Ning Cheng knew very well that once he fell out with Jun Yi Xie, Ning Jing and Mu Ling'er would definitely become Jun Yi Xie's hostages.
Ning Jing could sacrifice herself for the Di Clan and Western Qin just like him, but what about Mu Ling'er?
Mu Ling'er had nothing to do with the enmity between Eastern and Western Qin. Mu Ling'er was innocent. Mu Ling'er was also Han Yunxi's cousin. Ning Cheng couldn't imagine how much Han Yunxi would hate him and the Di Clan if he couldn't protect Mu Ling'er!
Thinking of this, even though he was distressed, he could still smile bitterly. He unconsciously stroked the Phoenix Feather Mask on his face and thought, Wasn't Han Yunxi's hatred for him enough? Was this not enough?
"Three months? Haha, Ning Cheng, are you kidding me? "Jun Yi Xie's question interrupted Ning Cheng's thoughts.
"It's up to you whether you want to believe it or not. In the past year, the Ning Family Army has suffered heavy losses and lost more than half of its cavalry. It'll take at least three months for them to train again. "
Ning Cheng said seriously, "I fight battles that I have no confidence in. If you can't wait, I'm sorry, but the Ning Family Army can't cooperate with you."
A complicated look flitted across Jun Yi Xie's eyes. He believed Ning Cheng's words. In the past few battles, the Ning Family Army had indeed suffered heavy losses. Otherwise, the Ning Family Army wouldn't be afraid of Long Fei Ye's army today.
"Three months, three months …" Jun Yi Xie muttered to himself and tapped his fingers lightly. He pondered for a long time, then suddenly stood up and asked seriously, "Ning Cheng, with the Ning Family Army's current strength, how long can they resist Long Fei Ye?"
"What do you want to do?" Ning Cheng asked.
Jun Yi Xie sneered. "Hehe, once your military pay arrives, this prince will definitely take the heads of the Northern Dynasties Emperors within three months!"
Ning Cheng understood everything. Jun Yi Xie planned to rebel in three months and take over Northern Li. Therefore, he needed to ensure that the south was safe.
In other words, Jun Yi Xie's real military strength and influence in Northern Li were not as strong as he had boasted.
If the Ning Family Army couldn't hold off the Long Fei Ye within three months, Jun Yi Xie wouldn't be able to deal with the Northern Dynasties Emperors with all his might, and he wouldn't have an absolute chance of winning!
Ning Cheng's eyes flashed. He had finally found the best opportunity to trick Jun Yi Xie! Originally, he didn't want the Ning Family Army to go to war with the East Qin army, but it looked like he'd have to adjust his plans now. Perhaps he could even buy some time for Ning Jing and the rest.
"It'll be the 15th of the tenth month in three days, right?" Ning Cheng pretended to think for a while before he spoke again, his face serious. "The Ning Family Army has an absolute advantage in winter battles! Long Fei Ye has two armies under his command. One is the southern army, while the other is the Baili Army. Neither of them are familiar with winter battles. "
Hearing this, Jun Yi Xie rejoiced. "No matter what, your Ning Family Army will be able to last through this winter!"
"Definitely." Ning Cheng laughed. "After this winter, the 30,000 cavalrymen will be able to enter the battlefield next spring, hehe!"
Jun Yi Xie rejoiced and patted Ning Cheng on the shoulder. "Brother, after this winter, Cloud Realm Continent will be ours next spring!"
By now, Ning Cheng was used to Jun Yi Xie's constant probing. He avoided Jun Yi Xie's hand and said Coldly, "When the time comes, just leave Han Yunxi to me. There's no need to waste words on anything else."
Ning Cheng's words made Jun Yi Xie's heart fill with sweetness. Ning Cheng wasn't interested in fighting for the world with him, which was something he rejoiced over.
With Ning Cheng's guarantee, Jun Yi Xie kept Ning Cheng around to discuss the details of their cooperation. In order to win Jun Yi Xie's complete trust, Ning Cheng gave him plenty of practical suggestions.
