The Prodigal Son

That night, apart from Qi Dachui, the others were all preoccupied with their own thoughts and couldn't sleep well.

The next morning, they bid farewell to Magu and the others.

Before leaving, Qin Yu left behind two gold ingots.

The group retraced their steps along the rugged and treacherous mountain path, finally emerging from Qiyun Mountain just before nightfall.

Instead of rushing to Tiger Pass, they found an empty farmhouse near the foot of the mountain to stay in.

The original owner of the farmhouse must have fled temporarily to escape the war.

That evening, the group naturally discussed Xu Heng again.

However, after much discussion, they couldn't reach a conclusion, so they simply lit a campfire and went to sleep.

After daybreak, they set off again.

In the afternoon, they arrived at Huyao.

When they arrived, Qin Fumeng and his group were already there.

"What does Murong Wujiang want to talk to you about, kid?"

Upon seeing Qin Yu, Qin Fumeng immediately began to ask questions filled with doubt.

"Let's talk about love!"

Qin Yu rolled his eyes at the old man.

How the hell was I supposed to know what this woman wanted to talk to me about?

"Get lost!"

Qin Fumeng lightly slapped Qin Yu on the forehead, "Why don't you take a piss and look at yourself in the mirror!"

"Hey, Lao Qin, you can't say that."

Xue Chengdao chuckled and joked, "If your grandson were willing to marry into Northern Qi, Empress Murong might actually be willing!"

"Go away!"

Qin Fu shoved him hard, "Why don't you marry your youngest son off to Bei Qi?"

"My son is beneath Empress Murong's notice!"

Xue Chengdao laughed heartily.

Qin Yu inwardly scorned these old scoundrels. "You guys chat first. I'll go write a letter to Empress Murong to move up the negotiation time!"

With that, Qin Yu immediately took Nan Que'er and made a run for it.

Upon arriving at the room, Qin Yu finally had a chance to be alone with Nan Que'er and immediately asked, "Are those really the things written on the stone?"

"Would I lie to you?"

Nan Que'er pouted slightly and teased, "Commander Qin's paranoia has flared up again. He doesn't even trust me anymore?"

Snapped!

Qin Yu slapped Nan Que'er on the bottom, and meeting her resentful gaze, he said with a grin, "I'm asking you, did you hide anything like last time?"

Upon hearing this, Nan Que'er immediately rolled her eyes at him. "You've already slept with that man in the capital, what am I supposed to hide?"

She chose to keep it a secret while at Yuwang Mountain, thinking she was keeping something in reserve for any eventuality.

But now, what secrets does she have left to hold back?

Her mind was in a mess; she didn't know which version of events to believe.

Qin Yu pondered for a moment, then held Nan Que'er and asked, "Then what about that second commandment you mentioned? Was it originally on the stone, or did you use it to reveal something you had been hiding?"

"It is indeed a warning left on the stone!"

Nan Que'er said earnestly, "This is also something that has been puzzling me for the past two days."

The contents of that admonition are indeed somewhat contradictory.

Boshan believed that the gods were evil, yet he chose to believe the gods' dying words of advice.

Of course, it is also possible that there is no contradiction between the two.

A dying person's words are often good!

Perhaps they just haven't figured out what the so-called taboo is.

It's also possible that the man named Boshan had some questions about the "gods" they revered.

"Yes, that's true!"

Qin Yu nodded in deep agreement, "In this world, anything that can be recorded using subjective ideas is likely to be false!"

As someone with a past life's soul, he was deeply moved by these things.

Even video recordings can be fake, let alone written records.

What's true and what's false can only be judged by experiencing it yourself!

never mind!

Anyway, we're going to have a meeting with Empress Murong!

Let's not think about these things for now.

Since I can't figure it out anyway, there's no need to waste brain cells.

Empress Murong is both the Empress of Northern Qi and a descendant of the Lian clan, so she must know a lot!

Perhaps Empress Murong can answer these questions for them.

Having made up his mind, Qin Yu immediately began writing a letter to Empress Murong, moving the meeting originally scheduled for three days later to noon the day after tomorrow.

As for the location, it is near the broken bridge connecting Huyao and Yunzhou.

After they meet, things will probably be changed depending on the situation. We'll see then!

After writing the letter, Qin Yu immediately left the room and handed it to Xue Chengdao, asking him to send someone to deliver the letter by water.

After Xue Chengdao finished explaining the situation, Qin Yu looked around and asked, "Where are the old guys?"

Xue Chengdao chuckled, "They went inside to discuss it."

"What are you discussing?"

Qin Yu blurted out, but quickly realized his mistake and lowered his voice to ask, "They wouldn't be planning to capture Empress Murong during the negotiations, would they?"

Xue Chengdao smiled and nodded, "Bei Qi has ill intentions, so we can't have any either, can we?"

Qin Yu nodded in deep agreement, and secretly made up his mind.

I'll have to have a good talk with them later; they'd better watch out.

Don't accidentally kill yourself!

If I get killed, Zhao Luan will die too!

It's hard to say which country will fall into chaos first.

……

The next day at noon, Qin Yu received a reply from Empress Murong.

Empress Murong agreed to hold talks tomorrow.

However, Empress Murong was clearly also wary of them.

Empress Murong will come by boat. Empress Murong has stipulated that during the negotiations, no one should be within a one-mile radius of either side.

She will bring Tuoba Liuyun, and Qin Yu can bring any three Grandmasters.

She would ensure that Tuoba Liuyun remained within Qin Yu's sight, and Qin Yu also needed to ensure that the Grandmasters of Da Ning remained within their sight.

They can each send people to search the other's rear to ensure that the other has not arranged for an ambush or sneak attack.

Looking at Empress Murong's letter, Qin Yu couldn't help but be somewhat lost in thought.

Are you being that cautious?

"Could this woman actually have something important to discuss with me?"

Qin Yu smacked his lips and muttered to himself.

Judging from Empress Murong's various actions, it seems that she doesn't intend to kill me!

It seems the ambush plan the old guys devised is going to fall through.

Qin Fumeng scoffed, his eyes gleaming with malice, and said, "Who cares if she's talking about serious business! We'll kill this woman whenever we get the chance!"

"right!"

Ning Huang nodded, then said fiercely, "Murong Wujiang clearly believes that Tuoba Liuyun alone can completely contend with the three of us Grandmasters! Since she's so confident, we absolutely must exchange a few blows with Tuoba Liuyun!"

In the Battle of Wuguan in the past, Tuoba Liuyun single-handedly dealt a heavy blow to Da Ning!

Now, does Empress Murong still have such confidence in Tuoba Liuyun's strength?

Since that's the case, let's give it a shot!

He wanted to see if Tuoba Liuyun's strength had improved in the few years since they last met!

Whether it's eliminating Empress Murong or Tuoba Liuyun, it's a good thing for Da Ning.

When Tuoba Liuyun was mentioned, a cold glint flashed in the eyes of both Qin Fumeng and Qin Yu.

Tuoba Liuyun and the Qin family are mortal enemies!

They will have to settle things with Tuoba Liuyun sooner or later!

Perhaps, it will happen tomorrow!