NFBE Chapter 2087 A Good Move: When You're Desperate, Your True Colors Will Be Revealed
Chapter 2087 A Good Move: When You're Desperate, Your True Colors Will Be Revealed
Shangguan Wuji's words were like a drop of water thrown into boiling oil, instantly causing an uproar in the courtyard!
"Letters from decades ago?"
Where did the real ledgers go?
"Hand it over to the Mu family's daughter personally?"
Every word was like a barbed hook, piercing the heart of everyone present who knew the truth.
The air seemed to freeze, and even breathing could be clearly heard.
Li Xiangnan's hand, which was resting on the octagonal table, was loosely clenched into a fist.
What a cunning move by Shangguan Wuji! His strategy of revealing one's true intentions at the last moment is brilliant!
The old man's previous so-called apology and warnings to the ten companies seemed generous and fair, but in reality, they were all just a prelude!
Damn it, the real killer move was here all along!
This so-called letter from decades ago is like a stone thrown to test the waters, no, it's a battering ram aimed directly at that side door!
Once he accepts the letter and acknowledges the legitimacy of Shangguan Wuji needing to personally deliver it to Mu Huanying, it is tantamount to acknowledging the deep-rooted friendship between the Shangguan and Mu families and recognizing that Shangguan Wuji has a legitimate reason to fulfill his father's last wish!
Then, Shangguan Wuji, that old fellow, will surely propose to personally hand over the item, to meet the Mu family's daughter in person, and even to confirm that the old lady is well so as to comfort his father's spirit in heaven. What right do I have to refuse?
This is not just about opening that door, but about tearing open a gap so that the question of whether Mu Huanying is really here, which hangs over everyone's heads, becomes a fact that must be verified on the spot!
Furthermore, this letter will serve as a catalyst to uncover the secret of the real ledger!
Li Xiangnan's heart was pounding fiercely in his chest.
He looked up at the yellowed letter in Shangguan Wuji's hand.
The letter was thin and looked very old, but at this moment it felt incredibly heavy.
He could sense that the side room must be deathly silent at this moment, and the old men behind the window of the back room were probably holding their breath.
For the first time, Du Xingyue's face darkened completely.
He originally thought that by giving Shangguan Wuji face and dealing with the matter of the ten families, he would have gotten through this ordeal today!
I never expected that old fox had this trick up his sleeve!
Moreover, it was such a noble and irresistible move!
A father's dying wish, letters from deceased friends, searching for old belongings...
Every reason is based on the high ground of reason and morality!
Du Xingyue could subdue ten families with his power, but he could not easily refute such common sense, especially when it involved the deceased elders of the Shangguan family and the past of the Mu family.
His apprehension now turned into a real sense of unease.
Shangguan Wuji's move was more than ten times more ingenious and ruthless than the ten families' arrogant coup attempt!
Meanwhile, inside the main room, the four old men staring intently at the courtyard through the gaps in the paper windows instantly changed their expressions.
Jiang Huaiyuan suddenly stood up, almost knocking over his chair.
"How dare he! That old scoundrel, resorting to such despicable means!" The old man's beard trembled with rage. "What kind of bullshit letter is this! His father, Shangguan Hongyuan, did have dealings with Old Master Mu back then, so what? Given their relationship, why would there be any keepsake that absolutely had to be handed over in person? This is clearly a pre-prepared excuse!"
Yu Haoran also frowned, gripping the chess piece tightly in his hand. He said with a frown, "Shangguan Wuji is a meticulous, ruthless and decisive man! Since he dared to take out this letter, regardless of whether it is true or false, he must have done his homework and made it difficult to question it on the spot! Xiang Nan... this kid is in trouble."
Song Qiankun stared at Shangguan Wuji's confident expression and slowly said, "What seems false may become true, and what seems true may become false. This letter may be real, but its contents may not be what he says! The key is that his request, which he personally handed to Mu Huanying, is reasonable and logical, and it will be difficult for Xiang Nan to reject it directly!"