It wasn't until late at night that Ning Cheng finally left the main tent and returned to his own. He should've gone to see Uncle Cheng and Deacon Jin, as well as Ning Jing. But he didn't.
Under the watchful eyes of the soldiers, his every move was very cautious and careful.
Jun Yi Xie seemed to trust him a lot, but he was always on guard. If he made one wrong move, all his previous efforts would be for naught.
Ning Cheng could only hope that Uncle Cheng and Ning Jing would be on the same page so that Jun Yi Xie wouldn't be suspicious.
At this very moment, Ning Jing was in Uncle Cheng's tent.
Ning Jing sat high above and sneered Coldly, "Old Cheng, how dare you! You acted first and reported later. You even dared to rob me! "
"Miss Jing, Han Yunxi is so brazenly seducing Long Fei Ye. Why should the Di Clan still be loyal to him? Master Ning can rule the world. Why should he forever be at the feet of a woman? "
Uncle Cheng said righteously, "Miss Jing, you definitely don't know, but Tang Li has already offered a bounty and is willing to exchange the secret recipe of the Tang Sect's hidden weapons for you. Tang Li has you in his heart. As long as you remain calm, you will definitely be able to take down the Tang Sect. Miss Jing, you are now the biggest bargaining chip for Master Ning and Jun Yi Xie's cooperation! Why are you still so calculative? "
Ning Jing was shocked. She didn't expect Tang Li to be so impulsive. She angrily rebuked Uncle Cheng. "Do Ning Cheng and I have to thank you?"
"This subordinate doesn't dare." Uncle Cheng quickly lowered his head.
Ning Jing didn't want to waste time with him. She questioned, "Han Yunxi and Long Fei Ye went to Hundred Poisons Sect? Is there a result? "
This was the thing she was most concerned about.
Uncle Cheng sneered. "Miss Jing, don't tell me you still haven't seen it? Han Yunxi and Long Fei Ye have long been connected. You guys worked together to kill Bai Yanqing and panicked, claiming that the grudge between the Eastern and Western Qin was just a misunderstanding. Before Jun Yi Xie's warhorse even left Sky River City, the entire Di Clan had already wanted to instigate a rebellion! "
Ning Jing's heart pounded wildly. She asked, "What makes you think they're lying?"
"Hehe, if they weren't guilty, why would they kill Bai Yanqing? Miss Jing, you might not know this, but at that time, people from all walks of life were gathered outside Hundred Poisons Sect. Representatives from both the Eastern and Western Qin camps were there. Hehe, but no one saw Bai Yanqing! "Uncle Cheng answered.
Ning Jing didn't say anything else. She didn't want to waste any more words with Uncle Cheng. She got up and strode away.
She wanted to see Ning Cheng. No matter what she saw or heard, unless Ning Cheng personally told her that he was going to betray the Western Qin imperial family, she wouldn't believe it!
The moment Ning Jing arrived outside Ning Cheng's tent, Uncle Cheng also caught up to her.
The guards naturally let her in. When Ning Jing and Uncle Cheng entered, they realized that there were three guards inside Ning Cheng's tent.
They weren't slow people and immediately realized that Jun Yi Xie was keeping a close eye on Ning Cheng. It was also at this time that the two of them realized a problem that they had neglected for a long time.
Jun Yi Xie's warhorse had already left Tianhe City. Even if Ning Cheng and Jun Yi Xie had a lot of cooperation details to discuss, they should be done by now. Ning Cheng should have gone back long ago!
Why was he still under Jun Yi Xie's surveillance? Could it be that Jun Yi Xie had something on Ning Cheng that he couldn't leave?
Ning Cheng personally lit two oil lamps. With a glance, he warned Ning Jing and Uncle Cheng to be careful with their words.
"Sit down!" Ning Cheng said as he walked towards the tea table.
