Chapter 84 Conspire With The Devil (2/2)

A huge cloud of dust rose as thousands of soldiers ran to make their formation. Soldiers on both sides of Prince Jing lined up as two wings, enveloping the enemy.

”Now, you have seen everything. Go back to the camp.” Prince Jing turned and said to Yun Shang. ”There are too many people. I'm afraid I won't be able to take care of you.”

Yun Shang knew she would be of little help in battle. Moreover, Prince Jing might be distracted by her. So, she nodded and returned to camp.

Qian Yin was pacing restlessly at the gate of the camp when she saw Yun Shang. Qian Yin rushed to Yun Shang, ”Your Highness. Finally you have

a Jing sneered. ”Yun Shang, I prepared this special gift for you. I hope you will like it. I've scarified a lot after all.” She felt much better thinking so.

She didn't know that the person she was setting up was now in Prince Jing's encampment and they had just met.

When Qian Yin came in with a basin of hot water, Yun Shang had awoken. Qian Yin stepped forward and helped her sit up. ”Luckily, it's warmer here than in the Imperial City. But my legs still feel cold. I prepared some hot water to warm your feet, Your Highness.”

Still a little confused, Yun Shang nodded and placed her feet in the water. However, the water was so hot that she shivered at the sudden warmth. After a while, she sighed. ”It feels good.”

Now, Yun Shang was finally wide awake and she smiled. ”Don't call me Your Highness. Others could hear you. Just call me Master.”

Qian Yin nodded. ”Yes, Master.”

”Master, I sent a message to Ning Qian. She replied saying that she is now in Xiyi town with the Emperor's Son-in-Law. She wanted to take him back to the Imperial City, but because of the war, inspection posts are very strict. She's waiting for Your Highness's order.”

Yun Shang nodded. ”It's alright. Let him stay here then. Just remember to make sure it looks like he is being held by the army of Yelang. Maybe he will be useful to us one day.”

”Mister Xiao, I'm Prince Jing's servant. His Highness asked me to send some food to you. May I come in?” Someone asked cautiously from outside the tent.

Yun Shang wiped the water off her feet and put them on the bed. ”Yes, please.”

A man in military uniform entered. Yun Shang could vaguely see his figure through the screen. He put something on the table and bowed to Yun Shang. ”My name is Luo Ding. If Mister Xiao has any need, please feel free to call me. Now, please excuse me, Mister Xiao.”

After Luo Ding left, Yun Shang asked. ”Is Prince Jing back? How was the battle this afternoon?”

Qian Yin smiled. ”Yes, Prince Jing returned a while ago. But, he is in the middle of a meeting in General Yang's tent. As for this afternoon, Prince Qingsu of Yelang withdrew the troops before they even started to fight.”

Yun Shang nodded. ”Prince Qingsu thought he had Princess Hui Guo, and that Prince Jing would agree to save his niece. So, he didn't want to fight today. But he didn't expect that Prince Jing wouldn't care about his hostage at all, and even wanted to kill her. He wasn't prepared, so he had to withdraw. I wonder what he will do to Hua Jing.”

”Your.. Master, I heard that Prince Qingsu is a fierce person. If Princess Hua Jing is of no use now, he might kill her.” Qian Yin answered.

”I don't think so. Hua Jing will not give up like that. After all, she was able to persuade Prince Qingsu to believe that she was Princess Hui Guo. Maybe she will find a way out. I'm so looking forward to her next move.”