She suppressed the emotions welling up inside her.
How did you find your way here?
"I...I heard it from Father." Xiao Daya lowered her head, her voice becoming softer.
Yu Nanqing disappeared without a trace, and Xiao Daya was annoyed with her father for quite some time.
Her father didn't know Yu Nanqing's identity either, but he could roughly guess that she was from the Great Jin Dynasty. It just so happened that the two countries were at war, otherwise who would have led so many people to sneak into Qingxuan City?
His original deal with Yu Nanqing was to bring Yu Nanqing to Qingxuan City, and in return, Yu Nanqing would help him rescue his daughter, after which they would have no further connection.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Daya became obsessed with finding him.
How can I find someone if I don't even know their name?
He could only analyze the situation for her step by step, suggesting she come to the Governor's Mansion of Chengdao to try her luck.
It was no secret that the Governor's Mansion of Chengdao had been occupied by the Great Jin Dynasty; Xiao Daya's father was just guessing.
"Do you know the name of the general you're talking about?" Su Wanyan asked with a smile. "We have dozens of major generals here, in addition to generals, deputy generals, vanguard generals, and lieutenant generals. I wonder which one you're referring to, young lady?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Daya's expression became slightly anxious: "The most powerful one is extremely handsome and has a tall and straight figure. If he were standing in a crowd, I would definitely be able to recognize him at a glance. I'm sure you all know who he is just by saying this!"
"..." Although Yu Nanqing was praised, Su Wanyan couldn't feel happy at all, even though the praise was so fitting.
It was as if she knew Yu Nanqing very well.
Forget it, Su Wanyan decided not to dwell on this little emotion.
"Now that you mention it, I do know who you're talking about. But why do you want to see him?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Daya's eyes lit up, and she quickly stepped forward: "I'm here to help!"
As soon as she stepped forward, two guards immediately blocked her way, while Su Wanyan was protected by Su Chien.
Xiao Daya explained, "I know that food and medicine are always in short supply when two armies are at war. These carts of food and medicine that I sent are my greeting gift to you."
That's what her father told her.
The Great Jin Dynasty and the East Sea have fought many battles, large and small. Whenever a war breaks out, in addition to essential necessities such as weapons, warhorses, and warships, the most valuable items are food and medicinal herbs.
Although the imperial court has military rations, the people also need to eat.
Not to mention the medicine for treating injuries, which is in short supply.
Even with the imperial court's assistance, the army never stopped collecting and purchasing these items.
Xiao Daya's father seemed to know that her visit wouldn't go smoothly, so he sent over the two things the army needed most. It has to be said that Su Wanyan was indeed very tempted.
“You’re from the East China Sea,” Su Wanyan said. “It’s not appropriate for you to help us.”
"I'm helping my savior!" Xiao Daya said anxiously. "I was born in the East Sea, but after I was captured and imprisoned in Xiaoyao Tower, it was the people of your Great Jin who saved me. Otherwise, I'm afraid I would never have escaped Xiaoyao Tower in my entire life."
Su Wanyan looked at Su Chien, wanting to know whether what this woman said was true or false.
Su Chien pursed her lips and nodded slightly; she knew about this as well.
"But... Your Highness has absolutely no improper thoughts about this woman!" Su Chien explained anxiously, lowering his voice.
Of course she knows that.
She knew Yu Nanqing quite well.
Su Wanyan glanced at the carts of goods parked on the street, her eyes gleaming with envy, especially the three carts of medicinal herbs.
Xiao Chensheng's collection of medicines was already insufficient, so he had to send people to buy them from pharmacies in Donghai. However, the people there might not sell to him, as they all kept their doors tightly shut.
Now that there are medicinal herbs available, it's impossible for her not to be tempted. That's why she's talking so much to Shinoda here.
Su Wanyan admitted that she was being greedy and smiled, "What kind of help do you want?"
She didn't think Xiao Daya would just leave these few cartloads of stuff and go; otherwise, she wouldn't have argued with the guards for so long.
"I heard this place has been converted into a military medical camp. I can bandage wounds, take care of the wounded, change dressings, clean the yard, serve tea and water, and so on. I can do it all!"
"These are all soldiers from the Great Jin Dynasty. I don't trust you, but if you really want to help, it's not impossible. However, I will send someone to follow you and monitor you. Besides that, you can't bring anyone else in. If you can accept this..."
"I accept!" Before Su Wanyan could finish speaking, Xiao Daya interrupted, "I came here alone. Although my father is in the city, he won't come near here."
Fearing Su Wanyan wouldn't believe her, she held up three fingers: "I swear!"
Actually, she acted first and informed her later. Her father would send someone to find her sooner or later, but she couldn't care less about that now.
Let's sneak into the governor's mansion first and see that young master.
Besides, she could have simply told the people her father sent not to come looking for her again.
“The person you’re talking about isn’t in the manor,” Su Wanyan stated bluntly.
"I know!" Xiao Daya didn't care. As long as she found someone who knew him and found their base, she would eventually run into him. It would be either today or tomorrow, or the day after tomorrow.
Otherwise, she could go back to the Great Jin with them. After all, her father was a merchant who traveled between various countries all year round, so he wouldn't have any objections if she went to the Great Jin.
Su Wanyan could see through Xiao Daya's thoughts at a glance, and she didn't know whether doing so was a good thing or a bad thing.
Suppressing his thoughts, he ordered, "Prepare a room for her."
The guard said "Yes" and withdrew.
He then instructed, "Move all the items Miss Xiao sent over to the backyard."
Su Wanyan couldn't resist the temptation. Compared to the slight jealousy in her heart, the herbs and grains were much more appealing.
She looked up at Xiao Daya: "Come in with me."
"Yes, sister!"
"..." Su Wanyan frowned slightly.
Su Chien's face darkened instantly. That was his sister! Not just anyone could call her that!
Su Wanyan stopped and turned around, smiling, "If you don't know who I am, then don't call me that."
"Then who are you? What should I call you?" Xiao Daya asked with great interest.
“Mrs. Yu,” Su Wanyan uttered three words.
It wasn't that she wanted to deliberately hide it; she just felt there was no need to explain it so clearly.
“Yes, Mrs. Yu,” Xiao Daya continued.
“Miss Xiao, have you ever considered that following in his footsteps to this place is not the result he wanted?”
"I won't cause him any trouble!"
"What I mean is, you could cause trouble for his family, and you could also cause trouble for him."
Xiao Daya became even more enthusiastic: "Are his family all in Da Jin? Who are his family members? Or did they all come to the border with him? Madam Yu, do you know anything about this?"
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