Chapter 791 Visiting Wucheng

To prepare for her visit to Wucheng, Lin Yuesha got up before dawn, washed and dressed, and then took a nap in the carriage.

Just as the cold of the twelfth lunar month began, a light snow fell in the northwest. The horses' hooves trod on the snow, just like Lin Yuesha's heavy heart.

"Miss, is there something you're worried about?"

As a personal maid, Bai Cha must be at the forefront, solving problems for her mistress.

"Of course."

Lin Yuesha put down the hand warmer, opened the carriage window, and a cold wind blew into the carriage along with the snowflakes. Lin Yuesha shivered from the cold, and her drowsy state instantly turned awake.

The matter of going to Wucheng to discuss matters fell to her; whether or not the border could be recovered depended on this one move.

Lin Yuesha was under immense pressure. She had never had any experience in this area before. Deceiving the sisters of the First Village was already her limit, and she had no confidence in negotiating business with the Lord of Wucheng.

"If we fail, it's not your fault."

Bai Cha understood her young mistress's concerns. It is said that knowing yourself and your enemy will lead to victory in every battle. However, the people did not know much about the Lord of Wucheng, and Wucheng rarely interacted with Daqi. They only heard rumors from the streets, without any useful information.

Knowing nothing about Wucheng, Lin Yuesha was feeling her way across the river.

"Success is the only option; failure is not an option."

Failure means that recovering lost territory will become increasingly difficult, and more Qi people and soldiers will be lost. Our side cannot afford any more losses.

If the city lord of Wucheng were willing to open the city gates and allow the Qi soldiers to pass through, it would deal a devastating blow to the alien race.

Rumors circulated that Wu Ya, the daughter of Wu Cheng, was beautiful, while others said she was extremely ugly. With both sides sticking to their stories, Lin Yuesha didn't know who to believe.

"Besides, I can't just ignore my cousin's opinion, can I?"

Lin Yuesha felt great sympathy for Xu Da and devoted herself to her career, striving to expand the territory of the Great Qi. However, when she arrived in the Northwest, she was forced to sell her body.

"Lord Xu and the city lord's daughter are a good match in terms of social standing."

Bai Cha picked up the slender-spouted copper kettle to pour water, then lowered the heavy curtain of the carriage, making the carriage even darker.

The master and servant remained silent until the afternoon when the group arrived at the city gate of Wucheng.

"Is the visitor Mrs. Qi?"

A crack appeared in the city gate of Wucheng, and someone poked their head out to ask a question.

"who?"

Lin Yuesha didn't react immediately and looked at Bai Cha to ask.

"Mrs. Qi, Miss, you must be talking about yourself!"

Bai Cha was initially dazed, but then, remembering that the pockmarked man's surname was Qi, she immediately realized that her young mistress was being addressed that way because she was a married woman visiting.

"yes."

The coachman answered readily, "It was Madam Xu who entrusted our young mistress to come to Wucheng as a guest, wishing to meet with the city lord to discuss matters in person."

As soon as the coachman finished speaking, the city gate opened immediately, and a group of people came out to greet them.

Lin Yuesha prepared herself mentally. She was now Mrs. Qi, and if the other party addressed her in that way, she wouldn't be able to answer, as if she were an imposter.

"Mrs. Qi, thank you for making this trip."

The carriage window opened, and outside, a young general in armor rode beside the carriage, nodded to Lin Yuesha, and said very politely, "This is your first time in Wucheng. If there is anything you don't understand, I am happy to answer it for you."

The young general rode his horse forward, and Lin Yuesha, sitting in the carriage, couldn't see his face clearly. However, the general spoke politely, which made her feel good about him; at least he didn't make any arrogant demands.

"Young general, do you know where my cousin is?"

Lin Yuesha pointed out her relationship with Xu Da. Compared to the war between the two countries, she was more concerned about Xu Da. Her cousin was stubborn and would rather die than submit. She hoped that he would not be mistreated.

"Lord Xu was a guest at the City Lord's Mansion and was highly regarded by the City Lord."

Lin Yuesha didn't see it; the person who spoke blushed.

"I've heard about it, but I'm curious, what is it about my cousin that your young lady has taken a fancy to?"

Putting aside Xu Da's personality, his face was barely presentable.

But if the city lord's daughter is obsessed with looks, why wouldn't she be interested in Shion? Comparing the two, the difference in their qualities is obvious.

Lin Yuesha noticed that the young man was quite easygoing, so she kept trying to get information out of him.

"You'll have to ask our young lady about that; I don't know."

On the way to the city lord's mansion, Lin Yuesha tried every means to find out information, but the other party kept going around in circles and refused to answer, which made Lin Yuesha very frustrated.

They entered the city lord's mansion, and the young general escorted them to the door before leaving.

The city lord's mansion sent out maids and servants to pick her up, and Lin Yuesha was taken directly to the inner courtyard.

"Miss, that young general was quite handsome."

While Bai Cha was tidying up her mistress's clothes, she whispered in her ear.

"He's good-looking and easy-going, but unfortunately he's tight-lipped and won't reveal a single word."

The maids and servants led Lin Yuesha to a guest courtyard, then brought her water and served her attentively. However, she did not see the city lord or his daughter, nor did she see Xu Da.

Perhaps this was their way of treating guests. Lin Yuesha didn't ask any further questions, reminding herself not to be too hasty.

From afternoon until evening, Lin Yuesha was left out in the cold, and she almost thought it was a show of force from the city lord of Wucheng.

As the lanterns were lit, maids and servants filed in, inviting Lin Yuesha to dine in the backyard of the city lord's mansion.

Outside, it was freezing cold, and a cold wind was blowing.

Lin Yuesha put on her down jacket and followed the instructions of the city lord's mansion, determined not to show any fear.

This trip represents the Great Qi Dynasty and also the face of the Protectorate General's Mansion. We'll see what tricks the Lord of Wucheng has up his sleeve.

"Young Madam Qi, dining in the backyard is the highest level of hospitality offered by the city lord."

Seeing Lin Yuesha's composure, the old woman secretly admired the calmness of the women of Daqi and kindly offered an explanation.

The city lord's mansion was very large. Lin Yuesha and Bai Cha took a small carriage and headed straight for the backyard.

The backyard was decorated with lanterns and colorful lights, which reflected off the snow, adding a festive and peaceful atmosphere.

Seeing the yurt-like building, Lin Yuesha breathed a sigh of relief, as she had been worried that it was a trap.

"Young Madam Qi, please. Our city lord and young lady have been waiting for a long time, and Lord Xu is also here."

Hearing that Xu Da was there, Lin Yuesha relaxed a little and slowly walked in.

Inside the yurt, thick blankets were laid out, and they felt soft and fluffy underfoot.

In the very center of the yurt, there is a huge stove with a bonfire burning inside, and a whole roasted lamb on top.

Lin Yuesha was led to a seat by her maids and servants, right next to Wu Ya, the daughter of the city lord of Wucheng.

"You are...?"

Bai Cha recognized her almost immediately; the city lord's daughter was the young general who had come out of the city to greet people earlier that day. However, she was dressed as a woman now, and looked even more radiant than during the day.

"Cousin, you've finally arrived!"

Xu Da was overjoyed to finally see his family. He was almost moved to tears. He had been detained in Wucheng and couldn't go back. He felt like a meat bun, sent to Wucheng to be fed to the dogs, never to return.

Fortunately, his mother didn't give up on him and sent his cousin over.