Chapter 983: Sudden change in plans (2/2)

Ning Jing didn’t speak, too unwilling to continue the conversation. She rose to her feet and strode away. She needed to see Ning Cheng. No matter what she saw or heard, she wouldn’t believe a thing unless Ning Cheng told him personally that he was betraying West Qin.

By the time she reached Ning Cheng’s tent, Uncle Cheng caught up as well. The guards on duty naturally let them pass, but it wasn’t until Ning Jing and Uncle Cheng went in that they saw there were three more guards around Ning Cheng inside. They weren’t stupid and instantly realized that Jun Yixie had kept a close watch on him. Only then did the two of them remember a problem they’d placed at the back of their heads.

Jun Yixie’s battle horses had already left Skyriver City and Ning Cheng had already finished discussing all the details he needed with the man. It was about time for Ning Cheng to go back! Why was he still in Jun Yixie’s camp? Could it be that Jun Yixie had another handle on Ning Cheng that forced him to stay?

Ning Cheng personally lit two oil lamps before signaling Ning Jing and Uncle Cheng to be careful with his eyes.

“Have a seat!” Ning Cheng said while heading for the tea table. Ning Jing sat down while Uncle Cheng stood on one side. But when Ning Cheng didn’t speak, both Ning Jing and Uncle Cheng remained silent as well, unsure of how to proceed.

“Heheh, Uncle Cheng should sit as well! You’ve certainly done impressive work this time!” Ning Cheng said.

Finally, Uncle Cheng realized that he’d made a huge blunder! If Ning Cheng was truly unable to leave Jun Yixie’s clutches and this godforsaken place, he’d just brought his master more trouble by leading Ning Jing and Mu Linger here! Whether or not the alliance between both leaders was real, Ning Jing and Mu Linger would only became Ning Cheng’s stumbling blocks here.

Uncle Cheng’s face turned white. “This subordinate doesn’t dare.”

Ning Cheng didn’t persuade him again, but told Ning Jing, “Jing’er, I trusted that you’d take care of that Tang Li. As expected, you didn’t disappoint big brother.” As he spoke, he fixed her with a meaningful look, then continued, “Do you trust big brother when I say I’ll take care of Han Yunxi too?”

Ning Jing almost burst into tears. She knew what Ning Cheng meant! He was asking her if she believed that he would never betray Han Yunxi or the West Qin Dynasty!

“I do! Brother, no matter what, I’ll always trust you…” she paused on purpose, then continued, “I even trust you to take care of Han Yunxi. You definitely will!”

The soldiers nearby stopped their conversation, but didn’t do anything else.

“As long as you trust that, it’s fine! Just wait and see!” Ning Cheng too, knew that Ning Jing had understood.

Uncle Cheng got the message as well, but he was only severely disappointed. Master Ning was nothing but a hopeless loyalist! It wasn’t convenient to speak here, but he had to find a way to coax his master otherwise. Ning Cheng and Ning Jing exchanged a few more immaterial remarks before Ning Jing took her leave. She too, was trying to think of a chance to meet with him in private and figure out the situation here. On the other hand, Ning Cheng was contriving to find a chance to see Ning Jing, Uncle Cheng, or even Mu Linger to tell them about the true misunderstanding between East and West Qin. He also wanted to expose Jun Yixie’s identity as a member of the Black Clan and how this fake-real alliance had come about.

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When Ning Jing returned to her tent, she quietly told Mu Linger about everything she’d learned, leaving the girl surprised.

“Ning Jing, if my big sis knew how loyal your big brother was, she’d definitely find a way to save him!” Mu Linger declared.

“It’s impossible to get news out from this place, but I bet Han Yunxi’s already guessed that we’re here. She’ll hate my brother to death!” Ning Jing felt miserable.

“Aiya, don’t get anxious, you’ll hurt the baby!” Mu Linger coaxed. There was no way something could happen to Ning Jing’s stomach at a place like this, or else it’d be impossible to hide her pregnancy. When that happened, Jun Yixie would be even less willing to let them go.

“Ning Jing, don’t panic. Let’s wait a couple more days. Maybe your brother already has a plan to deal with Jun Yixie, so let’s find a chance to talk things out more clearly,” Mu Linger encouraged.

However, for the next three days none of them got a chance to meet. Instead, Jun Yixie personally paid visits to Mu Linger and Ning Jing. While the former ignored him, the latter calmly acted out a farce with Uncle Cheng in tow.

Very late on the fourth night, someone gave Ning Cheng his chance, but it was none other than Bai Yuqiao!

“Ning Cheng, I have to beg you for a favor!” Bai Yuqiao said before falling to her knees.

Although unexpected, Ning Cheng retained his lofty attitude and looked coldly towards the girl. “I can hardly accept such a grand ceremony of greeting. Speak, what do you need?”