When the fireworks rose in the night sky, the sound of zither, pipa, and stringed instruments rang in the night.
It was a sleepless Upper Prime Festival in the Fan House. The flowing light and music accompanied the accumulated snow on the side of the Fang House, rendering the liveliness of the night. Poems were sung, the elegance of the words and the beauty of the dresses blended into one.
Someone was singing a Upper Prime Festival poem from a few years ago.
"The east wind blooms a thousand flowers in the night, and the stars fall like rain … the road is filled with the fragrance of horses and carriages …"
It was Ning Liheng's "Green Jade Case".
The singing came from the courtyard next door. Shishi was kneeling in front of the table, holding a teapot and pouring hot tea.
"Young Master, you came at the right time. I only have a little left of Master Song Xibian's Ming Qian tea …"
In front of her was a handsome man in luxurious clothes with a steady temperament.
"Master Song's tea is rare, but with Shishi personally brewing it, it's truly priceless … hmm." He picked up the teacup and took a small sip. He frowned slightly and looked at Li Shishi. "… The pain Shishi has felt outside the city is all in this tea."
"The tea is too bitter?" Shishi frowned and smiled, then took a sip herself.
"The tea is clear. Because of this, the complicated feelings inside are also clear." The man in luxurious clothes smiled. "Since I first met Shishi five years ago, the taste of this tea has been different every year. Elder Chan Yun said that Shishi has a deep Buddhist nature. In my opinion, it's because Shishi can see the world from her own perspective. She can turn what she sees and hears into herself, then into music, tea ceremony, and other things. This tea isn't bitter, but the feelings inside are deep and complicated. It's filled with compassion for the world. "
Shishi looked at him, her eyes shining brightly. Then, she smiled. "You're lying, right?"
"From the bottom of my heart. I'm not lying."
"People often say that Brother Jianyun can use tea ceremony to taste people's hearts. But today, you only praise me. Shishi is happy, but deep in my heart, I can't help but lower my evaluation of Brother Jianyun." As she spoke, she smiled again. Her nose was slightly wrinkled, making her look quite cute.
Chen Jianyun laughed heartily on the other side, "The world is just talking nonsense. I am just a tea lover. Shishi, please give me a bigger discount. That is the truth. However, what I felt in the tea today is absolutely true. I dare to bet five taels of silver. "
The two of them had known each other for a long time, so they made a few jokes and the atmosphere was quite harmonious. This Chen Jian Yun was the son of a famous aristocratic family in the capital. There were several high-ranking officials in his family. His second uncle, Chen Fangzhong, was once the Minister of War and a political advisor. Although he did not embark on an official career, he was one of the most famous free young masters in the capital. He excelled at the Way of Tea, the Way of Poetry, and painting.
It was also because of this that he was able to get a seat in Li Shishi's room on a festival like New Year's Eve. After all, there were many dignitaries in the capital. Every festival, there would be countless banquets, and the few top courtesans would not be idle. The age difference between Chen Jianyun and Shishi wasn't that big. The middle-aged and elderly officials with power and influence wouldn't compete with him due to their status, and the other hedonistic young masters often couldn't compete with him.
As the night deepened, the meeting with Chen Jian Yun was also the last part of the night. The two of them chatted for a while. Chen Jian Yun sipped his tea and said, "It's a common saying. Shishi isn't young anymore. If she doesn't marry and continues to brew this kind of tea, I'm afraid that she will have to seek Master Chan Yun to become a monk in the near future."
Shishi hesitated for a moment. "If the conditions are right, then it is the will of the heavens."
