Chapter 812 Each with their own ulterior motives
Helian Cheng nodded modestly, but in his heart he didn't take it seriously. The alliance between the alien race and Sishui City was actually like asking a tiger for its skin. They would first take down the Great Qi, and then divide up the Great Qi's land among themselves, depending on their abilities.
Given Yuwen Kun's character, how could he possibly be appeased by a dozen or so cities? At least Helian Cheng didn't believe that a bastard who had murdered his father to seize power would be so "merciful."
Moreover, it is worth mentioning that Yuwen Kun mentioned the woman he admired several times, which aroused Helian Cheng's interest.
"I made a promise with her that I would come to marry her after she comes of age. Judging by the time, it will be soon."
When Lin Yuesha was mentioned, Yuwen Kun's blue eyes became even clearer. Although he was not by her side during this time, he had sent people to protect her secretly.
He remembers everyone who bullies her; he'll use them when necessary, and when he can't, it'll be time to settle scores.
"She sounds like an extraordinary woman. I wonder if City Lord Yuwen could tell me more..."
Helian Cheng had a vague guess, but to his surprise, Yuwen Kun was very generous and made no attempt to hide it. "You should have heard of her. She is Lin Yuesha, the wife of the young general of Daqi."
"Is that koi fish still alive?"
Helian Cheng was stunned. Yuwen Kun and Qi Heng were fighting over her. Could it be that Lin Yuesha really had something special about her that could bring good luck? If so, that would be truly miraculous.
However, he figured it must be because Yuwen Kun had always been no match for Qi Heng and had been tricked for a long time, so he wanted to steal Qi Heng's woman.
"Recently, the soldiers of Daqi have been talking about her the most, as if she can conjure up military supplies out of thin air."
Their men burned the grain and fodder, thinking that the morale of the Qi army would waver. Unexpectedly, Lin Yuesha not only replenished the grain and fodder, but also persuaded the villagers of Wucheng to sell their grain.
The people in those villages were extremely eccentric.
Before the war, his people tried to buy supplies, but because they looked bad, the villagers beat them out with sticks. They refused to sell, saying they would rather burn the goods than sell them. Doing business was like playing a joke.
“A year ago, she and I had already made a commitment. Qi Heng was just using underhanded tactics.”
Yuwen Kun didn't care. Even if things had already escalated, he would get the woman he wanted no matter what.
Helian Cheng remained silent, but kept the matter in mind.
He had one subordinate who had studied the art of disguise, but before she could master it, her master died. Since the subordinate was a woman, she could only disguise herself as a woman.
Wu Ya, the daughter of the city lord of Wu City, once broke into his mansion in an attempt to rescue Xu Da. She was severely injured by his men. Although she was rescued, she could not go far and should remain in the city.
Helian Cheng had his men disguise themselves as Wuya, successfully deceiving Luo Wang and the others.
If he had his subordinates disguise themselves as Lin Yuesha and deliver her to Yuwen Kun, he would have performed a great service, making it easier to negotiate with the other party.
Helian Cheng, full of wicked schemes, learned that Yuwen Kun and Lin Yuesha hadn't known each other for long, only a little over a year, and immediately made a decision.
The two men clinked glasses and exchanged toasts, each harboring their own secrets.
As night deepened, light snowflakes began to fall from the sky.
Lin Yuesha first returned to the city lord's mansion and took the initiative to tell City Lord Wu about the situation of the daytime challenge. "They made a fake one to fool us. They must have learned that Wuya had arrived at Jinyu Pass through an inside traitor. I guess Helian Cheng must have met her."
"well!"
Lord Wu sighed; this was within his expectations.
Uya was deeply in love with Xu Da. As a woman, she took the initiative to learn martial arts, just so that she could stand by Xu Da's side in the future, and also to please Madam Xu.
When Xu Da was captured, even the usually composed Wu Ya couldn't help but feel anxious and, without consulting her father, went to Jinyu Pass to find a way to escape.
It's too late to say all this now, but fortunately, judging from the current situation, Helian Cheng hasn't caught anyone.
"Don't worry, Uya isn't a brainless person."
Back in her room, Lin Yuesha felt weak. She reluctantly accepted the mission, unsure if she would be able to return. If something were to happen to her, who would she worry about the most?
Even without her, her mother had a little brother, and in her unbearable pain, she still had a glimmer of hope.
My eldest brother is a good student and has always been praised by his teacher. He has a bright future ahead of him, and he will get married and have children.
Several maids were married off when they reached marriageable age, and as for their friends, they had no shortage of people to take care of them.
It seems that everyone is doing well without her, but what about Qi Heng?
Qi Heng had no relatives except for Qi Lu and her.
Lin Yuesha closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and after much thought, she still couldn't bear to part with the pockmarked face. Perhaps it was because they were getting married that she had taken the fake marriage for real.
Lin Yuesha did not sleep well that night.
She got up early and headed straight to the village with white tea, just in time for Qiuyue Opera Troupe to perform.
Xiao Qiuyue's voice was melodious and beautiful. People from several surrounding villages who could come all came to listen to the opera and eat melon seeds, having a great time.
During a break, Lin Yuesha asked Xiao Qiuyue, "Could you teach me a dance, preferably one that I can learn quickly today?"
What kind of dance?
This request came as a surprise, leaving Xiao Qiuyue somewhat bewildered.
"Anything will do. The villagers are known for their singing and dancing. What should they learn to dance?"
Lin Yuesha held onto hope. She had made an agreement with Prince Luo that they would head to the border that very night.
As the saying goes, even last-minute cramming can be effective; it's better to cram at the last minute than not at all.
"Moon Sat, learning to dance is not something that can be achieved overnight; it requires years of accumulation."
It takes several days of training to get into Qiuyue's class and play a corpse, while being able to sing and dance is much more difficult than playing a corpse.
Besides, Lin Yuesha is now a lady from a respectable family; she should be reserved and doesn't need to use her looks to please others.
"Then do you think I have any talent?"
Lin Yuesha couldn't say it directly, and she was still holding back on the white tea.
"Bend over backwards, let me see."
Xiao Qiuyue got a ruler and placed it on Lin Yuesha's back, making her lean back.
After waiting for a while, Lin Yuesha only made slight movements.
"Give up."
Xiao Qiuyue shook her head repeatedly. In her experience, it would take three to five years to master it. There was only one place where one could learn it in a single day.
"Where? I'll go right now!"
Lin Yuesha, supporting her waist, said urgently.
"In my dreams."
Xiao Qiuyue was very decisive; she had no other choice but to daydream.
Lin Yuesha was speechless. Now even Xiao Qiuyue was making fun of people. Was she really that bad?
Having failed to infiltrate Yunzhao Pavilion as a dancer, how about trying as a songstress?
Lin Yuesha's singing almost sent Xiao Qiuyue away.
"Where did you get this 'beast-like' singing style from?"
The lyrics and melody were quite good, and the singing should have been melodious and ethereal, but Lin Yuesha tried too hard and turned the love song into a powerful military song.
Stop, stop, I can't listen to this anymore!
Xiao Qiuyue was in extreme pain, feeling as if her ears were being abused.
"Moon Sa, my stomach hurts, I'm going to the toilet first."
Xiao Qiuyue made an excuse and ran away, leaving Lin Yuesha standing there in a daze, doubting her own strength for the first time.
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