After hearing this, Sun Zhuo knew that he really could not prove that what Xiao Nanhui said was false, and he could not say anything to refute it for a while.
The emperor's dark eyes were fixed on her, and there was a satisfied curve at the corner of his mouth.
"Very good."
Although he was not surprised by the compliment, Xiao Nanhui still felt a little proud.
Her time in Bijiang hadn't been in vain. These Tiancheng soldiers had come from far away, and although they were brave, they were not as agile as she, a half-local.
Well, although destroying the dam was not a good job, being able to work with Xiao Zhun was a wonderful thing for her. She never felt depressed because of her heart's longing.
Before Xiao Nanhui could fully grasp this happy thought, the emperor turned to Ding Weixiang beside him and said, "Lieutenant Ding just told me that it can be completed in three days. Lieutenant Ding will select the personnel to carry out this task."
What? Three days?!
How could it take three days? I can't even fly over there!
"Lieutenant Ding, have you understood the situation in Bijiang? Besides, we're still on the east bank of the Tianmu River. Whether it's crossing the river or crossing the dry ditch, it will take more than three days..."
"Suyan is high in the east and low in the west, and Bijiang is the lowest point in Jizhou. This is why it gathers water vapor and rivers, and vegetation grows lushly. Sir Xiao, if we can take advantage of this terrain, can we shorten the journey?"
She frowned and said, "What do you mean by taking advantage of the situation? Could you please explain it clearly?"
Ding Weixiang said nothing, took something off his waist and placed it on the table.
Xiao Nanhui looked closely and found that the person looked familiar.
That was a shuttle chain, which she had used once when she was in Pingxiao Tower in Huozhou.
Shuttle hooks, overnight invasions, what kind of assassin tactics are these? Aren't they fighting a war?
When she looked up again, Ding Weixiang was looking at her with obvious satisfaction, as if he was making clear his most useful position beside the emperor.
Okay, okay, you are the most useful and the most capable, okay?
She frowned for a long time, unable to think of a reasonable reason to question the other party. In the end, she could only say, "Didn't you say at that time that there was only one..."
Before she could finish her words, Ding Weixiang glared at her fiercely.
She realized belatedly that there were more than just the two of them in Huozhou.
Yan Guang had already sensed the hidden meaning in Xiao Nanhui's words and quickly said, "Oh? Sir Xiao has actually seen the flying shuttle chain? Lieutenant Ding treasures such a magical weapon very much. None of us in the camp have ever seen him use it."
Xiao Nanhui was speechless for a moment, and stammered: "I haven't seen it, I just heard him talk about it..."
The next moment, the emperor cast a sly look at him and interrupted him at an inopportune moment: "My dear minister, there is no need to be so modest. I saw that you had done something good that day."
As soon as the emperor said this, all the generals immediately cast gossipy eyes at Xiao Nanhui, and those scorching gazes seemed to burn a hole in her face.
This was the first time she had witnessed that military generals were just as good at gossiping as civil officials.
Fortunately, Su Yuanxiu spoke at the right time and saved her from her predicament: "I heard that using the shuttle chain requires a lot of skill. Without training, I'm afraid it will be difficult to master it in a short time. I wonder if Lieutenant Ding will take the lead himself, and has he considered who will carry out the mission?"
This thing actually requires training?
Xiao Nanhui subconsciously felt a sharp pain in her buttocks. That damn Ding Weixiang hadn't even bothered to explain the instructions to her. She was lucky she didn't die when she slid down the Pingxiao Tower that day.
The culprit actually looked at her and said shamelessly, "I don't think it will take much time. After all, it only took Master Xiao a few moments to become proficient in it."
She wanted to make a few more remarks on this matter, but the emperor suddenly spoke.
"In that case, this raid will be fully commanded by Lieutenant Ding. The Right General will assist in drawing the topographical map. The rest of you will remain at the Marquis's disposal."
Ding Weixiang didn't seem to expect that the emperor would send him in person. He didn't know what he was thinking, and said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, please think twice. I'm afraid it would be inappropriate for me to go in person..."
That’s right, wouldn’t it be better to send her?
"Your Majesty, I also think that Lieutenant Ding may not be suitable. I am willing to share your concerns..."
"I've thought it through. There's no need to dwell on it." The emperor's voice was a little cold, and the look he gave Xiao Nanhui seemed to pierce through her. "Right General, are you willing to share my worries, or would you rather share the worries of Marquis Qinghuai?"
As soon as these words came out, Xiao Nan turned around and couldn't help sweating.
She forgot that this person was very perceptive. She couldn't hide her thoughts after all.
She quickly knelt down and pleaded guilty: "I dare not do that, I just..."
She was in a hurry to speak and didn't know what to say in her defense.
The tent fell into dead silence at this moment, and she felt like she was being pricked by thorns and was extremely tormented.
Su Yuanxiu watched quietly, then finally spoke up to offer a clarification, "The Right General is probably hesitant to bring up the past. If it weren't for the Bai family's treason, the Prince Shuo case wouldn't have happened. The Right General was born into a marquisate, so his emotions may be a bit radical, but that's understandable." After a pause, he continued, "The traitorous Bai family deserves death. However, there are still many doubts about the Yu'an Rebellion. I implore Your Majesty to spare their lives. Perhaps the truth behind that incident can be uncovered."
Among the dozen or so people present, only Su Yuanxiu dared to say this.
The Yu'an Rebellion was a forbidden case, and even Xiao Zhun had been searching for the truth for years, yet he still hadn't found it. Who murdered the entire Xiao family? Was it really the Bai family? And what was Bai's motive? Was it really, as the case file alleges, that the murders were carried out to silence the perpetrators of the conspiracy? How could the entire government have known about such a secret conspiracy, and why was the entire family utterly murdered?
Just as Yao Yi warned Xiao Nanhui when she wanted to travel east to search for the secret seal: If the answer is not hard to find, then someone does not want the truth to be revealed to the world.
If there is no powerful person behind such means, how could the truth still be shrouded in ambiguity and chaos today?
Speaking of this matter, it was a taboo and a dangerous one. Xiao Nanhui was willing to be involved in it for Xiao Zhun, but that didn't mean others felt the same way.
Therefore, Su Yuanxiu's words are actually very rare.
She secretly breathed a sigh of relief and gave Su Yuanxiu a grateful look.
The emperor seemed to have heard what was said, but his eyes never left Xiao Nanhui.
After a long time, he seemed to no longer care about what had been discussed before and closed his eyes lazily.
"Yes, I will do as you say. Pass on my order, all generals, listen. From now on, when fighting against the Bai clan, you must capture the bandit leader Bai Heliu alive and not execute him."
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