Chapter 338 Is She So Important Now?

Chu Yian and Qi Ze stopped and walked along the way. Not only did Qi Ze gain a lot of knowledge, but she did too.

Although Qi Ze rarely leaves Shengjing, he is a prince carefully trained by the royal family and has his own unique insights in handling things.

Although Chu Yian has lived for more than 20 years, he has mostly been under the protection of the country and his parents.

Despite having a passionate heart, many times they are not very mature in their approach to things and their ideas are too idealistic.

Qi Ze admired her optimistic and positive attitude towards life, and Chu Yian also admired her ability to handle things in moderation.

Along the way, although there were quarrels, bumps and bruises, and we experienced all kinds of assassinations, frame-ups and difficulties, we still managed to get through it safely.

Well, in addition to relying on themselves, they also have to rely on the emperor to give them unconditional support from behind.

Half a year after leaving Beijing, the two finally arrived at Shuoguan.

Dashun and Ningguo had been in a stalemate for a long time and had fought several battles. Many people died on both sides, especially on the Ningguo side.

But not only did they refuse to withdraw, they also sent reinforcements here several times.

In addition, some troops have been transferred south to prepare for the attack on Yuzhou.

He wanted to use Yuzhou as a breakthrough point and find an opportunity to break the city.

The emperor and his ministers were suspicious of each other for many years in Dashun. In addition, the rulers were mediocre in ability and sought stability in everything. They did not dare to try any new ideas. As a result, the national strength was far behind that of Ningguo.

Although Qin Huaishu and Qin Sheng were not afraid to fight Ningguo, they had to consider Dashun behind them.

The Dashun Kingdom is now in a period of development. Although the emperor has changed his mind, he is obviously not ready to go to war with Ningguo.

If they were allowed to capture Yuzhou and attack Shuoguan from both sides, the situation would be very unfavorable for Dashun.

It was at this time that Chu Yian and Qi Ze rushed to Shuoguan.

Although Qi Ze is far away from the center of power, it does not mean that he is not paying attention to the situation here.

It is precisely because of his concern that he feels anxious, especially when he sees that the lives of the people are far worse than he imagined.

Chu Yian naturally didn’t know this, and no one told her.

On the day she arrived at Shuoguan, Qin Sheng and Qin Huaishu came to pick her up, and she was extremely happy.

She hadn't seen Qin Sheng for more than half a year, and Qin Huaishu for even more than half a year. She missed them so much.

She gave Qin Sheng a big hug as soon as she came up, but when she saw Qin Huaishu standing next to her with a gentle look on his face, she didn't feel comfortable giving her son a big hug in public.

Following the two to where they were living now, Chu Yian couldn't help but ask about the situation here: "When will the war end?"

Qin Sheng asked someone to bring cold water. The conditions at the border were so poor that even coarse tea became a luxury.

The two brothers were not people who cared about the quality of life when they went to war, so naturally they had no preparations.

Qin Sheng poured two bowls of water for Chu Yian and Qi Ze, and did not hide it from her: "I'm afraid it won't be over in a short time."

Chu Yian frowned. She didn't understand these things, so she didn't ask any more questions.

But Qi Ze is different. He has been concerned about the things here for a long time. Now that he is here, he can't help but ask a few more questions.

"Didn't the Emperor send envoys to negotiate peace with Ningguo? Still no news?"

Qin Huaishu looked at Qi Ze. This man had made a lot of progress after this trip and no longer kept his eyes on Qin Sheng.

Despite this, Qin Huaishu still disliked him: "Your Highness the Fourth Prince should know the current situation of Ningguo."

Qi Ze was slightly stunned and frowned.

Two years ago, the Crown Prince of Ningguo went out to provide disaster relief, and the Emperor of Ningguo was critically ill. The third prince took the opportunity to collude with foreign invaders, control the palace, kill his brothers and concubines, and force the bedridden emperor to appoint him as the crown prince.

After the emperor passed away, he naturally ascended the throne and became the new emperor of Ningguo.

The first thing he did after becoming emperor was to use all means to clean up the court. The former prince's party members were killed, demoted, or exiled.

Those neutral officials were either marginalized or retired.

As a result, no one in the court dares to resist him.

The reason he attacked Dashun was that the Dong family was humiliated in Dashun. Dong Jingwen held an important position in Ningguo, but because he came to Shengjing, he was cursed and criticized by people all over the world.

Not only that, there are so many great scholars who are notorious.

The affairs of scholars should not be involved in state affairs, and should not become an excuse for war between two countries.

And as far as Qi Ze knew, the new emperor had probably never even met Dong Jingwen, and he didn't respect scholars very much.

When he was still the third prince, a great scholar once advised him to control his temper and cultivate kindness. However, three days later, that man was found dead in his house.

Even though Dong Jingwen holds an important position in the hearts of students all over the world, the new emperor of Ningguo may not even look at him.