"In life, although not all men and women are together, there is a deeper meaning to it. With Shishi here, there is no need to deliberately seek, so why should she hide? If she were to be together, who knows if Shishi's tea would be even more exciting next year? "
"Brother Jian Yun …"
"Shishi, let me finish." Chen Jian Yun looked straight at her and said in a calm tone, "In the capital, there are not many who have the status to marry you. After marrying you, there are also not many who can treat you well. This Chen doesn't enter the bureaucracy and rarely interferes with the secular world. But in terms of family background, after marrying you, no one will come to pester me. Although I have concubines in my family, they are women from a small family. After you marry me, I will not let you be bullied. Most importantly, you and I are compatible. From now on, we can play the zither and drink tea in harmony. We can live a carefree life. "
Shishi lowered her eyelids. After a while, Chen Jian Yun added, "I have already said my love for Shishi, so there is no need to say it now. I know that Shishi is noble and has her own thoughts, but what I say comes from the bottom of my heart. Most importantly, I love Shishi very much. Whether you agree or consider it, my feelings for you will not change. "
"I know that Brother Jian Yun is a sincere gentleman." Shishi said gently, "However, Brother Jian Yun treats me sincerely, and Shishi has never hidden it. All these years, Shishi has been traveling and seeing the things around her, her thoughts have become more and more complicated, and it is difficult for her to calm down. Two years ago, when Brother Chen mentioned this, Shishi said that she is noble and virtuous. Now, it is increasingly difficult to shake off this feeling. Many things in the past two years have made it difficult for Shishi to calm down. Every time she thinks about getting married and starting a family with a man, she wants to confine herself to the narrow world and no longer see the complicated ways of the world. Yet, she does not feel relieved at all. Buddha said that all living beings are suffering, but … I am familiar with the Buddhist scriptures, but it is difficult for me to free myself. "
"This is the Buddha nature." Chen Jian Yun sighed, picked up the teapot, and poured a cup of tea for her. "But ultimately, even if you see the things in this world, it is not something you can change, Shishi. I know that I cannot change, so I put my love into painting, poetry, and the Way of Tea. No matter how unbearable the world is, there will always be a way out. "
"I know that Brother Jian Yun is not a person who only cares about his own interests." Shishi smiled. "This time, when the Perfected One came, Brother Jian Yun also led the guards of the family to the city walls. I was very happy when I learned that Brother Jian Yun is still safe. "
"Things are right in front of me, and there will always be a time when I cannot avoid it. Fortunately, I did not die because of the work of the guards in the family. It has little to do with me. "
"Actually, Shishi has thought about what Brother Jian Yun said." She smiled, and was silent for a while. "Shishi's identity is that in my early years, I was the daughter of a criminal official. After entering Fan Lou, my path was smooth, but in the end, it was only because of the flattery of others. Sometimes, I feel that I can do a lot of things, but it is only because I borrow the tiger's skin of others. When I grow old, even if I want to say something, no one will listen. As a woman, what I want to do is not something that I can do. But the problem is that Shishi is a woman … "
She raised her head, opened her mouth, and finally sighed. "As a woman, it is difficult for me to have a chance with a man. Because of this, Shishi always thinks that if I were a man, would I really be able to do something? In the past few years, I have been running around for unjust cases, for disaster relief, for the defense of the city. In the eyes of others, perhaps I am just a woman raised in a brothel, who is used to being flattered and does not know the immensity of heaven and earth. But I … still want to find something in this life. These things will not be erased just because I am married and locked up in a courtyard. Brother Jian Yun has a chance, so he is able to accept it. Shishi does not have a chance, so … I am trapped. "
Her words were gentle, but they were sincere. The young masters in the capital were foppish, hot-blooded, reckless, and naive. Chen Jianyun was born into a large family, and was originally a hot-blooded youth. He was the favorite of the elders in his family, and they protected him too well when he was young. Later, after seeing many things in his family, he gradually became disheartened and rebellious. When his family made him come into contact with the dark side of the officialdom, he quarreled with his family several times. Later, the elders in his family said to let him be. There was no need for him to inherit the family. With his brothers in his family, he could eventually live a life of wealth.
After that, Chen Jianyun devoted himself to poetry and the Way of Tea. Even when he married, he did not choose a political marriage. After getting to know Shishi, Shishi also gradually learned of these things. Just as she said, Chen Jianyun had a chance, but she was still a woman.
"I also know that this kind of thinking is a little undutiful." Shishi smiled and added.
"Then it seems that Shishi is looking for someone who is already doing great things. That is why she is willing to spend her time with him." Chen Jianyun held his teacup and forced a smile.
Shishi shook her head. "I don't know either."
"But I have seen this kind of person many times," Chen Jianyun said. "Those who enter the officialdom will do anything to reach a higher position. Those who hold high positions are either old or have long since become one of them. The world is muddy, and whoever wants to stir it up will be stained by the mud. Or perhaps after experiencing this matter, Shishi wants to find a general to lead the army and entrust this body to … "
He smiled bitterly. "But the army is not necessarily good. In many places, it is even more chaotic. The upper and lower ranks are in cahoots, taking bribes without pay. They are more brazen than the civil officials. If not for this, this war would not have ended up like this … The reckless men in the army treat their wives like animals, beating and scolding them at every turn. They are not a good match."
