Strategy To Capture That Scum Gong - Chapter 60 - Disobedient
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Chapter 60 - Disobedient

Chapter 60 - Disobedient

Translated by Eve

Edited by Kara

7. Disobedient

Chu Xing silently watched Xie He finish drinking his porridge. He then took the bowl out.

He felt that he ought to maintain a distance between himself and the Incapable Ruler. He could not indulge in him any more. Lunch and dinner were both delivered by the palace servants he had instructed and finished by Xie He alone. Only in the middle of the night did Chu Xing return. Xie Hes body still needed to have medicine applied to it, and he didnt want anyone else to touch him.

The Incapable Ruler laid on his side, hugging himself, frowning slightly.

Chu Xing gently drew him into his arms, placing him on his back. The Incapable Ruler instinctively struggled, but when he woke up, he immediately stopped moving. It was rare for Chu Xing to see him this docile, so his expression softened a bit. He very quickly applied the medicine for him before putting him back down.

Chu Xing did not toy with Xie He this time. He only helped Xie He apply the medicine in an honest manner. However, Xie He didnt appreciate his kindness in the least. Instead, he used an even colder and scornful gaze to look at him. What he didnt want the most was for anyone to see this side of him, but in the end, he was seen by this traitor! The only reason why he treated him gently was because he pitied him! He pitied him for his pathetic, dirty, and lowly body that thirsted to be tormented! Even if it was being tormented, it still felt pleasure!

He would rather be hated and reviled by everyone beneath the Heavens than be pitied by them!

His lips began to tremble, and he forced out an extremely repressed sound of pain,

Zhen

should kill you.

Chu Xing had already heard this phrase come out of the Incapable Rulers mouth a countless number of times. In the beginning, he would still get angry. Afterwards, he turned a deaf ear and did not pay any attention to this ineffective, pitiful threat. However, when he looked at the Incapable Rulers indignant and despairing expression now, he realized that the Incapable Ruler must know that this was meaningless as well. And yet, he repeated it so many timesit was probably because aside from this, he had no other way to express his anger or make peace with his suffering.

To be forced to beg the person you hate the most for s*x, that must have brought an unimaginable shame to the Incapable Ruler, ba.

Chu Xing silently looked at Xie He. For the first time, he wondered if he had crossed the lineperhaps he shouldnt humiliate his captive like this?

When this was all over, he should give him what he wanted.

Ding, the target, Chu Xings Blackening Value -10. The current Favourability Value is 70. The current Blackening Value is 50.

Chu Xing looked at Xie He and said apathetically, Your Majesty should rest.

Afterwards, he ignored Xie Hes nearly tangible despising gaze and left.

Xie He shut his eyes and began to fall asleep. He didnt expect that Chu Xing would be able to completely understand everything, because Chu Xing didnt care about whether he lived or died. He just wanted to see him suffer, to do everything he could to degrade him. Otherwise, he would not have gone so long without noticing his abnormality. However, he could first lay down the foundation and wait for a good opportunity. It will naturally produce an unexpected effect.

Although Xie Hes wounds had yet to heal, he was able to just barely get out of bed and walk without issue. Chu Xing came to see him again and had him take the Imperial Decree to morning court.

As soon as Xie He heard the words morning court, hatred flared out of his eyes. It was clear that he was recalling that previous painful experience. However, this time Chu Xing did not make him use anything from the time he helped him change clothes to the time he sent him to the door. It was like he had forgotten. He didnt humiliate him nor mistreat him either. Xie He still wasnt grateful though, and his eyes still held great resentment. Only, he didnt curse him as if he was afraid of him.

Although this body didnt have anything on it, Chu Xings subordinates, who were pretending to be eunuchs, still watched Xie He closely. They did not give him any chance. Moreover, Jing Zhao was utterly isolated. Aside from Yang Xian, there was no one he could trust or depend on. So, to tell the truth, even if Chu Xing didnt do anything, he was already foreordained to be a fallen sovereign. It was just a matter of now or later.

