Chapter 1114 – In This Vast World, I Demand 100% (Part 13)
The bamboo slip in my hand felt as heavy as a thousand pounds, clattering loudly as it fell to the ground.
Half-crouched on the floor, the young boy’s slightly thin shoulders trembled uncontrollably—
The audience, who had been admiring the boy’s handsome face, was suddenly confused.
Did the streamer bully the little brother?
【Night Dance Flame Spirit】: What’s wrong with the little brother? He doesn’t look like he’s laughing; he’s clearly crying.
【Quiet Girl】: Pulling out my treasured 40-meter sword, who bullied the little brother? The 85th Army in the live stream won’t spare him!
【Tuhui】: Streamer, can you please ask the little brother why he’s suddenly crying?
【Left Hand Encounters Love】: The poor little thing is crying like that; my heart is breaking.
Some audience members comforted him, while others searched for the reason behind Qin Gong’s sorrowful tears.
In ancient times, men prided themselves on shedding blood without shedding tears; it was almost impossible to cry in front of others unless they were greatly saddened, especially for a military general.
They would rather stand and die than kneel and live; crying was often seen as a more shameful act than cowering to survive.
Jiang Pengji stood at the door, gazing outward, thoughtfully giving Qin Gong some space, preserving his dignity.
Following the clues, the audience quickly focused on the bloody letter left for Qin Gong by Xu Fei.
【Xingyue Tianyun】: Streamer, you’ve read both bloody letters. What did the one left for Qin Gong say?
Qin Gong only broke down after reading the bloody letter—who would believe him if he claimed it wasn’t about the letter?
Jiang Pengji stood with her arms crossed outside the elegant state government hall, with Wei Ci following a step behind her; neither spoke.
The audience, feeling helpless, could only brainstorm together to uncover the truth.
In no time, detectives like Holmes, Edogawa Conan, and Robin invaded the live stream, filling it with hilariously silly deductions. Some audience members were close to the truth, while others had wildly funny theories.
After a while, a hoarse and suppressed voice came from within the hall.
“Liu Xi—”
Only then did Jiang Pengji return and sit back down.
“Overwhelmed by emotions, I couldn’t help it; I hope Liu Xi and Mr. Wei won’t mind.”
Qin Gong had already wiped his tears away, but remnants still stained his cheeks. His nose and face were flushed uncharacteristically red, and his eyes were bloodshot, radiating an aura of pitifulness that made one’s maternal instincts surge, wishing to rush through the screen and hug him tight to comfort him.
Jiang Pengji remained expressionless; her lack of sympathy and pity was like another blow to Qin Gong.
“Have you read your lord’s letter?”
Qin Gong stiffened for a moment, managing to choke out three words after a pause.
“I have read it.”
Jiang Pengji sighed, lowering her gaze, “Do you understand — he is also powerless. The enemy is strong, and we are weak, with no way to turn the tide, unable to protect ourselves. Reflecting on the past, he feels he has wronged your father and brothers. Now he doesn’t want to involve you, knowing you’re less talented, and certainly doesn’t wish for the Qin lineage to perish.”
Qin Gong instantly crumbled, tears welling in his eyes, stubbornly refusing to fall.
With a voice choked with emotion, he said, “I wish I could follow my father and brothers, willingly fighting to the last drop of blood for my lord—though I am not yet of age, I understand the meaning of ‘loyalty and filial piety.’ How could I abandon my lord to danger for the sake of my own prospects and life?”
By the end, Qin Gong’s voice cracked, and hot tears streamed down his face.
Like a cub crying out in blood, it tugged at the hearts of those watching.
Though Jiang Pengji’s exchange with him was brief, the audience imagined a complete storyline.
【Ye Mushroom Porridge】: Uh… did the little cutie get abandoned by his lord?
【Ying Luo】: Looks like it; his lord knows he’s going to die and purposefully sent the little cutie away with the letter?
【Morning Star Crimson】: Heh, wager on the streamer’s morals and limits, this situation is definitely not that simple.
“You are loyal, and he must know this; otherwise, he wouldn’t have entrusted such an important task to you.”
Qin Gong broke down again.
The last time he cried was when he built the tomb for his father and brothers.
In a bloody battle, no corpses remained, and he alone was left to bear the burden.
Jiang Pengji asked Wei Ci to give Qin Gong the remaining bloody letter. This one was written by Xu Fei to her, but it was fine for Qin Gong to read it as well.
As he suppressed his back pain and shakily opened the bloody letter, the scene of his lord writing it seemed to float before his eyes.
Though he hadn’t found peace, he managed to stop his tears.
After a moment, he bowed to Jiang Pengji, his voice stiff and strained.
“Forgive my rudeness… Please give Liu Xi… one more night, I will respond tomorrow.”
“It’s nothing,” Jiang Pengji responded generously.
After Qin Gong left, Jiang Pengji said, “Though I have plotted many times to exchange cunning for sincerity, this time I feel guilty.”
Wei Ci smiled slightly, “As long as the lord has no regrets. Your feelings of guilt are nothing more than Qin Gong’s innocence; you can’t bear to see him in pain.”
Jiang Pengji replied, “Xu Fei is quite good at psychological tactics.”
“Outsmarting the enemy is the best strategy; next comes alliances, followed by military tactics, and lastly, attacking cities. Psychological warfare is the highest form; physical battles are lower tier.” Wei Ci answered, “Saying it so clearly is truly embarrassing. Xu Fei must maintain some leeway and dignity for himself. If not, Qin Gong wouldn’t fully submit to the lord, nor would Xu Fei benefit.”
The bloody letter left for Qin Gong contained not a single word stating that he was being used as a pawn to trade with Jiang Pengji; instead, every word was carefully thought out for Qin Gong’s sake. It reminisced about his friendship with Qin Gong’s father and brothers and expressed his unwillingness to see the Qin bloodline end, recognizing Qin Gong’s immense talent and bright future, thus devising a way out for him.
His letter to Jiang Pengji was no different.
Xu Fei did not straightforwardly express his intentions but instead recalled the events during the Huangsui Alliance, subtly drawing their connection closer.
What was merely a shred of goodwill transformed to tenfold in his words.
After reminiscing, he didn’t lament his sufferings at Xu Pei’s hands; he instead lauded Qin Gong’s merits.
Hoping that Jiang Pengji could overlook past grievances and properly utilize Qin Gong’s talents.
This was a seed with strong roots, and if it were nurtured, it would surely yield extraordinary achievements for Jiang Pengji.
So genuine were his praises that Qin Gong felt a mix of sadness and gratitude.
His lord constantly thought about him, considering him, yet he couldn’t stand by his side to shed blood for him; how could he not cry?
The audience finally grasped what had transpired, their hearts heavy.
【Wen Miao Hiding Poetry】: I once offered my heart to my lord; alas, my lord sent me away—Little brother, I feel for your plight QAQ
Seeing Jiang Pengji lost in thought, Wei Ci quietly asked, “Is the lord thinking of Qin Gong?”
“No, I’m thinking of you,” Jiang Pengji replied, “If one day I find myself in the same situation as Xu Fei, I would kill you myself.”
Wei Ci smiled softly, “I only ask for a death, not a coward’s life.”
