kvmb Chapter 202: Prepare Horses and Report
Chapter 202: Prepare Horses and Report
He seemed to have only the strength left to roar, and he just kept cursing Bai Zhi at the top of his lungs, not even getting up to attack. Bai Zhi let him howl, and when his voice gradually died down and turned into a dry cough with sobs, she stood up and straightened her clothes, her tone flat: "If you want to make excuses for what you have done, then blame it all on Ge Zhen. It just so happens that she and I have a deep hatred, and we are on the same path. You write me a letter of apology, and I will send people to wipe out her lair, which can be regarded as revenge for you. Yang Jinlang, the right path is right in front of you. If you still don't choose the right one, then don't blame anyone - it's all your own fault."
After saying this, Bai Zhi didn't pause for a moment, turned around and walked out of the prison door, locking the large copper lock behind her. A faint voice came from the prison: "Heh... I'm not as powerful as you. If you choose King Jing, you will never be constrained like me in your life..."
Bai Zhi could no longer bear it and said, "Don't think about King Jing anymore. Think about how to write a letter to save your father. If you write too late, you will only see your father's corpse."
He turned and walked away, muttering, "Prince Jing, Prince Jing, Prince Jing, I think you want to recognize Prince Jing as your father..."
To get out of here, one had to go back the way they came. Wei Fuguang was waiting outside the door. Seeing Baizhi emerge, he attentively took out his night-shining pearl to illuminate the secret passage. Without asking any questions, he led Baizhi out. Back in the hut they'd left behind, Wei Fuguang pulled out a thin piece of letter paper and presented it to Baizhi with both hands. "This is the letter the prince asked me to pass on to you when I went to the White Tiger Army's base to express my feelings. I'd forgotten everything before, and now I just remembered it."
Chu Yunchuan's letter! Bai Zhi immediately wiped the dust from her clothes, took the letter and opened it directly - there was no nagging tiny calligraphy on it, only a large smear of ink and a line of words scribbled below: Seeing this is like seeing me.
There was nothing written on it, so how could the words reveal the person? Bai Zhi shook the letter paper, trying to see if she could shake out another interlayer, but after shaking for a long time, there was nothing. She asked Wei Fuguang: "Is this the only one?"
Wei Fuguang: "This is the only one. After the prince gave it to me, I kept it carefully, not daring to make any mistakes."
"Forget it." Bai Zhi said to Wei Fuguang, "I've tried to persuade Yang Jinlang, but he's completely unmoved. However, I've explained the pros and cons. Let him think about it for a couple of days, and maybe he'll figure it out."
"Miss Bai, thank you for your hard work. Please wait for me here for a moment."
When Baizhi saw that the coachman who brought her here was not there, she thought that he wanted her to wait for the carriage and take her back later, so she nodded and went out to get some fresh air.
The sun was shining brightly and it was almost noon. Bai Zhi calculated the time and decided that if she went back now, she could still make it in time for lunch.
She was still holding the letter in her hand. Just then, a gust of wind blew and the letter fluttered in the wind. Bai Zhi was afraid that the letter would fly away, so she quickly folded the side with the words inward.
As soon as she folded it, Bai Zhi could see the faint outline of words behind the ink stain. It hadn't been visible in the room before, but now it was clearly visible under the sun.
She unfolded the letter again, facing up, and held it high towards the sun. Finally, she could make out the words obscured by the ink. Recently, a rare flower has grown in the camp that we've never seen before. I hope you can come and join me...
It ended abruptly.
"What a wonderful flower..." Bai Zhi smiled softly, turned the letter back to the front, and said to herself, "If you want me to go, just tell me directly. Why paint it... What's the matter? Are you afraid that I will be in danger?"
The longing is not covered by the ink, but it bursts out from the back of the paper with the words "Seeing the words is like seeing me", as if it is about to take shape.
Suddenly, the sound of horse hooves could be heard in the distance. Bai Zhi looked over and saw the driver driving his horse towards them. The horse was sleek, black, and strong, with a rich sheen. Even Bai Zhi, who was not familiar with horses at all, could tell at a glance that it was a good horse.
Wei Fuguang stepped forward and bowed to Bai Zhi, saying, "I have a humble request. I hope Miss Bai can run a trip to the army on my behalf. This is a matter of great importance, and my plan needs to be reported to His Majesty for your final decision. I have prepared a horse that can travel a thousand miles a day. Miss Bai, if you set out now, you will reach the army in two hours."
The horse had reached Baizhi, snorting slightly. The driver dismounted and handed the reins to Baizhi.
It seemed like Bai Zhi was being forced to do something she wasn't prepared for. She just stared at the reins in her hand without saying anything.
Seeing Bai Zhi's expression, Wei Fuguang began to rehearse in his mind over and over again. If Bai Zhi asked her why she didn't send secret guards, how would she answer? If Bai Zhi asked her how to report the matter of Yang Jinlang since it was not settled, how would she answer?
Before he could finish his speech, Wei Fuguang's eyes flashed and he saw Bai Zhi stepping on the stirrups and jumping onto the horse with ease. She only asked Wei Fuguang: "How do I get to the military camp?"
Wei Fuguang was slightly stunned: "...In reply to Miss Bai, the military camp is not a convenient place to map. This horse knows the way. After leaving the west gate, it will find the way to the military camp."
"I understand." Bai Zhi carefully put Chu Yunchuan's letter into her pocket and said with a smile, "Sir Wei, please ask for leave from Doctor Jiang for me, and send someone to inform my family."
Wei Fuguang bowed his head and said, "I'll take note of this."
"drive!"
The horse raised its front hooves high, neighed loudly, and galloped towards the west city gate, stepping through the dust.
When Bai Zhi disappeared from view, Wei Fuguang relaxed and said, "She's being quiet this time."
The driver said respectfully, "I think Miss Bai is deeply in love with Prince Jing. When she heard that she wanted to see the prince, she didn't hesitate."
"Are you serious?"
Wei Fuguang shook his arms, tired from bowing, and said mockingly, "I thought she was a person of character, but I didn't expect she was just a dodder obsessed with love."
The driver's eyes darkened, and he seemed to be hesitant to speak. Wei Fuguang glanced at him and said, "Just say whatever you want to say."
"I was thinking, if one day... one day you meet your ideal husband..."
Wei Fuguang interrupted him directly as if he had heard a joke: "What's the point of those things?"
The driver bowed his head and said, "I spoke nonsense."
After the words fell, there was silence for a moment.
After a moment, Wei Fuguang suddenly asked, "Nai'an, do you think my promise to leave a name for eternity is just empty talk?"
The driver hurriedly said, "I dare not."
"Life is but a hundred years long. Emperors throughout history have sought the secret of immortality, but none have succeeded. They either died from taking elixirs or waited patiently for the elixir. Nai'an, what do you think a person should do if they wish to live long in this world?"
“…Leave a name for yourself in the world.”
"That's right! My body may wither and decay over a hundred years, but my good name will live on through the ages. Today I will protect the people, tomorrow I will straighten the country, and throughout my life, I will do everything I can to make the people remember me. When the emperor changes and the Great Yan Dynasty falls, they will remember Wei Fuguang. If you remain loyal to me, I will leave a mark on you in the history books. The three characters Dou Naian will be placed right below Wei Fuguang."
Wei Fuguang looked into the distance with a burning gaze, as if he had seen his own name in the history books a thousand years later.
The driver didn't look that far. His eyes only fell on Wei Fuguang and he answered softly, "Yes."