Chapter 793 Kicking into the Pit
When she recalled those days, Wuya couldn't help but choke up. She had grown up in Wucheng and had never even left the city lord's mansion. Once she went out, she didn't know the way at all.
“I got lost and ran to the Northwest Camp of the Great Qi, where I met Madam Xu.”
Madam Xu brought Wuya to the tent and treated her very well, even saying that she liked her clever little girl the most.
Later, she was a guest at the Northwest Camp and met Xu Da.
Xu Da took her to raid bird nests, roast bird eggs and bird meat, and comforted her when she cried.
"You said that if I marry you, I'll live a life of luxury, and I won't cry when there's good food."
Uya remembered those words and kept them in her heart at all times.
Since Madam Xu returned to the capital, the two had not seen each other for many years. It wasn't until two years ago, after Wuya came of age, that she began traveling back and forth between the Northwest and the capital of Daqi, keeping a close eye on Xu Da's movements.
Lin Yuesha couldn't help but chuckle. They say you can tell what a person will be like at three years old. Xu Da probably thinks that letting women eat and drink well is giving the whole world a chance. Haha.
"Who are you……"
Xu Da's mind went blank. He had only ever fooled one little kid in his life, and that was because he had done something good. How could he still be targeted like that?
Lin Yuesha stroked her chin. No wonder Wang Qiulan said that girls mature early and told the pockmarked man not to save people recklessly. There was some truth to that.
Xu Da is already innocent; he didn't even spare Wu Ya, who was just joking around as a child.
"You're that slug?"
Xu Da suddenly remembered that he had indeed encountered this incident when he went to the battlefield with his mother when he was a child.
Later, the slugs disappeared and never appeared again.
“My father sent people to bring me back, and I didn’t have time to say goodbye to you.”
In reality, her father was afraid that the people of Daqi would take advantage of her kindness if they found out her identity, which would make Wucheng's position unstable, so he was in a hurry to take her away.
For many years, Wuya has been practicing martial arts because Xu Da once said that he admired his mother the most.
"You actually said that?"
Lin Yuesha felt it was necessary to tell Madam Xu Da's true feelings, as the mother and son were somewhat at odds.
"That was because I was young and ignorant."
When Wuya was exposed by the snotty-nosed girl, Xu Da immediately jumped up in anger. Besides, back then, Wuya was still a little girl, and her nose would run whenever she cried.
"Since I saved your life and opened the city gates to help my Great Qi soldiers, that's considered repaying your kindness. How could you..."
Xu Da tried to persuade Wuya that as long as Wucheng opened its gates, he could guarantee that even if the lost territory was recovered, the Qi soldiers would not covet Wucheng.
Things will remain the same as before, and all will be well.
"No, as long as you marry me, Wucheng is willing to be incorporated into the territory of Daqi."
It's difficult for Wucheng to remain independent forever; it will be swallowed up sooner or later.
Uya discussed it with her father, and concluded that at least the soldiers of the Great Qi were loyal and courageous, and more reliable than the cunning foreign tribes.
Wuya is willing to bring Wucheng with her when she marries, as long as she can marry Xu Da.
“Cousin, Wuya is beautiful, skilled in martial arts, and the daughter of the city lord of Wucheng. She is perfect in every way. I will accept her as my sister-in-law. Just go ahead and marry her.”
I feel sorry for Xu Da because the temptation he was offered wasn't enough.
Now a huge windfall has fallen from the sky, and all that's needed is to sell Xu Da to get it. Lin Yuesha has already run off to claim the windfall.
When things are going well, cousins will kick each other into a pit; when there's profit to be made, they'll kick each other into it.
Madam Xu agreed to the marriage, which was arranged by the parents and the matchmaker, and Xu Da's struggles were futile.
“Uya, this is what Aunt Xu asked me to bring. It’s a token passed down from the Xu family to their daughter-in-law—a ruby and gold hairpin. I’m handing it over to you now with great respect.”
