No matter how smart Xu Yanxiao was, she was still young. How could she be Yang Si's opponent?
With just a few words, Yang Si had already grasped Xu Yanxiao's weakness and completely controlled the right to speak.
"This matter … does he, does he know?"
Xu Yanxiao recalled what she had just said and thought. For a moment, she was ashamed and didn't know what to do.
"Naturally, Commandant Qin doesn't know." Yang Si smiled and said, "Lady Xu, why don't you put yourself in his shoes and think about it? If you were Ling Wengong, would you let Commandant Qin know how he 'borrowed' these ten thousand soldiers? According to Colonel Qin's temperament, if Ling Wengong hadn't schemed against him in secret, how could he have switched sides? Colonel Qin also said that he wished he could imitate his father and brothers and fight to the last drop of blood for his former master, Ling Wen Gong. "
The more loyal Qin Gong was, the more sinister Xu Fei's schemes were.
Whether it was Qin Gong or the Qin Consortium, they didn't owe Xu Fei or the Xu Consortium anything.
His father and brothers had all died in battle, and Qin Gong was unknowingly sold off by Xu Fei for a high price in exchange for ten thousand reinforcements.
If Xu Pei hadn't gone crazy and attacked first, Xu Fei's wishful thinking would have succeeded long ago. He would have even brought his entire family to safety.
Now that he had fallen to such a state, he couldn't blame anyone. He could only blame himself for not having enough luck even though he had calculated everything.
Yang Si had a sense of propriety. "Lieutenant Qin has been extremely benevolent to Lady Xu, don't you think so?"
Xu Yanxiao lowered her eyes in disappointment. She looked at the coffins in the mourning hall with a blank expression.
After a long while, Xu Yanxiao asked Yang Si softly.
"Will Sir tell him about this?"
"I'm not a talkative person. Why would I publicize this matter?" Yang Si said, "However, there's no such thing as an impenetrable wall in this world. If Commandant Qin found out from somewhere, or if he figured it out himself, who knew? However, by that time, Colonel Qin would have already accepted reality and wouldn't have given up on himself just because his old master had abandoned him. My master, Liu Xi, is very open-minded. Colonel Qin is talented and she will cherish you. "
Xu Yanxiao heard a trace of resentment and contempt from Yang Si's words.
Qin Gong was talented and loyal, which master wouldn't like him?
However, Xu Fei had lied to Qin Gong and tricked him into going to Wanzhou, using him as a bargaining chip in exchange for 10,000 reinforcements — how could this be called cherishing?
Xu Yanxiao smiled bitterly and said hesitantly, "Thank you, sir."
Yang Si's words perfectly dispelled Xu Yanxiao's suspicions.
What right did she have to doubt Qin Gong?
It was not Qin Gong's own will to switch sides. For the sake of Xu Fei's branch, he had lost almost everything and everyone he could.
Poor Qin Gong, he was still kept in the dark, and was still brooding over the fact that he was late.
Thinking of this, Xu Yanxiao could not help but cover her face, as if doing so could lessen the shame in her heart.
She didn't notice when Yang Si left. When she came back to her senses, night had fallen. The cold air blew in through the gap of the curtain, making the mourning hall a little more gloomy and terrifying. Xu Yanxiao raised her hand and patted her cheeks. She calmed her mind and devoutly burned incense and recited scriptures for her deceased mother.
Another half an hour passed.
"Lady Xu?"
Was this Qin Gong's voice?
A trace of panic flashed through Xu Yanxiao's heart. She faintly did not know how to face Qin Gong's shame.
This shame was not only because of Xu Fei's scheme against Qin Gong, but also because she had spoken without thinking and unintentionally hurt Qin Gong.
"Lady Xu?"
Qin Gong called out again. His voice was a little louder than before, sounding a little anxious.
"Fengjing, come in." Xu Yanxiao then remembered that because of her previous encounter, she was afraid of men like a tiger. The soldier who brought her food for the first time was seen as a scourge by her. After that, the person who brought her food became Qin Gong.
Qin Gong got permission and opened the curtain to come in. He was carrying a food box in his other hand.
Xu Yanxiao glanced at the sky outside and asked casually.
"It's so late?"
Qin Gong said rather shamefully, "There were many military matters today, so I wasted some time. As a result, the food was a little late."
"That's not what I meant." Xu Yanxiao lowered her head. Originally, she was just surprised that time passed too quickly. After hearing Qin Gong's words, it seemed like she was complaining that he delivered the food too late. "Military matters are more important. How can I ignore official business for personal reasons? This is just a small matter. It's fine to eat later. "
Although it was delivered late, the food was steaming hot. There were four vegetarian dishes and a bowl of mushroom and egg soup.
Xu Yanxiao did not have much appetite. When she inadvertently saw Qin Gong's concerned gaze, she was startled and tried to finish all the food.
"Fengjing."
Qin Gong saw that Xu Yanxiao had something to say. As he tidied up the food and cutlery, he gestured for her to speak with his eyes.
Xu Yanxiao asked softly, "Bai Ri … You said that you would come and pick me up after defeating the enemy. Is that true?"
Qin Gong was shocked at first, then he said solemnly, "Of course it's true. Even if I have to risk my life, I will protect Lady Xu. "
When Xu Yanxiao heard this, she did not feel good.
"Your lord is no longer my father. You have to be more careful with your words and actions." She said, "Fengjing also has to think for yourself."
Qin Gong knew that she was concerned about him. He could not help but feel happy. He said, "Even if Lady Xu does not say it, I know what to do. My lord is not a narrow-minded person. She will not blame me for this. Lord Wen treated me well. Although my soul has passed away, I still owe him a favor. How can I turn my back on him and disregard the safety of my old lord's descendants? As long as I do not cross her bottom line, my lord will allow it. "
If the old lord had just died and he flattered the new lord, or even hit the old lord's descendants when they were down, this kind of person would be bitterly disappointed.
Xu Yanxiao saw that Qin Gong was not affected by her previous words and sighed in relief.
With Qin Gong's company, she was not as fearful of the future.
On the morning of the second day, the sky had just brightened when the sound of horse hooves came from outside the camp.
This was sent by Xu Pei to receive the corpses of Xu Yanxiao and Xu Fei.
Xu Yanxiao used clean water to wash her face. She was still dressed in mourning clothes. She lifted her hands and hugged the memorial tablets of her deceased parents.
In order to show her sincerity, Xu Pei even sent an old official to receive her.
"Lady Xu, please —"
The old official was a middle-aged man in his forties. He wore wide sleeves and a wide belt. He had an elegant demeanor and a clean beard on his face. He had the air of an immortal.
Xu Yanxiao looked at him expressionlessly. She then shifted her gaze to the carriage.
"No, as a daughter, I'm grateful for the kindness of my deceased father and mother. Unfortunately, they have passed away. An unfilial daughter can't do much for them, but I can't skip this journey." She looked at the old official and said, "Please show me filial piety first."
Old official Xu Pei's expression froze. He tried to dissuade her, "Lady Xu, you —"
"My daughter has already made up her mind. Please fulfill my filial piety."
Xu Yanxiao wanted to walk step by step to Mountain Barbican City!
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