The young mistress's sudden arrival caused a stir among the troops stationed at Kara Mountain.
The troops stationed here are all elite soldiers of the tribe. Having experienced the tribe's perilous situation last year, everyone is grateful to the young mistress.
Because Zhao Tingduo was coming, the wooden cabin in the forest had been cleared out and furnished with furs for warmth, which was just right for Song Liyun to rest in.
In the evening, the tribesmen hunted roe deer, roasted the meat over a fire, stewed soup, and sang and danced, creating another kind of enthusiastic atmosphere.
Song Liyun felt it was a pity that Xiao An wasn't there; she would definitely enjoy the lively atmosphere.
The next day, Abu indeed arrived with Wan Youyou, and Shi Tou accompanied Xiao An.
Wan Youyou was dressed in a tightly wrapped leather robe with fine stitches and embroidery, making her look quite unusual.
Upon seeing Song Liyun, Wan Youyou's expression became somewhat complicated.
The clothes she was wearing were sewn by hand by Granny Xu.
The two chose a secluded spot, and Wan Youyou told them about it.
Yesterday, after Zhao Tingduo sent word, tribes from the vicinity of the Kara Valley came over in the evening.
Lady Wuya summoned Granny Xu in advance and asked her to clean up the three noble ladies and send them to the main tent.
At this point, Granny Xu didn't say much. If Tang Qingluan and the others had made a mistake, she could have gone to Madam Wuya to plead for them.
But these lowly maids discriminate against the Di people, so what reason does she have to beg them?
Or rather, what reason did Lady Uya have to accept them?
Xu Mama had thought that if even one of the four noble ladies was smart enough to gain a foothold in the tribe, she would have fulfilled the Empress Dowager's order.
Wan Youyou is now standing up for the young mistress.
Although Wan Youyou is not very obedient, she is still a woman from the Wu Dynasty, so those three idiots are no longer worth the effort to raise.
How could Tang Qingluan and the others agree to go to an unfamiliar tribe? Especially when they saw the three old, rough-looking chieftains, they were so shocked that their souls almost left their bodies.
Faced with the terrified noble ladies, Granny Xu no longer displayed her usual coldness, but instead gently persuaded them.
These women were at least in their prime, and they understood the Wu Dynasty language. The royal women who left the capital at the same time as them were going to marry old men.
These three tribes are close to the Uda tribe, and they have food and drink and their living conditions are quite good.
Moreover, Lady Uya promised that she would not stand by and watch them suffer in the future.
The three tribal chiefs were overjoyed to have three beautiful women from the Wu Dynasty, and promised their wives that they would treat them well.
Wan Youyou said, "Young Madam, Tang Qingluan and Jiang Wanru fainted long ago, so it's quite peaceful."
When Cao Jing was taken away by the leader of the Falcon Alliance, she didn't faint, but instead banged her head against the wall..."
Song Liyun was speechless: "The walls of the yurt won't kill anyone if she bumps into them. If she makes a scene like this, won't she offend Falcon's Agreement?"
"Yes! Chief Falcon's face turned black, and he left Cao Jing on horseback and took her away!"
Song Liyun sighed deeply; the fate of these three was worrisome.
Despite her sympathy, she had no other options.
In order to reassure Tang Qingluan and the others to stay, she had already shown them all her leniency; she couldn't possibly give her husband to them.
Not only was he unwilling, but Zhao Tingduo and Madam Wuya were also unwilling.
Wan Youyou looked unwell, her mind preoccupied.
She went to Kara Mountain with Abu not just for sightseeing, but because there was another secret she needed to tell Song Liyun.
The four of them traveled together from the capital to now go their separate ways.
Although she was able to establish herself in the Uda tribe, she felt somewhat uneasy.
Especially now that Granny Xu's enthusiasm for her has increased dramatically, she even gave her a leather robe that she had sewn herself, saying that the two of them should work together from now on!
She understood what that meant...
Granny Xu wanted her to act as the eyes and ears of the Wu Dynasty royal family, sending intelligence about the Di tribes back to the Wu Dynasty.
If the Empress Dowager is satisfied, the Wan family will be considered for reinstatement of their official positions.
If Tang Qingluan and the others heard this news, they would probably faint with joy.
However, she was unwilling. Having finally escaped the Wan family, she no longer wanted to be tied to them.
Wan Youyou didn't know if there were any other maids or servants like that among the remaining ones, so she could only tell the young mistress about these things.
Upon hearing this news, Song Liyun remained silent for a moment before saying, "Youyou, your concerns are very important. I will tell Madam and Young Master."
You don't need to fall out with Granny Xu. Just do whatever she tells you to do from now on.
This situation was exactly what Lady Uya had anticipated.
As the lady said, Empress Dowager Wu was not a weak or incompetent woman.
As the Wuda tribe grew stronger, the Wu Kingdom court could only feel at ease if they planted spies among its members.
Moreover, now that Granny Xu and Wan Youyou have gone through the proper channels, there's nothing to worry about if they're under my watchful eye.
Even if there are enemies, Song Liyun hopes that the enemy is a smart person.
The most terrifying thing is dealing with madmen and fools. Not only do they live inexplicable lives, but they also drag others down with them even in death.
Meanwhile, Abu told Zhao Tingduo about the three women.
The man's thoughts were simple; he only said that the three chieftains thanked their young master for the reward and swore to be loyal to him to the death, nothing more.
Zhao Tingduo waited for him to finish speaking, and then didn't say anything more. With his mother around, he didn't need to worry about these things in the tribe.
Instead, he asked: "What kind of horse did Miss Wan ride when she came?"
Abu, who had been excitedly talking about going hunting in the mountains, was suddenly struck dumb. He stammered, fidgeting with his fingers, his face turning red to the roots of his neck: "Miss Wan, Miss Wan... she can't ride a horse!"
When Madam Wuya learned of Wan Youyou's arranged marriage, she told Abu's parents.
Abu's parents naturally had no objections.
It's normal for a tribal chief to bestow a woman upon a young man in the tribe, saying it's a gift from the young master, and they all accept it.
But when Abu learned of Wan Youyou's feelings, he panicked, feeling both happy and embarrassed.
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