This time, Xie He acted very calmly. He peacefully listened to the officials ramble throughout the morning. Then, he let the eunuch read his decree out loud, granting Chu Xing the t.i.tle of Prince Chu, permitting him to carry his sword into the palace hall, excusing him from kneeling to the Emperor, giving him free access to the palace, and all sorts of other special privileges. He also bestowed upon him countless amounts of gold, cloths, and land.

Chu Xing pretended to decline. Xie He inwardly thought that the ancient folk were hypocrites. Clearly, he was a scoundrel who was scheming to seize the throne, and yet, he also paid particular attention to his reputation. With an insincere smile, he asked General Chu not to reject him. This was what he should have. It was an appropriate expression of how much he depended on Chu Xing. He also lamented about how without General Chu,

Zhen

would not be here today.

Some people were already aware of this matter while others were extremely shocked. Xie He paid no attention to what schemes were going on in these Officials heads, finished his task, and then left the hall.

When morning court was over, he was locked in Qin Palace once more, manacles strapped to his ankles.

That day, Chu Xing did not come. It seemed that he was satisfied with his performance.

Xie He spent several days in peace. Aside from the fact that his food was a little bland, everything else was great. Moreover, because of the compound effect of his Heartthrobs Pedigree and the Courts Imperial medicine, his wounds healed very quickly.

444Host

dada

, why doesnt Chu Xing come?!

Xie HeHes afraid that he wont be able to kill me when the time comes, so hes trying to keep a distance between us. Smile.JPG

444( |||)He still wants to kill you with a Favourability Value of 70?! He seems to be treating you rather well these days though!

Xie HeBaby, dont overestimate the conscience of a scoundrel who plans to overthrow his liege. Even more, dont be deceived by his outer appearance of his reverence-inspiring devotion to justice. Although Chu Xing isnt actually a bad person, and its indeed a good thing for him to replace Jing Zhao, you have to remember, a person who wants to and has the power to seize the throne must be vicious and ruthless. He cannot let his heart soften easily. Even at a Favourability Value of 80, he may still continue with his original plan of killing me, let alone at a trifling 70. Since ancient times, hasnt there been so many instances of fathers, sons, and brothers destroying each other for the sake of this supreme position? Moreover, he and Jing Zhao were originally enemies who would fight to their dying breath. Therefore, he is even less likely to let me off easily. Therefore, Ive said it since the beginning. Seducing him is only a temporary measure to defer when he kills me. Right now, hes tolerating me. If I had to give an a.n.a.logy, I would say that what hes giving me is akin to the last meal given to death row prisoners.

444Then, what should we do?_(:)_

Xie HeDont worry. Im still useful. He will come back. Smile.JPG

444@[email protected]

Xie HeIf his Favourability Value doesnt increase when he sees me, then that will be letting down my t.i.tle of Casanova :)

444

Indeed, Chu Xing came back two days later.

His subordinates had already reported to him about Xie Hes activities. Xie He did not leave his room these last few days. He stayed inside, not making a sound. If it wasnt for the fact that he still ate and slept on time, they would have suspected that he had already died.

Chu Xing didnt want to scare Xie He. He pushed open the door very lightly. He saw Xie He sitting at the foot of the bed, arms wrapped around his knees, head hanging. His hair hadnt been tied up, so it flowed down, covering half his face. Chu Xing only discovered that Xie He had actually fallen asleep like this when he walked over. He reached out. Just as he was about to touch Chu Xing, Xie Hes brows suddenly tightened, and he whined in pain, eyes still shut, Dont touch me!

Chu Xings hands froze in midair.

Even if he wasnt told, he could imagine what kind of nightmare the Incapable Ruler was absorbed in right now. Chu Xing looked at Xie Hes pale face and the tears beneath his trembling eyelashes. They were about to fall but had yet to do so. He was like a child who had been cruelly bullied, shaking and curled upChu Xing had never seen this weak side of the Incapable Ruler.

