CHAPTER 329: CHAPTER 326 CONFIRMATION

Xie Shao Yuan looked at Song Xian and Cheng Yanzhao, and although he had many questions in his heart, he had to temporarily put them aside. He stood up and invited Song Xian to sit.

Xie Shao Yuan said, "I don’t know much about these matters, but if there’s any place I can help, General Song, please feel free to instruct me."

Song Xian said, "The news of my arrival in Dai State has yet to be conveyed to Lingqiu. Today, we’ll settle the wounded soldiers and other people in the city properly; tomorrow at dawn, we’ll let the Liao people enter the city."

"Ge Kun will surely think that the pass is about to open. At this time, if the city gate is breached, Ge Kun will not be suspicious. I’ll instruct people to do some construction in the city and capture him right within this city."

Xie Shao Yuan was slightly shocked, not only because Song Xian had such courage, but also because Song Xian, after rushing to Dai State, couldn’t rest and immediately had to prepare for the next battle.

But the opportunity for battle is like this, fleeting; once the Liao people receive the news, this strategy of luring the enemy will no longer be usable.

After saying these words, the Deputy General came forward and said, "The Liao people have come again."

So soon? There wasn’t even time to rest, which shows that the Third Prince is quite confident.

"Then let him test it," Song Xian said, "reduce the arrows, use some newly repaired arrowheads, make the Liao people mistakenly think our military equipment is insufficient."

Song Xian got up, bowed to Xie Shao Yuan once more, and then followed the Deputy General to see the situation.

Cheng Yanzhao walked a step later.

"Uncle, don’t worry," Cheng Yanzhao still shamelessly refused to change his address, "That Third Prince Ge Kun is no match for A Xian."

Xie Shao Yuan did not distrust Song Xian: "It’s been hard on General Song, traveling all the way."

Cheng Yanzhao nodded: "A Xian must have injuries, but he won’t let Ge Kun go just like that—no matter what, he’ll insist on dealing with the battle first before properly healing."

It would be best if they could thereby move into Chen Family Village, which would truly be to Song Xian’s liking.

Xie Shao Yuan nodded, got a gust of wind in his face, and couldn’t help but cough again.

Cheng Yanzhao said, "You go ahead and rest; leave this place to A Xian."

Xie Shao Yuan descended the city wall and was met by Chang An, who bowed, "Old Master Xie, I am Chang An beside the Master, my brother is Chang Yue."

Xie Shao Yuan was very familiar with Chang Yue.

Chang An was very respectful: "If the Old Master has any requests, you can directly instruct us brothers, it has been hard on you and the young lady these days."

Xie Shao Yuan slightly pondered, is Chang Yue someone beside Song Xian? Not an ordinary Song Family’s House General? No wonder, Chang Yue is so meticulous in actions, and at critical moments, can even lead troops...

Could it be that Chang Yue and Chang An have positions in the court? Like Song Xian, a military general, his close aides should at least be assigned military positions.

A person receiving a salary from the court, yet every day guarding beside his daughter.

Xie Shao Yuan thought he might have made a mistake previously, Cheng Yanzhao was so warm to him and spoke so well of Song Xian, perhaps not for the sake of Liangchen.

As Xie Shao Yuan was pondering this, he walked toward the wounded soldiers’ camp and encountered Chen Zhongdong on the way: "Zhong Dong... you..."

Before Xie Shao Yuan could finish speaking, Chen Zhongdong turned his head and said, "Uncle, I have something to do." He could imagine General Song and Sister every time he closed his eyes... He felt he couldn’t face Uncle and Sister for three days.

Xie Shao Yuan watched Chen Zhongdong flee like he was on fire, could it be that the child did something wrong behind their backs?

"Father," Xie Liangchen came out to meet him at the army camp, "General Song brought medicinal herbs, hurry inside, I’ll look at your wound."

On the way back from Lingqiu, Xie Shao Yuan’s arm was injured, and because there were no medicinal herbs, Xie Liangchen could only simply wash and wrap it.

