Chapter 1079: Jun Yixies reques (2/2)

East Qin had taken a big step back on the matter of military provisions, so Deputy General Xue didn’t dare ask for more despite his reluctance. Instead he cupped his fists and said, “Everything will be as the princess decrees!”

Here was a hard-won phrase! If this was any other day, Han Yunxi might even grin at herself, but her current petite, small, and exquisite face was cold enough to frighten a man.

“Do you two have any other questions?” Han Yunxi asked coldly.

Of course there was, but they were small potatoes compared to the attack of Three-Way Pass and military rations. Faced with two enraged masters, Baili Yuanlong and Deputy General Xue knew their place and didn’t bring up any more demands.

“This crown prince will give you two three days to re-negotiate all the plans. If there’s any more problems, just wait and see!” Long Feiye warned frostily.

“Yes!”

“This soldier obeys.”

Neither Baili Yuanlong and Deputy General Xue dared to tarry, but quickly withdrew. Gu Qishao had already rolled his eyes multiple times, while Gu Beiyue only shook his helplessly. Ning Nuo exhaled in relief and quickly asked, “Your Highness, princess, when will we go to Tiger’s Prison for the rescue mission?”

Now that Ning Nuo had lost contact with Tiger’s Prison, they could only make conjectures on the situation over there. However, one thing was certain: Bai Yuqiao was in trouble. Otherwise, they wouldn’t go this long without a letter. If she was in trouble, then Ning Cheng’s plot had been exposed. Thus, whether Ning Jing and the rest were still at Tiger’s Prison or somewhere else was uncertain. They had to make quick arrangements for the northern expedition so they could hurry to Tiger’s Prison and figure out what was going on. After that would come the rescue plans.

Long Feiye looked towards Gu Beiyue, who immediately understood his meaning.

“Your Highness, princess, this subordinate will leave first to scope out the situation,” Gu Beiyue rose to his feet.

“Make sure you get a clear idea. Don’t act rashly, Ning Cheng’s still in Jun Yixie’s army,” Han Yunxi added hastily.

Ning Jing’s group had been imprisoned in Tiger’s Prison while Ning Cheng left with Jun Yixie and his troops. Thus, alerting any side would startle the snake in the grass and hurt the other. Long before leaving Celestial Mountain, Han Yunxi had already figured out a counter. She and Long Feiye, Gu Qishao, and Tang Li would make up the four-person rescue team while Gu Beiyue headed solo into the army to save Ning Cheng.

Tiger’s Prison would probably be full of traps, making it hard to charge in. They needed more manpower for that side, while Jun Yixie’s army was a different matter. Even if the man knew poisons, Gu Beiyue’s shadow arts could avoid them to take the hostage and run.

However, now that the situation had changed, Gu Beiyue had to act as their scout first. With his frightful speeds, he’d be at Tiger’s Prison and back by the time Baili Yuanlong and Deputy General Xue finalized their talks.

“Don’t worry princess, this subordinate knows his proper limits,” Gu Beiyue said seriously. As he prepared to set out, a servant suddenly rushed inside in a panic.

“Young Master Nuo! Young Master Nuo, there’s a letter for you! From Tiger’s Prison!”

Everyone grew stunned. Tang Li was the first to stand up and almost ran over to snatch the thing. Ning Nuo stepped forward and grabbed the envelope before ripping it open in a frenzy. As soon as he saw the contents, he cried, “It’s bad!”

“What is it? What’s happened to Ning Jing?” Tang Li was so scared his heart almost stopped.

Ning Nuo handed the letter to Long Feiye as he muttered, “It’s Jun Yixie’s invitation letter for you and the princess to drink tea at Tiger’s Prison…”

Long Feiye was taken aback, but didn’t panic. He looked at Gu Beiyue and said, “You should make a trip first.”

“Your Highness, is Jun Yixie abandoning his army?” Gu Beiyue asked seriously.

Even if Jun Yixie was to threaten them, he should bring his hostage to the battlefield to force them into a retreat. But instead, the man had chosen Tiger’s Prison to meet.

It was clear he was confronting them with his all!

1. Honestly, they’re only like this because they’re kinda biased towards their “own” side (aka Baili Army, which has shown serious insubordination before)....where is the famous HYX calm that would have demanded Deputy General Xue for answers before accusing him outright based on a report from, again, “their side?” I realize now that chapters with HYX and LFY in it never fail to annoy me these days. =.=

2. What a HYX and LFY. They still suspect and blame their allies without fact-checking at a chapter this late into the novel.