"Eunuch Qin, these were purchased from the same place as before." The young eunuch, thinking something had gone wrong, quickly knelt down. "Perhaps a new embroiderer has arrived, Eunuch, is there a problem?"
A dark glint flashed in Qin Wei's eyes; this embroidery technique was exactly the same as Pei Lan's.
Is this just a coincidence... or has Perrin come to the capital?
In an instant, many possibilities flashed through Qin Wei's mind.
"No problem." Qin Wei took a barely perceptible breath. "It just looks familiar. By the way, the weather has been hot and I've been sweating a lot lately. Next time I go shopping, I'll ask if they can embroider some scarves specifically."
"Ai."
Watching the young eunuch's departing figure, Qin Wei stood silently for a long time.
If it were truly Pei Lan, she could naturally embroider such a scarf.
Embroidery workshop.
"Have you heard? A few days ago, many people headed towards the outskirts of the capital." Pei Lan, who was engrossed in her work, slowly stopped what she was doing after hearing the embroiderer's words.
“That’s right!” another embroiderer chimed in. “My manager is well-informed. He said that the only ones left behind by the late emperor in the outskirts of the capital are those two who are still worth going to such lengths for.”
You mean...?
Before the embroiderer could finish speaking, she realized what was happening and immediately covered her mouth with her hand.
"Be careful what you say. Daqing is not peaceful right now, so it will definitely need to be guarded even more tightly."
The voices of the group gradually faded, but the shadow in Pei Lan's eyes grew wider. With so many people guarding Gu Qingfeng and Gu Qingyao, how could she possibly get close to them?
It seems we have no choice but to rely on our master.
......
Hengxian County.
Since arriving in Hengxian, Bai Qian has not encountered any invasions from Da Ning. Only some surrounding tribes attempted to get involved, but Bai Qian successfully repelled them all.
"How is the Marquis doing?"
The secret guards of the Marquis of Dingyuan's mansion were divided into two groups, with one group following Jiang He and the other following Bai Qian.
"Reporting to Madam, the Marquis has already halted his attack on Great Wei."
Bai Qian breathed a sigh of relief after hearing the guard's words. When she realized the situation Jiang He was facing, she broke out in a cold sweat, fearing that Jiang He would continue fighting.
"Can we retreat if we don't fight?" Bai Qian sat outside the tent, and after only a short while, she felt a sore back and a lack of energy.
Seeing Bai Qian walking unsteadily, the deputy general who came out of the tent quickly came over, "General, are you alright?"
"I'm fine. It's probably because I haven't been getting enough rest lately." Bai Qian waved her hand. She had been worrying too much about Jiang He lately, and for some reason, she kept having nightmares.
I tossed and turned all night, unable to sleep.
“General, you can’t afford to make a mistake at such a crucial time.” The deputy general looked worried. “Although we are currently at peace with Da Ning, our spies in Da Ning have reported that the Da Ning court is arguing every day about whether to send troops to attack Da Qing.”
"I won't make any mistakes."
Bai Qian took a deep breath. "Go and reorganize the troops."
The setting sun shone on Bai Qian, and in the eyes of the deputy general, it inexplicably evoked a sense of desolate lament.
All she asks for now is peace, and only for Jiang He to be safe.
......
By the end of August, the fighting had become increasingly tense.
"My lord, news has arrived from the capital!" The quiet military camp was broken by a voice. Jiang He quickly took a few steps outside and took the letter from the messenger.
"My lord, have the Emperor and the Empress Dowager given any instructions?" Their army has been stuck here for seven days, unable to continue the attack, yet unable to retreat.
This Marquis Lingzhen of the Great Wei has actually driven them to such a point.
After quickly glancing through the letter, Jiang He pursed his lips. "The Emperor and the Empress Dowager hope that we will turn our attention to attacking the Eastern Qing Kingdom instead."
"What?"
Chang Qing couldn't help but gape. "If we turn around and attack Dongqing Kingdom at this time, aren't we forcing Dongqing Kingdom to join forces with Great Wei against us?"
This will increase their stress several times over.
"Chang Qing, if we don't attack Dongqing, will Dongqing not join forces with Wei?" Jiang He clenched the letter in his hand. It clearly stated that the men under Zhenhou had already gone to Dongqing.
"Issue the order: depart this evening and head towards Cliff Village."
Jiang He's voice left no room for doubt. He pointed to the location of Dongqing Kingdom on the map, "As long as we capture these four cities of Dongqing Kingdom, the army can continue to attack Great Wei."
"Yes, ma'am."
Chang Qing strode out of the tent, while Jiang He continued to stare at the map. The Great Wei's Lord Lingzhen... truly the pillar of the Great Wei.
But this time, they are bound to fight to the death.
From the end of August to mid-September, Jiang He successfully captured four cities of the Eastern Qing Kingdom.
The Eastern Qing Kingdom can no longer be an obstacle to the Great Qing's attack on the Great Wei, but it should not be underestimated.
"Mother, the situation on my uncle's side is becoming increasingly tense."
Gu Qingyan's expression was solemn. "My uncle wrote that we will likely launch a formal attack on Great Wei in about five days. I'm afraid..."
"Driving a dog into a dead-end alley may result in a backlash."
Jiang Yu spoke slowly, "Regardless of how fiercely Wei resists, even if Da Qing conquers Wei, it will be exhausted. At this time, Dong Qing Kingdom..."
“Ayan, you must trust your uncle.” Jiang Yu mimicked her father’s appearance from her memories. “War is never without its dangers. No general has a chance to win a battle without a doubt.”
War is about bloodshed.
"In any case, your mother believes in your uncle."
"I understand, and I trust you, Uncle." The hesitation in Gu Qingyan's eyes gradually turned into determination. Even if this war takes several more months, Daqing can wait.
In the evening, Qin Wei looked at the gauze scarf in his hand and fell into complete silence.
The next day.
"Qin Wei, this battle has been going on for a month and a half. Find some time to go to the Bai residence for me." Gu Qingyan didn't even look up. "I'm worried that General Bai will be worried."
"This servant will go immediately."
Qin Wei pretended to be busy all day and deliberately chose to go to the Bai residence just as night was about to fall. He also arranged for a eunuch to take night duty for Gu Qingyan in advance.
"After I go to the Bai residence tonight, I will stay at an outside house to rest. Remember to be smart."
After leaving the Bai residence, Qin Wei's steps faltered, and he finally stopped outside an empty house.
"Since you're here, why not come in?"
Pei Lan's voice rang out from inside the courtyard. Qin Wei was stunned for a moment, then pushed open the door and left.
"Perrin greets his master."
Perrin knelt on the ground. On the stone table in the courtyard was a pot of wine and two wine cups.
The wine glasses were filled to the brim, gleaming coldly in the moonlight.
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