met free Chapter 263 A word is final
Chapter 263 A word is final
Jiang Lige was a little anxious. "If the weapons were provided by Po Xiao, it means that Nan Chu has reached a certain degree of cooperation with Po Xiao. If they join forces to deal with Sheng Ling, the world will be in chaos!"
Ning Yunxiao was more optimistic than Jiang Lige and said.
"Improving weapons doesn't mean much. After all, these things are ultimately the work of craftsmen. As long as we get a sample, we can mass-produce them. If we can capture one on the battlefield, it may not be impossible to manufacture the same one. At least, the two countries haven't reached an open cooperation agreement yet, which is good news for us."
After hearing what Ning Yunxiao said, Jiang Lige's heart calmed down a lot. He calmed down and thought for a moment before speaking again.
"But generally speaking, a large army wouldn't easily change weapons before a battle, so the person who facilitated this must have held a high position in the military. Although I've spent most of my childhood with Sheng Ling, I still understand my father's temperament somewhat. Although he may be unwilling, he will never rashly break an alliance passed down for generations. Sending troops is a test; if they fail, there's still a way out. But if he cooperates with Po Xiao, it will fundamentally disrupt the balance of power among the three kingdoms. Sheng Ling will definitely not forgive him, and I think he's well aware of this."
Ning Yunxiao understood immediately, "So, you mean to say that there is a powerful figure in the Southern Chu army who colluded with Po Xiao and started this war?"
Jiang Lige nodded, "Perhaps, finding out this matter can prevent the smoke of war from spreading further."
Ning Yunxiao agreed, "Yes, for a king, what could be more infuriating than being fooled by a favorite minister? Ah Li, don't worry, I will have someone investigate this matter. Every trace of a goose is left behind. As long as someone has had contact with Po Xiao, no matter how hidden, we will definitely find out."
After hearing Ning Yunxiao's answer, Jiang Lige felt relieved and smiled.
"This matter is hidden, and others may not be able to find out the clues, but if Yun Xiao were to investigate, he would definitely be able to catch it easily."
"You~"
Being praised by Jiang Lige like this, Ning Yunxiao couldn't help but feel in a good mood. He smiled slightly and reached out to poke Jiang Lige's forehead.
Then he returned to the main topic and said, "However, if we want your father to withdraw his troops and promise not to attack again, I'm afraid that just giving us a way out is not enough. We have to wait a little longer."
Jiang Lige asked in confusion, "Waiting for what?"
Ning Yunxiao smiled and kept it a secret, "Keep it secret for now, and soon... you'll know."
Ning Yunxiao didn't say anything, and Jiang Lige didn't ask any further questions. After all, this was about war, and it would not be good for her, a foreign princess, to know too much.
Besides, she also believed that Ning Yunxiao had his reasons for doing things. Since he said that there would be an answer soon, she would just wait patiently.
Thinking of this, Jiang Lige stopped thinking about it and stood up to pull up the curtain.
As the sun was setting outside, the golden afterglow spread across the entire earth, adding a touch of softness and warmth to this scarred world.
She turned around and before she could open her mouth, she bumped into Ning Yunxiao's arms.
Jiang Lige was a little surprised. This person was clearly sitting on the chair just now, how come he was right in front of him in the blink of an eye?
Ning Yunxiao, however, was contented. He gently pulled her into his arms, put his arms around her waist from behind, and smiled.
"Apart from anything else, the scenery of Longcheng is quite nice."
Jiang Lige felt a little embarrassed, but she didn't push Ning Yunxiao away. She glanced at Ning Yunxiao with a blushing face.
"Just enjoy the scenery, but if you let people see you like this, it's bound to attract gossip."
Ning Yunxiao, however, acted like a dead pig that was not afraid of boiling water and hugged her even tighter.
"You are my legitimate fiancée. What can others say if they see you?"
Jiang Lige curled his lips and retorted, "You also said 'unmarried', what exactly is it..."
"Ari is right. We need to hurry up and get this over with. We can't delay the marriage any longer."
Before Jiang Lige could finish his sentence, he was suddenly interrupted by Ning Yunxiao.
When he spoke to her, unlike his usual cold and distant voice, his voice was low and gentle, with a bit of doting that belonged only to her, and sounded softly in her ears.
"After returning to the capital, I will give you the most grand wedding, with three matchmakers, six betrothals, and a lavish wedding. I want everyone to know that no matter how the world changes, you will always be the mistress of my Eastern Palace. In this world, you are the only one who can stand shoulder to shoulder with me."
Jiang Lige was born in the palace and has heard a lot of sweet words from men. She also knows best that sweet words are the most useless nonsense.
But now, hearing Ning Yunxiao say this, I couldn't help but be deeply touched.
She raised her head, met his deep and determined eyes, the corners of her mouth rose unconsciously, and then she said.
"Okay, then it's a deal. When the war subsides and everything settles down, we'll...enjoy the prosperity of this world together."
"It's a word."
Just like that, the two of them stood hugging each other, enjoying the rare tranquility and warmth in this troubled world.
On the battlefield, no one can tell which will come first, tomorrow or an accident.
Instead of wasting time, it is better to cherish the present.
So, even if there is smoke of war, it doesn't matter. She believes that the light they are pursuing will always appear, sooner or later.
Just like the glow in front of you, it becomes darker as time goes by.
A bright future is surely on the way.
……
Jiang Lige had heard of Ning Yunxiao's great achievements, but seeing it with his own eyes was another matter.
However, in just a few days, Ning Yunxiao got some inspiration from somewhere and improved Sheng Lingjun's weapons a little bit to specifically defeat Nanchu's vanguard team.
Without the support of the vanguard, the Nanchu army was like a team without sharp fangs. They suffered repeated defeats, their morale plummeted, and they gradually fell into a passive position.
It was also at this time that Jiang Lige slowly figured out what Ning Yunxiao was waiting for.
Yes, it was a disastrous defeat.
The Southern Chu army, which had suffered several defeats in a row, became restless and launched another surprise attack under the command of Han Zhuo.
Unfortunately, Han Zhuo never expected that Ning Yunxiao had already made preparations.
The Southern Chu Army took advantage of the cover of night and quietly approached the camp of the Sheng Ling Army, but they had no idea that they had stepped into an elaborate trap.
As soon as the Southern Chu army entered the territory of Longcheng, they saw lights everywhere. The bright scene made it almost impossible for the Southern Chu army to hide.
Then the war drums roared, and Sheng Ling's army rushed down like a tiger from the mountain, unstoppable, forcing the Southern Chu army to retreat step by step and abandon their weapons.
They were forced to abandon their original surprise attack plan and instead fled to the rear.
Ning Yunxiao did not kill them all, but stopped Lu Er who was trying to chase him and said.
"That's enough. I hope this defeat will make the Emperor of Southern Chu realize his mistake. Negotiating peace is the best option for both countries."
At this time, on the other side——
The news of the defeat spread quickly throughout the entire military camp like the wind.
The Emperor of Southern Chu sat in the tent with a gloomy expression. The night was quiet and only the crackling of the candlelight could be heard. The soldiers all lowered their heads and remained silent, for fear of touching the Emperor of Southern Chu's reverse scale.