"Alright." Xie Shao Yuan didn’t want to let down his daughter’s kind intentions.

While Xie Liangchen was treating the wound, Xie Shao Yuan looked at his daughter: "We might have to leave here soon."

Xie Liangchen’s hand slightly paused.

Xie Shao Yuan continued: "This was instructed by General Song; everyone except the soldiers able to fight must leave."

Xie Liangchen nodded: "Alright, I’ll have someone pack the medicine chest shortly."

Xie Liangchen did not ask further questions, and Xie Shao Yuan knew, his daughter understood what Song Xian intended to do; it seemed his daughter knew Song Xian quite well.

Xie Shao Yuan then added: "General Song said Old General Zhang is safe and sound, so I can rest assured."

Xie Liangchen said, "I also heard from Chang Yue."

Xie Shao Yuan’s suspicion was confirmed: "Did General Song know?"

Xie Liangchen understood her father was referring to her background: "Before General Song led troops to the eight states, I spoke with him."

"I see," Xie Shao Yuan reached out and brushed Xie Liangchen on the top of her head, "if you feel you should say it, surely it’s not wrong, but there are some other things that need careful consideration."

Other things? Xie Liangchen was stirred, what was her father referring to? She didn’t look her father in the eye, only agreed somewhat absentmindedly.

Xie Shao Yuan was silent for a moment and then said, "Did General Song know that we saved him at sea years ago?"

Xie Liangchen didn’t expect her father to suddenly mention this; she was a bit bewildered, the ones who saved Song Xian all those years ago were indeed their family.

Previously, Xie Liangchen had no special feelings about this life-saving grace, but now, hearing confirmation from her father, her heart was full of joy.

"How come?" Xie Shao Yuan asked, "General Song didn’t say?"

"He did," Xie Liangchen finally regained her composure, "but I don’t remember past events clearly, and we didn’t leave real names back then; neither Song Xian nor I can be certain."

Since certainty was lacking, Xie Shao Yuan smiled faintly; Song Xian’s respect for him wasn’t due to the life-saving grace of those years.

Thinking of his daughter being injured in Yuezhou and then leaving the Xie Family to go to Chen Family Village, Xie Shao Yuan felt increasingly tender: "No rush, even if you can’t remember it doesn’t matter, if you want to know past events, daddy can tell you slowly."

Xie Liangchen felt warmth in her heart; she moved closer, gently resting her forehead on the back of her father’s hand placed on his knee.

After a brief rest, Xie Liangchen stood up to arrange things; Xie Shao Yuan watched his daughter walking back and forth in the army camp, a smile playing on his lips.

Could it be that just as he returns, someone wants to compete with him for his daughter? Although Song Xian is adept at leading troops and is smart, whether he is suitable or not still needs careful examination.

Xie Liangchen called Chang Yue: "I’m worried about the villages in Dai State; previously, I couldn’t spare the effort, now I can take a breather, go to the villages and take a look, if there’s any situation, it’s good to prepare early."

Chang Yue responded.

Xie Liangchen walked out of the army camp and looked toward the city wall; having only seen Song Xian briefly, she now felt incredibly at ease.

...

It was just dawn.

Ge Kun was already standing in front of the troops, looking at the Dai State Pass not far away.

He had a premonition; today he would be able to invade that dilapidated city. The Qi people had even tried to venture out last night to seize used arrows; just because of this, the Qi Soldiers defending the city were already at their limit.

With no arrows, they couldn’t stop the advance of their cavalry, who would soon reach below the city wall.

Ge Kun said, "Don’t let them catch their breath, attack the city immediately." Once the city gate was opened, he would lead the troops inside.

After Ge Kun gave his instruction, a Deputy General came forward: "Mr. Xiao sent a message."

Ge Kun was indifferent: "What does he want to do?"

The Deputy General said, "Mr. Xiao wants to come over to lend a helping hand to the Third Prince."

Ge Kun sneered, "Let him stay put; I don’t need him." The Qi people’s pass was about to open for him; he only needed his soldiers to charge for him.