Guan Fangyi was waiting outside the villa. After Huang Lie and Niu Youdao came out, she came out and watched from outside the villa.
When Niu Youdao came over, she asked suspiciously, "What are you doing?"
Niu Youdao chuckled and said, "Nothing much!"
Guan Fangyi, "Huang Lie bowed to Black Peony just now?"
"Death is the most important thing, he was just being polite." Niu Youdao smiled as he walked past her.
Not long after the two returned to the villa, another guest arrived. The guest that Niu Youdao was waiting for had arrived.
Over at Jinzhou, Sect Master Situ Yao of Ten Thousand Grotto-Heaven Abode had rushed over with his men. The moment he heard the news of Nanzhou's expedition, he rushed over without stopping.
The tea set in the waterside pavilion was replaced with a set to serve the guests.
Situ Yao was also not in the mood to drink tea. He sat down and asked, "Brother, is Nanzhou really going to send troops to quell Cang State's rebellion?"
Niu Youdao, who served the tea, took a sip before nodding and putting down the teacup, "Indeed."
Situ Yao's expression was tense, "Han and Yan's army are in a standoff and no longer have the heart to restrain Zhao. Now that Nanzhou's army is leaving Nanzhou to quell the rebellion, my Jinzhou is alone. Hai Wuji still hasn't swallowed his anger, how can he let my Jinzhou go? Even the three major sects of Zhao can't stop Hai Wuji! Shouldn't you have informed me about such a big matter like our two sects forming an alliance? "
When he heard that Nanzhou had intercepted Yan Ting's army provisions, he thought that Niu Youdao had other plans. Who knew that in the blink of an eye, he would be in the same boat as Yan Ting. Not just Ten Thousand Grotto-Heaven Abode, many people were caught off guard by this sudden change. It must be known that Shang Jianxiong wanted to kill Niu Youdao!
Niu Youdao shook his head, "Sect Master Situ, let alone you, I even hid it from Shang Chaozong. This matter is not a small matter, I can't reveal the truth, I had no choice."
Situ Yao, "You had no choice? If you have no choice, our Gold Province will face a calamity. Is this what an ally should do? "
Niu Youdao waved his hand, motioning for him to calm down and have some tea, "If Yan is finished, and Han and Song are busy dividing up Yan, even if Nanzhou doesn't send troops, do you think the Zhao court will let Jinzhou go?"
Situ Yao was about to open his mouth when Niu Youdao raised his hand to stop him. He continued, "I know what Sect Leader Situ wants to say. You want to say that Nanzhou can still join hands with Jinzhou to fight against Zhao. What about Yan? Yan, it's over. The people of Nanzhou went to join hands with you to fight against Zhao. Do you think the people of Han and Song will leave Nanzhou alone? At that time, where will our Nanzhou go? Will we stay in Jinzhou and continue to resist Zhao? Being attacked from both front and back, how long can you and I hold on? "
Situ yao: "I know the situation is difficult..."
Niu Youdao once again raised his hand to stop him, "It is indeed difficult, and it is a dilemma. At this time, you will not disregard the interests of Jinzhou for me, and I will not disregard the interests of Nanzhou for you. You don't want me to send troops, is it possible?"
Situ Yao sulked and said in a low voice, "According to your words, when disaster strikes, we will go our separate ways. Will our alliance break up just like that?"