Bring Wucheng with you as your bride, no need to discuss, it's approved!
Xu Da watched helplessly as the gold hairpin was handed to Wu Ya. So, his cousin came not to rescue him, but to push him further into the fire pit.
"Cousin, we're like siblings, how could I possibly hurt you?"
Lin Yuesha immediately cleared her name, looking aggrieved, and said, "It was my parents' decision, and I couldn't escape it. You were one of the people who persuaded me to agree to the marriage, weren't you?"
Xu Da: ...He understands now, and it's backfiring.
Selling Xu Da is not the goal; the conditions must be agreed upon. If the city lord doesn't express his opinion, Wuya's words may not be taken seriously.
"Moon Sa, don't worry, my father has already sent someone to the Great Qi camp to have a detailed talk with General Qi."
For years, foreign tribes have caused chaos, and Wucheng has also been harassed. However, Wucheng is a small place and has always sought to protect itself.
With the fall of Daqi, Wucheng was in grave danger, and being brought under Daqi's control was the best course of action.
"Once the city gates are wide open, Wucheng is willing to serve as a support for the Qi army in conquering the foreign tribes."
Instead of mentioning marriage, Wuya had a canvas hung up and discussed important military matters with Xu Da.
Seeing the two engaged in a heated discussion, Lin Yuesha quietly withdrew from the yurt.
"Madam Qi, our city lord requests your presence in the reception room; he has something to discuss with you."
A servant came to deliver a message, and Lin Yuesha was led into the reception room again.
"Niece Yue Sha, please make yourself at home."
The city lord of Wucheng was a middle-aged man who was taciturn, and Lin Yuesha couldn't figure out what he meant.
"Lord of the City, are you really willing to be brought under the control of the Great Qi?"
This was Lin Yuesha's biggest question; she didn't know if it was Wuya's idea or if the city lord had always had this thought.
"It's true."
The city lord didn't put on airs, but spoke frankly, "Wuya's mother died early, and she is my only daughter. Naturally, I hope she can marry into a good family."
The city lord wouldn't feel comfortable marrying her to someone else, but he would be more than willing if she were the son of Madam Xu from the Protector General's Mansion.
The relationship between us and the Protectorate General's Mansion dates back a long time.
However, Wucheng is a no-man's-land, and it would not be a good thing if he got close to the people of the Protector General's Mansion.
"More than twenty years ago, the emperor of the Great Qi was a foolish and suspicious ruler. When I interacted with people from the General's Mansion, it was inevitable that they would be implicated."
Those who collude with the enemy and betray their country will have their entire family, including nine generations of relatives, punished.
The entire family of the Protector of the Nation is filled with loyal martyrs; he did not want to see that outcome.
After that, the two sides had little contact until Madam Xu took in Wuya.
“I have a friendship with the old general and should have done my best to help him. However, due to the previous treason of the Northwest general, I was unable to get involved.”
The city lord explained the whole story, stating that he was willing to lend a helping hand and that his daughter was not a bargaining chip for marriage.
"I will tell your aunt these things truthfully, and I believe she will understand."
After considering it for a moment, Lin Yuesha spoke up for Xu Da, "My cousin is a man who is cold on the outside but warm on the inside. He has no bad intentions. Although he can't accept it for a while, it's just a little tiff and he cares about his reputation."
In any case, in the end, we still have to give in; struggling is useless.
Lin Yuesha had a very comfortable two-day stay in Wucheng, so comfortable that it felt unreal to her.
“Uya, I can’t stay in U City any longer, I want to go back.”
While the soldiers are still fighting on the front lines, by joining Yan Yan's team, she can at least offer some assistance, instead of comfortably enjoying herself in Wucheng.
Lin Yuesha felt unworthy of the honor. Besides, she had many other tasks to complete. Now that she had finished the task of betraying Xu Da, she had to do other things as well.
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