Chapter 287 Did you miss me?
Shen Huaichen gave Aqige a thorough plan, and at the same time, he also calculated the time.
As it stands, the Northern Hu emperor has not yet set off. All things considered, it will take at least ten days to half a month to reach the border city.
If something happens in Dark Cloud City, and you travel from city to city like this, it will take at least twenty days to reach Saha City.
"Your Highness, you'd better send out five teams of men," Shen Huaichen said to Aqige.
"Haven't we already sent people to the capital?"
"What you mean, sir, is that there aren't enough people and we need to send more." Archie asked.
Shen Huaichen shook his head, then leaned close to Aqige's ear and whispered a few words.
Achig's eyes lit up; it was indeed a brilliant plan...
After completing these tasks, Shen Huaichen spent two days wandering around Sahara City, observing the lives and conditions of its people.
It seems that most people have a negative attitude towards the upcoming war.
Shen Huaichen was satisfied.
The people's hearts are worth supporting!
For the next two days, he spent almost all his time in his restaurant, Zhen Jiangnan, listening to news from all directions.
Indeed, it's the same in every era.
That's when news of an impending war started to spread, and prices in the market skyrocketed.
Especially grains, as well as dried meat, salt, and medicinal herbs, have prices that seem to change three times a day.
No matter which border town they came from, as long as they saw goods on the market, they would pack them all up and take them away, regardless of the price.
Of course, Shen Huaichen also had Aqige stockpile a lot of grain and fodder.
Once the battle becomes a stalemate, the city's food supplies cannot be neglected.
Having received news from Shen Huaichen, Boss Ye, who had stocked up on goods in advance, couldn't stop smiling every day.
Now I can earn more money in one trip than I used to earn in three trips!
Boss Ye also got on the act, making a fortune for himself and also giving a large sum of money to Chang Sheng Gong.
That day, Shen Huaichen strolled to Zhenjiangnan again.
As soon as he entered the teahouse, he saw his old subordinate, Shen Zhong, sitting in his usual spot.
Shen Zhong always disguised himself when he came.
The Northern Hu people's clothing and decorations included a large beard, and their faces looked dirty as if they had smeared something on them.
Most importantly, to make it more realistic, his clothes even had a strong sheepy smell...
Shen Huaichen fanned away the lingering smell and slowly sat down in front of Shen Zhong.
"How's business, young man?" Shen Huaichen asked.
"Thanks to Your Highness, business has been good lately," Shen Zhong said with a smile.
Shen Huaichen nodded, just about to ask, "Do you have something important to say?"
After all, ever since he gained more and more favor from Achig, he was able to come and go freely in the thirteen border cities.
Now, let alone the thirteen border cities, he can come and go freely even in some border towns in Chongqing.
Therefore, Shen Zhong's sudden arrival must mean something is wrong.
Shen Zhong's eyes lit up as he looked at his Duke, who seemed completely unfazed.
He thought to himself, "I hope you can still have such a blank expression when I tell you something later..."
"Master! It's a big deal! Absolutely a big deal!" Shen Zhong smiled and moved closer to Shen Huaichen.
Shen Huaichen fanned away the faint smell of mutton again with disgust.
"Speak your mind! Or shut up! I have other things to do!"
Shen Zhong chuckled.
"Sir! Madam is here!"
"Let them come! Sahara is so big, it doesn't matter who comes..."
What did you say? Who's here?
Shen Huaichen was so startled he almost stood up.
Five years of hidden experience forced him to sit down again.
He tried to lower his voice and clenched his fists.
"Tell me? Who's here?"
"Madam! She came down with the eldest son and Dongmai, escorted by Changsheng Gong's guards."
They have already settled down in that small town near Regu.
"It arrived last night." Shen Zhong also lowered his voice.
Shen Huaichen felt like his brain had turned to mush.
Has Shangguan Jin fallen into the north? Or did she arrive last night?
What...what is she doing here at this time?!
The North is in turmoil, filled with the smell of impending war. Everyone else is running away, but she's rushing forward.
Although Shen Huaichen was 99% certain that the battle would not reach the territory of Dayu.
but.....
What if?
What if that one percent chance actually happens?
"Nonsense!" Shen Huaichen uttered the two words with a tense face.
Shen Zhong...
Shen Zhong also knew what Shen Huaichen was thinking.
When he saw Shangguan Jin and Shen Qingjun, his legs almost went weak with fear.
Why aren't you and your eldest son enjoying yourselves in the capital? What are you doing in the north?
Now that the Seventh Prince is from the imperial family, his wife's status in the capital is comparable to that of the Empress Dowager. Why not enjoy this kind of life and come to such a desolate place in the north?
"Sir! Why don't you go and persuade Madam to go back yourself? I tried, but it was no use!"
"I almost got beaten up by Dongmai," Shen Zhong quickly said.
Shen Huaichen was even more troubled.
One is Shangguan Jin, one is Dongmai, and the other is Shen Qingjun! The fighting power of these three can only be considered as three drops of blood.
If you encounter a bad guy, it's almost always a one-hit kill...
"Where are they? I'll go check on them," Shen Huaichen said helplessly.
"It's a residence belonging to Changsheng Gong in Liusha Town, a small town on the northern border," Shen Zhong hurriedly said.
Shen Huaichen nodded. He knew this place; he had been there more than once. It was there that he often met with Changsheng Gong.
"Okay! I understand, you can go back now!"
Um... there are a lot of dried fruits for sale at the market in the north today, why don't you go and buy some to take back with you?
"Madam...you can't get these things in the capital."
Shen Zhong suppressed a laugh and agreed...
That evening, Shen Huaichen asked Aqige for leave.
"Now that things are settled in the border town, I'll go to Dayu to gather some information."
We absolutely cannot let anyone steal our escape route.
Upon hearing this, Achig quickly presented a large sum of silver notes.
"You've worked hard, sir! It is indeed most suitable for you to go over there and investigate the situation."
And so, Shen Huaichen swaggered out of Saha City, changed into the Central Plains clothing of Dayu, and went to Liusha Town.
Upon arriving in Liusha Town, Shen Huaichen went straight to the residence of Changsheng Gong.
When he knocked on the back door, he immediately saw Shangguan Jin in the backyard, eating dried fruit with Shen Qingjun and Dongmai.
Dongmai and Shen Qingjun quickly stood up.
Shen Qingjun wanted to bow, but he was afraid that others would see, so he could only stare at Shen Huaichen longingly.
Shen Huaichen slowly walked up to Shangguan Jin, met her bright eyes, and suddenly blurted out two sentences.
"Why are you here? Did you miss me?"
Shangguan Jin...
Winter wheat, Shen Qingjun...
Shen Zhong, waiting to see the show...
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