Noble First Daughter-in-law

Chapter 1104 Both Sides Have the Same Idea

The weather was originally clear, but just after noon, it started to drizzle.

The rain hit the tent, making crackling sounds, as if the war drums on the battlefield were urging something. Although Xiao Yuansui was sitting in the tent, all the wind and rain were shielded outside, his heart felt like it was on fire and he could not have a moment of peace.

The sound of rain suddenly became louder. He looked up and saw Hua Ziying walking in from outside.

He immediately asked, "How?"

Seeing him seem calm but unable to hide his anxious look, Hua Ziying sighed softly in his heart and said, "It's okay."

Xiao Yuansui asked, "What did the doctor say?"

Hua Ziying shook his head: "She refused to let our doctor see her. She said that she couldn't let anyone touch her face."

"what?"

"But she said her maid knows medical skills, so I had no choice but to release the girl named Wo Xue. This girl knows martial arts, and General Shi had someone watch her on the way back."

Xiao Yuansui was silent for a moment, then said, "Now that we are here, she can't use her martial arts skills. We can let her go and let her take care of her master."

"Yes."

"So, how's her injury?"

"They say he is fine now, but the details are unclear."

Xiao Yuansui thought about it, stood up and said, "I'll go take a look."

Just as he was about to go out, Hua Ziying raised his hand to stop him. Xiao Yuansui looked at this brother who had followed him for many years and was almost like his shadow, and saw Hua Ziying's expression solemn, and said in a deep voice: "General... Brother, as the princess of the Great Sheng Dynasty and the wife of Yuwen Ye, her identity is indeed important to us, but you can't put too much thought on her."

"..."

"You know, General Xiaoshi is still at Hulao Pass, and Luoyang is still being attacked by Yuwen Cheng."

"..."

"If you don't handle it properly, I'm afraid people's hearts will change."

Hearing this, Xiao Yuansui suddenly felt a chill on his back, and suddenly realized that after last night, his feelings towards Shang Ruyi had not changed at all. Not only did they not change because of her rejection, but they even became heavier and more indescribably surging.

But this surge of excitement was suppressed by Hua Ziying's words, which were like a pour of cold water on the head.

He remained silent, slowly walked back to the table and sat down. He pondered for a long time before looking up at the other person and said softly, "What you said makes sense."

Seeing him like this, Hua Ziying felt relieved.

Xiao Yuansui added: "However, she is indeed a big card in our hand. Yuwen Ye is willing to sacrifice his life for her, not to mention the mere city of Luoyang. Therefore, we still have to keep a close eye on her and not let her get hurt again. If we lose this card, Shi Yutao will probably not survive."

Hua Ziying said: "I understand. I will tell my subordinates to keep a good eye on her and take good care of her."

Xiao Yuansui nodded.

Just then, the crackling sound of rain outside became louder. The two looked up and saw Shi Yuxin walking in from outside.

Hua Ziying immediately stepped aside and bowed to her, but Shi Yuxin didn't say much. She just stared at Xiao Yuansui and said, "General, do you have a plan?"

This was said a little abruptly, but Xiao Yuansui understood it. Shi Yuxin had just returned yesterday, and he told her that after Shi Yutao was captured by the enemy, he said that they would discuss countermeasures later, but the two had not met since then. During the whole night, two people were injured and someone was even on the verge of death. Until now, some people are still restless. But she asked this as soon as she came, obviously she was still worried about her brothers who were trapped in Hulao Pass.

Xiao Yuansui raised his hand and signaled: "General Shi, don't be anxious. Please take a seat first."

Shi Yuxin glanced at him, then walked to one side and sat down, while Hua Ziying also sat on the other side. Xiao Yuansui let out a long breath to calm himself down, and then said, "I sent people to Hulao Pass to investigate the news last night. Since they captured General Xiaoshi, they have kept the gates closed until this morning, when Yuwen Ye led his troops back from Huyang Valley."

Shi Yuxin's eyes were stern: "Yuwen Ye is back?"

"Yes."

"So, are they making any moves?"

As she said this, she clenched her fists almost instinctively, and the veins on the back of her white but rough hands bulged, as if she contained infinite power and she wanted to find someone to vent it on immediately.

Xiao Yuansui took in everything, and then said, "They are still keeping their doors closed, and there is no deployment of troops."

When Shi Yuxin heard this, her brows immediately twisted into a knot.

She said, "His princess was captured, and he didn't think of any solution? Didn't he take any action at all?"

Xiao Yuansui chuckled and said, "Yuwen Ye is a man who never gives up, but he is always sentimental. After the battle of Taiyuan, he dared to go to the Western Turkic tent alone to negotiate with Ashina Zhuye and rescue his Qin Princess. But after he came back this time, he kept his troops still and didn't make any movement. Obviously, he was waiting."

Shi Yuxin frowned: "Waiting for what?"

Xiao Yuansui said: "Wait until we lose our patience."

"..."

"We have the Princess of Qin in our hands, and he has General Xiaoshi in his hands. This is originally a situation of 'equal strength'. At this time, whoever moves first will be seen to value the person in the other's hand more, and will reveal a flaw."

Shi Yuxin looked at him, and her expression gradually became complicated.

Xiao Yuansui said: "General Shi, I have fought with Yuwen Ye several times, and I know his character well."

"..."

"As long as Shang Ruyi is in our hands, General Xiaoshi will be safe."

"..."

"So, you don't have to worry too much."

"..."

Shi Yuxin was silent for a while, then said, "I'm not worried about one thing because I know how to solve it. But now, from what you said, there is no solution to this problem for the time being. We can only wait until the other party loses his patience first."

Xiao Yuansui said: "Yes."

Shi Yu thought to himself, "How long do we have to wait?"

Hearing this question, Xiao Yuansui's expression darkened slightly, but he did not give an answer - in fact, he had no answer. Even Shi Yuxin, who asked the question, knew that there was no answer before he opened his mouth.

She let out a deep breath and said, "I am not being unreasonable. I also understand that the general has considered everything. This is indeed the best solution at the moment."

"..."

"But, if, if both of us think this way, what should we do?"

"..."

"Wouldn't that mean it would take an indefinite amount of time?"