He then turned to Wei Yao and Wang Zebang and said, "Xiatian cannot be lost. The worst outcome would be for me to personally go there to suppress the rebellion and quell the internal strife and external threats."
The four of them walked and discussed their next move urgently, but Zheng Quchi couldn't get a word in edgewise. She didn't know whether she should follow them.
At this moment, Yuan Xingzhou turned back again: "Do you want to leave the palace or stay in the palace?"
When Zheng Quchi thought about how unjustly Runtu died, her heart felt heavy, like damp rain, her mood sour and depressed. She wanted to help, but she knew she couldn't help these people at all in the war.
Do professionals really need the help of someone like her, an amateur who always relies on risky and unconventional methods to win?
"Leave."
He understood her feelings; she wanted to distract herself by doing something. He looked at her intently and said, "...I understand why you came here. I will tell you everything you want to know from now on. Be patient and wait for me to come back."
Zheng Quchi stared wide-eyed at his departing figure.
After leaving behind this seemingly "bait" to lure her, Yuan Xingzhou led his men to Xuanwu Hall, while Li Gang escorted her away, though Li Gang was completely bewildered, not understanding why His Highness had given such an order.
Shouldn't he participate in major battle plans alongside the other generals? Even if he's just listening, he'll offer useful and practical suggestions. He's confident in himself; he did this before becoming a eunuch, and even after becoming a eunuch, he didn't waste his talents and knowledge.
But His Highness ordered him to take a team of guards to escort Fu Rong to where she wanted to go.
The expressions on the faces of Li Gang, Wei Yao, and Wang Zebang at that moment must have been quite distorted.
Although an assassin did appear in the palace, this assassin had been lying in wait for so long. His rash attack to kill him was a desperate and risky move to intercept intelligence and delay military operations. He was forced into this situation because he had no other choice, and more importantly, because the urgent report in Li Gang's possession was very important.
Why would an assassin kill someone who is insignificant?
Your Highness's high regard for Fu Rong is perhaps a bit too much. How come you didn't see Fu Rong's great potential to become a favored minister before?
Li Gang's current feelings are exactly the same as Wei Yao and Wang Zebang's back then—a mix of sourness and some harsh criticism. After all, these people were vying for the top position next to the general, and there was some behind-the-scenes competition among them. Among them, Fu Rong was the most active and insidious.
On the way, Zheng Quchi was preoccupied with many thoughts. On one hand, she wondered if Yuan Xingzhou had recognized her, and on the other hand, she was worried about the battle in Xiatian. Her thoughts were complicated and her head was throbbing.
On the way, she happened to see people from Hualin Garden running past. They looked anxious, and their collars were soaked with sweat, clearly indicating that something serious had happened. Without thinking, she chased after them.
Li Gang was dumbfounded and quickly followed after them.
His Highness's orders always come first. If he says to deliver something, then he must deliver it. Otherwise, how will we explain ourselves when we get back?
Zheng Quchi quickly asked, "Why are you running?"
They ran, she chased, and when they were evenly matched, their journey was not delayed at all.
The people of Hualin Garden initially ignored the person who suddenly appeared and asked the question, but when they inadvertently turned around, they caught a glimpse of a large group of armed guards following behind her... If they weren't looking down on her, wasn't the leader the Grand Eunuch?!
Good heavens!
This person has quite a background; we can't afford to offend him.
They quickly suppressed their impatience and said, "Something's happened! Something terrible has happened!"
"What important matter?"
"The floodwaters in Cangling have submerged the plains, and countless people have suffered. Master Zheng is not here, and we are on our way to Nanlin Garden to report and discuss this matter with Young Master Zheng, and then report the exact details of the disaster to the court."
Zheng Quchi was stunned for a moment, then said, "I'll go too!"
The crowd in Hualin Garden exclaimed in surprise, "My lord, what are you doing there?"
“I am your Master Craftsman Zheng.” With that, Zheng Quchi tore off his disposable mask, wiped off the sticky residue with his sleeve, ignored their dumbfounded looks, and turned to Li Gang, saying, “You should hurry back and help him with his important matters. I should go and take care of my own things now.”
She headed towards Nanlin Garden, while Yuan Xingzhou was also making intensive arrangements to lead his troops to Xiatian. Although one was on the battlefield and the other was in infrastructure construction, they were on the same path. They would both strive in their respective fields and guard this peaceful place where they were needed.
She may not be very capable, but there are always things she can do to help, and there's always a gap that she can fill.
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