The guards and servants quickly brought up the food prepared by the magistrate and set it on a table.
The thought of the desolate landscape they were about to face weighed heavily on everyone's minds.
Ning Xi'er whispered a few words in Xie Zhun's ear, then made an excuse to leave.
Angelica dahurica and licorice root automatically followed behind, helping to keep watch.
Ning Xi'er put the supplies from the more than twenty carriages that Eunuch Xu and Wei Xunfang had collected into her space one by one.
He then took out hay and bricks from his spatial storage and put them back on the carriage as they were.
This makes the volume and weight roughly the same.
The people in the hall did not touch their chopsticks when they saw Ning Xi'er go out, insisting on waiting for her.
After all, whether it was saving Qin Yuan and the people of Yongning, or treating Xie Zhun, she was the one who worked the hardest and made the greatest contributions.
Fortunately, Ning Xi'er was quick and returned in no time.
Under the guidance of the Duke of Huguo and Wei Xunfang, everyone raised their glasses...
Before he could even take a sip of the wine, someone burst in.
Everyone was shocked; it turned out to be the magistrate of Xiude County's men.
Wei Xunfang recognized the man and, seeing his anxiety, instructed him to report the truth.
The clerk reported that when the county constable led his men to investigate, they discovered that someone had set up a fortification at the border of Xiude and Pingyuan counties, acting suspiciously and uniformly dressed in black and masked...
The county magistrate also knew that today was the deadline for Xie Zhun and his party to reach the desolate area, and worried that there might be danger, so he quickly sent him to report to Wei Xunfang.
Wei Xunfang indeed stood up, looking slightly anxious.
The more than one hundred people he had prepared were placed under the control of the Crown Prince and the princes and could not move. According to Xie Zhun's arrangement, they were all sent to Yongning.
If they were to defend now, with only the remaining two hundred men in the team, more than half of them wouldn't know martial arts, and less than 30% would actually be capable of fighting...
I'm afraid they'll suffer a severe blow.
"what to do?"
The Duchess of Huguo also appeared anxious.
"Yes! What should we do? How about we have Ye'er escort His Highness while the rest of us hold the line?"
Although the Second Madam was not skilled in martial arts, her ability to say such things truly impressed Ning Xi'er.
Putting aside the fact that these people's obstruction will delay them.
If the arrival deadline is exceeded, the consequences will be dire.
Now, I fear that if they strike on the road, they will face numerous dangers.
Apart from the Duke of Huguo, Zheng Chengguang, and Zheng Ye, most of the people in the room were somewhat flustered.
Zheng Chengguang drank the wine in his cup, bowed to Xie Zhun, and said, "Your Highness, I am at your command!"
As long as His Highness is there, they will always have a way out.
Zheng Ye smiled contemptuously and looked at Ning Xi'er with a fawning expression, "Your Highness, what do you suggest we do?"
Ning Xi'er chuckled.
Xie Zhun pushed the wheelchair to the Duke of Huguo's side, grasped the old man's hand, and said two words, "Don't worry."
The Duke of Huguo's eyes were firm and clear. He laughed out loud, picked up his wine cup again, and drank heartily without a care.
Ning Xi'er chuckled. What was originally an unintentional act had unexpectedly turned out to be a happy accident.
Want to trap them?
That depends on whether they have the ability!
Ning Xi'er leaned closer and said a few words to Xie Zhun.
Xie Zhun then let Xuan Feng in, and together with Ning Xi'er, they went to fetch the "fine wine".
Ning Xi'er naturally added "ingredients".
This is a more mellow and fine wine than the one that Liao Yueming and the others tasted before.
Ning Xi'er made no attempt to hide anything from Xuan Feng, who naturally knew his responsibilities.
He poured wine for everyone present, and also poured a glass for each of the guards who were protecting the supplies.
Xie Zhun led the way in raising his glass.
Many people present, though worried, gradually calmed down when they saw Xie Zhun and Ning Xi'er so calm and composed, and drank the wine in their cups in one gulp.
"Good wine!"
"It smells so good!"
"Another one!"
......
I don't know who started shouting, but soon, they gradually collapsed.
The ladies, including the Duchess of Huguo, couldn't drink such strong liquor, and the pastries that Xuanfeng brought in were also laced with sleeping pills.
The women found the food cute and tried some, and then poured it all out.
At the scene, besides Ning Xier, Xie Zhun, Xuan Feng, and the other two, there was another unrelated person—Wei Xunfang, who was sitting soberly.
Ning Xi'er ignored it and didn't let Xuan Feng knock him unconscious.
The sentries and guards stationed outside all fell to the ground.
Ning Xier took out the transport plane in the open space, and Wei Xunfang pushed Xie Zhun, slightly surprised.
Looking down at Xie Zhun's expression and the practiced manner of Xuan Feng and the others, he instantly understood.
Xuanfeng and his three companions immediately carried all the people they wanted to take away onto the transport plane.
Not far behind, there were more than twenty wagons loaded with hay, originally intended to mislead the overseers in the wasteland...
Ning Xi'er had already thought that resources were scarce in the wasteland, and that if the supervisors blocked or withheld supplies, it would be impossible for them to bring the supplies in smoothly...
Those who now know that the crown prince has been replaced have even less reason to have any illusions.
Originally, I only intended to make a feint and tease the other side...
This provides cover for the transport planes.
The transport planes make quite a loud roar when they take off and land.
Once everyone was ready, Ning Xi'er prepared to take Xie Zhun from Wei Xunfang, push him forward, and let Xuan Feng carry him inside...
Wei Xunfang didn't let go, but looked at Ning Xier and said seriously, "I'm going with Qin Yuan!"
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