Chapter 252 Emergency Recall
After having dinner together yesterday, the three of them immediately got back to work the next day.
After a night's rest, Lin Changning felt much better and began patrolling the city with his men early the next morning.
After patrolling the city in the morning, he sent people to repair the city walls, while he prepared to return to the camp to see what the commander's next plan was.
As soon as they arrived at the camp entrance, they saw Qi Ming rushing towards Qi Rong's tent.
The two walked alongside him, and Lin Changning followed them directly. Qi Ming's anxiety was impossible to hide, and Lin Changning frowned and jogged over.
"But what if the situation in other cities has changed? Why the rush?"
Qi Ming paused, turned around and saw Lin Changning. His brows relaxed slightly: "Sixth Brother? It's a secret letter from the Prince's Mansion. It's usually used when something important happens. I came over as soon as I received it, but I don't know what it is yet."
Lin Changning nodded to indicate that he understood, and then followed Qi Ming to the camp.
When they arrived at the entrance, Lin Changning waited at the tent entrance. After all, it was a secret letter from the Prince's Mansion, and it wouldn't be appropriate for her to go in at this time, so it was better to avoid it.
Lin Changning stood at the entrance of the tent, looking up at the people coming and going around him. Almost every two people would stop and bow to him.
Lin Changning stood at the door and waved, waiting for Qi Ming to come out.
Just when I was feeling utterly bored, a commanding voice suddenly came from inside.
"Xiao Liu, come in too, don't just stand there at the door."
Lin Changning turned around, responded loudly, lifted the curtain, and entered Qi Rong's tent.
Looking around, he realized that the Prince of Qin was not there.
Inside, only Qi Erge and Qi Ming were sitting upright. However, Qi Erge seemed to be in a bad mood. His brows were tightly furrowed, and his eyes seemed to be spitting out anger. The atmosphere around him was very tense.
Lin Changning straightened his expression and cupped his hands in greeting: "Second Brother? What happened? Why are you so angry? Has the situation at the front changed?"
Qi Rong sighed, his murderous aura still lingering around him. He glanced at Lin Changning with a hint of hesitation: "There's nothing to worry about at the front. This is a matter at home."
Lin Changning was naturally curious, but matters concerning the Prince's Mansion were not her concern, so she obediently shut her mouth, her bright eyes fixed on Qi Rong, ready to wait for him to tell her himself.
Meeting Lin Changning's gaze, Qi Rong glanced at Qi Ming and said, "Xiao Liu is not an outsider. Now, perhaps only Xiao Liu can solve this problem."
Qi Ming glanced at Lin Changning and nodded in agreement: "Then I'll send a message back to the Prince's Mansion later."
Qi Rong shook his head and looked at Lin Changning with a probing gaze: "Sixth Brother, my third sister, the eldest princess of the Prince's Mansion, is currently trapped in the capital, suffering a fate worse than death. I need someone trustworthy to go to the capital for me and bring her and her daughter back to Taiyuan."
However, this matter is very risky. The battle at the front is not yet over, and as the commander, I cannot leave. There is really no suitable candidate at the moment. Would you be willing to go in my place?
Lin Changning was taken aback. Since it was Qi Erge's business, it was no problem to go. So Lin Changning knelt down without thinking: "What are you saying, Erge? Just tell me what you need. I'd be willing to go through fire and water for you."
Qi Rong hurriedly stood up and helped Lin Changning up, the probing look in his eyes disappearing, replaced by a look of caution:
"Sixth Sister, I consider you one of my own, so I won't hide it from you anymore. Third Sister is supposedly married in the capital, but she's actually being held hostage. She's had a very hard time all these years. Recently, news came from the capital that she and her daughter are in mortal danger, so they need to be brought back to Taiyuan as soon as possible."
However, the imperial court has always been wary of us, and this journey will surely be extremely dangerous. Right now, the people we know will be monitored as soon as they enter the capital, and the rest of us are not capable enough. There are indeed no suitable candidates for the time being.
Now that I think about it, only you are left. You have a clean background and not many people know your identity. If you go to the capital, you might be able to get a better deal.
However, this would be tantamount to going against the imperial court, and anyone caught would face the death penalty. The risk is enormous. You should consider it.”
Lin Changning replied without hesitation, "I'll go."
Qi Rong gave Lin Changning a deep look, patted Lin Changning's shoulder and helped him up, then bowed deeply to Lin Changning with his hands clasped.
"Sixth Brother, I entrust my third sister and Yue'er to you."
Lin Changning was somewhat flattered and helped Qi Rong up: "Second Brother and the Prince have promoted me to this point, it is only right. I will definitely bring the Princess and the young lady back to the Prince's Mansion."
Qi Rong glanced at Qi Ming, who tactfully withdrew, preparing to send a secret letter to the Prince's residence.
"I will make thorough preparations for you. You probably can't touch my personal guards, because they will be monitored once they enter the capital. So this time, the person must have a clean background, be a stranger, and be competent."
I will assign you ten secret guards who have never shown themselves. You can choose some of your entourage from the army. Most of the Right Guards are from the Taiyuan Academy, and the court doesn't pay them much attention. Perhaps you can choose some from among them.
This time, Wan Jin and Lu Shan cannot show themselves. You and your group can disguise yourselves as merchants, or even as spoiled young masters traveling to the capital, but you absolutely must not let anyone discover your identities.
Once you arrive in the capital, go to a restaurant called Zhenwei Pavilion in the east of the city and find Yueji on the second floor. She will try to arrange for you to meet my third sister.
"You must be quick. Get them out of the capital before the court and the Marquis's residence react. Once you're 100 li outside the city, reach Yichuan, where someone will meet you."
Qi Rong dumped all the key points needed for the journey onto Lin Changning. Fortunately, Lin Changning had a good memory, but he still couldn't quite keep up.
Lin Changning silently took out a piece of paper from the table, thinking to himself, "Second brother, I know you're in a hurry, but can you please calm down and let me sort out my thoughts first?"
Thinking this, Lin Changning sighed slightly, spread out the paper, and began to sort out the key points that Qi Rong had mentioned.
Qi Rong was stunned for a moment when he saw Lin Changning's actions. He knew that he had spoken too hastily and too quickly, but haste makes waste, so for a moment he did not realize that he had poured out everything at once.
After softening his tone, Qi Rong continued, "I was too hasty. Let's sit down and talk it over. We still have a day or two to wait for the Prince's reply."
Lin Changning frowned as he looked at the map and offered his suggestion: "Second Brother, I think your plan is a bit too hasty, and there are too many variables. Why don't we push it out today, take all the changes into account, and develop several plans to deal with unexpected situations?"
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