Can a System Have Bad Intentions? - Chapter 134

Qin Mo’s softened expression froze as he looked at Du Zhongming in astonishment, “Owe money?”

Du Zhongming nodded, “They said you ran away because you owed too much. Zhou Shu even offered to pay it off himself to comfort Young Master Lu.”

After hesitating, the honest businessman Du Zhongming added, “How much do you owe? If you’re short on money, I can pay it for you first. Over the years, the inn has saved up quite a bit for you anyway.”

Qin Mo’s previously softened face turned ashen again.

So, that little fool wasn’t worried about him but was afraid he was running away?

Qin Mo suddenly remembered the day in the carriage when Lu Tang was eager to meet Xie Yu because he hadn’t settled the bill at the inn in Sihe Town.

At the time, he thought the little fool was making things up. Now he realized it was true!

She wasn’t thinking about him at all; she was thinking about the money!

Qin Mo’s face darkened as he glared at Du Zhongming, “Are you bored? Get out!”

Du Zhongming looked at Song Qingzhan in confusion.

What was going on?

Didn’t he just have a somewhat better expression?

Standing nearby, Song Qingzhan observed Qin Mo’s expression, guessing a bit of the situation. He told Du Zhongming, “It’s fine, you can go. If Young Master Lu and the others are still in Yuhang, take good care of them.”

Hearing this, and seeing Song Qingzhan’s calm demeanor, Du Zhongming, though puzzled by Qin Mo’s dark face, left reassured.

Once Du Zhongming left, Song Qingzhan looked sideways at Qin Mo, “What’s really going on between you and Young Master Lu?”

Qin Mo coldly turned and headed back inside, “Nothing.”

Song Qingzhan chuckled, “If it’s nothing, then why are you hiding?”

Qin Mo, like a cat whose tail was stepped on, snapped at Song Qingzhan, “Who’s hiding? Am I hiding from him? Am I crazy?”

Song Qingzhan was unfazed by the Ninth Prince’s anger, “I don’t know if you’re crazy, but I do know there’s something fishy.”

Qin Mo glared at Song Qingzhan for a long time before turning away, ignoring him.

Song Qingzhan followed him inside, “I never knew you to be so eager to help others. When someone shows interest in the Xie family’s affairs, you rush from Qingshui County to Yuhang without rest. Just returned, and when they plan to come to Yuhang, you immediately follow. Investigating Huang Yunsheng couldn’t take much effort? Yet you painstakingly set up a plan to capture him, all to keep Young Master Lu clean from this case? When he drank too much, you stayed by his side all night, making honey water and buying porridge early in the morning. When did you, the Ninth Prince, become so considerate?”

Qin Mo, originally annoyed, was now amused by Song Qingzhan’s remarks, “Who knows, maybe the Ninth Prince was possessed.”

Song Qingzhan smirked, “Whether others know or not doesn’t matter. The key is, does Young Master Lu know?”

Qin Mo fell silent.

That little fool was sharper than anyone; today’s words were meant for him.

Wasn’t that a direct rejection?

He hadn’t even confessed yet, and she was already in a hurry to reject him!

Song Qingzhan didn’t expect Qin Mo to speak, and casually sat across from him, “Why didn’t I ever get this kind of treatment from you?”

Qin Mo snorted, “Try being a bit dumber.”

Song Qingzhan feigned realization, “So our big boss likes this kind of thing.”

Qin Mo glared at him and fell silent again. After a while, as if struggling to speak, he stammered, “It’s not that I only like this kind of thing. I’ve never had such feelings for anyone else before, just for him. If he were a girl, this wouldn’t be an issue; I would just be good to him. But he’s a man. I’ve come to terms with it, but what about having children?”

Although Song Qingzhan had already guessed it, hearing it so directly still startled him.

After a long silence, Song Qingzhan said, “Aren’t you afraid the Emperor will kill you?”

Qin Mo: …

“I haven’t thought that far.” After a pause, he added, “It shouldn’t come to that, right?”

Song Qingzhan replied, “Which do you think is worse: your situation or the time the First Prince made the Emperor’s parrot go mute?”

Qin Mo: …

“Do you remember how the First Prince was beaten? The Emperor chased him with a sword around the palace all morning.”

My God!

That incident had shocked all the ministers.

Previously, some had worried that the Emperor might weaken from having so many children. After that, everyone agreed the Emperor could live another five hundred years.

With his mouth slightly open, Qin Mo recalled the Emperor’s mighty ways of dealing with his eight brothers over the years and couldn’t help but shiver.

“So, the real issue lies with my father? Are you worried my father will target the Qiao family?”

Song Qingzhan looked at Qin Mo as if he were an idiot.

No wonder sages say love lowers intelligence. (Sage: I never said that. Stop making things up.)

“The Emperor targeting the Qiao family? He’d only target you. Wake up, Your Highness; the Emperor will kill you.”

Qin Mo: …

Song Qingzhan sighed, “So, while you’re the only one with these feelings and Young Master Lu knows nothing, if you’re serious, you should tell the Emperor first. If you survive, then continue. Otherwise, you’ll drag Young Master Lu down, and the Emperor will kill you, leaving him heartbroken.”

Qin Mo: Great friend indeed!

You think of everyone but me?

Song Qingzhan added, “I did think of you. When we return to the capital, I’ll arrange for you to kneel easier. Given your situation, you’ll likely be kneeling outside the royal study for three to five days.”

Qin Mo: …

Initially planning to stay longer after resolving Huang Yunsheng’s case, Qin Mo now felt an urgent need to return to the capital.

Song Qingzhan was right.

Before pursuing the little fool, he needed to sort out his side first.

Watching Qin Mo, Song Qingzhan silently lit three candles in his heart for the Emperor.

The Ninth Prince, who had been smooth sailing for over twenty years, was now facing a storm of rebellion.

However, before Song Qingzhan could light the second candle, Qin Mo suddenly got up and walked out, startling Song Qingzhan into chasing after him, “Where are you going? You’re not heading to the capital now, are you?”

Qin Mo waved him off, “I have something to do.”

Song Qingzhan realized, “You’re going to find Young Master Lu? You’ve barely left, and you’re already going back?”

Qin Mo gritted his teeth, “Get lost! I’m not finding him. He should be the one looking for me! Don’t follow me. Go investigate Huang Yunsheng. Your mother wants to set you up on a date next month, so finish the case and return to the capital quickly.”

Song Qingzhan:

Silently cursing the prince’s ancestors and finishing the last candle for the Emperor.