Qiu Yan noticed the young general's confusion and addressed the soldiers, "Our two countries are currently locked in a fierce war. In order to expand our national strength, His Highness has sent all his followers to support the war effort."
The young general still didn't believe it, so he asked again, "May I ask, Your Highness, where are you headed as you pass through this place?"
The Fourth Prince never usually participates in battles.
Qiu Yan said in a deep and serious voice, "We came all the way from Qidu to search for medicine in the Western Regions."
Looking for medicine? The young man fell into deep thought.
His attendant leaned close to him again and whispered, "General, I've heard that His Highness the Fourth Prince hasn't been feeling well lately."
The young general nodded. He had, of course, heard about it. Because of this, they sometimes gambled with the Fourth Prince's life when they had nothing else to do.
They were gambling that the Fourth Prince only had a few days left to live.
The young general then said:
What medicine are you looking for?
His Highness has given instructions that anyone found using gunpowder must be executed.
Previously, due to his negligence in obstructing them, a group of elite Dongjin troops broke through, injuring thousands of their soldiers.
This is a matter of great importance; he absolutely cannot afford to make any mistakes.
Therefore, the young man was bound to ask for clarification.
He turned to look at Ling Qi, and heard Ling Qi sneer:
"What, you want to meddle in my affairs too?"
What they were looking for was saltpeter, which could also be considered medicine.
"Your Highness, please don't make things difficult for me. I was only acting in accordance with the law." The young general finished speaking and clasped his hands in a respectful gesture towards the capital.
Then, he gave a wink to those around him.
The soldiers began to approach little by little, surrounding Ling Qi and Qiu Yan, preventing them from moving in or out.
"How dare you!" Ling Qi couldn't help but sigh inwardly, thinking that the Fourth Prince was really incompetent.
"His Highness has ordered that no one is allowed to pass." Especially the other princes.
The young man said indifferently.
In their Northern Qi, no one took the Fourth Prince seriously.
The Fourth Prince was usually weak and mediocre, but because of his beautiful appearance, with red lips and white teeth, he was teased for looking like a woman.
The young general glanced at Qiu Yan again, and he felt that the woman beside the Fourth Prince was actually quite extraordinary.
"Your Majesty's idea is truly thoughtful."
Ling Qi spoke coldly, and with a swift motion, drew his long sword from his waist.
Just as he was about to strike the young general's neck, he saw him suddenly retreat, dodging Ling Qi's attack.
"Your Highness, please do not act rashly. I am merely acting in accordance with the law."
Ling Qi thought to himself, "His martial arts skills are not bad."
"Tell your men to get out of the way, or I'll send you to meet the King of Hell right now!"
The young man's persistent attitude made Ling Qi uneasy, and he once again pointed his sharp blade at the young man.
He wasn't afraid of trouble, but he was afraid that Xiaoyan would get hurt because of it.
The young general was on high alert, constantly watching out for Ling Qi's movements.
"Please, Your Highness, do not make things difficult for this humble general!"
"If I insist on leaving, what will you do?" Ling Qi asked sharply.
As princes, why is it that the eldest prince can overpower the fourth prince?
He truly felt sorry for the Fourth Prince!
He really wanted to meet the Fourth Prince in person and see just how cowardly he really was.
The young general took a step back, thinking to himself, "This Fourth Prince seems quite different from the rumors."
He thought to himself that he needed to send a message by carrier pigeon as soon as possible to report this matter to the Crown Prince.
After thinking for a moment, he glanced at Qiu Yan and softened his tone.
"Your Highness has traveled a long way and now that you have come to this border region, it is my duty to do my best to be a good host. How about this, you and this young lady can stay in the tent tonight, and I will take good care of you. Tomorrow, I will personally see you off."
The young man's feigned concern sent chills down Qiu Yan's spine.
She smiled at Ling Qi, "Your Highness, what do you think?"
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