The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System - Mòxiāng Tóngxiù+1
say what you mean, mean what you say
by randomprose
“My lords,” Shang Qinghua starts speaking in human language instead of the demon tongue they’ve all been using so far, “this humble servant knows these negotiations are of high importance and an alliance with the silken fox tribe is vital to maintain peace and advance the economy of the demon realm, but surely my lords have heard of the insulting things the tribe members were saying? This humble one understands that Junshang and my king are benevolent rulers, but surely there must be a limit?” “What do you mean?” Luo Binghe asks as he shoots him a narrowed look. Shang Qinghua answers with an incredulous look in return. “Junshang, did you not hear what they were saying? The horrible insults aside, the silken fox tribe has no plans of adhering to the agreements. They plan to double-cross us.” The fine print alone is probably total bullshit and full of loopholes Shang Qinghua is sure of. “And how does Shang-shishu know of this?” One, two, three beats pass and then Mobei Jun speaks. “Qinghua understands them?” -- Or: the one where sqh discovers he can speak all the languages in pidw