Chapter 209 Before the Storm (2)Prince Yu was like a poor student being called out by the teacher in class. Under everyone's gaze, he cleared his throat awkwardly and was unable to utter a complete sentence for a long time: "That..."
The main reason was that he also felt that there was something wrong with the way this matter was handled, but he couldn't join in the criticism.
Xiao Hongfan did not embarrass him and asked for their opinions: "What do you think of what I just said?"
The deputy general said: "The key is how the court wants to deal with it. Our agreement does not count."
Xiao Hongfan smiled and said, "I've been reprimanded more than once, so this one more won't be much."
There was one thing she couldn't say clearly: Xu State did not continue the attack, perhaps it was waiting for an opportunity. She guessed that it was very likely that the Northwest Army's conspiracy would be exposed, and Emperor Qu would want to get rid of her next.
If his guess was correct, Xiao Hongfan wanted to do something before the knife fell on his head.
Seeing that everyone had different expressions but no one objected, Xiao Hongfan made the final decision: "I hope that after this matter spreads, you can work with me to stabilize the morale of the army."
Everyone hesitated for a moment, then stood up and saluted Xiao Hongfan: "Yes, General!"
The attitude was one of unprecedented respect.
Xiao Hongfan nodded.
After everyone left, only Prince Yu and Xiao Hongfan were left in the tent.
"Do you...know the consequences of doing this?" Prince Yu looked at her with complicated eyes.
Xiao Hongfan looked at him with equally complicated eyes.
She had a dream again recently...
Prince Yu is a man who is afraid of death and greedy for wealth. As a grown man, he clings to everything he can get like a dodder. When his father is alive, he relies on his father. When his father is gone, he relies on his elder brother, his wife, and even his concubine. I guess when he gets old, he will start to rely on his children.
It's a pity that he didn't grow old.
Even though Xiao Hongfan had dreamt of his ending, it was still hard to imagine that such a person would die to save the princess and remain loyal to the State of Qu until his death.
Prince Yu was confused: You are a man who is about to face a disaster, why are you looking at me with such pity?
"Does Your Majesty believe in fate?" Xiao Hongfan asked.
Why are you suddenly talking about numerology?
Prince Yu was puzzled, but he continued the conversation without hesitation: "When I was a child... fourteen years old is not considered a child, anyway, my father asked a master of the mysterious arts to read our fortunes, and that person said that I would live a long life. Tsk, guess what?"
Without waiting for Xiao Hongfan to answer, he continued, "Look, my brothers all died long ago, but I am still alive and well!"
Xiao Hongfan asked: "Didn't the master predict their fate?"
"It's not that I didn't figure it out, it's just that they were destined to have disasters. The key is, you also know why they died in the end. The Grand Master couldn't say it clearly, so in order to maintain his reputation, he had to take advantage of this honest sheep and make extraordinarily detailed calculations."
Those princes all died in power struggles, so it is indeed not convenient to talk about it in detail in front of the emperor.
Xiao Hongfan could tell that Prince Yu actually believed in fate: "I used to believe in fate very much, but now I am a little shaken."
"Why?" Prince Yu asked curiously.
Because there is a person who seems to be born with a pair of hands that can change the fate at will.
Seeing that he really listened to me, Xiao Hongfan couldn't help but laugh: "Your Majesty is a good person to talk to."
He seemed to have no opinion of his own, and could be easily led off track in the conversation, and he was truly engaged in the topics started by others. He was indeed a good listener. I just don't know what he was thinking when he was determined to die for his family and country.
Xiao Hongfan sighed and hinted, "Your Highness, do you think that the power of an ant can support a mountain that is about to collapse?"
"Huh? What we've been talking about today is so confusing. My head hurts. I'll go back and get some sleep first." Prince Yu felt that it was unnecessary for him to stay and care about her, so he got up and left.
He walked to the door angrily and suddenly stopped, turned around, and said in a softer tone, "Forget it! Considering that it's not easy for you, I don't blame you."
After saying that, he drew aside the curtain.
"Your Majesty!" Xiao Hongfan called him, "Sometimes, new things... may not necessarily be bad."
The people under the rule of the State of Qu have suffered too much. If the world could be changed, it would perhaps be a blessing for the world.
Prince Yu was stunned for a moment, then he understood and said seriously: "General Xiao, I know I am very charming, but you have to restrain yourself. I am loyal to the princess, and the sun and the moon can testify to that!"
Watching him walk away with his sleeves swung, Xiao Hongfan felt helpless.
She really didn't want to make it too clear, she just wanted Prince Yu to make a careful choice when the Qu Kingdom fell apart in the future. Who would have thought that he would actually think of the wrong thing!
How could you, with so many beautiful girls in the yard, have the nerve to say such things?
Over there, when Prince Yu was about to reach his own tent, he suddenly thought that maybe Xiao Hongfan wanted to find him as a way out because he was worried that his brother would punish him for taking the risk this time?
He thought about Xiao Hongfan's appearance and felt that he was not his type: "Alas, I can do nothing to help you!"
But she was doing it for Daqu after all, so it wouldn't be a bad idea to say a few good words for her when the time comes.
Xiao Hongfan had excellent hearing ability, and she almost laughed out of anger when she heard his sigh. However, she was in a difficult situation now and had no time to care about these things.
destiny……
Xiao Hongfan suspected that everything was that person's conspiracy.
Xuan Yi showed his determination to save the world at the beginning, as if he was working as a county magistrate. After the northwest was hit by a disaster, he traveled thousands of miles to rescue the victims in Pingchengguan, and "took the opportunity" to invite Xiao's army to escort him along the way.
The Xiao family army had nowhere to go after leaving the northwest, and she happened to have a place that could hide tens of thousands of people, so she went to Qudu specifically to rescue their relatives.
The northwest was originally hit by a severe drought, with thousands of miles of barren land. Pingcheng Pass was located in the deepest part of the disaster-stricken area, and was bound to lose contact with Qudu. It was unknown how long it would take for the news of the rebellion to reach Qudu. However, the sudden disappearance of those family members detained in Qudu was tantamount to an early public announcement of the rebellion of the Xiao family army.
Emperor Qu couldn't find any trace of Xiao's army, so he would definitely target her in anger.
The development of all these things is so natural, but if you think about it carefully, you will find that every step taken by Xuanyi is a key point.
Xiao Hongfan didn't know whether the other party had planned all the subsequent events since he started seeking an official position. Normally, even a mystic could not have calculated so early that the northwest would suffer a severe drought. But that person was too mysterious, like a prophet, so it didn't seem surprising that he could plan to this extent.
In this way, it is not difficult to explain why she clearly wanted to recruit him but never had a deep conversation with him.
She was sure that everything was under control.
Whether it was planning from the beginning or going with the flow, it was enough to prove that Xuan Yi was not simple and she did have the confidence.
Xiao Hongfan did not deny that she admired this person deep down in her heart, but she still had many concerns. The people she sent out to investigate had not yet sent back any news, and the more she came into contact with him and the more she understood him, the less she expected to find out anything.
"General! There's urgent news!"
Xiao Hongfan came back to his senses: "Come in!"
I am like the old general on the stage, with flags all over my body
