Han Yunxi said, "Mu Ling 'er is the little sister I dote on the most. I made this decision after careful consideration. Head Elder, this northern expedition is crucial to our success or failure. You should know that neither East Qin nor Western Qin can afford to take the risk. "
"But …"
Before he could finish, Han Yunxi cut him off. "Besides the safety of the hostages, if the Di Clan has no other reasons to convince me, then it's decided!"
Ning Cheng hadn't given any opinions on the timing of the northern expedition. It was Long Fei Ye who suggested it in the beginning of spring, so the Di Clan was delighted to hear the news.
But both Ning Nuo and the head elder were clear that the best time to attack wasn't the beginning of spring, but the end of spring and the beginning of summer.
First, Northern Li was located in the north of Cloud Realm Continent, so its climate was cold. Generally speaking, it was still winter in Northern Li after the central and southern regions entered spring. Thus, the beginning of summer was Cloud Realm Continent's best season. The ice and snow had all melted away, so there wasn't as much rain as in the south. The temperature was just right, too.
For the soldiers who had never fought in Northern Li before, sending out troops at this time could avoid many of the effects caused by the unsuitable environment.
Second, the end of spring and the beginning of summer was the time for grass to grow like crazy. Jun Yi Xie's rear was in the south and east of Northern Li. Once war broke out, the supply of food for the war horses would be affected.
Third, Jun Yi Xie and the Northern Dynasties Emperors were about to face off today. Once they did that, it would be a battle of attrition. Letting Jun Yi Xie waste another two to three months before launching a surprise attack would save them a lot of trouble.
Besides saving the hostages, Ning Nuo and the head elder couldn't come up with any other reasons, much less convince Han Yunxi.
Long Fei Ye drank his tea in silence while Han Yunxi waited patiently. Tang Li and Gu Beiyue were very quiet as well.
Ning Nuo and the head elder had made all sorts of preparations before coming here, but never expected Long Fei Ye and Han Yunxi to give them such an answer!
They couldn't answer Han Yunxi, but they couldn't accept this fact.
Perhaps, at this time, Han Yunxi could truly experience Long Fei Ye's "cruelty". Seeing that Ning Nuo and First Elder didn't say anything for a long time, Han Yunxi said cruelly, "It's decided then. Everyone, rest well for the next few months and make sufficient preparations. "
The Great Elder shook his head. Ning Nuo muttered, "Princess, what if … what if my brother and Ning Jing can't come back?"
"It won't!" Tang Li stood up. "It definitely won't!"
Ning Nuo sneered, "How can you guarantee that? On what basis? "
Tang Li said Coldly, "Then I guarantee it with my life! As long as Ning Jing is here, I'm here! If Ning Jing dies, I die! "
Ning Nuo was stunned. Before, he had suspected that Tang Li was sacrificing Ning Jing for East Qin's benefit, but now, he had nothing to say.
"Tang Li, remember what you said today!" Ning Nuo said and left in a huff.
"Young Master Nuo! Young Master Nuo! "The Great Elder hurriedly chased after him." Young Master Nuo, how do we explain this to everyone? "
Ning Nuo sneered. No wonder Long Fei Ye wanted to drive everyone away. If the others were present, it would be strange if they didn't riot after hearing this news.
Now that Long Feiye had chased everyone away, it was just him and the head elder. It was easy to convince them otherwise. And they had to convince everyone in the Di Clan.
"Just say that it's the princess's order. Didn't my brother say that we'll listen to the princess?"
In the end, Ning Nuo pushed all the blame onto Han Yunxi. Other than this, he didn't know what else he could do. If the Di Clan didn't have the ability to save people …
Seeing Ning Nuo and the Great Elder come out, several elders and deputy generals hurried over. Just as they were about to ask, Ning Nuo said, "Let's go back and talk. Let's go!"
Everyone was very confused, but seeing Ning Nuo's bad expression, they didn't dare to ask anymore. Young Master Nuo always liked to smile. He must have encountered something big for his expression to change.
Seeing the Di Clan leave, Long Fei Ye said lightly, "You and Tang Li will have to bear this bad reputation."
"Let them say what they want. I also have a guilty conscience, so it's their turn to say it." Han Yunxi smiled freely.
Guilty conscience?
Long Fei Ye was stunned at first, then he laughed loudly. "What a good guilty conscience!"
Long Fei Ye had heard a lot of self-comforting words like "Let others say what they want", but this was the first time he heard of "Let others say what they want" being so magnanimous and free.
Who in this world could truly have a clear conscience? If one didn't have a guilty conscience, there would always be someone who had a guilty conscience. Even if one had a clear conscience to everyone, they would still have a guilty conscience to themselves!
Instead of saying that one had a clear conscience, it was better to let others judge their honor and disgrace, and only know right and wrong.
Gu Beiyue looked at Han Yunxi. Other than liking, there was more appreciation in his eyes. The princess's heart didn't lose to a man's at all! If she hadn't met Long Fei Ye, perhaps she would have been the empress of a generation.
Because of Long Fei Ye's strength and Han Yunxi's cruelty, what should have been a hostile negotiation became a matter that could be resolved with a few words.
Of course, even if Ning Nuo and the Great Elder used the words "the princess's order", it would still be difficult to convince the Di Clan. Who knew what kind of chaos would occur within the Di Clan?
Han Yunxi and Long Fei Ye couldn't care about these things. Han Yunxi just had to wait for this period of time to pass and for the Di Clan to stabilize. Then, she would have Ning Nuo send a letter to Tiger's Prison to inform Ning Jing of their choice. When the time came, she would also have to let Bai Yuqiao take the risk and try to inform Ning Cheng of the exact news.