"Not at all!" Niu Youdao waved his hand, "I have discussed this matter with Meng Shanming. Whether or not Nanzhou will succeed in suppressing the rebellion, Jinzhou will not be able to escape this disaster! Our only hope is to successfully quell the rebellion. Only by successfully quelling the rebellion in Cang State and stabilizing the situation in Yan Kingdom will Han give up on attacking Yan Kingdom. Instead, they will turn their attention to Zhao Kingdom which is in internal strife. When my rebellion quelling army turns around and rushes to Jinzhou's aid, we can join hands and force Zhao Kingdom to give up! "
Situ Yao knew what he said was reasonable, but it was Jinzhou that was facing this disaster. How many generations of Ten Thousand Heavenly Cave Mansion's hard work? He couldn't help but say with grief and indignation, "How long should we wait? How long will it take to suppress the rebellion in Yan? How long will Jinzhou wait for the reinforcements from Nanzhou? If the Zhao imperial court attacks with all their strength, my Jinzhou will not be able to resist for long! "
Niu Youdao, "Jinzhou must do its best and resist for as long as it can! Not all of the troops from the Southern Province will be deployed. A considerable number of troops will be left behind. If the Gold Province cannot hold on any longer, they will give up resisting and withdraw their troops into the Southern Province. Together with the remaining troops of the Southern Province, they will be able to buy some time. If the people of the Zhao Kingdom dare to attack Nanzhou, if they still cannot stop them, then they will continue to retreat and follow the people left behind in Nanzhou into Dingzhou … Sect Leader Situ, in the present situation, my arrangements like this are already extremely benevolent! "
Situ Yao was silent. The high-ranking officials of Ten Thousand Heavenly Cave Mansion looked gloomy.
They all knew that Niu Youdao was right. This was no longer a personal matter, and it was not the time to be emotional. Jinzhou would not die for Nanzhou, and Nanzhou would not die for Jinzhou. Niu Youdao's assistance was already extremely benevolent.
The reason was very simple. Perhaps the State of Zhao would not attack the Southern State, but once the Southern State allowed the troops of the Gold State to enter and take them in, it was very likely that the State of Zhao would invade the Southern State. This would cause the Southern State to bear a great deal of danger!
He had already risked his life to leave a path of retreat for Jinzhou. It was indeed benevolent. What else could they say?
If it was Great Zen Mountain, they might not take this risk for Ten Thousand Heavenly Cave Mansion. It was not that they might not, but it was certain that Niu Youdao could be the ruler of Nanzhou!
… …
In the back garden of Nanzhou Provincial Governor's Mansion, Shang Shuqing was stunned when he passed by a courtyard in the inner residence. He looked at Feng Ruonan who was sitting alone on a chair in the corridor under the eaves.
The thin Feng Ruonan had a perplexed expression, as though she was muddle-headed every day.
Shang Shuqing was slightly surprised as he walked in and walked under the eaves.
"Princess, the princess is here." The servant girl inside reminded, which made Feng Ruonan come back to her senses.
Feng Ruonan stood up and revealed a forced smile as she walked up the stairs to welcome her. "Qing-er is here."
"Sister-in-law." As Shang Shuqing walked up the stairs to greet her, he sized her up and asked curiously, "The army is ready and is about to set off. Why hasn't sister-in-law changed her clothes?"
These words stunned Feng Ruonan. What did the army setting off have to do with me changing my clothes? She couldn't help asking, "Qing-er, do you want me to send you off? Without the Prince's permission, I cannot go out as I please. "
These words were spoken in such a matter-of-fact manner. She was not like the high-spirited and thorny female general from the past.
After experiencing some storms, those edges and corners had been ground away and she had already resigned herself to her fate, just like a piece of rotten wood.
Overall, she was much better than before. Ever since Shang Chaozong's two beautiful concubines were tossed away by Niu Youdao, no one dared to be rude to her. It was not because of her face, but because of Niu Youdao's face.
With Niu Youdao as a backer, even the Prince did not dare to provoke her. Even the Prince obediently dealt with the two beautiful concubines, so those servants naturally became honest.
But this did not mean that Shang Chaozong could like her. First of all, her looks were indeed not that good. Secondly, some matters had already reached the point where one would die at the sight of swords. The Feng family killed Shang Chaozong's brothers, and Shang Chaozong killed Feng Ruonan's older brother. How could the gap between the two be made up so easily?
These words made Shang Shuqing's nose sour. She finally understood why Daoye wanted sister-in-law to follow the expedition. A thought even flashed in her mind. Was Daoye clear about the situation in the Provincial Governor's residence? After the distracting thoughts flashed, he went forward and held Feng Ruonan's hands. "Sister-in-law, older brother is going to bring you to the expedition this time. Don't you know?"
