Thirteenth Master returned to his encampment and told Seventeenth Master about his meeting with the Green-Clad Hall Master that day. Seventeenth Master knew this was a good opportunity, so he immediately gave orders to prepare ten boxes of medicinal herbs within three days.
While the Seventeenth Master was overjoyed, he worriedly said, "The medicinal herbs are easy to find, but what if they don't allow us to come ashore with them this time?"
Thirteenth Master nodded, glancing at the weather: "Yes, the last time we went to the island was because of the weather. I wonder if there will be a storm in three days!" Seventeenth Master approached, frowning, "We can't pin our hopes on the weather; we need to think of another way..."
Suddenly, the Seventeenth Master had a flash of inspiration and asked, "Thirteenth Brother, how big do you think the box containing the medicinal herbs is? Can it hide a person inside?"
Thirteenth Master suddenly realized, "You mean hiding the person in the medicine box?"
The Seventeenth Prince nodded, excitedly saying, "I remember Consort Xi once told us a story about a wooden horse hiding soldiers. It said that in ancient Greece, there was a country that they couldn't conquer, so they pretended to retreat, leaving behind a huge hollow wooden horse. The enemy soldiers, unaware of the trap, carried the wooden horse into the city as a spoil of war. In the dead of night, the soldiers hidden inside the wooden horse opened the city gates, and the city quickly fell..."
The Thirteenth Prince vaguely remembered, and immediately said excitedly, "I've often heard that my sister-in-law is clever and resourceful, full of clever ideas. I never thought that she could be of such help to us even from so far away in Songjiang Prefecture..."
After thinking for a moment, the Seventeenth Master suggested, "Why don't we use this 'Trojan Horse' plan this time as well? What do you say, Thirteenth Brother?"
Thirteenth Master nodded and slowly said, "It seems this is the only way. I'll take a few soldiers and hide them in the medicine box. We'll come out to look for Fourteenth Brother after we land on the island..."
Seventeenth Master was stunned, then exclaimed, "No... We've already agreed that you won't take any more risks..." Thirteenth Master sighed and advised, "Don't worry, the White Lotus Sect hasn't suspected me. I'm the most suitable person to go..."
Seventeenth Master reacted quickly, saying urgently, "No, besides, we need you to liaise with the White Lotus Sect when we deliver the grain and medicine. How will we cope without you here..."
Thirteenth Prince was speechless. Seventeenth Prince quickly patted his chest and volunteered, "Let me go this time..." Thirteenth Prince naturally objected, saying hurriedly, "You? No, no, you've never been in contact with them before. It would be too dangerous if you were discovered..."
Seventeenth Master said firmly, "What Thirteenth Brother can do, I can definitely do too. Don't worry, Thirteenth Brother, I will not act on my own after I get to the island. I will find Fourteenth Brother and tell him the truth, then I will retreat..."
Thirteenth Master hesitated, pacing back and forth, while Seventeenth Master followed behind, constantly urging, "Thirteenth Brother, don't worry, I will definitely not put myself in danger... Please let me go..."
Fourteenth Prince glanced at Seventeenth Prince with a troubled expression. Seventeenth Prince's face was resolute, so Thirteenth Prince had no choice but to compromise. Since he still needed to handle the delivery himself, it was indeed not suitable to take any further action. Right now, the only person he could trust was Seventeenth Prince.
When the Seventeenth Prince saw that the Thirteenth Prince had agreed, he was overjoyed and danced with excitement. The Thirteenth Prince smiled helplessly and said, "It's not like we're going on a trip. I don't know what you're so excited about..." Then he seriously instructed the Seventeenth Prince, "This time you must take several highly skilled guards with you to protect your safety at all times. And remember, once you get to the island, find your Fourteenth Brother immediately. Under no circumstances should you act on your own or reveal your identity. Once you have completed your mission, retreat immediately. I will send someone to meet you at sea..."
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