The night of the New Year's Eve was the time to confess. But in the end, he said it like this. It inevitably made people feel somewhat complicated. The room was silent. After a while, they laughed softly again. Chen Jianyun looked at Shishi opposite him and said with a smile, "If we really want to follow Shishi's thinking, among the high officials in the court, Prime Minister Li or Prime Minister Qin might be a good match."
He was originally smiling, but after saying this, he was holding his stomach. Shishi also laughed for a while. "Prime Minister Li and Prime Minister Qin serve the country and the people. If they lack someone to wash and cook, Shishi would be very happy."
"Unfortunately, there is no need."
"Yes …" Shishi sighed, looking very regretful.
"Among all the people in the court, my father once said that the person he most admires is Prime Minister Qin." After a while, Chen Jianyun changed the topic. "Although Prime Minister Li is upright, without the assistance of Prime Minister Qin, it would be difficult for him to achieve great things. On this point, His Majesty is extremely wise. This time, we were able to defend Bianliang thanks to Prime Minister Qin's coordination. But it is a pity that it is almost half done, and in the end, it is difficult to achieve full success. "
Hearing him mention this, Shishi frowned slightly. "Hmm?"
"It is not that Shishi does not understand. In the past half month, there have been many matters in the court. Prime Minister Qin has contributed the most. Prime Minister has privately run around and visited the people in the court. He has also met with my second uncle. Shishi is at Fan Lou, you must have heard about it. "
"I have indeed heard about the matter of the Right Minister's residence." Shishi's eyes wandered. She thought for a while. "It is also said that the Right Minister wants to use this great merit to rise to the top in one step."
"The person who said this must be an evil person. Of course, Prime Minister Qin is also doing this for the public, but mainly for Taiyuan. " Chen Jianyun said, "A few days ago, the Right Minister wanted to resign as Prime Minister. He has done a great service, and this is to show his will. He wants to retreat in order to advance, and he hopes that the officials in the court will do their best to protect Taiyuan. His Majesty trusts him, but it has attracted the suspicion of others. Grand Tutor Cai and the Prince of Guangyang are obstructing him, and want to balance things out. They are not willing to do their best to protect Taiyuan. In the end, His Majesty only ordered Chen Yanshu to atone for his crimes. "
"Then … Brother Jianyun, do you think that Taiyuan can be protected?"
Chen Jianyun smiled. "Those who went to the city wall a few days ago all know the evil of the Jurchen. To be able to withstand Ni Han for so long, Qin Shaohe has done his best. After the two armies of Zong Wang and Ni Han join forces, if they really want to attack Taiyuan, what can Chen Yanshu do? Of course, some of the officials in the court have their reasons. Chen Yanshu is useless, but if the whole army is sent out, can they stop the Jurchen's full attack? At that time, not only will they not be able to save Taiyuan, but the whole army will be wiped out, and there will be no possibility of a comeback. In addition, if the whole army attacks, who will be the commander is also a big problem. "
He paused. "If the Prince of Guangyang and the others lead the army, they have already lost to the Jurchen and cannot be trusted. If it is handed over to the two ministers, Prime Minister Qin's power will be above that of Grand Tutor Cai and Prince Tong. If the Zhong family's Old Husband is the commander, frankly speaking, the Western Army is unruly, and the Old Husband is not treated well in the capital. Who can guarantee that he does not have any resentment in his heart … because of this, the court is not united in such a big matter. Although the Right Minister has done his best, he can't push this matter aside. My second uncle supports the attack on Taiyuan, but he often laments at home that the matter is complicated and difficult to solve. "
Shishi said, "Then … we can only watch …"
Chen Jianyun smiled coldly. "The siege of Bianliang has been resolved, and Taiyuan is far away. Who can sympathize with the enemy? We can only place our hopes on the Jurchen's good intentions. After all, the peace talks are over, and the New Year's coins have not been paid. Perhaps the Jurchen is waiting to go home to recuperate, and it is possible that she will let Taiyuan go … "
He didn't mention the marriage proposal again. He talked about the trivial matters in the capital and court because he knew that Shishi was worried about the real world and liked to listen to these things. There were many high officials and nobles coming and going in the Fan House, and everyone had their own thoughts and opinions. It was complicated and varied. They chatted for a while until it was late at night. Shishi saw the other out. Before leaving, Chen Jianyun turned around and reached out to hold Shishi's hand. Shishi took her hand back and smiled apologetically.
