Chapter 90: Death Was Approaching

Chapter 90: Death Was Approaching

Seeing this, Xiao Ce said, “As the saying goes, one does not refuse the gifts from elders. Moreover, this is the warm-heartedness of the people of Lingxiao City!”

Then Xiao Ce looked at Lin Zhong, “Uncle Zhong, does our army have silver on hand?”

Lin Zhong nodded.

Xiao Ce said to Lin Bu, “Mr. Lin, This Prince agrees to accept the people’s kindness. However, the Northern Desert Army has military discipline that forbids taking even a needle or thread from the people. It’s a military rule, so This Prince accepts the people’s sentiment. But This Prince will also give each person who came here today one tael of silver!”

Lin Bu was about to refuse.

Xiao Ce said, “Mr. Lin, you understand better than This Prince. What do these things represent for the people here today! One day, when This Prince fulfills his promised vision, allowing the people of the Northern Desert to have stable homes, clothing to cover their bodies, and food to fill their stomachs. And also to let them have extra money every year and meat in every meal! When you come again, This Prince will definitely not refuse!”

Seeing Lin Bu’s troubled expression,

Yin Pan’er said, “Mr. Lin, the Prince’s method is a win-win strategy. It neither breaks military discipline nor betrays the people’s enthusiasm. We have a long future ahead!”

Seeing this, Lin Bu said, “Then thank you, Prince.”

As they spoke, Han Da arrived with troops lined up neatly.

Xiao Ce said loudly, “Soldiers, the people know you are here to defend the Northern Desert and drive out the Turkic! So, they want to express their gratitude! Most of them have suffered bullying from the Turks and corrupt gentry, they cannot even fill their stomachs, yet they brought the best things from their homes!”

“Do you know why?”

The whole place fell silent.

Xiao Ce continued loudly, “That’s because they think you are worthy! They think you are the ones who can save them! They are willing to give you all the best they have!”

“This Prince set military discipline for you, forbidding taking a needle or thread from the people. But today, This Prince will make an exception! This Prince wants you to accept the people’s kindness! Eat the things the people have given you! This Prince wants you to know who you will be fighting for when you go to the battlefield later!”

“This Prince wants to know, while you fight on the battlefield, there will always be these kind-hearted people thinking of you!”

“This Prince swears here along with all the people, to fight the Turkic to the death!”

“Kill!”

“Kill!”

“Kill!”

The shouts resounded through the sky!

With Xiao Ce’s permission, the simple people walked toward the soldiers with their things.

They handed the items to the soldiers while bitterly recounting the evil deeds of the Turks.

Xiao Ce watched the fiery young soldiers from the side, listening to the simple people’s gratitude and the Turks’ atrocities.

Each one of them was filled with righteous anger.

This kind of motivation was more effective than if he had talked until his lips went dry.

…

At that moment, Night Cat appeared beside Xiao Ce unnoticed.

“Prince.”

Seeing Night Cat, Xiao Ce walked to a quiet spot.

Night Cat whispered something to Xiao Ce.

After listening, Xiao Ce nodded and then gave Night Cat some low-voiced instructions.

Night Cat hurriedly left.

This scene was seen by Yin Pan’er.

Watching Xiao Ce return, she said worriedly, “Prince, are you alright?”

Xiao Ce smiled, “It’s fine. Pan’er, later This Prince will be with the soldiers. If you feel uncomfortable, I will send someone to take you back!”

Yin Pan’er waved her hand, “Prince, no need. I am with you!”

Then she looked tenderly at Xiao Ce, “Prince, what you said, ‘establish a heart for heaven and earth, a life destiny for the people, continue the lost teachings of past sages, and open eternal peace for all ages!’ It is also my wish! I am willing to be with you!”

“The road ahead is full of dangers! Are you still willing?” Xiao Ce did not avoid her gaze and said directly.

Yin Pan’er smiled and said, “Haven’t I already been tricked here by you?”

Xiao Ce grasped Yin Pan’er’s hand, “Then let’s work together to overcome all obstacles!”

…

Night fell, at the Northern Desert Prince’s Mansion in Lingxiao City.

Nie Bing led four people wearing military uniforms inside.

Because Nie Bing had a token and the duty to move freely,

the guards of the Northern Desert Prince’s Mansion glanced at the four people behind Nie Bing.

“These are the personal guards the Prince sent to protect me, is there a problem?” After Nie Bing said this,

the guard waved his hand, said it was fine, and let them pass.

Nie Bing said to the four Turks behind her, “What method will you use later? Do not harm anyone’s life.”

One of the Turks held up a blowpipe, “This is the blowpipe we use to sedate horses. We’ll give them some medicine later, and they’ll faint.”

Nie Bing repeated, “It won’t harm their lives, right?”

The Turk nodded and said, “Rest assured. We are only here to rescue someone today!”

Because Nie Bing walked in front, all the patrolling soldiers recognized her.

So, there was no obstruction at all.

They reached the place where Mosi Ashina was held without any effort.

However, Nie Bing felt something was strange. Originally, there were more than ten people guarding this area.

Now, only two remained at the door.

These two were even yawning.

Seeing Nie Bing not moving, the Turk behind her asked, “What’s wrong?”

Nie Bing said, “Something is off… There used to be more than ten guards here, but now there are only two. I fear it might be a trap!”

The Turk behind her was somewhat dismissive, “Maybe that useless Prince took them all out to guard him while rewarding the troops outside.”

After hearing the Turk’s words, Nie Bing shot him a cold glare.

“He is not useless!”

The Turk smiled dismissively, “The Khan’s Son is detained here, right?”

Nie Bing nodded and was about to say something.

The Turk said, “Alright, leave the next part to us!”

Then the four put something like a tube in their mouths and immediately walked toward the door.

The two drowsy guards at the door woke up at the noise.

They were about to stand up and ask.

But they saw the two in front purse their lips, spit out a tube, and then blow hard.

Two thin needle-like things struck the guards’ bodies.

Immediately, the two guards went limp, fell to the ground, and lost consciousness.

They acted quickly, dragging the people to a side corner at once. Nie Bing immediately went up.

She checked that the two guards were still breathing normally.

Signaling them to be quiet, she walked in, made two rounds in the courtyard, but saw no hidden sentries. Though somewhat puzzled, she eventually felt relieved.

The Turks came in now, “Miss Nie, you overthink it. Your Prince is blinded by joy now! He has no idea death was approaching!”

Before Nie Bing could speak, the Turk shouted something in the Turkic language into the courtyard.

Shortly after, a door to a room opened, and a slightly haggard face appeared at the doorway. It was Mosi Ashina.