking, then turned to Pei Xuanjing and said, “Can

Taoist Friend allow me to have a talk with Your Highness?”

Pei Xuanjing responded indifferently, “Taoist Priest, please.”

Taoist Qingxu nodded and then said to Zhu Yousong, “Your Highness fears not death, surely you aren’t afraid of hearing me babble for a while?”

Zhu Yousong sighed lightly, “Although I know your intention is to goad me on, I can’t bring myself not to give face to Taoist Priest.”

Taoist Qingxu smiled faintly, and instead of speaking directly, he chose to use the Sound Transmission into Secrecy method.

“May I ask your highness, if you have resigned yourself to death, determined to die for a noble cause?

Even if it means dying at the hands of Pei Xuanjing, you would not back down?”

“Indeed, the blood of the Zhu family cannot be tainted.” He was somewhat puzzled as to why Taoist Qingxu suddenly used Sound Transmission into Secrecy, but he complied and replied to him using Sound Transmission.

“Your Highness, do you think it is easier to live or to die?”

“Taoist Priest, are you trying to persuade me to live in disgrace?”

“I only want to ask one thing from your highness,” Taoist Qingxu said, “Even if you die at the hands of Pei Xuanjing to mark your protest, what if Pei Xuanjing dies after that, what will happen to the Ming imperial family? Will they also follow you to death?”

“This…”

“Also, once you’re dead, that’s the end. However, Pei Xuanjing will not give up his goal because of your death. And without a master like you, the rest would not have any chance to resist at all and could only succumb to their whims.”

“And one more thing, since Pei Xuanjing can do this, without your deterrence, won’t other forces also follow suit and want to take back what belongs to them? Have you ever considered such a situation, Your Highness?”

“…” Zhu Yousong fell silent, having no words to refute.

Because the words of Qingxu were irrefutable, he could imagine that if he were to die, the royal family that remained would not have the ability to resist Pei Xuanjing in any way, and in the end, Pei Xuanjing would still be able to achieve his objectives.

Moreover, once Pei Xuanjing achieved his objectives, those with ulterior motives would absolutely not miss this opportunity, they would swarm in like a pack of wolves, tearing into their interests.

“Whether it’s your personal honor or the six-hundred-year-old tradition of the Great Ming dynasty that’s more important, it all depends on how Your Highness chooses. Whether to endure tremendous humiliation to preserve the Ming Dynasty’s inheritance, or to satisfy momentary pleasure and ignore the Great Ming Dynasty’s interests, I am not in a position to help Your Highness to make the decision.”

With a sigh, Zhu Yousong responded with a bitter smile, “I never thought that Taoist Priest was also a good persuader.”

He had to admit, he was moved by Taoist Qingxu’s words.

Taoist Qingxu spoke correctly, his death would indeed be quick, but this would inevitably lead to the demise of the six-hundred-year-old dynasty of the Great Ming, and he would become the eternal sinner of the Great Ming imperia family.

Taoist Qingxu didn’t take any credit, he said indifferently, “Your Highness, Qingxu admires your decisive and steadfast character. However, considering your position and the heavy responsibilities you bear, one should not pay too much attention to one’s personal honor and shame.”

“Ha-ha. You don’t have to console me anymore.” Zhu Yousong shook his head. Having made a decision, he was not concerned about saving face: “Whatever I decide after listening to your words, will be my own decision, Taoist Priest, you do not have to interfere.”

“Ha-ha, if that’s the case. I have another piece of information for Your Highness,” said Taoist Qingxu. Zhu Yousong inquired with curiosity, “Taoist Priest, please tell me.”

“Heaven and Earth are about to rejuvenate, and the shackles to the Spirit Realm will no longer exist! ”

Hiss!

Zhu Yousong gasped, unable to help but ask, “Is this true?”

“No exaggeration at all!” Taoist Qingxu affirmed.

He disclosed this confidential information to the other party, wanting to continuously increase the benefits that the other party can see in the upcoming events.

The more benefits that might be gained in the upcoming events, the harder it will be for Zhu Yousong to let go.

Indeed, as Taoist Qingxu had expected, as soon as Zhu Yousong learned this news, he was even more reluctant to give up easily.

Zhu Yousong’s face slightly changed, he said in a deep voice, “This Prince knows what to do now..”