Chen Jianyun also smiled. "I will come to see you in a few days. I hope that by then, everything will be settled and Taiyuan will be safe. You will be able to breathe a sigh of relief. At that time, it will be spring, and the Chen family will have a poetry meeting. I invite you to go. "
Shishi nodded. "Be careful and have a safe journey."
"Mm. You also … think about it carefully. "
After saying this, he finally boarded the carriage and left. When the carriage turned a corner on the road, Chen Jianyun lifted the curtain and saw that Shishi was still standing at the door, waving gently at him. So he lowered the curtain and returned home with some regret and reluctance.
Shishi turned around and returned to the Fan House.
Over the course of the day, she saw many people. Chen Jianyun wasn't the only one. Other than some officials, gentry, and scholars, there were also childhood friends like Yu Ho-chung and Chen Sifeng. Everyone ate a few glutinous rice balls together and chatted about trivial matters. She had a different expression for each person. She wasn't hypocritical, but she didn't have much true feelings.
When each of them left, most of them felt that there was something special about them and that Miss Shishi must have treated them specially. This was not an illusion. After interacting with each of them for a few more times, Shishi would naturally be able to find topics that would interest the other party and herself. She would not simply be accommodating them. But standing in her position and seeing so many people in one day, it wasn't that she didn't look forward to it if there was a day where she had to place her love on someone, treat him as the world and have the entire world revolve around him. It wasn't that she didn't look forward to it, but … even she found it hard to trust herself.
After seeing too much and hearing too much, her heart was no longer in control and her feelings became fake …
If she married one day, she hoped that she could love that person wholeheartedly. If she didn't have confidence in this, then … she would wait a little longer.
The Fan Lou was still very lively, and the music was pleasant. She returned to the courtyard and asked the servant girl to start a stove. She cooked a few Tangyuan and took out a food box to fill it up. She wrapped it in a cloth and then asked the servant girl to inform the coachman that she was going out.
The carriage came out of the backyard of the Fan Lou with a lighted lantern. It drove through the streets of Bianliang in the middle of the night and stopped in front of a Takeshi's building. She came down and asked the guard outside the building if Ning Yi had returned.
After a while, Su Wenfang came out of the building. When he saw her, he smiled meaningfully. "Miss Li, you're here to see my brother-in-law again."
Shishi smiled calmly. "It's a special day, so I'm here to see him. Why, is he here?"
"He just came back from outside the city. Miss Shishi, you came at the right time. However, you're visiting him so late at night. Are you not going back? Why, are you going to be my sister-in-law? "
"I only know these few old friends in the capital. The Shangyuan Festival is a time for reunion, so I cooked a few Tangyuan and brought it over. Young Master Su, don't talk nonsense and ruin your brother-in-law's good reputation. "
"Oh, good reputation … He was assassinated a few days ago. I'm afraid he doesn't have a good reputation." Su Wenfang muttered, turned around with a smile, and led her in.
At the moment, the Su family had not returned to the capital. In consideration of safety and the management of various affairs in the capital, Ning Yi was still living in this Takeshi's property. It was late at night, and the party should have ended. Although most of the houses in the courtyard were lit, it seemed quiet at first glance. Ning Yi lived in a room on the second floor. When Shishi entered, she saw a table full of all kinds of files and letters. Ning Yi sat behind the table and put down the brush in his hand.
It had been more than half a month since the last time the two of them had met.
During the period when they had just returned from outside the city, Ning Yi had been busy with the propaganda of the war. He had also visited Fan Lou a few times. Regarding this communication, although his mother Li Yun did not completely agree to follow Takeshi's steps, they had discussed many things, such as who would help with the propaganda, and which ones she would not participate in. Ning Yi did not force her. After the discussion, he still had a lot of things to do, and then hid himself in various itineraries.
After a large amount of propaganda, Qin Siyuan retreated in order to advance, and pushed for the dispatch of troops to Taiyuan. To put it in a more complicated way, there was a large amount of political games involved. To put it in a simpler way, it was nothing more than visiting each other and privately discussing benefits. Then, various people would go to the throne room to voice their opinions and exert pressure, until Grand Scholar Li Li's anger reached the top. Shishi could clearly feel the complicated situation behind this in Fan Lou. Although Ning Yi did not take the path of an official, he still had a lot of interests with the lower level merchants and various landlords. He was very busy running around to promote it.
