As the Sheep Snatching Gathering approached, the several li around Kizil had been sealed off, making it nearly impossible to approach the Turkic royal court.
Standing on the high slope, he shifted his gaze away from the jubilant Turks and gazed into the distance. In the dim light of the night, a tall and majestic city of the steppe came into view.
This city was square-shaped and occupied a vast area. At first glance, it seemed like a stone fortress that had grown on the green steppe. The surrounding walls were four to five feet tall and were made from irregular boulders. They were craggy and rough, exuding an air of grandeur. On the city walls, there was a platform every few dozen feet. The Turkic wolf banners fluttered in the wind and the sabers of the cavalrymen shone brightly in the twilight.
The Hu King Tinkizil was far grander and more magnificent than one could imagine. Not only were the city walls tall and complete, there were also faint traces of gold in the city, which was the edge of the Turkic royal palace. The wafting smoke from the chimneys of the city and the faint voices of the people were all proof of the prosperity of the Hu royal court.
The Turkic Khaganate had experienced several hundred years of hardships to unify the steppe and build a sturdy castle on this green plain. And every single boulder that was used to build the royal court was carried up by them. Although the craftsmanship of the city was crude, it was a testament to the hard work of the Turks.
"Is this Kizil?" Gao Qiu finally could not bear it any longer. He pulled Hu Bugui aside and asked.
Old Hu nodded solemnly. "It should be. You won't be able to find a second castle as grand as this on the steppe."
Old Gao clicked his tongue and sighed. Evidently, the scale and grandeur of the Turkic royal court had far exceeded his expectations.
Lin Wanrong sighed. He had truly underestimated the Turks in the past. The fact that they were able to stand on the steppe for a hundred years showed not only their bravery but also their intelligence. In the thousands of years of history of the Alxa Grassland, which nomadic tribe had ever managed to build such a tall and sturdy city on the grassland? In the face of such a sturdy castle, it was impossible to rely on five thousand cavalrymen to attack it.
Hu Bugui lowered his voice and said, "Given our current strength, I'm afraid we won't be able to take down Kyzil by force. We should use our wits instead."
Lin Wanrong understood what Old Hu was implying. With the tight defenses of the Hu, the only chance for him to sneak into the city was the Sheep Hunting Meet that would be held the day after tomorrow. They had no choice. However, if they were to participate in the Sheep-Snatching Meet with their identities, it would be akin to entering a tiger's den. It would be filled with danger. If they were not careful and their masks were taken off, they would immediately be surrounded by the Turks. Just how miserable would that be? He could imagine it now.
"Brother Lin. What should we do? "Everyone's eyes fell on his face, waiting for his answer.
Lin Wanrong was quiet for a long time as he gazed at the Turks dancing to their hearts' content. He abruptly turned around. He slapped the horse's butt heavily. "We'll talk when we get back. Hyah!"
Dozens of horses turned around and galloped back along the path they came from, leaving a trail of dust behind them.
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"Where's Yujia?!" After returning to the camp, before he could even dismount, Lin Wanrong had already asked Li Wuling, who had come to welcome him.
Seeing his tightly furrowed brow and grim expression, Little Li was taken aback for a moment before he hurriedly replied, "She's hiding in the forest. Several brothers are guarding her. Brother Lin, what's wrong?! "
Lin Wanrong shook his head. Not answering Li Wuling's question, he strode into the forest.
The Turkic girl was leaning against a tree trunk with her back to him, using her tightly bound hands to pluck a small flower from the ground. Her expression was serene and serene, a sweet smile on her face. A pair of beautiful dimples would occasionally appear on her jade-like cheeks.
"Lin San." Hearing the hurried footsteps behind her, Yueya 'er turned her head. Upon seeing Lin Wanrong, she happily smiled. "You've come to see me?!"
