mtl008 Chapter 379 Following You in One Gamble
Chapter 379 Following You in One Gamble
Qingchuan understood Guan Ziheng's concerns and did not want to put everyone in a difficult position, so he said, "Brother Guan is right. This matter concerns life and death, and I have not thought it through."
A hint of apology rose in Qingchuan's eyes as he said, "I'm sorry, this matter... shouldn't have involved everyone."
Liu Yunhe immediately said with a firm and serious expression, "Brother Qingchuan, I am not afraid of being implicated. If it weren't for the young master choosing me to be his attendant back then, I would not know where I would be now. The young master has been kind to me, and no matter how dangerous it is, I must go. I must see the young master get better."
If what Guan Ziheng said is true, and the former Yunqiang Kingdom is now like a living hell, then his concerns are not without reason.
only……
Just as Lin Lezhi was preparing to leave room for maneuver and prevent the atmosphere from becoming so tense,
Guan Ziheng spoke first, saying, "I'm not saying this to express that I don't want to go, but simply to state the potential dangers. Since we're going, we can't just rush in recklessly. We need to discuss countermeasures in case of trouble, so that we won't be caught off guard and end up in a desperate situation."
As he spoke, Guan Ziheng picked up the peace knot at Lin Lezhi's waist and, with a slightly teasing and disdainful tone, said, "The peace knots at their waists should never be shown. Otherwise, what's the difference between that and brazenly saying, 'I'm from Northern Qi, come and arrest me'?"
Guan Ziheng's joke broke the tense and awkward atmosphere. Qingchuan and Liu Yunhe couldn't help but laugh, their eyes filled with gratitude, while Lin Lezhi looked somewhat surprised.
With a soft laugh, Lin Lezhi came back to her senses, pulled the end of the peace knot back with her fingers, and said with a resentful tone, as if she was annoyed that Guan Ziheng was deliberately teasing her, "Do you need to tell me that?"
Guan Ziheng had clearly seen through Lin Le: "Don't give me that. If I hadn't told you, you would definitely have taken this peace knot into the territory of Yunqiang Kingdom."
However, although.
Guan Ziheng’s words sounded exactly like something he would do, but Lin Lezhi quickly justified it by saying that he was an outsider and unfamiliar with the situation in both countries.
After the matter was settled, Qingchuan and Liu Yunhe left their room to tell Xiao Yihuo about everyone's decision.
Qingchuan knew that Xiao Yihuo was not easily persuaded and did not want to involve everyone. That's why he first came to see everyone's opinions. Only if everyone was determined to go would he agree.
After Qingchuan and the other person left, Lin Lezhi bluntly said, "I didn't expect you to agree to go."
“What have the people of Yunqiang Kingdom done wrong?” He sighed softly, his expression wistful. “I know they are in a difficult situation, and their hostility towards us is a helpless consequence of the war. But we are just ordinary people, and we have to consider our own interests in everything we do. That’s why I’m trying to explain the pros and cons, not to run away.”
"Besides," Guan Ziheng rolled his eyes at Lin Lezhi, "if I disagree, you'll definitely say something like, 'You don't want to drag me down, so I don't have to come along and can stay in Northern Qi to wait for you.' In short, you'll definitely go yourself."
Guan Ziheng looked at Lin Lezhi, opening his heart, his eyes revealing worry and determination, and said, "Wuyou, I am not a coward. You want to repay Xiao Xu for saving your life, and I have never forgotten how you helped me when I was in danger. We are friends, and even more so, confidants. I am worried about you going alone, and I will never let you go into danger alone."
Guan Ziheng smiled and joked, "As for you guys, I have no martial arts skills and am just a poor scholar. Don't think I'm a burden."
Hearing Guan Ziheng say these words, Lin Lezhi's eyes were deeply moved.
He never thought that Guan Ziheng was a coward who feared death.
Being timid doesn't mean being afraid of everything; on the contrary, it allows him to maintain a degree of rationality in any situation, distinguish the pros and cons, and make the right choice possible.
He always felt that Guan Ziheng's rationality and prudence were Guan Ziheng's strengths, and also his own shortcomings.
He smiled, flattering and genuinely saying, "How could that be? Our Ziheng is clearly a talented and handsome man, full of talent, virtuous and upright, quick-witted and charming."
"Grumpy."
"No, I meant it from the bottom of my heart."
Although Kwan Tsz-hang said that, Lam Lok-chi's praise was quite pleasing to him, and he couldn't help but smile.
After the initial banter, Guan Ziheng pondered for a moment, then his gaze turned serious as he looked at Lin Lezhi. "Yanyue Valley is located within the former Yunqiang Kingdom, about a hundred miles from the capital. However, it's about thirty miles from Diecui Ridge, where General Cheng's camp is stationed. We've already established some ties with General Cheng after our encounter with Huaifeng Village. What do you think... should we seek General Cheng's assistance? If his soldiers could secretly help us, our journey might be smoother."
Guan Ziheng gave his advice seriously and sincerely after careful consideration, but Lin Lezhi seemed to be daydreaming and lost in thought.
"I'm talking to you, and I'm being very serious. Did you hear me?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Lezhi snapped out of her daze and quickly replied, "I heard you."
Lin Lezhi pondered for a moment and said, "I think it's best not to involve General Cheng in this matter. If General Cheng secretly helps and the people of Yunqiang discover it, it will only further inflame public anger and exacerbate the conflict between the two countries. We should be careful in everything we do."
not only that.
One reason is that it exacerbates the conflict between the two countries. Another reason is that after Hong Mingxu's death, the person who sent Cheng Su to investigate the case will definitely send people to secretly monitor Cheng Su's military camp.
If we go to Cheng Su, things will likely become even more difficult in the future, and it will be even harder to find out the truth then.
“You’re right.” Guan Ziheng sighed softly, his expression pessimistic. “I think it won’t be easy for this trip to have a good outcome.”
"Why do you say that?"
"The two countries went to war during the Spring Festival last year. It was because the Hidden Moon Valley was a rare sight that His Majesty did not send troops to besiege it. Otherwise, under the strong pressure of the army, how long could that small formation outside the valley hold out? In times of chaos, it is wise to stay out of the world. Although it may sound like sitting in a high hall, aloof and unapproachable, and indifferent to the suffering of the people, it is a wise choice."
Guan Ziheng spoke earnestly and with some concern: "Once a wound is opened, it can never be restored to its original state."
"Yes. It's human nature to seek good fortune and avoid misfortune, and there's no right or wrong in it. But right now, if we want to try our luck, this is the only way. Even if it doesn't work out, it's better than having regrets later."
Guan Ziheng nodded in understanding, then smiled and said, "So, I have no choice but to go along with you and take the gamble."
After saying that, the two looked at each other and smiled.
Guan Ziheng noticed that Lin Lezhi had been somewhat absent-minded since earlier and asked, "By the way, what have you been thinking about since earlier?"
Taking advantage of Guan Ziheng's question, Lin Lezhi pondered for a moment before looking at Guan Ziheng and asking, "Ziheng, you are knowledgeable and experienced. Do you know what kind of person Ling Feihan of Hidden Moon Valley is?"