Chapter 313: Is this how Yu Hai is sent over?
Song Zhuran easily evaded the guards at the gate and left the palace.
Arriving at the small courtyard behind the Prince of Jin's residence, I gently knocked on the door.
A moment later, the door opened from the inside, and Song Zhuran straightened her clothes and hair before tiptoeing inside.
A candle was lit in the dimly lit room, its yellow flame flickering slightly.
"Master," Song Zhuran called softly in a coquettish tone.
The man in black turned around and looked at Song Zhuran. "Didn't I tell you not to send messages unnecessarily?"
"The palace is full of secret guards. If someone intercepts the letter and my identity is exposed, then all the humiliation we have endured over the years will be in vain."
Song Zhuran pouted and hugged the man tightly. "Master, please don't talk about me anymore. I've been very sad and upset these past few days."
"I would get scolded by my master as soon as we met."
The man paused for a moment, then spoke slowly, his tone much gentler, "I was scared too. You used to be my most prized disciple."
"I just sent you to the palace. You are so reckless. You will definitely face many dangers in the future. The palace is not like the outside world. Your master cannot come to save you at any time."
Song Zhuran tightened her grip on the man's waist. "Master, you have no idea how despicable that Jiang Wan Ning is. Why don't we send someone to kill her right away?"
"She actually, actually..." Song Zhuran choked up as she spoke, "Master... will you despise Ranran and never want Ranran again?"
The man sighed, "Jiang Wan Ning's fate changed from the day she got engaged. She is destined for wealth and can also influence the fate of those around her."
"Do not act rashly."
"But Master!" Song Zhuran exclaimed anxiously, "If we don't intervene, she will definitely do so. She's already gone this far, are we just supposed to let Ranran endure this?"
"Ranran has never suffered such injustice in her life."
"She is such a vicious person."
The man patted the back of Song Zhuran's head and gently pushed her away from him.
Although unwilling, Song Zhuran obediently let go of his hand, took the opportunity to tiptoe and get close to the man's neck, and took a deep breath, "The scent on Master always makes Ranran feel more at ease."
"If Ranran could smell her master's scent more often, she wouldn't be so easily provoked by Jiang Wanning."
Knowing that Song Zhuran was implying something, the man said in a deep voice, "It was a last resort to bring you into the palace. Once things have settled down, we will naturally not treat you so unfairly."
As if deliberately trying to escape from Song Zhuran, the man turned and sat down in a grand chair next to her. "What brings you to meet me this time?"
Song Zhuran said aggrievedly, "Of course Master has heard about it."
"Ranran just wants to tell Master that Ranran did not do it voluntarily. It was Jiang Wanning who deliberately framed her and spread the news so that Master would know about it."
"But Ranran's heart is pure, and it will always belong only to you, Master."
The man remained unmoved and said calmly to Song Zhuran, "Master knows your feelings. These matters are insignificant compared to the important things that are between you and me."
Song Zhuran felt a little disappointed. "Does Master think Ranran's matter isn't important?"
The man immediately comforted him, "That's not what I meant. What I meant was that compared to matters of life and death, these are not important. Besides, I will definitely avenge you."
"It's time for Jiang Wanning and Pei Yanchuan to settle accounts."
Song Zhuran then happily said, "I haven't had a chance to congratulate Master yet."
“We’ve gained another 50,000 troops, so Master now has 100,000 troops under his command,” Song Zhuran said. “Although it’s nothing compared to the 300,000 troops Pei Yanchuan has.”
"But Xiao Yu has already begun to want to support Master in fighting against Pei Yanchuan. After so many years of forbearance, Master has finally made progress on this matter."
The man's lips curled into a slight smile. "That's precisely why we need to be more careful."
“What is Master afraid of? Master now has the power of 100,000 troops, plus the assassins and private soldiers he raises, there are at least 130,000.”
"Once my disciple Jiang Xiaoyu has completely won him over, then the two of us, master and disciple, can work together from the inside and outside, and 130,000 will be more than enough."
“No,” Chen Jie said, “it’s far from enough.”
“If we had found the Western Xia princess back then, we could have fought them now, but Jiang Wan Ning was not the only one who found her.”
"It's still Shen Ruzhi, Jiang Wanning's best friend. My spies in Xixia have sent word that Tuoba Xiong intends to pass the throne to Shen Ruzhi."
"What?" Even the usually composed Song Zhuran was shocked. "Has the Emperor of Western Xia gone mad?"
"They actually want to pass the throne to Shen Ruzhi? Shen Ruzhi can't do anything but eat, how could she possibly be fit to be the ruler of this country?"
"Hmph," Chen Jie snorted coldly, "Shen Ruzhi is naturally not capable, but the leader of the Lingxiao Sect is someone that ordinary men cannot compare to."
"With her support behind the scenes, plus Jiang Wan Ning and Yu Hai, even a fool could sit on the throne with ease."
"Moreover, Shen Ruzhi is not only good at eating; she is wise beyond her years and was even more clear-headed than Jiang Wan Ning at one point. She just doesn't want to use her brain."
"What are Master's plans for the future?" Song Zhuran asked earnestly.
Chen Jie twirled the thumb ring on his hand, "In a few days, envoys from various countries will come to the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet, and Tuoba Wenjing of Western Xia will also be there."
"He sent a message to me, wanting Yu Hai."
"Yu Hai?" Song Zhuran asked in confusion, "What use is Yu Hai? Why would he ask for Yu Hai?"
"He only knows a little medicine, what use is that to fighting in battle?"
Chen Jie said, "It is said that Yu Hai invented something that can carry people in the sky and make them fly. The distance of several thousand miles between the Western Xia capital and the Eastern Mausoleum capital can be covered in an hour."
"I've heard of it before, but I thought it was just Shen Ruzhi bragging. Is there really such a thing?"
"Wouldn't it be better if we detained Yu Hai and used him to manufacture such things for us? If they can fly in the sky, that would be twice as effective in fighting a war."
"This thing not only needs to be manufactured, but also needs someone who knows how to operate it. No one but Yu Hai knows how."
"Since Tuoba Wenjing has already asked for it, if I were to take it for myself, I fear he would turn against me. If that happens, Western Xia and Eastern Ling would unite against me, and even an army of 400,000 would not be enough."
"So Master is just going to send Yu Hai over like this?" Song Zhuran asked, somewhat reluctantly.
Tuoba Wenjing is also a petty person; we can only cooperate with him temporarily. If he becomes too powerful, he will be a disaster for us.
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