"Why did you come at this time?"
"If you didn't come, it would be the sixteenth of the first month. I talked to Yu Ho-chung and Chen Sifeng during the day about you. I haven't seen you in a long time, so I brought a few Tangyuan. " Shishi smiled. "I know you have most likely eaten, so I didn't bring much. It's good to have a few bites."
"I'll go get the bowls." Ning Yi smiled and did not refuse.
He went out to get two sets of bowls and chopsticks and returned. Shishi had already opened the food box and placed it on the table. "Wen Fang said you just came back from outside the city?"
"There are various things, as busy as you. The army also has a festival, so I went to bring some food … Oh, you stingy person."
There were only six Tangyuan in the food box. Ning Yi jokingly gave each person three and invited them to sit. In reality, Ning Yi had already eaten, but he still unceremoniously shoved the Tangyuan into his mouth.
Shishi smiled and looked at the mess at the other end of the room. After a moment, she said, "I've been hearing people talk about you recently."
"Me?"
"Your Right Minister's residence."
"Oh. More good words or bad words? "
"Half each." Shishi paused. "I've also been talking about Taiyuan recently. I know you are all working behind the scenes. How is it? Has the situation taken a turn for the better? "
Ning Yi frowned slightly. "It's not that bad yet. In theory, of course there is a turn for the better …"
His tone was a bit perfunctory. Shishi looked at him and waited for him to continue. Ning Yi was stared at by her and smiled. "How should I say this? The capital does not want to send troops. If they send troops ahead of time, it will be a big fuss and waste money. After all, Taiyuan is not Bianliang. Zong Wang had such a hard time fighting Bianliang. If he gave up and turned to attack Taiyuan, it would be a thankless effort. Furthermore, Taiyuan has been defended for so long. It's not impossible to defend for a few more days. If the Zhenren really wants to attack, as long as Taiyuan can hold out for a while, they will have to retreat. When the Zhenren and Taiyuan are locked in a stalemate, we only need to send troops to attack from behind. Perhaps there will be an effect … blah blah blah, it's not completely unreasonable. "
"Also … the problem of who will lead the troops …" Shishi added.
"They all say the same thing." Ning Yi smiled. He finished eating the Tangyuan and drank a mouthful of sugar water. He put down his bowl and chopsticks. "You don't have to worry too much. The Zhenren has left, and Bianliang can be peaceful for a while. Those important people are also very anxious about the Taiyuan matter. It's not that they don't care. Of course, there may be some hope … "
Shishi sat there and glanced at him. There was a hint of bitterness in her eyes. "Liheng, you see that I'm a woman and look down on me, so you want to brush me off." After a moment of silence, she looked at the lights not far away and said faintly, "Actually, many people see that the Zhenren has retreated and think that it's peace and the matter is over. But as long as you have been to the other side of the city wall and are willing to think about it, you will understand in your heart that this war is not over. Although Bianliang has not been conquered, if Taiyuan is taken, how can there be any celebration or relief … "
Ning Yi looked at her from the opposite side. There was gradually some approval in his eyes. He smiled and stood up. "Actually, it's not that you're a woman, but you're a villain …"
"Hmm?" Shishi frowned and widened her eyes.
"Nobody! If a small character were to blindly worry about these things, it would only make his stomach hurt. I'm also a nobody. These days, I've mobilized Takeshi's people to send gifts everywhere, pull connections, and have people speak up for me. I've even persuaded a minister, but … it's useless. To be honest with you, the push to send troops to Taiyuan this time is probably hopeless. There's too much resistance. Prime Minister Qin used the prime minister as a guarantee, but the other party didn't accept it. This means that the interests involved in this are not ordinary complicated. "
Regarding the current political situation, everyone who went to Fan Lou could say a few words. Shishi was often skeptical, but after hearing Ning Yi say so, her gaze became serious. "Is there really … no other way …"
"I said not to worry." Ning Yi smiled at her. "There are still many variables. Chen Yanshu's army, Taiyuan, the Jurchens, the Western Army, and the nearby volunteer army are all uncertain. If we really attack Taiyuan, what if Taiyuan turns into a swamp of war like Bianliang and they are all wiped out? This possibility is not impossible. The Wu Rui Battalion has not been allowed to move, but they are still preparing to send troops. We estimate that the possibility of the Jurchens evacuating from Taiyuan is not small. Rather than attacking a strong city and suffering heavy casualties, it's better to take the New Year's Coins and recuperate. I'm not worried, so what are you worried about? "
"Hmm …" Shishi raised her head and looked at Ning Yi with a slight frown. Seeing his smile, her gaze relaxed a little. "I just realized that Liheng, your words are also messy … Are you really not worried?"