Probably because his dreams were the only place the Incapable Ruler could show his weak side, ba.

Chu Xing stood before Xie Hes bed, head lowered as he stared at his pained, pale face, not moving for a long time.

Ding, the target, Chu Xings Favourability Value+5. The current Favourability Value is 75. The current Blackening Value is 50.

Xie He naturally wasnt actually sleeping. He had his eyes closed and was pretending to be trapped in a nightmare. After a while, he felt that if he continued to act, he would actually fall asleep, so he slowly opened his eyes.

As soon as he looked up, he saw Chu Xing standing to the side. He immediately showed him a disgusted and loathing gaze. With a hoa.r.s.e voice, he said, What do you want now?

Chu Xing was startled. He then laughed at himself. He had indeed come because he needed something. When he didnt need this Incapable Ruler, they had nothing to talk about. It was hilarious that he had felt tenderness towards him just now. If this Incapable Ruler knew that, he would only mock and disdain him. He fell silent for a moment and then said, I hope that Your Majesty can enact an Imperial Decree, blaming yourself for the peoples suffering.

Xie Hes expression instantly changed.

Chu Xing took out an edict, Ive already prepared the edict for Your Majesty.

However, Xie He didnt even look at it this time. He smacked the letter onto the floor and said in a cold voice, Dont even think about it!

Chu Xing picked it up, no expression on his face, How about Your Majesty take a look before making a decision?

Xie He repeated through gritted teeth, Dont, even, think, about, it!

Chu Xings expression turned cold. He had thought that this Incapable Ruler had learned to be obedient. Who would have expected that he was actually still so pigheaded? He absolutely insisted on having him threaten him. With a frigid voice, he said, Has Your Majesty forgotten what youve promised me?

Xie He recalled Chu Xings threat. The grinding of his teeth was audible.

Chu Xing bent down and met with Xie Hes gaze, Your Majesty, its only an edict, thats all. Just follow it obediently. At that time, Ill give you something delightful.

Xie He glared at him fiercely,

Zhen

is not guilty!

Even if he died, he wouldnt admit that he had sinned! He didnt want to still be a sinner in his next life!

Chu Xing lost his patience. He sneered, It seems that Your Majesty doesnt plan on being buried and laid to rest. When it comes time, having you take a walk along the city gates may have a better effect than the edict.

Xie Hes hands clenched into two fists. He shut his eyes in pain.

A sinner, a sinnereveryone said that he was guilty. His mother said that he was guilty, that he shouldnt have been born in this world. Lady Bian, that malicious woman had said that he was guilty, that he was born a low-breed. The people who had humiliated him had all said that he was guilty, which was why he deserved to be tormented.Now, this traitor who had sullied him also said that he was guilty. He even wanted him to admit that he was guilty in front of everyone! Even after his death, he would be imprinted with a sinners mark! It would follow him into his next reincarnations over and over again!

Why did he have to admit to being guilty? He wouldnt admit to it! He wouldnt admit to it! He wouldnt admit to it!

Xie He slowly opened his eyes and used an extremely icy gaze to look at Chu Xing. He emphasized one word at a time, Kill

Zhen

, ba.

Chu Xing was startled by the decisiveness in Xie Hes eyes. He suppressed the odd feeling in his heart and said coldly, Your Majesty, are you sure?

Xie He still repeated his words, expression calm, Kill

Zhen

, ba.

If his ending could not be changed, why should he care how he died? Why should he care if he will never be reincarnated? If he was destined to be a sinner forever, at the very least, he would not admit to it even upon dying!

This wasthe only thing he would insist on.

