"My lord, why not send a squad of elite soldiers to carry out a surprise attack in an unexpected manner. I suppose it would prove quite effective..."
"On the contrary, I think..."
Everyone began to express their opinions, while Qin Yi quietly listened. Suddenly, Master Uncle Cheng entered the room and whispered sothing to Qin Yi.
Surprise flashed in Qin Yi’s eyes, followed by a slight nod.
After the discussion on the war strategy paused, he promptly returned to his room, changed into civilian clothes, and discreetly left the city.
Outside the city, in a small mountain valley, a farr wearing a straw hat and plain robe was already waiting for him. Seeing Qin Yi’s hurried approach, he lifted his head and smiled.
"I’m honored you were willing to see ."
Qin Yi stopped ten steps away, narrowing his eyes as he observed the man. After a while, he also cracked a smile.
"Even though we now serve different masters, our brotherhood should not be ruined by this. Even if one day, you Jun Ruochen cut down from my horse, I will have no regrets over our friendship."
Jun Ruochen suddenly took off his hat and burst into laughter.
"Good! With your words, I, Jun Ruochen, do not regret considering you my brother! Co, let’s go over there. I’ve prepared so food and drink. Today, we will eat and drink while we talk."
"If Big Brother Jun offers this generosity, I, Qin Yi, would be rude to refuse!"
Saying so, he laughed and raised his hand in a gesture of invitation.
Jun Ruochen eagerly led the way with a smile, and Qin Yi followed closely.
This behavior, however, was worriso to the two followers behind him, who were both astounded and unable to prevent it.
Qin Yi advanced forward and soon found a well-prepared feast under the pavilion not far ahead. The two sat facing each other and chatted leisurely.
After draining their cups twice, Jun Ruochen put down his goblet and brought up the battle from yesterday.
"I never imagined that you’ve grown so much. The fact that you cut down two of my vanguards in yesterday’s battle really took by surprise."
"You should say that I’ve removed obstacles for you. You should thank !"
Qin Yi laughed heartily then asked in a serious tone, "I rember, Brother Jun, you were a civil officer. When did you beco a commanding general? It really surprises ."
"Just so trouble I’ve encountered."
Jun Ruochen shook his head, not wanting to continue on the subject. Instead, he steered the conversation towards Su Pan’er, "Why didn’t Younger Cousin Pan’er co with you? I invited her today as well."
"Pan’er hasn’t been feeling well recently and is resting at ho."
Qin Yi’s eyes flashed, not offering a hint of what was happening, "Besides, little Yanyan has been particularly naughty recently. Pan’er loves to take care of everything regarding her, she’s quite busy."
"It’s hard to believe her personality has changed to care for little Yanyan..."
Jun Ruochen seed to be lost in thought, reminiscing sothing, his face softened.
However, Qin Yi did not want to discuss Pan’er and her daughter any further, so he shifted the topic again, chatting about various things.
The two drank and chatted till dawn before they parted, intoxicated.
Jun Ruochen squinted his eyes, watching Qin Yi’s figure disappear at the end of the road. He then turned to Hwa Diexiang, "Are you really sure that Pan’er has left the city? "
Hwa Diexiang was silent for a long ti before shaking his head, "Our undercover agent says so, but he is only involved in the outer courtyard’s activities. It’s not easy for us to have placed such a person there, hard to get further ssages. We’re afraid that if we expose our tracks, we’ll not even have this sort of outer courtyard person."
"Since she is already in the outer courtyard, how can she not even ascertain if she is in the city or not? Clearly, these are all excuses!"
Jun Ruochen’s face darkened, "Or else, send another ssage to him, let him clarify the situation. As soon as there is news, imdiately report it!"
"Why do you bother yourself? Sigh!"
Hwa Diexiang stared at him for a long ti, sighing, "After all, she is already married. What needs to be let go, should be let go earlier. Why worry about having no wife?"
"I know what I’m doing!"
Jun Ruochen gritted his teeth as he finished his sentence. He gave Hwa Diexiang a deep look and turned to stride away without looking back.
On the other hand, Qin Yi also walked briskly. When he ca to a deserted place, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
What was Jun Ruochen’s intention today?
Especially the fact that he kept ntioning Pan’er during the drinking session... Could it be...?
He abruptly stopped, turned back, and ordered, "When you go back, find the list of servants in the courtyard. I want to see who dares to betray ."
Jun Ruochen’s actions today could only an that information had been leaked on this side!
In reality, Pan’er and her entourage had left secretly. To ensure their safety, he had not publicly announced their departure. But Jun Ruochen repeatedly alluding to it made him suspicious.
"Yes, my lord!"
The followers behind him hurriedly complied.
Upon learning of Qin Yi’s orders, Su Pan’er, led by four female guards, continued her journey the next morning.
However, once the journey began, Su Pan’er noticed that the number of wonfolk following her seed to decrease.
She didn’t think too much about it and simply hid in her carriage, playing with little Yanyan.
After several days of journeying zig-zag, they ca close to ridian Road.
Rigorous inspections took place on the stations of the ridian Road. Those carrying weapons were detained. Given that their group consisted mostly of won and children, it would be impossible to pass the checkpoint.
Fortunately, the four female guards knew their way around and led them through the bypass.
Mountain pepper rode up to Su Pan’er.
"Madam! Up ahead, the terrain is treacherous. Further on, there are mountain robbers in the valley. We need to cross the valley, but we’re afraid it may disturb you."
Su Pan’er glanced out of the window and saw steep cliffs and treacherous mountains with only a narrow path winding around it. Having mountain robbers nest here was not surprising.
"How many robbers are there? How strong are they?"
"There aren’t many, but the location is treacherous. If they roll down rocks or logs from the mountain, the damage could be significant!"
"In that case, let’s rest here for a while. After dealing with these mountain robbers, we let everyone pass."
Looking at the landscape, Su Pan’er decisively gave the order.
"Gather materials to make a fire and cook. This place is relatively flat, and those mountain robbers are certainly lying in wait. They won’t co here. Everyone can relax and cook a hot al. We’ll act after it gets dark."
Upon receiving the order, everyone halted.
Those responsible for setting up the camp did so, and those tasked with cooking started preparing als. Everyone was busy till it got dark, only then did Su Pan’er take a few people and start moving.
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