Seeing that the Di Clan's matter had come to an end, Xu Donglin asked tentatively, "Your Highness, Princess, tomorrow is New Year's Eve. Should we give the order to make preparations?"
Tomorrow was New Year's Eve. Han Yunxi clearly wanted to come back to accompany Gu Beiyue and Tang Li to celebrate the New Year. However, she had forgotten about it today. How busy must she be?
"No need to trouble yourself. Just have the kitchens prepare an overnight meal." Han Yunxi instructed.
Tang Li wasn't in the mood to celebrate the New Year, so he needed someone to accompany him. Everyone gathered together to have a New Year's Eve dinner and chat. It was better than him missing his family on every festive day.
Baili Mingxiang listened silently from the side. That night, everyone was asleep, but she was busy alone in the kitchens.
The next evening, Han Yunxi wanted to come to the kitchens to take a look at the dishes. Only then did she bump into Baili Mingxiang and a few cooks discussing what soup to make.
She didn't disturb anyone. She quietly stood to the side and watched. After a long while, she finally said, "Mingxiang."
Baili Mingxiang abruptly turned to look. She was very surprised, "Princess …"
"Don't hide in the kitchens tonight. Eat with everyone." Han Yunxi finished speaking and left.
Baili Mingxiang tightly pursed her lips. She didn't know what to do. Did this mean that the Princess had forgiven her? Night fell. The Purple Qi Pavilion in the deepest part of East Origin Palace was brightly lit.
Xu Donglin had found a large round table from somewhere that could seat seven or eight people. Currently, the table was filled with delicacies and fine wine. Every dish looked, smelled, and tasted good enough to make anyone drool.
Han Yunxi dragged Long Fei Ye to their seats early on. The two of them sat at the head of the table. Tang Li sat next to Long Fei Ye, followed by Gu Beiyue. Gu was going to snatch the seat next to Han Yunxi, but Han Yunxi dragged Baili Mingxiang to it first. Gu had no choice but to sit next to Baili Mingxiang.
In the past, Long Feiye would attend a banquet at the palace on New Year's Eve in Tianning's capital city. But ever since Tianning's internal strife, Long Feiye and Han Yunxi had been spending New Year's alone. But aside from the trip to Jiangnan's Plum Blossom Sea, everything else had been rushed.
This year's New Year's Eve dinner was different from the palace banquet. It was less restrained and more casual. Still, Long Fei Ye was as taciturn as ever. Besides picking up food for Han Yunxi, all he did was eat in silence.
Everyone seemed to have considered Tang Li's feelings and was in no mood to celebrate. Even Gu was very quiet.
After a while, Han Yunxi smiled and said, "Xu Donglin, bring the things up."
Everyone was wondering what Han Yunxi wanted to do when Xu Donglin carried over a large copper tray filled with red packets.
Han Yunxi and Xu Donglin placed the items in the center of the tray and smiled. "Our moneybags are giving everyone red packets. Come come come, each person gets a packet. You're not allowed to snatch or take more! The banknotes inside are all different, so it depends on everyone's luck! "
As Han Yunxi spoke, she personally took a packet over. She held it in her hand and did not open it immediately.
After Han Yunxi took it, she did not touch it. Everyone was waiting for Tang Li to take it. In terms of order, it was indeed Tang Li, the younger brother, who should take the red packet.
Unfortunately, Tang Li just looked at it. He seemed to be in a daze and did not move.
"Mingxiang, quick, take the red packet first!" Han Yunxi said.
Baili Mingxiang felt that it was inappropriate, but she knew that the princess would not let her go first for no reason. Thus, she stood up and carefully took a red packet. She bowed to Long Fei Ye and said, "Thank you, Your Highness, for your reward."
After Baili Mingxiang took the red packet, Gu Beiyue also took one and thanked Long Fei Ye. At this moment, everyone suddenly realized that there were still four red packets on the plate.
Only Gu and Tang Li were left. Han Yunxi had already distributed the red packets for Xu Donglin and the other servants on Long Fei Ye's behalf.
Why were there four red packets?
A complicated look flashed past Gu's eyes. In the end, he stood up and took one. He was quite gentlemanly. Although he did not bow to express his gratitude like Gu Beiyue and Baili Mingxiang, he waved the red packet at Long Fei Ye and said, "Thank you!"
Now, there were only three red packets left on the plate.
Everyone was puzzled. Han Yunxi reminded him, "Tang Li, your brother is giving out red packets."
Tang Li smiled. Everyone could see that he was reluctant. He took one.
Unexpectedly, Han Yunxi said, "You heartless thing. Don't you know how to get one for Ning Jing too? If I see her later, I'll complain. "
Tang Li was stunned for a moment. Then, he smiled. This time, he smiled a little helplessly, but he did not force it.
He obediently took another red packet. However, Han Yunxi immediately scolded him again, "You're unteachable!"
Tang Li was stunned. He did not understand why his sister-in-law scolded him.
Baili Mingxiang smiled and said, "Princess, it's Sect Leader Tang's first time being a father. He's still not used to it. You can't blame him."
Baili Mingxiang had already said this, but Tang Li still did not understand.
Long Fei Ye, who had been silent all this time, finally said, "It's for your child. Take it!"
Tang Li finally understood. His brother and sister-in-law had not only prepared a red packet for the New Year for Ning Jing, but also for the child in her womb …
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