Ning Jing followed him and sat down. Uncle Cheng stood at the side.
Ning Cheng didn't say anything. Ning Jing and Uncle Cheng didn't know the situation, so they didn't dare to speak casually.
"Hehe, Uncle Cheng, sit down! You've done a great service this time! "Ning Cheng said.
Uncle Cheng finally realized that he had made a big mistake! If Ning Cheng was under Jun Yi Xie's control and couldn't leave this damned place, then he would be causing trouble for Ning Cheng by bringing Ning Jing and Mu Ling 'er here!
Whether Ning Cheng and Jun Yi Xie were really cooperating or not, Ning Jing and Mu Ling 'er wouldn't be Ning Cheng's bargaining chips. Instead, they would be his stumbling blocks.
Uncle Cheng's face turned completely pale. "This subordinate doesn't dare."
Ning Cheng didn't ask him to sit down again. Instead, he said to Ning Jing, "Jing 'er, Big Brother believes that you can take down Tang Li. You really didn't disappoint Big Brother."
As he said this, he looked meaningfully at Ning Jing and continued, "Do you believe that Big Brother will definitely take down Han Yunxi?"
Ning Jing almost cried. She understood what Ning Cheng meant! Ning Cheng asked her again if she believed that he wouldn't betray Han Yunxi and the Western Qin royal family!
"I believe! Big Brother, no matter what, I believe in you … "She deliberately paused for a moment before continuing," I believe that you can take down Han Yunxi. You definitely can! "
The soldiers nearby stopped and listened to their conversation. Nothing out of the ordinary happened.
"It's good that you believe! Stay here! "Ning Cheng knew that Ning Jing understood.
Uncle Cheng also understood. He was too disappointed. Master Ning was simply foolishly loyal! It wasn't convenient to talk here. No matter what, he had to find an opportunity to persuade Master Ning.
Ning Cheng and Ning Jing talked about some irrelevant things before Ning Jing took her leave.
Ning Jing pondered about how to find an opportunity to meet Ning Cheng alone and understand the situation here clearly. Ning Cheng was also thinking of ways to find an opportunity to clear up the misunderstanding between Eastern and Western Qin with Ning Jing, Uncle Cheng, and even Mu Ling 'er. He wanted to clarify Jun Yi Xie's identity and his partnership with Jun Yi Xie.
Ning Jing returned to the tent and told Mu Ling 'er everything she knew. Mu Ling' er was very surprised.
"Ning Jing, if my sister knew about your brother's loyalty, she would definitely find a way to save him!" Mu Ling 'er said seriously.
"The news here can't be sent out. Han Yunxi must have guessed that we are here. She will hate my brother to death! "Ning Jing was very upset.
"Aiya, don't worry. Be careful of the baby!" Mu Ling 'er hurriedly persuaded. At this juncture, Ning Jing's belly couldn't be harmed again. Once something happened, her pregnancy couldn't be concealed. At that time, Jun Yi Xie wouldn't let her go.
"Ning Jing, don't worry. Let's wait for two more days. Maybe your brother already has a way to deal with Jun Yi Xie. Let's find an opportunity to ask him clearly first. "Mu Ling 'er persuaded again.
Who knew that for three days, neither of them could find an opportunity. Jun Yi Xie personally came to see Mu Ling 'er and Ning Jing. Mu Ling' er ignored him, but Ning Jing calmly cooperated with Uncle Cheng to put on a show.
On the fourth night, someone brought Ning Cheng an opportunity. This person was none other than Bai Yuqiao!
At night, Bai Yuqiao withdrew all the soldiers and arranged for her own people to stand guard outside the camp.
"Ning Cheng, I beg you for a favor!" Bai Yuqiao said and immediately knelt down.
Ning Cheng didn't expect this, but he still looked high and mighty. Cold and disdainful looked at Bai Yuqiao, "I can't accept such a big gift. What is it? Say it first. "
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