Hearing her call Lin San, it really wasn't pleasing to the ear. Lin Wanrong nodded and walked over with a smile. "Yes, I've come to see you. Little sister, did you sleep well last night?! Oh, you shouldn't play with these flowers in the future. "
Once bitten, twice shy. As he spoke, while Yu Jia wasn't paying attention, he snatched the small flower from her hand and threw it far away, giving her no chance to call the Turkic people.
Yueya 'er shook her head helplessly. "You're really stupid. Would I use the same trick twice?!"
Lin Wanrong nodded. "It wouldn't be strange for you to use the same trick ten times. I'd rather believe it than not."
Yu Jia shook her head and smiled, her expression silent.
Lin Wanrong pondered for a while. Looking at Yu Jia, he suddenly turned around and hurriedly walked out. He came quickly and left quickly. He had only said two sentences. His expression was strange. This kind of situation had never happened before. Yueya 'er was slightly startled. She hurriedly said, "Lin San, you're leaving?!"
"Yes, I'm going to do something very important." Lin Wanrong stopped but did not turn back. After a long silence, he suddenly let out a long sigh. "Miss Yu Jia, have you ever regretted the decision you've made?!"
"Regret?!" Yu Jia smiled proudly. "In our Turkic language, there has never been such a word."
Arrogant Turkic woman! Lin Wanrong waved his hand. Without another word, he straightened up and walked away.
Outside the forest, Gao Qiu and Hu Bugui were pacing back and forth. Seeing him come out, they immediately flew over in joy. "Brother Lin, how is it, have you decided?!"
Lin Wanrong nodded and did not say anything. Hu Bugui frowned. "It's not enough for us to go alone. The highlight of this meeting is Yu Jia. We have to think of a way to make her appear at the Right Prince's side. The most important thing is to not let her expose our whereabouts. "
"Why don't we poison her and turn her into an idiot?!" Gao Qiu said fiercely.
Hu Bugui jumped in fright. Old Gao really had a wicked nature. However, if there was really no other way, this idea was worth a try. It all depended on whether General Lin was willing to do it.
"Poison? Can you poison Yu Jia? "Lin Wanrong laughed as he patted Old Gao's shoulder. What he said was true. With Yu Jia's medical skills, who could poison her?
Gao Qiu was also taken aback. "Then what should we do? We can't just give her to Tu Suozo for nothing. "
"There will be a way, let me think about it." Lin Wanrong shook his head. For this matter, he could only ask Fairy Yu for help. She had said that she had a way.
Old Gao and Hu Bugui left resentfully. Lin Wanrong closed his eyes in thought, feeling somewhat depressed. Although he had brought Yu Jia along, it was to be of use to her one day. However, when this moment truly arrived, that feeling was not something that could be described with just a few words.
"Have you really made up your mind?!" Unknowingly, Ning Yuxi was standing quietly beside him. Her voice was calm and gentle, like the sound of nature.
Lin Wanrong held her hand and smiled. "Haven't I already decided? Why did Sister ask me? "
"It's not the same." Fairy Ning shook her head solemnly. "I have never told you about the dangers of this matter. I hope that before you make a decision, you can think clearly about the causes and effects. "
Ning Yuxi's expression was solemn. Lin Wanrong did not understand. "What dangers? Sister, can you explain it more clearly? "
Fairy Ning paced a few steps and said softly, "The purpose of your participation in this Sheep Snatching Gathering is to use Yu Jia to attract the Right King and the other nobles. In this way, the Turkic cavalry will shift their focus to the outside of the city, and the city's defenses will be lax. Once Tu Suozo participates in the Sheep Snatching Gathering, the Turkic Khan will most likely come to watch. Once Tu Suozo participates in the Sheep Snatching Gathering, the Turkic Khan will most likely come to watch. If there is a chance to directly capture the Turkic Khan and the other ministers, that would be great. But if the defense outside of the city is too tight and there is no chance to make a move, you can also take advantage of the chaos in the city and sneak into Kyzil City with the other tribes. Once you enter the Turkic palace, half of the city's destruction will be accomplished. Am I right?! "
"Yes, yes. Sister indeed knows me well. "Lin Wanrong praised.
