Qiu Qianren's feelings at that moment were truly beyond words. He could not help cursing Ouyang Feng inwardly for having no integrity whatsoever, but he only dared think such things. He could not even defeat Song Qingshu alone, much less face the notoriously ruthless Western Venom as well.
He had also read the situation quickly. He knew Wanyan Liang's defeat was certain this time. He had only joined Wanyan Liang for wealth and glory—why would he be foolish enough to sell his life to him?
Hearing Song Qingshu's question, he smiled awkwardly, coughed, then said solemnly, "Brother Ouyang and I have been old friends for many years. We have always stood together through advance and retreat, and this time is naturally no exception."
Ouyang Feng gave him a strange look, thinking, Since when were we such close friends? In terms of shamelessness, few could compare to him. Still, Ouyang Feng merely grumbled inwardly. At a time like this, why would he expose him?
Seeing the grandmaster experts he had spent heavily to hire turn against him so readily, Wanyan Liang cursed furiously. He hurriedly seized Daiqisi and Empress Peiman beside him, using them as shields. "Song, I admit defeat today. But if you want these two women to live, let me leave."
Song Qingshu put on a look of surprise. "Prince, have you gotten something wrong? These two women are neither family nor friends of mine. Why should I spare you for their sake?"
Although Empress Peiman knew he was saying it deliberately, she could not help feeling uneasy, afraid that Song Qingshu might truly turn against her once he had crossed the river. Yet she had weathered many storms in her life. She knew that letting Wanyan Liang learn of her intimate relationship with Song Qingshu at a time