Chapter 539.1: Asking For Her Hand (II)
Translated by: etvolare
Lu Heng understood and called two female tribesn over, telling them to take Biyu and Xinyu elsewhere to rest.
When there were no further outsiders, Lu Heng asked, "Are you worried they're spies?"
"Although we aren't familiar with each other, Biyu did end up getting hurt because of . If I can help them a little, I might as well. However, that doesn’t an we should lower our guard. The amount of provisions we have here is simply too eye catching. I’m worried that the Xiyue prince might grow impatient and a fight will break out over the supplies. It will cause unnecessary loss then.”
"It’s as you say." Lu Heng inspected their surroundings in passing as he walked around the camp with Qin Yining.
Qin Yining narrowed her eyes involuntarily and stuck her hands under her armpits when the frosty night winds ca howling at them.
“We must prepare for everything though. Although that Xiyue prince isn’t very shrewd, a person like him is also unpredictable and can do preposterous things.”
“You’re right. We can’t understand his way of thinking with logic, so we have to be even more cautious,” Lu Heng continued, “The tribe has greatly relaxed and recovered during our ti in the oasis, so general health is much better now. The Minuo is a fiesty tribe to begin with, and we have many skilled with the bow and cavalry.
“After all they’ve suffered and repressed under Anari’s persecution, even the wonfolk bear an undying will unafraid of death. Compared to the unblooded children in the oasis who have never seen blood, our numbers and fighting strength an that we won’t be at a disadvantage.”
“But both sides will suffer casualties if a fight breaks out. I’m not afraid of a battle, but I also don’t want needless injuries and fatalities. We only live once, and we can’t disregard other people's lives when we make our own decisions.
“Back ho, Pang Zhixi often said that everyone was born equal and no one’s life is more precious than anybody else's. That’s why, when soldiers and generals die in the battlefield, that is a fulfillnt of their duties. However, to drag the people into war is an absolutely cruel act of heartless brutality. Most of the Minuo tribesn with us aren’t soldiers, and I don’t want them to throw their lives away because of us.”
A faint sourness couldn’t help but erge in Lu Heng’s heart when he heard the pride and softness that had unconsciously appeared in Qin Yining’s tone when she ntioned Pang Xiao. However, he was now at the point where he’d ignore these monts of frustration and jealousy, instead focusing on analyzing the aning behind Qin Yining’s words. He was in fact gaining a new level of understanding of Pang Xiao.
“I didn’t know the prince was such a compassionate man. It looks like the rumors aren’t true at all.”
Qin Yining chuckled, “Of course you can’t trust everything the rumors say. There were quite disgusting rumors about in the gossip mill in the past.”
“Nothing else matters as long as one holds a clear conscience about their actions.” Lu Heng couldn’t help but laugh when he heard that.
“Yes, especially with our current situation.” Qin Yining tilted her head toward the sky. There wasn’t even a single star in the night sky tonight. It was like a pitch black curtain had blocked all the light. From the heavy, overcast clouds, it seed like a great snowfall would soon occur.
Lu Heng also looked up at the sky with her, silent for a long ti. “I’ve already secretly arranged for the tribes to carry a portion of provisions with them at all tis and prepared enough water. If sothing unexpected happens, we’ll take as much of the supplies and horses with us when we escape. Even if we can’t bring the wagons and have to leave on just the horses, it won’t be as bad as starving.”
“Mm, I was thinking of doing that too. Good thing that you’re here and already arranged for it.” Qin Yining stopped walking and flashed a grin. “But don’t worry, I won’t allow a situation like that to happen.”
Lu Heng naturally knew of Qin Yining’s stubborn temperant. Once she decided sothing was her responsibility, she would grit her teeth and persevere until the very end.
But the Minuo tribe wasn’t originally her responsibility. He didn’t want her to take so much pressure onto her shoulders.
“Ah well, let’s just rest well tonight.” Qin Yining smiled, “Now that I’ve returned, I can finally sleep peacefully, surrounded by our people.”
Lu Heng quickly bobbed his head, knowing she was still ill and certainly exhausted after that bout in the palace earlier. “Let’s go, I’ll escort you to your room.”
Lu Heng gave his warm mudbrick house to Qin Yining, while he himself went to bunk up with Caganhbara and Harbhara. The other tribesn had just set up tents like they’d done countless tis while fleeing in the desert. They took turns keeping guard, not daring to relax in the slightest.
Reassured, Qin Yining entered the land of dreams.
Perhaps due to her fragile state, she fell into a deep sleep. The tribesn all knew the state of her body so nobody ca to call her up, just allowing her to rest. But just after noon, the guards on duty ca back to Uncle Alham with a worrying report.
“There’s a group of people outside, and they seem to be led by that prince who escorted the chief back yesterday.”
Uncle Alham was alard when he heard the news. He ran to call Lu Heng, not daring to tarry.
Lu Heng humd with contemplation imdiately heading out to welco them, cupping his hands in greeting when he saw the man draped in a black cotton overcoat.
“So it’s Your Grace! Please pardon for not having co out to greet you.”
Zhou ng arrogantly raised his chin, indicating Lu Heng could dispense with the courtesies. “This prince has co, but why haven’t Miss Pang co out to greet ?”
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