"Of course a little, but there is still a way to deal with it. Trust me."
Shishi thought for a while and finally nodded.
*****
After midnight, Shishi left Takeshi.
Meeting with Li Shishi had always felt a little strange. She treated him like a childhood friend that was worth being proud of. Although they talked about the current situation for a while and asked about Ning Yi's assassination and the safety issues, they mostly talked about the trivial matters around him and how he was feeling. On a day like the Lantern Festival, she specially brought a few Yuanxiao over to maintain this kind of relationship. Just like a special friend and family member.
Thinking about it carefully, under such circumstances, she tried her best to maintain the relationship between a few "childhood friends" that she was not familiar with and treated it as a forbidden place in her heart. This kind of emotion was also quite touching.
In this complicated world, even when surrounded by all kinds of complicated matters, the light of a person's pious emotions was actually not inferior to the tide of history around them.
During this time, Ning Yi had a lot of things to do, and naturally, it was not just what he told Shishi. After the Female Zhenrens left, the Wu Ruiying and a large number of troops were stationed outside Bianliang City. Previously, people had been secretly attacking the Wu Ruiying, and now, all kinds of soft knives had begun to cut the flesh. At the same time, there were things going on in the court, such as continuing to push for the army to go to Taiyuan, and after the war, there were discussions to determine the merits and rewards. The Wu Ruiying had to continue to prepare to move to Taiyuan while resisting the external pressure of splitting up. At the same time, Hong Ti and the others from Lü Liangshan had to maintain the independence of their troops, and for this reason, they even fought with other troops twice …
All kinds of complicated matters were mixed together. Internally, there were a lot of incitement, meetings, and brainwashing, and externally, they dealt with each other's tricks, playing dirty and scheming against each other. Ning Yi was used to these things, and he also had an intelligence system, so he did not necessarily fall into a disadvantage. His methods of collaboration and attack were brilliant, but it did not mean that he liked this kind of thing, especially after the plan to send troops to Taiyuan was thwarted. Every time he saw his stupid teammates jumping up and down, he suppressed the anger in his heart.
Today, he went out to reward the Wu Ruiying outside the city, hosted the celebration, and met with Hong Ti, which made him feel a little relaxed. But then, there was more urgency. After returning, he bent over the desk and wrote a letter. Shishi's arrival actually made his mind a little more peaceful. This was probably because Shishi was not a person in the game, and her worry about the current situation comforted Ning Yi.
Because of this, his words were only meant to make the other party feel more at ease.
After seeing Shishi off, Ning Yi returned to Takeshi's building, walked up the stairs, and thought for a while. Before he returned to his room, Juan 'er came over and jogged over.
"What is it?"
Juan 'er did not speak, and handed him an envelope with a chicken feather stuck on it. Ning Yi saw it and knew what it was.
He opened the letter, went downstairs, and took a look. Soon, he came to a room. This was a meeting room. There were still figures and lights inside, but a few advisors were still working at the desk. In front of the meeting room was a large map. Ning Yi walked in and waved the envelope in his hand. Everyone stopped writing or categorizing things and watched as Ning Yi stopped in front of them. Then, he picked up a small flag, chose a place on the map, and stuck it down.
There were already a few flags on the map, starting from Bianliang and winding upwards. In fact, based on the speed at which the flags stretched, everyone more or less knew where to stick the next flag. But when they saw Ning Yi stick it down, strange and complicated emotions surged in their hearts.
"Half," Ning Yi said in a low voice.
Zong Wang's army had traveled half the distance from Bianliang to Taiyuan.
Someone involuntarily swallowed his saliva.
Ning Yi looked up at the map. After a long time, he finally sighed, "This is … boiling a frog in warm water …"
An advisor nearby heard it clearly and asked tentatively, "Boss, what is boiling a frog in warm water?"
Ning Yi smiled, shook his head, and did not answer. He looked at the others, "Have you thought of any ideas?"
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