Xu Jiantao nervously turned around to see Bai Xianwu standing behind him with eyes wide open in rage. “Close the gates and don't let anyone out.”
The entrance guards immediately closed the gates of the Bai Estate.
Xu Jiantao looked at Bai Xianwu. “Now is the only chance to save Hongkai and the entire Bai family. Please stop being headstrong, father-in-law. If we hand over this girl, we still have a chance to get a lighter sentence from General Chiyun.”
Bai Xianwu viciously spat on the ground. “I have had my way around Songyang for decades and never lost to anyone before, ever! You think I need that greenhorn general to give me a lighter sentence? I shall make him pay a heavy price for what he did; otherwise, how can I hold my head high in Songyang in the future? Because I was afraid to bring trouble to you lot – my son-in-laws, I even gave up my own son's life, yet you, you join hands with outsiders to deal with this old man!”
Seeing Bai Xianwu insisted on be
Murong Zhining leaned back against Chiyun Yuexuan’s chest. Behind them, the carriage followed in a leisurely manner.In the carriage, Luo Siyao poked fun at Cai Sang, “You must have been scared. If it weren't for General Chiyun, you would have been a concubine in the Bai family by now. Are you still gonna call him beast this and that from now on? “Cai Sang mumbled, “Him saving me is a completely different matter from the crime he committed against Princess, alright? In any case, I still won't forgive him.”Luo Siyao pinched Cai Sang hard. “Keep your voice down. Her mood just barely got a little better. If she hears you, it’s all ruined. Can't you stop mentioning the things from the past? General really saved you for nothing.”There was a worried look in Cai Sang’s eyes. “Princess is already like this, but General Chiyun is facing the death penalty for resisting the decree. What will happen when they return to Huayan? I'm really worried for Princess.”L
Feng Wenbin snapped, “What are you so frightened for? General Chiyun is about to depart, there must be no delay. Besides, if this disturbs his family, I’ll have you punished.”Chiyun Yuexuan waved his hand. “Just handle your camp’s affair first, General Feng. It’s fine to move back our departure a little.”Feng Wenbin asked the soldier with a face full of anger, “Say it, what happened?”The soldier gasped for breath, “I was on duty last night. When it was time to change shifts, I passed by the area of the army slaves and saw the sinned slave of the Zhuang family was hanged on a tree outside the tent, I mean that old woman who had a silly son.”Chiyun Yuexuan creased his brows. “That wicked woman used to bully my wife before, but my wife never held her accountable and instead forgave her. She was fine when she left last night. Why would she hang herself? Have it investigated and see if it was a murder. Otherwise, I might have to bear the bad reputation of carr
Murong Zhining sat dispiritedly in the tent lost in thought. Cai Sang had arranged a meal for her, but she wasn’t in the mood to eat. Cai Sang urged her in a low voice, “Princess, eat a little bit at least. If General comes back and sees you’ve starved yourself thin, he’ll blame me. At least for the sake of your servant, please eat.” Murong Zhining woke from her trance. “Mm, did the fool eat? Tell Siyao to bring him over and eat together.” The fool walked happily into the tent. “Wife... hungry...” Cai Sang threatened menacingly, “Fool, if you don't want to die, don’t ever call Princess that again, you hear me? General will get angry and kill you. You must call her Princess. Come on, try it, princess.” The fool said with difficulty, “Pri... Prin ... Princess...” Murong Zhining let Luo Siyao help the fool to eat, but the fool seemed to be eating very well on his own and there was nothing to worry about