"Bring me to the expedition?" Feng Ruonan shook her head in confusion.
Shang Shuqing asked again, "Didn't older brother tell you?"
Feng Ruonan shook her head with a forced expression again. She didn't even know what the situation was. She had already separated from Shang Chaozong a long time ago. They rarely met, let alone talked to each other.
Shang Shuqing couldn't help but blame herself secretly. When she came back, she specially came to visit sister-in-law. It was just that before Meng Shanming spoke and her older brother agreed, she couldn't say much. If her older brother didn't agree, she was afraid that it would cause a conflict between husband and wife.
Later, she saw Meng Shanming spoke and her older brother agreed. She thought that this side would know, but who would have thought that this side still didn't know.
"Sister-in-law, Uncle Meng asked older brother to bring you to the expedition. Older brother has already agreed. This is Daoye's intention. When we left Thatched Cottage Villa, Daoye specifically mentioned this to Uncle Meng … "Shang Shuqing clearly explained the process that Niu Youdao specially instructed.
As Feng Ruonan listened, tears were already streaming down her face. In the end, she trembled and choked with sobs.
Unexpectedly, she really didn't expect that at this time, Niu Youdao would still be concerned about her. He was still thinking about her situation. This time, he was clearly speaking up for her!
Originally, she thought that even her biological parents couldn't be relied on. Unexpectedly, there was actually someone in this world who had always placed her in his heart and had always been concerned about her.
"He cheated me of ten thousand gold coins …" Feng Ruonan choked with sobs as she murmured. Suddenly, she couldn't hold back her tears anymore. She squatted on the ground and cried, not knowing if she was happy or sad.
In her mind, there was a certain person who shamelessly cheated her money. No matter how well she lived today, it was all because of that person.
Back then, Niu Youdao's intervention completely changed her life.
In the past, no matter what Niu Youdao did to make up for it, she still hated Niu Youdao a little. But after this moment, she really didn't hate him anymore. She couldn't hate him anymore.
No matter how Shang Chaozong treated her in the future, or what her fate would be like, after today, she wouldn't hate him anymore. Even if she had ten thousand reasons to hate him, she wouldn't hate Niu Youdao anymore!
She was very clear that the current Niu Youdao wasn't someone who lacked that ten thousand gold coins, nor was he someone who couldn't pay back that ten thousand gold coins!
Shang Shuqing also cried. He squatted down and comforted her.
The familiar sound of wheels could be heard from outside the courtyard.
Shang Shuqing wiped his tears and looked over. He saw Shang Chaozong pushing Meng Shanming in a wheelchair. Shang Chaozong was wearing battle armor!
Shang Shuqing hurriedly reminded Feng Ruo Nan. Feng Ruo Nan also quickly stood up and wiped her tears. But she couldn't control her emotions, and her tears continued to flow.
Shang Chaozong and Meng Shanming looked at Feng Ruo Nan's attire. It seemed like she didn't make any preparations.
The two of them couldn't help but look at Shang Shuqing. When they agreed on this matter, Shang Shuqing was present. They thought that Shang Shuqing would tell Feng Ruo Nan. But from the looks of it, he just found out.
There was no need to pursue this matter now. Meng Shanming sighed: "Princess, the army is about to set off. It's inauspicious to cry at this time. For the sake of the army, please bear with it!"
His method of persuasion was a little stiff, but it was very effective.
"En!" Feng Ruo Nan nodded repeatedly. She wiped her tears and held back her tears.
Shang Chaozong wanted to say something but hesitated. The two of them hadn't talked for a long time. He didn't know how to talk to her. In the end, he forced himself to ask: "Are you still able to mount a horse and carry a spear?"
"En!" Feng Ruo Nan nodded again. Her tears flowed down again, and she wiped them away.
Shang Chaozong: "The time has been set. The army will set off in an hour. Is an hour enough to change?"
"En!" Feng Ruo Nan nodded again.
Shang Chaozong: "We will wait for you."
Shang Shuqing immediately pulled Feng Ruo Nan back into the house.
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