She was planning to leave the grain and supplies in her spatial storage to Gong Wei before leaving the border.
To avoid this matter being shrouded in fantasy, she had to make things a little more complicated, enlisting the help of people from the Treasure Pavilion. She also came up with a solution for the remaining grain and supplies.
Originally, the plan was to use the name of Duobaoge to resolve the matter, but then they considered that if the news leaked and Yunwu Kingdom found out, what if they retaliated against Duobaoge?
Because Duobaoge also has business to do in Yunwu Kingdom.
I just realized this. If I had considered the seriousness of this problem earlier, I wouldn't have asked Duobaoge for help.
After all, raiding the grain and supplies of seventeen garrison camps was no small matter for the Yunwu Kingdom.
If there are only a few people and there's nothing to eat temporarily, you can go to a restaurant or buy some food.
Moreover, she only visited large camps, where at least six or seven thousand, or even tens of thousands, of people had run out of food. Even if they found the largest grain merchant in the area, it would only solve their food problem for a day or two at most, and it would take time for their supplies to arrive.
She deliberately arranged to meet Duobaoge at night to avoid attracting attention, but Xiao Hei rebelled and arrived early. She only moved the provisions out after it was really dark.
At this distance, with the city gate and the soldiers on it, they shouldn't be able to see this side clearly.
But if it's Murong Jing, then it's hard to say. Brother Quan once said that martial arts practitioners with good skills have much better night vision than ordinary people.
Never mind, even if he saw it, so what? Killing him to silence him is impossible, but if I don't say anything, what can he do? Should I ask Master Huang?
The rules of Duobao Pavilion are very strict, so Hall Master Huang probably wouldn't tell him anything. Besides, Hall Master Huang didn't see her "conjure" those things out of thin air.
And it only lasts for a moment. Even if he saw it, he would still be unable to explain, believe, or accept it.
"Oh, Miss Hong is back? I thought you were going to tour all the camps in Yunwu Kingdom before you came back." Hong Xiaoduo urged her horse into the city gate and saw Murong Jing standing inside, smiling at her.
Under the light of the lanterns hanging on the city gate, a handsome man stood with his hands behind his back, looking at her with a smile.
Whether it was due to the lighting or the difference in angle between her on horseback and him standing on the ground, Hong Xiaoduo felt that the young master looked thinner and more haggard.
Is it really that hard to help General Gong manage this White Stone City?
What's wrong with Emperor Jiade? Why doesn't he send an official here immediately?
"I got tired of looking around, so I came back," Hong Xiaoduo replied casually.
Upon hearing this, Murong Jing was taken aback, then nodded: "So it really was you who caused chaos in more than a dozen military camps in Yunwu Kingdom?"
Huh? Upon hearing this, Hong Xiaoduo blinked at him, finally realizing what he meant: "You tricked me?"
"Are you hungry? There's a restaurant in this White Stone City that serves excellent stewed fish. I haven't eaten yet, want to join us? Tian Shu and the others must have already eaten. It won't make a difference if we eat first and then go back!" After Murong Jing finished speaking, he stepped forward and reached out to grab the reins.
His tone was questioning, it was a suggestion!
Hong Xiaoduo wanted to refuse immediately, but looking into his eyes, she couldn't bring herself to say no: "Okay."
The impulsive agreement made Hong Xiaoduo despise herself. Was she just too soft-hearted, or...? Surely not because she was lustful?
Upon hearing her agree, Murong Jing couldn't help but smile as he pulled on the horse's reins and walked towards the street.
"Your Highness, you are the Emperor's right-hand man. Aren't you ashamed to lead my horse?" Hong Xiaoduo couldn't help but ask, looking at the tall, straight back in front of her.
"You're someone His Majesty invited to stay, so it's my honor to lead your horse," Murong Jing replied without turning his head.
She didn't want to go when I suggested we have dinner together, but she didn't refuse. Now she's even joking with me. It seems she doesn't dislike me!
Thinking about it this way, the dark cloud hanging over my heart suddenly dissipated.
These days, he had thought it through. Since she preferred to wander around outside and didn't want to see him, shouldn't he be sensible and not force her to do something she didn't want to do?
The reason he insisted on staying here to wait for her was simply to talk to her again and try to win her over. If she still insisted that she would not accept his feelings, he would leave immediately and never bother her again.
She simply doesn't accept my affections, but if I continue to pester her relentlessly, she won't just avoid me; she'll grow to loathe me.
Before Hong Xiaoduo could respond, he stopped in front of a restaurant with Xiao Hei in his hand.
Hong Xiaoduo dismounted, and the waiter at the door hurried over to take the reins and tie them to a nearby wooden post. She wanted to say that it wasn't necessary to tie them, as the horse wouldn't run away, but seeing the waiter's quick movements, and knowing that the horse was already tied, why should she ask him to untie it?
At this time, more diners leave the restaurants than enter.
Murong Jing went inside and looked around, trying to find a better table. The shopkeeper behind the counter asked him if he wanted a private room.
"That would be great," Murong Jing immediately nodded.
"Business looks pretty good. It seems that the change of city jurisdiction hasn't affected business." Hong Xiaoduo said as she walked inside, watching the busy shop assistants.
"Young lady, you don't know this, but it has had an impact. Business is better than before, much better. It's not that we're heartless or unpatriotic, it's just that the officials were incompetent and colluded with unscrupulous merchants to prey on us ordinary people. That official was also incompetent, only thinking about seizing other countries and expanding his territory, completely disregarding whether we ordinary people are doing well or not, whether we live or die."
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