Chapter 294: Ginger is still spicy with age
Ji Yunshu didn't expect to be brought up in this matter again. He was confused, but he nodded and said, "I've heard a little bit about it."
What little she knew came from Qiyun, but what Qiyun said might not be true.
Zan Ning obviously knew that she didn't know the real story, so he slowly said, "When Nanzhao was defeated, the princess sacrificed herself for the Miao people and married the Marquis of Changxing. But she actually hated the Marquis of Changxing, so she committed suicide shortly after giving birth."
Ji Yunshu was shocked. She didn't know that Zhao Shen's grandmother committed suicide.
The people in the Marquis' Mansion didn't seem to know either.
At this point, Zan Ning smiled at Ji Yunshu and said, "Of course, this is not the main point. The main point is that in Nanzhao, bloodline is more important than anything else. So, to be honest, even if it means restoring the country, only the direct bloodline of the royal family, the heirs of the princess, are eligible."
Ji Yunshu was startled. "You don't want Zhao Shen to lead you in a rebellion, do you?"
Zan Ning smiled and said, "Of course not. The prince was born in a marquis' mansion. He has encountered many misfortunes over the years, and no one has helped him. We are not qualified to interfere in his affairs. Therefore, if he wants to legitimately inherit everything that was once Nanzhao, besides the royal bloodline, he can only let the Gu King in the Blood Jade Divine Ring recognize him as his master."
"You mean, no matter who gets that ring, they will have the opportunity to become the leader of your Southern Border?"
Zan Ning nodded. "That's right. It's not difficult to get the Gu King to recognize its master. It's been trapped in the ring for a long time. Perhaps just a drop of blood will make it recognize its master."
This was really not difficult. Ji Yunshu was even a little surprised: "Aren't you afraid that this ring will fall into the wrong hands?"
Zan Ning shook his head. "Madam, you don't know. Although it's easy to get the Gu King to recognize its master, once it does, it will draw power from the host. If you can't refine the Gu King for your own use within a short period of time, you'll soon be harmed."
Ji Yunshu was stunned when she heard this. In fact, after knowing that the Miao people really had poison, she felt that the people of this ethnic group were a bit cheating.
Hearing this again now, she felt like she was listening to a story.
The thought of insects recognizing their masters and refining them made her tremble with fear.
She waved her hand and said, "Okay, I know what this ring is about. In other words, if my husband can refine the Gu King in the ring, he will be the king you must acknowledge."
Zaning nodded.
Ji Yunshu: "So, not only Lin Huixue wants to kill him, you must want to kill him too. If that's the case, what do you want to talk to me about?"
Zan Ning shook his head: "I didn't mean to kill him. We Miao people cannot attack the royal descendants, let alone those who hold the divine ring. We will be punished by heaven."
Ji Yunshu didn't know whether the Heavenly Punishment really existed, but Zan Ning obviously believed it.
"What does the patriarch want to tell me?"
Zan Ning said, "Lin Huixue initially persuaded me because the people behind him were rebelling and needed our help. He would help us restore the country, and we would help his people when he needed us. It was a fair deal. I wanted to see the restoration of Nanzhao in my lifetime, so I agreed. Now it seems that I underestimated Lin Huixue's cunning and treachery."
Ji Yunshu didn't think Zan Ning was someone who could be easily persuaded. There must be other deals between them, but since he didn't say anything, Ji Yunshu didn't ask.
Zan Ning continued, "He collaborated with Zhebie, allowing our Hongtu tribe to charge into battle and reap the benefits. I can't just sit there and wait for death, so I ask Madam to put aside our past grudges and help us."
Ji Yunshu: "I'm just a weak woman, I may not be able to help."
Zan Ning smiled and said, "Madam, you are too modest. During the days you have been in Southern Xinjiang, despite being hunted by Lin Huixue, you have been able to move freely between our two tribes and even seriously injured Zhebie. This ability should not be underestimated. Besides, didn't you come here to cooperate with our Hongtu tribe?"
Old ginger is still spicy.
Ji Yunshu smiled and said, "Since the clan leader has seen through it, I won't beat around the bush. Do you know where Lin Huixue got the confidence to take over Xiangcheng?"
Xiangcheng is the largest city in the vicinity and has a large population. If something happens, the consequences will be unimaginable.
Zan Ning shook his head: "I asked him about this before, but he refused to tell me. He only said that he would make sure we could take Xiangcheng."
Ji Yunshu could probably guess that Lin Huixue must have done something to the defenders of Xiangcheng. She thought of the deployment Zhao Shen had made in Xiangcheng before, but Zhao Shen was not good at leading troops in battle and did not seem to do anything to the generals. She couldn't help but feel worried.
Zan Ning said, "Madam, rest assured. We are brave enough to take responsibility. Since we have started a war, we can afford to lose. However, given the current situation, we don't want to let others take advantage of us."
It is easy to see who this bystander is.
It can be seen that although the Hongtu and Yuxi tribes were preparing for marriage, the bad relations between the two tribes were already exposed.
She thought for a moment and said, "As for Xiangcheng, I'd like to ask the clan leader to take advantage of their situation."
She didn't know whether Zan Ning's words were sincere, but it didn't matter. If he was willing to turn back in time, Ji Yunshu didn't mind him continuing to be the chief of his tribe.
In the current situation in Southern Xinjiang, even if it is incorporated into the territory of Daxia, it is best for the original clan leaders to manage them. If other officials are specially sent, they will find it difficult to gain a foothold and may cause ethnic conflicts.
Zan Ning nodded: "If Madam is fine, you can rest in the village for a few days."
Ji Yunshu nodded in agreement, but she really had nothing to do. But with her here, Zan Ning and his son might feel more at ease.
She didn't quite trust people who were ambitious about restoring their country, so she was persuaded by him.
Zan Ning had been the tribe's chief for many years. As the most powerful person in the tribe, Ji Yunshu felt that he was too easy to talk to.
It seemed like everything was going according to her wishes.
The more smoothly things went, the more Ji Yunshu couldn't help but become more vigilant.
She wasn't sure if Zan Ning wanted to keep her as a hostage to lure Zhao Shen into the trap, but she agreed anyway.
"Then I'm sorry to bother the clan leader."
Before leaving, Zaning told Kesan where to arrange accommodation for her, and she naturally had no interest in staying in Kesan's room all the time.
In any case, with his father's intervention, Ksan was relieved.
He was actually a little scared before. If what Ji Yunshu said was true, he would become a sinner of the clan if he was not careful.
But now that he has his father, he is not so afraid anymore.
Seeing Ji Yunshu leave, he felt like a heavy burden had been lifted off his shoulders.
This was the first time in his life that he met someone who made him feel as pressured as his father.
But Ji Yunshu is obviously a lively and lovely girl.
He shook his head, somewhat confused.
Ji Yunshu arrived at the room prepared for her by Kesang and found that it was the same place where she was imprisoned before.
And Bai Ling and Yin Ye have already arrived.
When Yin Ye saw Ji Yunshu, she complained dissatisfiedly: "Why did the master leave us alone?"
Ji Yunshu didn't dare to say that he was in a hurry, so he smiled and said, "Didn't I send someone to rescue you? Now that I'm wearing Qiyun's face and walking with you, won't that arouse suspicion?"
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