"Indeed."

The carriage was getting closer and closer to the government office, which also meant that the conversation between them was about to come to an end.

When getting off the car, Luo Ying asked: "Will I become your stepping stone one day?"

Xu Jing turned around and smiled. "What do you think?"

If you don't even understand my efforts, I suggest you just reopen the business. You're hopelessly stupid.

"You won't." Luo Ying thought of the past. If Jiang Xuqing hadn't saved him twice, he would have died long ago.

He couldn't understand why Jiang Xuqing saved him. If he was after his body, Luo Ying felt that it was completely unnecessary.

He wasn't the young waiter at Nanfeng Pavilion, not considerate and submissive enough. He was also reckless and easily tricked. He couldn't understand why Jiang Xuqing kept helping him.

Could it be that I owe him something and want to make up for it?

But they have never met.

When I looked up again, the person had gone far away.

Luo Ying sighed and had to return to Luo Mansion with doubts to catch up on his sleep.

Luo Ying was so tired this time that he didn't even bother to take a shower and fell into a deep sleep.

He had a very long dream.

In the dream, he was wearing clothes made of black silk and sitting on a white round plate.

The sight of white disgusted him. He hated white, but the entire room, except for his clothes, was white. He couldn't resist and could only endure it silently.

He was like a bird trapped in a cage, struggling in vain. No matter how hard he tried to escape, he would still be beaten to pieces by reality.

The door cannot be opened at all, and you are always alone. There is no hope from beginning to end, only despair.

who is he?

Why are you here?

Over time, he lost all his interests and hobbies.

His world also became black and white.

When he was completely desperate, a man in Taoist robes pushed open the door.

The moment he looked up and saw him, he felt his long-forgotten heart slowly come back to life.

Luo Ying looked at him, hoping that the Taoist priest would say a word or two to him.

I hope he can save himself.

The moment he saw his face clearly, he woke up completely.

It turns out that everything was just a dream.

Unfortunately, he didn't see the person clearly until he woke up. He just felt that he seemed to know him but also seemed to not know him.

Qin Mo hurried over and said, "General, Lord Jiang wants to see you."

"What's up?"

"They say the post station's horse broke down, and they need to borrow your steed to go to the capital."

Luo Ying immediately got up from the bed, put on his clothes and rode to the prefectural government office.

"General Luo." Bai Shinian had already met him outside the door. After having the groom take the horse away, he said, "The master is waiting for you in the study."

"Take me there quickly."

After Luo Ying entered the study, he asked directly, "Are you planning to rush it by 800 miles?"

"That's right. It's best to have your confidant deliver the letter to ensure it's safe." Xu Jing yawned and handed him the prepared letter and package. "Go immediately. There's no time to lose."

"Wait, there's no turning back at this point?"

Once the arrow is shot, there is no turning back. If the news were to be delivered quickly over 800 miles, it would be an absolutely devastating blow to Jianzhou.

If the Prince of Nanping is falsely accused of treason without concrete evidence, his entire family will be executed. Luo Ying does not want Jiang Xuqing to commit such a big taboo and risk more than he gains.

"I never do anything I'm not sure of." Xu Jing blinked and patted his shoulder. "You have to trust me."

"But"

"No buts," Xu Jing interrupted him, saying, "If you don't go, I'll immediately arrange for someone to go. Opportunities are fleeting, and if we don't catch them all, I'll be in big trouble sooner or later. It's either you or I, do you understand?"

Xu Jing hated Luo Ying's hesitation in making a decision at a critical moment, which only led to her being inconsiderate. She was so fussy that she didn't act like a man at all, but more like a girl.

"Okay, I'll go myself." Luo Ying stood up to leave, but was stopped by Xu Jing. "Just let your trusted confidant go. If you go, it will be considered desertion without permission and you will be severely punished."

"Okay." Luo Ying didn't say anything more and went out with the package.

After he left, 021 complained: "You, a treacherous minister, are even more cruel than the general. Do you know how many people were killed by your memorial?"

Xu Jing rolled his eyes. "Where's your compassionate heart? Don't you understand that being kind to your enemies is being cruel to yourself?"

The original text states that Ye Changge was a traitor to the Jiannu, which led to the defeat of Dayan. For those who lack a sense of the overall situation, dying a thousand times is not too much.

Traitors should be hunted down like rats crossing the street. The destruction of his family is his own fault and he cannot blame anyone else.

021 said: "What is the crime of this child?"

Xu Jing sneered, "They are the absolute beneficiaries. How can they be innocent? Why wouldn't they share their prosperity with others? And when they're down and out, they blame others. What's the logic behind this?"

Xu Jing can forgive a robot for being a saint, but he will never allow the people around him to be kind-hearted fools.

Especially the generals who hold military power should be decisive in killing. Any hesitation for a second would be a disservice to the people of Jianzhou.

A spy should not be forgiven, and his family should be slaughtered as well, otherwise it will be against the will of heaven.

"Are you sure Luo Ying won't be soft-hearted?"

"I hope he won't." Xu Jing saw Bai Shinian coming over and handed him the exact same thing. "Is Wang Liang back?"

"I'm back and resting in my room. What's going on, Master..."

"Tell him to take these things and leave for the capital tomorrow. If he sees Luo Ying's men entering the city, he won't have to deliver the letter to the Jiang family."

Bai Shinian responded, "Master, are you worried about General Luo?"

"I'm afraid he'll do something stupid." Xu Jing sneered, "Okay, do it right away."

With two plans in place, he was not afraid that the things would disappear before they could be delivered to the emperor.

It can be considered as a chance for him to give Luo Ying. If he is really as soft-hearted as 021 expected, then Xu Jing doesn't mind helping him and letting him destroy the Great Wall himself.

The next day, both Luo Ying's personal followers and Xu Jing's personal soldiers rushed to the capital to deliver the letter.

The place that arrived one step ahead of the capital was the office of Chen Zhifu in Jingzhou.

When Prefect Chen heard from his servant that Jiang Xuqing's entourage had come to deliver a letter, he did not delay for a moment and personally met with the servant.

After opening the letter given by the servant, Chen Zhifu almost fainted from anger after reading it for a few seconds.

"Come here, bring this evil girl to me quickly."

When the servant heard this, he knew that the matter was serious. When he went to take the eldest lady away, he also went to inform the old lady in the mansion.

The old lady and Chen Jiaojiao entered the inner hall one after another. The old lady asked while leaning on her cane. "What happened?"

"Mother, why are you here?" After greeting the old lady, Prefect Chen said, "Your presence saves us trouble. You can just accompany me to Prince Rong's mansion to cancel the engagement."

"No, I don't want to break off the engagement!" Chen Jiaojiao said loudly: "I love Changge, and I will not marry anyone else."