The people in commoner’s clothes ran all the way to Chiyun Yuexuan’s area. An old man knelt on the ground and cried, “Reporting to Grand General, those Shangxia soldiers are doing whatever they want in the city, robbing and plundering at will. My daughter and daughter-in-law were also captured by those animals and insulted in their barracks. They want me to relay to General that they’ll kill one person every day. I beg you, please save this city!” Chiyun Yuexuan's eyes burned with hatred. “General Feng, send someone to stabilize them and tell them not to hurt the civilians. Investigate these people and confirm their identity, set up another camp for their temporary shelter.” Heeding the order, Feng Wenbin had the soldiers take these people out. Chiyun Yuexuan’s heart was extremely heavy. If Murong Zhining hadn't repeatedly reassured him, he would have broken into the city alone and fought Yao Shilei to death. Chiyun Yuexuan tried to calm his
Hearing the soldier’s report, Chiyun Yuexuan was furious. “This Yao thief is truly a shrewd fox. He’s very difficult to deal with. If your plan doesn’t work out, just how many people will die by his hand? I can't stand it.” With a confident smile, Murong Zhining comforted the worried Chiyun Yuexuan, “General, go arrange a delicious meal for General Huyan and the soldiers tonight. Don’t let anxiety come over you, I’m worried just watching. Can’t you believe Ning’er for once?” Chiyun Yuexuan still paced anxiously. “You say, should I expect your plan to work or hope that it wouldn’t? Even a battle-hardened general like me is at my wit’s end in this situation. If my wife really wins the city, how am I going to face people?” Murong Zhining gave his chest a light punch. “Is this the time to care about something like that?” Chiyun Yuexuan grimaced. “Goodness! I’m just worried that Ning’er will despise me for being useless, alright?”
Little Ling’er looked at nanny whose face was slightly red from excitement. “Can we really get out of here? I’m scared of those bad guys, they’re always so mean.” Nanny gently caressed the girl’s fuzzy little head. “Don't worry, nanny will take you out of here tomorrow. Look what I’ve got, this is the Illusion Fungus, a very rare mushroom. In the folktale, this mushroom was stained by devil's saliva. My teacher once told me that as long as someone swallows a little bit of this stuff, they’d see the things that you guide them to think or hear of. Once those animals eat this, I’ll be able to take my Little Ling’er out of this evil den.” Nanny showed Little Ling’er a blue mushroom with red spots. Nanny hummed a tune as she cooked with a smile on her face; one that Little Ling’er hadn’t seen in a long time. Nanny prepared several dishes and brought them into the dining room in a good mood. Curious and also tempted for a new taste, Little Ling’er secretly scoo
Feng Wenbin cupped his fists, “Reporting to General Chiyun, Madam’s plan worked wonders. The city has collapsed in on itself. We’re all waiting for you to handle the judgement on Yao Shilei.” Chiyun Yuexuan slapped his forehead, “I actually had too much fun and forgot the main business. Help me invite General Huyan to my tent.” A little later, Huyan Qi came in long strides. “I’m waiting for Princess and General Chiyun to punish those rebels of Shangxia. After handling this matter, I will have to rush to Songyang County to deal with that Bai Xianwu.” Chiyun Yuexuan’s face reddened. “My apology for nearly delaying your job due to my own curiosity. Since those rebels are Shangxia soldiers, they should be handed over to you for punishment.” Half serious, half joking, Huyan Qi said, “Since you’re going to be our Shangxia’s son-in-law, there’s nothing wrong about it. The matter must be deferred to Princess as well.” Chi
Murong Zhining came running over. After taking a glance at the mushroom, she praised, “Great eyesight, General.” Chiyun Yuexuan carefully pulled the mushroom out from the soil and wrapped it in a white cloth. The two then carried out a detailed sweep of the area but didn’t find any more of the mushroom. When Chiyun Yuexuan and Murong Zhining returned to the camp hand in hand, the fool was delighted when he spotted Murong Zhining. “Wif... Princess...” Murong Zhining smiled brightly. “Wow! Who taught him that? The fool is really clever.” Chiyun Yuexuan was obviously pleased by this too. “Not too shabby. If he dares to address you wrong again, I’d totally want to beat him to death.” Chiyun Yuexuan seemed to dislike the fool and refused to eat with him. He had the food sent to his big ten and pulled on Murong Zhining. “Let's go and eat in my tent, just the two of us.” Murong Zhining chided, “You can’t lo