Chapter 86 Hua Jing‘s Sudden Arrival (1/2)

No one had thought that Hua Jing would be released until she appeared at the camp. Early in the morning, before Yun Shang was full awake, she heard a sound from outside. ”Mr. Xiao, Mr. Xiao...”

Then Qian Yin got up and went out to see what happened. She returned in a jiffy. ”Master, Prince Jing sent word that Princess Hua Jing is at the gate of the camp and is clamoring to see him, ” said Qian Yin. She looked serious.

”Hua Jing?” murmured Yun Shang in surprise. ”Wasn't she captured by the Yelang army? Why is she here now?”

She immediately got up, dressed, put on her silver mask, and went out of the tent. No sooner had she stepped out than she saw Prince Jing standing not far away. She hurried toward him. ”Do you know why Hua Jing is here?” asked Yun Shang.

Prince Jing batted his eyelids without emotion. ”Indeed, Qingsu is sophisticated. If I didn't know the truth that the person he had captured was Hua Jing, I might have been deceived. He is clever enough to send her back without being exposed, ” said Prince Jing.

They walked to the gate of the camp together. Yun Shang walked behind deliberately so as not to be noticed by Hua Jing. Hua Jing stood at the gate, dressed in aquamarine silk. Two attendants stood at a distance.

”Oh...dear?” Prince Jing frowned in surprise. ”How did you get to the camp?”

Hua Jing looked at Prince Jing, and then glanced at Yun Shang. ”My husband is trapped at the border, so I'm here to help him, ” answered Hua Jing with a sad face.

”Really? If memory serves, you set out before me.” Prince Jing lifted his eyebrows when he spoke. ”So... you mean you arrived here today?”

Hua Jing's eyes flickered scrupulously. ”I was born in the Palace and have never been far away before. When I set out, I was in a hurry and did not take enough attendants, so I got into a lot of trouble along the way. And when I arrived at the border, I heard that you had been stationed here. So I'm here to ask you to lend me some soldiers to help me find my husband, ” sighed Hua Jing.

”Really?” grinned Prince Jing, sardonically. ”There are no women in the camp, so I'm afraid it's not proper for you to live here. Besides, your husband got into trouble in Linguan town. So if you want to find him, you'd better go to Linguan town. The enemy's army has withdrawn from the town, which makes it safer than my camp. And if you still don't feel it is safe, I can send someone to protect you.”

Prince Jing turned his head and looked at Yun Shang. ”This is my military counsellor, Mister Xiao. He is resourceful and highly skilled in martial arts. How about I send him to protect you?”

Hua Jing glanced at Mister Xiao and frowned. ”But he's thin and weak...Besides, since he's your counsellor, you will need him in battle. I don't think it's a good idea to take him with me...” responded Hua Jing unhappily.

Hearing her words, Yun Shang grinned and tried to speak like a man. ”No, no...Ability can not be measured by body size. I promise, even fifty strong men could not defeat me.”

Hua Jing was glad to hear this as she already knew that a military counsellor was of great importance to an army even though she had not fought in any battle.

”Then I happily accept your kind offer.” smiled Hua Jing. ”I heard that my Mother-in-Law came to the border too. Do you know where she is?” asked Hua Jing sullenly.

”Oh, she's in Linguan town, ” answered Prince Jing. Hua Jing was disappointed as she thought her husband's mother would cause her trouble.

But when she realized that Linguan town was far from Prince Jing's encampment, she smiled again. ”She was excellent when she was young, so I believe that she will find him if he's in Linguan Town. Now that she's already there, I think I'd better search Xiyi Town.”

”As you see fit, ” answered Prince Jing impatiently. Then he turned to Yun Shang and spoke to her. ”Please, the Princess's safety is in your hands now.”