Chapter 463 Bowing Down in Submission: She Was Terribly Wrong
Ji Qingwu looked at him and said, "Come here and apply the medicine."
Chi Rui had a black eagle perched on his left shoulder.
Although he had fought fiercely with the eagle, he had a natural fondness for the bird of prey and knew that the previous attacks were not its intention.
Chi Rui raised his arm, touched the scratch near his ear, grinned, and took a half step back.
“Miss Ji, I’m fine and don’t need any medicine. This injury will be healed in a couple of days.”
Ji Qingwu pointed to his left shoulder and said, "What I mean is, Black Hawk's wings need to be treated."
Chi Rui let out a sound of surprise and awkwardly scratched the back of his neck: "I can come later."
The black eagle's wings drooped limply. Ji Qingwu approached and gently lifted the feathers at the base of its wings.
Chi Rui asked nervously, "Miss Ji, how is it?"
Black Hawk seemed to know that she was concerned about its injuries, and it stared at Ji Qingwu with its beady eyes.
Ji Qingwu put down his hand and said slowly, "It's not too serious. Here's some medicine powder. Just apply it to the wound and remember to do it every four hours."
Chi Rui carefully took the medicine bottle and immediately began applying it to Black Hawk, muttering to himself, "You're lucky to have met me..."
Ji Qingwu looked around again to make sure no one was missed, then neatly put the medicine bottle into his small bundle.
Li Yuzong, sensing the opportunity, took it: "Give it to this old servant."
As Ji Qingwu descended from the platform, Gao Zhaoyue said, "Is it finally my turn?"
However, Ji Qingwu simply passed by her, his expression clearly indicating that he didn't want to talk to her much.
"What is there for us to talk about? Why don't you wait for the Emperor to return and then you can talk to him?"
Ji Qingwu did not want to get involved in this matter. Whether Gao Zhaoyue came to arrest her or really wanted to negotiate with Beili, she could not make the decision and did not want to interfere with Emperor Wusu's thoughts.
She left the people behind to be dealt with after Emperor Wusu returned to camp; this way, everyone could perform their duties, which was good.
When Gao Zhaoyue saw that she mentioned the Emperor of Beili in a natural tone, her eyes changed: "Are you so sure that your emperor can come back?"
Ji Qingwu tilted his head slightly and said, "Otherwise what?"
Gao Zhaoyue curled her red lips and said, "Yuwen Tiancheng is not so easy to deal with. His methods are far more insidious than you can imagine. If you want to deal with him, I can reveal some of his weaknesses to you."
Although she was trapped here, Gao Zhaoyue believed that she still had something that Ji Qingwu wanted, so she was not flustered.
There are no permanent allies, nor permanent enemies.
Ji Qingwu looked back at Gao Zhaoyue's bewitching eyes.
Hearing her eagerness to tell him about Yuwen Tiancheng, Ji Qingwu said calmly, "Now I'm starting to believe you've come to sue for peace."
Gao Zhaoyue desperately wanted Yuwen Tiancheng to be defeated, or even to die on the battlefield.
Ji Qingwu asked, "You two used to be very close. After you faked your death, he must have been taking care of you. Is there really no affection left at all?"
Gao Zhaoyue's expression froze for a moment, but she quickly recovered and said nonchalantly, "He almost caused my son's death in Beili and has been deceiving me until now. How can I tolerate him?"
Ji Qingwu asked, "You want him to die?"
Gao Zhaoyue raised her head and replied, "Only when he dies can my son ascend the throne. At that time, I will be the Empress Dowager of Xijin. I can still see through this deal."
Ji Qingwu nodded and said, "That's your business. If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave now."
Gao Zhaoyue's eyes widened in disbelief. This was the first time that after she offered such tempting terms, the other party seemed not to hear her and was about to leave.
She shouted, "Are you stupid, girl? I can tell you Yuwen Tiancheng's weakness and help you defeat him!"
Ji Qingwu stopped in her tracks, turned around, and said with bright eyes, "Your help is all based on an exchange of benefits. We, Bei Li, do not need your help."
Rather than risk being bitten by a venomous snake at any moment, it's better to stay far away from her from the start.
Ji Qingwu continued, "I believe His Majesty is a man of unparalleled talent and would not fall for the treacherous schemes of Yuwen Tiancheng."
Just as Gao Zhaoyue was about to mock her for being too arrogant, she saw Ji Qingwu smile again with narrowed eyes.
"Don't you understand your own identity yet?"
Gao Zhaoyue was taken aback for a moment, then asked, "What do you mean?"
Ji Qingwu's eyes flickered, his gaze shifting from her bound hands and feet to her face.
"Just because I didn't order you to be imprisoned doesn't mean you're not a prisoner anymore. What makes you think you have the right to talk to me? What are you using to negotiate with me?"
Her voice was light and melodious in the night, her tone still calm and peaceful.
"Why don't you think about it? If Yuwen Tianqing wanted to rescue you, would he offer several cities or a million taels of gold in exchange?"
The next sentence, Ji Qingwu suddenly raised her voice, and all the soldiers in the training ground could hear her clearly.
"Or perhaps, the Western Jin will bow down and submit to our Northern Li!"
Xi Jin bowed his head and submitted...
These words shocked everyone like a thunderclap, and all eyes turned to Ji Qingwu.
Before tonight, the soldiers of Northern Lebanon had never thought about this matter. They only hoped to win a battle as soon as possible to force back the Western Jin and restore stability to the two countries.
But after Ji Qingwu said these words, they realized that Beili had an opportunity and a great chance of taking Xijin in one fell swoop.
Li Yuzong felt a chill run down his spine, and goosebumps rose all over his body.
Of all those present, he understood Emperor Wusu's thoughts best, because he had seen the emperor's military maps when he served in the Hall of Diligent Governance.
What emperor doesn't want to unify the country?
However, the Northern Li dynasty was a new dynasty with few troops and insufficient military pay, and was subject to too many constraints.
Now, the timing and location are both in Beili's favor, and even the "human factor" is satisfied...
Chi Rui's hand trembled, spilling the powder all over Black Eagle's wings. Black Eagle then splattered the powder onto his face. He wiped his face, his Adam's apple bobbing.
So this is the woman Emperor Wusu cherished most.
Despite her delicate and frail appearance, she was fearless in the face of a siege by ferocious beasts and single-handedly resolved the crisis. Not only that, she also captured the beast tamer behind Xi Jin.
Her casual remark ignited a spark in everyone's hearts.
Ji Qingwu didn't realize how many people her words had shaken. She instructed, "Deputy General Chi, have someone keep a close eye on her. She must not be left alone, and the chains must not be loosened."
Chi Rui straightened up and bowed respectfully, saying, "Miss Ji, please rest assured!"
Gao Zhaoyue felt a chill in her heart. Ji Qingwu's last glance back at her before leaving made her feel as if she were being watched by a wild beast and trapped in a cage.
She is completely wrong.
How could a woman with such eyes be stupid?
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