He turned to look at the chessboard, touched the white pieces, and said calmly, "Young man, you taught me a move called 'Cannon Grinding Cinnabar' before. Why don't you let this old man witness your move 'Dream Entering Divine Mechanism' today?"
Qin Zongheng remained silent, only squinting at the two confronting each other in the courtyard. He reached out and pressed down on the agitated Jiang Huaiyuan and the eager Yu Haoran, shaking his head and saying, "Don't rush! It may not be the end of the Li family's road. Look at the way that child looks at you!"
Jiang Huaiyuan and Yu Haoran were startled, and followed his gaze back to the courtyard.
At this moment, after a brief silence in the courtyard, Li Xiangnan did not panic as expected. Instead, he took a deep breath, his face calm and composed, revealing just the right amount of surprise and a hint of embarrassment.
“Mr. Shangguan!” he spoke, his voice still as steady as ever. “There’s such a connection? Grandma did mention that she had met Old Master Shangguan several times!”
Anyway, no one knows about these things, so let him say what he wants. Just admit what Shangguan Wuji said to avoid directly questioning whether the other party is lying, and keep the conversation on how to handle the situation rather than whether it is true or false.
But then he changed the subject, saying with difficulty, "However... as Mr. Shangguan knows, my grandmother is quite old and has always been in poor health. In recent years, she has become increasingly secluded and dislikes receiving guests, especially in a noisy and bustling setting like today. She is already quite neurasthenic! I'm afraid this will further disturb her peaceful rest!"
At this point, Li Xiangnan's gaze fell on the letter. "Since this letter is a keepsake of Master Shangguan and is of great significance, I dare not refuse! How about... I pass it on on his behalf? Once Grandma is feeling better, I will explain to her in detail Mr. Shangguan's kindness today and your father's last wishes before replying. What do you think?"
Li Xiangnan's response was impeccable.
First, he acknowledged their shared heritage as a junior, giving Shangguan Wuji ample face. Then, he politely declined, citing his grandmother's advanced age, frail health, and aversion to receiving guests. This was all quite reasonable.
Finally, the solution of forwarding the letter on behalf of the recipient was proposed. This approach accepted the letter, blocked the other party's direct contact request, and promised to provide follow-up feedback, which appeared extremely sincere and thoughtful.
These words not only maintained their own position but also avoided a public falling out, subtly shifting the blame for disturbing the elderly person to the other party's insistence on seeing them!
This response earned the approval of Song Cijiu and Du Xingyue, and even the four old men in the room couldn't help but show their appreciation.
However, Shangguan Wuji was not someone to be trifled with.
The sincerity on his face was instantly replaced by a look of sorrow and displeasure, and his voice rose slightly, carrying an undeniable insistence: "Xiang Nan, my worthy grandson, you are mistaken!"
This statement directly referred to Li Xiangnan as his grandson, instantly lowering his seniority.
"That bastard... he's really insidious!" Wang Defa muttered a curse in Song Ziming's ear.
Shangguan Wuji stepped forward, holding up the letter with a burning gaze: "This is no ordinary letter! It is something my father repeatedly instructed me to personally deliver to the Mu family's daughter on his deathbed! The matter within is of great importance! It not only concerns the Mu family's old belongings, but may also involve the truth of some long-ago events!"
“I will never forget my father’s spirit in heaven! Over the past decades, I have been searching everywhere for Sister Mu’s whereabouts! Today, I have finally learned that Sister Mu may be recuperating here. How can I be perfunctory for fear of disturbing her and fail to live up to my late father’s last wishes?”
These words startled everyone present, and they all felt that the situation had suddenly become complicated again. However, what no one expected was that Shangguan Wuji's next words shocked everyone present.
"Don't you, Li Xiangnan, want to know the truth about the Mu family's fire case from back then, as mentioned in this letter?"
"???"
boom!
These words silenced the entire room.