Chapter 306: Chapter 283: All of this, it’s just too logical
Shang Ruyi’s eyes lit up instantly.
Before leaving the Eastern Capital, Yu Wenquan had solemnly reminded them to watch for news from Taiyuan. However, during this period, there was no movement from that side. Shang Ruyi did not dare to slack off; even when she arrived at this manor, she had someone keep an eye out for any news from Taiyuan.
Finally, today they received it.
She hurriedly took the letter handed over by the person, opened it, and inside was just a thin piece of paper.
As she unfolded it, Shang Ruyi’s expression immediately tensed up.
Jiang Kesong and Tushere, who stayed by her side, were also intently watching her. After a while, they finally heard Shang Ruyi take a deep breath and murmur, "This is... good."
As soon as the word "good" left her mouth, Tushere’s eyes brightened, and he quickly asked, "Miss, is there any good news?"
Shang Ruyi glanced at her, and then at Jiang Kesong beside her. Although he didn’t speak much, his gaze was as eager as Tushere’s, wanting to know what the good news was. Looking around again, there were only a few of Jiang Kesong’s brothers left in the martial arts field, while in the distance, Chang Wan and Wo Xue seemed to be busy in the kitchen, with a plume of smoke rising from the roof.
Shang Ruyi said in a deep voice, "The problem with the Turks has been temporarily resolved."
"The Turks?!"
Tushere widened his eyes, a bit confused, but Jiang Kesong, after a brief thought, immediately said, "The Turkic people stopped invading the border? But haven’t they always—"
Shang Ruyi folded the letter and slowly said, "Father sent people several times to the Western Turkic Yatai to show goodwill to Princess Qiancheng and Ashina Tong. They were hesitant before, but ever since the battle of Yanmen County, where Ashina Shali was wounded by Feng Chen’s arrow and has been lying low for several months, their attitude has softened considerably. This time, they’ve even sent an envoy to Taiyuan."
Jiang Kesong said, "But even so, Ashina Shali will not easily give up on revenge."
Shang Ruyi said, "Indeed. It’s just that this time, the Western Turkic envoy died on the way."
"What?!"
Everyone was taken aback. Jiang Kesong immediately said, "Was it the work of the Eastern Turks?"
"..."
Shang Ruyi did not speak, but merely glanced down at the letter in her hand. She slowly folded it back into the envelope and then said, "Of course, it was the Eastern Turks. Who else could it be?"
Tushere frowned and said, "The Turks are truly vile!"
Shang Ruyi said, "It’s the Eastern Turks who are vile."
Tushere nodded immediately.
Jiang Kesong thought for a moment and said, "So, the current situation is—"
Shang Ruyi turned to him and said, "Ashina Tong, in his youthful arrogance, was hunting near Chicheng when he learned of this incident and directly attacked East Turkic protector Zhe Luoye. Afterward, the Eastern Turks sent soldiers in retaliation, but they were intercepted by Princess Qiancheng’s forces. However, both sides have already clashed several times, so currently, the Shanxi region has temporarily stabilized."
Several men nearby immediately laughed, "This means we’ve found fortune in misfortune."
Shang Ruyi also smiled, "Indeed."
Jiang Kesong said, "Therefore, now the Duke on that side is no longer troubled by the Turks."
Shang Ruyi nodded, "Yes."
In fact, it’s not just a matter of the Turks being no longer a threat.
Duke Sheng, as the Shanxi Comfort Envoy, leading the court’s troops, also faced the court’s concern about his loyalty. So many Assistant Generals and supervisors were dispatched into the army, ensuring that even though he was stationed in Shanxi, every move he made was under the Emperor’s watchful eye.
But now, things have changed.
Previously, due to Yu Wenye’s trial at the Ministry of Justice, Duke Sheng voluntarily proposed to demote himself three levels, remaining in Taiyuan and no longer leading court troops against the Turkic soldiers. By doing so, he naturally fulfilled the Emperor’s wishes, demonstrating his loyalty by weakening himself and rescuing his son.
At the same time, he also resolved an issue.
The eyes that the court had stationed around him were gone because the court withdrew its troops, and those people were also cleared out!
Meaning now, there are no Turkic threats hanging over Duke Sheng, and no court surveillance around him. He can fully execute whatever plans he has!
At this thought, Shang Ruyi’s heart trembled.
She suddenly felt that everything seemed too orderly, so much so that it seemed as if someone was playing a game of chess step by step, gradually leading the situation to its current outcome.
In her memory, Yu Wenquan’s wide, intimidating face suddenly became blurry, replaced by his seemingly kind and jovial eyes, which would curve into two crescent moons when he smiled, looking deep and shrewd at this moment.