Chu Xings threat that had always worked had finally lost effect. His brows furrowed. Clearly, it was a trivial edict, thats all. Who didnt know about the Incapable Rulers preposterous lack of virtue? It couldnt be that he thought that so long as he didnt admit it, other people would not know about his crimes? It was a single edict proclaiming his guilt. It might have even helped his reputation a bit. When the time came, hed even give him an honourable posthumous name and t.i.tle to send him off in a grand and honourable way. This was already an act of extreme benevolence. What was wrong with it? Why was he resisting like this?

This stubborn fool wouldnt repent even if he died! Clearly, he had sinned, and yet, he wouldnt admit it! Funny, he actually pitied this Incapable Ruler before.

Chu Xing squeezed Xie Hes neck, eyes cold. Since it was like this, then he might as well kill him.

Ding, the target, Chu Xings Blackening Value +20. The current Favourability Value is 75, the current Blackening Value is 70.

Xie He found it hard to breathe, but there was a hidden joy inside his eyes. The corner of his lips even raised. He smiled. That chilly smile paired with those gorgeous facial features and the slight movement of his tear mole was especially breathtaking.

Chu Xing had his eyes firmly fixed on Xie He. Finally, his eyes landed on those slightly parted red lips. When he recalled how the Incapable Ruler would beg him while beneath his body, the sweet sounds that would come out of his mouth.

When he thought that this Incapable Ruler would die, and he would never again see anger, indignation, or arousal on this lively facethe killing intent in Chu Xings heart wavered.

A long time later, he slowly let go and said, Ill give you one day to think it over.

He then left.

444The Blackening Value unexpectedly rose again! ( |||)

Xie HeThats normal. Without an antagonistic relations.h.i.+p, the Blackening Value will fluctuate depending on whether I cooperate, whether Im obedient, or whether Im miserable, etc.

444If its like that, why did you fight him just now?

Xie He: Baby, dont neglect the fundamentals, and focus on the details. It doesnt matter what the Blackening Value is. So long as it doesnt prevent the Favourability Value from rising, even if its at 100, it doesnt matter. Before, I needed to reduce the Blackening Value in order to increase the Favourability Value. Right now, the Favourability Value is already at 75. The Blackening Value no longer has a big effect on the Favourability Value. So long as I use it properlyI can increase my opportunities to have breakthroughs.

444

Xie HePeople only understand remorse once theyve committed a mistake. They will not understand how to cherish something until theyve lost it.

Xie HeMen will only like to stick to you if you play hard to get. As soon as you act nice to them, theyll leave you, ah. ?

444

Chu Xing went to meet with Chen Cong, expression dark. Upon seeing this, Chen Cong immediately asked, That Incapable Ruler refused?

Chu Xing nodded.

Chen Cong was very surprised, He even agreed to bestow all those rewards to you before. Its just an insignificant self-blaming decree. Why did he refuse?

Chu Xing recalled what Xie He had said, He said he wasnt guilty.

When he heard this, Chen Cong immediately became enraged and sneered, If hes not guilty, then no one is guilty in this world! My brother and all of the other innocent people he has harmed will not let him off even as ghosts!

Upon hearing this, Chu Xings expression changed slightly. Recentlyhe was focused on the sympathy he felt towards that Incapable Ruler. Just now, his anger was only because he had been defied. He nearly forgot about everything else. This was his original intention.

Chen Congs words were like a basin of cold water, causing him to sober up instantly. He had almost narrowly been swayed to mess up on something major.

Chen Cong didnt notice any of this though and asked, Is he really unwilling? Theres only two steps left. Its really a bit of a pity, but if there is really no way, we can only kill him.

Chu Xing shook his head, expression callous, Ill try one more time.

Since theyd already gotten to this step, there was no reason to be softhearted. That Incapable Ruler was only asking for death because he had no choice. If they gave him an opportunity, he probably would kill them without any hesitation. Therefore, there was no reason to be sympathetic towards him.

Ding, the target, Chu Xings Blackening Value +10. The current Favourability Value is 75. The current Blackening Value is 80.

Eve: Things are heating up~ Waiting for the ML abuse~