Ning Yuxi smiled. "The tribes that are qualified to enter the city are all the best in the Sheep Snatching Gathering. If you want to have a chance to sneak in, you have to win a few rounds. Although this method is risky, it is not impossible. The crux of the matter is on Yujia. We have to make her appear in front of the Hu people without exposing our whereabouts … "
This was what Lin Wanrong was worried about. He hurriedly said, "Sister. Didn't you say that you have a way?! "
Fairy Ning sighed. "I do have a way. But I am afraid you can't do it. To prevent Yujia from exposing our whereabouts, the best way is to make her forget everything. "
"Forget everything?" Lin Wanrong was shocked. "How can I forget this?!"
Ning Yuxi held his hand and smiled gently. "Little thief, do you still remember the first time we met?!"
"I remember, of course I remember. At that time, I shot you a few times, and you shot me a few needles. Now that I think about it, it turns out that our marriage was fated. "He laughed a few times, but his mind was fuzzy. He was clearly talking about Yujia. Why did Fairy Ning talk about the first time they met?
"— 'I have never met you. I have no choice but to treat you like this today. The fate between you and Qing Xuan is like the moon in the water, a beautiful flower in the mirror. It is impossible. This needle will not harm your life, but it can make you forget about Qing Xuan. Don't blame me. '"
Fairy Ning's voice was faint and the silver needle in her hand shined. It was like they had returned to that day in the white birch forest outside the city. That was the first time the two of them had met, and there were many things that they would never be able to forget. These words were spoken by the fairy herself.
Hearing the last sentence, Lin Wanrong understood what Ning Yuxi meant. Since she could make me forget Qing Xuan, then she could make Yujia forget me too. I drank the two cups of Forget Love Water in the world! He licked his dry lips. The feeling in his heart was indescribable. He sighed and said, "Sister, are you going to give Yujia an injection to make her forget me?!"
Ning Yuxi said helplessly, "I don't want her to forget you. I want her to forget everything that happened after we entered the grassland from Mount Helan. Whether it was the Sea of Death or the peak of Sky Mountain, even in her dreams, she will never remember these things. "
Everything could be erased so easily?! Lin Wanrong stood there in a daze. He couldn't say anything for a long time.
He didn't doubt what Ning Yuxi said. In fact, he almost suffered the same fate as Yujia that day. He didn't expect that after such a long time, the same thing would happen to a beautiful woman of a different race. And the one who created the cocoon was himself. God really knew how to joke around.
He stood there quietly. He didn't speak or move. Only Ning Yuxi, who had experienced it herself, could understand his feelings.
"Thief …" Fairy Ning pulled his sleeve lightly. Her eyes were filled with concern.
Lin Wanrong suddenly let out a long breath. He smiled at her and said, "I'm fine. As a victor, I have the right to deal with my captive, no matter if she is beautiful or ugly, male or female. Didn't I bring her for this day? Sister Fairy Ning, when are you going to do it?! "
"Thief, you really …" Ning Yuxi looked at him. She bit her red lips. She wanted to say something but stopped.
Lin Wanrong smiled and said, "A Chinese and a Turk. Two hostile races. Forgetting might be the best ending for her. She only has a few months left to live. Let her live the rest of her life without worries. "
Fairy Ning said blankly, "She can forget. But what about you? What about you?! It takes more courage to live with a memory in your heart than to forget! "
Lin Wanrong laughed and shook his head. "Sister, why are you saying such profound words? I am a simple person. I don't have such complicated thoughts like you."
Ning Yuxi looked at him for a long time. This was the first time she couldn't see through his mind. She was a little obsessed with this feeling of being close and far. She sighed and said, "With Yujia's stubborn personality, this memory-erasing method isn't as simple as using acupuncture. I'm afraid I will need to spend a lot of energy. Such an insidious method is against the harmony of heaven. This time, heaven will definitely punish me. "
Lin Wanrong held her hands tightly and smiled gently. "Don't worry. I will bear all the punishment. I swear I will fight to the death with heaven! "
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