Now they are using this reason to attack Dashun. Anyone with a discerning eye can see that it is just an excuse.

No one knows what ulterior motive is hidden behind this.

The headstrong new emperor of Ningguo was obviously unwilling to cease fire, and the peace talks were likely to come to nothing, and the war would most likely continue.

And it's not like the stalemate now. If they really attack from Yuzhou, things may turn around, but it will definitely not be in favor of Dashun.

Qi Ze's brows furrowed more and more tightly.

Ningguo's ancestors had accumulated a lot of wealth, but Dashun's wealth could not withstand such a consumption.

If Shuoguan is really lost, and several nearby mountains are lost, it would be like opening the west gate for Dashun. From then on, anyone can come and go in their homes. Who can feel safe in this situation?

Chu Yian looked at Qi Ze, then at Qin Sheng and Qin Huaishu. Seeing that the three of them had frowns and serious expressions, he tactfully kept silent.

It was already late when we arrived at Shuoguan today, so soon everyone dispersed to rest.

Qin Sheng had to get up to patrol at night, and was afraid of disturbing Chu Yian's rest, so he did not sleep in the same room with her.

Early the next morning, a servant brought a letter from outside Shuoguan.

Qin Huaishu opened it and took a look, his face instantly darkening.

This gentle young master can remain calm and composed no matter how urgent the situation is.

Except for the time when he heard that Qin Sheng and Qi Ze were involved and his face looked so ugly, this was the first time Qin Sheng saw him like this in all these years.

I couldn't help but feel curious: "What's in the letter?"

Qin Huaishu hesitated for a moment and handed the letter over.

After reading it, Qin Sheng's face looked even uglier than his. He put the letter on the fire, and the flames instantly devoured the letter.

The next day, the same letter arrived again.

The third day, the fourth day...

Even the generals below began to doubt. Now that it was Dashun who took the initiative to seek peace, they should carefully discuss whatever the other side said. If the matter was too big to decide, they should send a letter back to Shengjing to ask His Majesty to make a decision.

However, Qin Sheng and Qin Huaishu both concealed the letter.

Qin Sheng was already reorganizing his troops and preparing to lead part of the force to Yuzhou.

He must fight this battle, and fight hard.

The commander-in-chief stationed at Shuoguan is General Fu. Qin Huaishu is only a military advisor, but General Fu was promoted by the Qin family. When General Fu's daughter fell into the water and almost drowned, it was Chu Yian who rescued her.

Both publicly and privately, he owes the Qin family a huge favor.

Moreover, General Fu trusted Qin Huaishu so much in this matter that he didn't even bother to ask.

Since Qin Huaishu thinks it is inappropriate, then it is really inappropriate.

Qin Huaishu was making emergency arrangements, and Qin Sheng was also ready to rush to Yuzhou. However, who would have thought that the letter that they had burned countless times would be stuffed directly into Chu Yian's hands when she was walking on the road.

The person who stuffed the letter into her hand kept his head down and disappeared after stuffing it into her hand.

There were a few words written on the envelope by Chu Yian himself. She didn't doubt it and thought it was a letter sent from Shengjing, so she opened it without thinking.

Then he just stood there in a daze.

After reading the letter carefully, Chu Yian took the letter and hurried to find Qin Sheng and Qin Huaishu.

It happened that Qi Ze was also here to understand the situation. He was slightly stunned when he saw her running over in a hurry.

Chu Yian didn't care about anything else and handed the letter to Qin Sheng.

Qin Sheng lowered his head and took a look. His expression instantly turned ugly. He looked at her and asked, "Where did you get this letter?"

Chu Yian: "Someone gave it to me on the road, I don't know who it was."

Qin Sheng's face became even uglier.

Qin Huaishu knew what the letter said as soon as he saw his expression, but Qi Ze didn't understand and took the letter.

He took a look at it and threw it into the fire as if it were something dirty.

He turned his head and glared at Chu Yian: "Little kid, don't watch too much nonsense all day. There is nothing for you to do here. Go back to sleep."

Chu Yian: ...

Chu Yian gritted his teeth: "Chu Xiaosi, you are getting cocky again, aren't you?"

There was no one else in the room, so she sat down and talked about the letter that Qi Ze had destroyed. She was very confused: "What happened? Why did they retreat as soon as I left Shuoguan?"

Is she that important now?

It can actually influence the war between the two countries.

Or has Ningguo already known her identity as Dapeng?

That's not right. Although Ningguo has planted many spies in Dashun, how could a few spies who hide their identities find out something that even the emperor couldn't find out?

Chu Yian couldn't understand.

Qin Sheng and Qin Huaishu couldn't figure it out, and Qi Ze was even more confused.

Seeing that everyone had gloomy faces, Chu Yian whispered: "Then...should I go?"