Looking at the rich food on the table, He Huiyuan must have put a lot of effort into currying favor with her. As the saying goes, "Don't hit a smiling person." Although she didn't agree with He Huiyuan's behavior, she still finished the meal out of courtesy.
He Huiyuan was a clever woman, and during their conversation, she had more or less figured out Ling Shumo's attitude. But she secretly held her breath. It was also true that when Her Highness first met her, she was concerned about her full control of the Northern Frontier battlefield, thinking that she was unreliable for making such a boast. It was only natural.
He Huiyuan waved his hand to signal the dancers who had finished their performances to leave, and said solemnly to Ling Shumo, "Your Highness, when we arrive in Blackwater City, I will show you my talents. I, He Huiyuan, am definitely not a good-for-nothing. If Your Highness is willing to use me, I will definitely be your right-hand man."
As a local military commander, He Huiyuan's highest rank was only her current rank of Second-Rank General of the Cavalry. If she wanted to advance further, she had to reach a center of power like the imperial capital. And the only way to move up was to firmly grasp the hand of the Crown Princess, who had parachuted into Jinshui City to lead the troops into battle.
Ling Shumo smiled. She didn't say whether she believed it or not, but said something in an official tone, "I'm looking forward to your performance."
Ling Shumo's original intention was to show her friendship, but He Huiyuan felt that she was not taken seriously. She personally escorted Ling Shumo all the way to the inn to rest, but when she returned to her room, she punched the wall.
He Huiyuan paced around the room, finally pushing open the door and saying to the startled Deputy General Zuo, who was standing guard outside, "Go and tell Her Highness the Princess that I'm going to the Beilin Empire alone to negotiate with their royal family. I'll strive to capture over ten of the Beilin Empire's border towns with minimal casualties."
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