Chapter 70 Jealousy

Zhuang Wan picked up the bamboo dragonfly. It was no different from an ordinary bamboo dragonfly, but there was a word "wan" engraved under the bamboo piece. This word was not easy to identify. If it was her first time to see it, she would definitely read it.

She didn't know it, so she just thought it was some kind of pattern. It was only because the wooden dragonfly that Yan Cheng gave her was engraved exactly like this one that she recognized it at a glance.

She looked at the vendor, and he happened to look at her too. Their eyes met, and she almost screamed.

Although Yan Cheng had already dressed up in disguise, wearing Nanyi clothes and a beard on his face, she still recognized him, perhaps just by his look.

Zhuang Wan didn't know what to do, and her hands were so anxious that they were sweating.

When the two maids were not paying attention, she quietly waved her hand to Yan Cheng and told him not to act rashly.

Yan Cheng naturally knew that there was an ambush around the bamboo building. Now that he had confirmed that Zhuang Wan was in the bamboo building, he was relieved that everything was safe for the time being.

The next step is how to bring her out. There are many people watching during the day, so we have to wait until night to do it.

He looked at Zhuang Wan with tender eyes, then turned around and disappeared into the busy city for a long time.

Seeing him leave, Zhuang Wan felt a little sad. She sighed, hoping that Yan Cheng would understand what she meant and go back quickly to bring in reinforcements.

Yan Cheng stayed away from the busy city and walked into a bamboo forest. There was an uninhabited forest hut in a quiet place in front of him. He stayed here last night.

The bamboo shadows were whirling and the forest was very quiet. He suddenly stopped and listened to the movements around him. As soon as he left the bamboo building where Zhuang Wan was imprisoned, he noticed that someone was following him.

"After following me for so long, it's time to come out and meet me!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a figure flashed out from behind him.

Yan Cheng turned around and asked, "Who are you?"

"If I'm not wrong..." Zhamu looked at him: "You must be Li Daniu!"

"So what if it's me?" Yan Cheng said, "Do you think you can catch me just by yourself?"

Zhamu smiled and said: "If I wanted to arrest you, I would have surrounded you as early as you showed up in the market."

Yan Cheng snorted coldly: "Then what do you want?"

"I know you have some abilities." Zhamu said, "Why don't we make a deal."

Yan Cheng disdained: "I never make deals with others."

"Don't you care about that girl's life?" Zhamu said, "She is in my hands now. Although her life is not in danger, the King of Nanyi covets her, and she may become a noble one someday."

"..."

Yan Cheng clenched his fists, "If he dares to touch a hair of hers, I will kill him without any trace of his body!"

Zhamu: "Don't worry, as long as I'm here, she won't suffer any loss. As long as you can make this deal with me, the jade will be returned to Zhao intact after it is completed."

Yan Cheng: "Tell me about it!"

"I want you to help me find someone!"

"who?"

"The former prince, Yan Cheng!"

Yan Cheng sneered, "The previous dynasty has been overthrown for twenty years. What kind of prince do you want me to find? Even if I find him, do you think I will hand him over to you?"

Zhamu: "You don't have to ask too much. Just bring the prince to me and I can exchange her for your woman. So, you have to set off immediately. The sooner you find her, the sooner you can take her away."

Yan Cheng was speechless. He thought there was something wrong with this man. He would leave his beloved woman as a hostage in the enemy camp and go to help him find that prince? How ridiculous.

"Only the weak will negotiate terms with others. And I will definitely take her away. No one can stop me!"

"Okay!" Zhamu said, "Then it depends on what you are capable of!"

He suddenly drew his sword. Since this man was so ignorant, there was no need to keep it any longer.

Yan Cheng was well prepared, but he didn't want to fight with him, so he took a few moves and then used his strategy to disappear into the bamboo forest.

By the time the people who tied the wooden belts rushed up, they had long disappeared.

"Li Daniu..." Zhamu sneered: "Don't worry, you and I will eventually have a battle!"

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Pang Ao received good news that Xiao Jingchen was determined to attack Nanyi. The army began to prepare. Everyone wore masks and bells. If they got lost in the mountains or encountered an enemy, they could ring the bells to warn. In addition, everyone also

Carry powder to repel snakes and insects with you to avoid being attacked by snakes like in the last canyon.

Mu Qiulan was pacing back and forth outside Xiao Jingchen's tent. Pang Ao saw her when he came out, and stepped forward and said, "Miss, are you waiting for the prince?"

Mu Qiulan nodded, but then said: "Actually, it's the same as asking the general for this matter. I just want to ask the general, can I go out with the army?"

"You?" Pang Ao said, "To be honest, this expedition is very dangerous. We don't know what will happen. It's better for the girl to stay in the camp."

Mu Qiulan explained: "The general also knows that I have some friendship with Mr. Zhuang and Mr. Li. Now that there is no news from them, I am really worried."

"They...I'm afraid..." Pang Ao sighed: "It would be good if they are safe and sound. If something unexpected happens, Pang will definitely bring their bodies back and bury them properly. Don't worry, girl..."

Mu Qiulan said: "But I still want to take a look! General, don't worry, I will protect myself and won't let you worry."

"This matter..." Pang Ao said hesitantly: "I'm afraid it still needs the prince's approval."

"Let her go!" Xiao Jingchen came out of the tent, "If she wants to go, let her go!"

Pang Ao: "Yes!"

Xiao Jingchen glanced at Mu Qiulan and ordered: "Prepare a set of soldier's clothes for her."

Pang Ao hurried down and did as he was told.

Mu Qiulan said happily: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Xiao Jingchen approached her and reminded: "You'd better protect yourself. If you fall into the hands of the Nanyi people... I... won't save you!"

Mu Qiulan nodded: "Yes!"

Soon, except for the soldiers in the Huotou Camp and the left-behind camp who were guarding food and grass, the remaining 100,000 soldiers and horses headed for Wushan in a mighty manner.

Xiao Jingchen looked back at Mu Qiulan from time to time, and Rong Li on the side smiled and said: "His Highness seems to care about Miss Mu very much."

Xiao Jingchen said seriously: "She is just a slave, why should I care about her?"

"In my opinion, she doesn't look like a slave." Seeing Xiao Jingchen looking at him coldly, Rong Li explained: "What I mean is that although she looks weak, she has an indomitable integrity, which is not what a slave has.

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Xiao Jingchen glanced at him, "When did you become so interested in her?"

Rong Li couldn't laugh or cry: "Okay, okay, I won't say anything. Your jealousy is really inexplicable."

Xiao Jingchen: "Rong Zi'ang!"

Rong Li smiled and hurried away: "I'd better go to the front and have a look."

Xiao Jingchen couldn't help but look back. It was really baffling how he could be jealous.

But joking aside, Rong Li also saw that Xiao Jingchen was really interested in that girl. This was also what he was worried about. It is difficult for a hero to pass through Beauty Pass, but this Beauty Pass is also the general's tomb.

Having someone to care about gives you a lot more to worry about, and you also have a bargaining chip to be hijacked by the enemy...
Chapter completed!