CHAPTER 723: CHAPTER 309: PLAN WITHIN A PLAN (FOUR UPDATES)

"Ye Qichi will share a tent with me," Xiao Jinxing suddenly spoke.

Ye Qichi, who had been previously indifferent, paused upon hearing Xiao Jinxing name her explicitly.

She looked at Xiao Jinxing to make sure he hadn’t misspoken.

With Bai Mowan having said this much, Xiao Jinxing wanted her in his tent?!

Isn’t that just ridiculous?!

Look what it’s done to Bai Mowan’s face now.

She must be feeling so uncomfortable.

"Xie Ruotong and I already share a tent, even if I were to share one with you, I don’t have a spare tent," Ye Qichi refused.

"Wan’er will share a tent with Xie Ruotong," Xiao Jinxing instructed.

Xie Ruotong’s eyes flickered slightly.

Bai Mowan also looked towards Xiao Jinxing.

Clearly, both of them were reluctant.

"You are cousins and both women, so there will be fewer taboos," Xiao Jinxing said bluntly.

Bai Mowan gritted her teeth, "Fine, if Prince Chen arranged it this way, I shall follow the order."

Although she agreed.

But from her tone, it was clear that she begrudgingly did so.

"The rest are up to General Bai to arrange properly," Xiao Jinxing did not comfort Bai Mowan but continued with the other matters, "Everyone is tired today, take some rest after arranging everything, and prepare for the military expedition tomorrow! This time, we do it with all our might."

"Yes."

All complied with the orders.

Xiao Jinxing left.

The others followed suit.

Ye Qichi walked a bit slower.

She couldn’t outpace Xiao Jinxing with his longer strides, and she didn’t want to be with him either, so she deliberately slowed down.

"Ye Qichi," Xiao Jinxing called out to her.

Ye Qichi frowned.

Watching as Xiao Jinxing suddenly stopped.

"Catch up."

Ye Qichi was speechless.

She didn’t even know what Xiao Jinxing was up to?!

Was he intent on making her draw more resentment?!

Before she reached his side, she saw Bai Mowan walking past them briskly, barely concealing her anger.

Yet Xiao Jinxing pretended not to see it.

He didn’t go after Bai Mowan.

It was clear Bai Mowan wanted Xiao Jinxing to appease her.

Ye Qichi didn’t bother any further.

After all, she didn’t need to invest in their complicated love and hate drama.

She walked up to Xiao Jinxing.

"Go straight to my tent, have Xie Ruotong move your belongings there."

"..." Was he really in such a hurry?

Anyone unaware would think Xiao Jinxing couldn’t wait to be with her.

Ye Qichi didn’t resist either and followed Xiao Jinxing into his tent.

Song Yanqing followed closely behind Xiao Jinxing and naturally walked in as well.

"I have something urgent to discuss with you alone." Xiao Jinxing suddenly spoke up.

He was speaking to Ye Qichi.

Ye Qichi was momentarily stunned.

So, Xiao Jinxing had her stay in a separate tent just to avoid the gaze of the Bai Family and to keep their discussion from being suspected by them.

She thought to herself, how could Xiao Jinxing suddenly act so oddly.

"As of now, it’s certain that spies are among us. I do not doubt the Bai Family, but over the years in the military camp, they have their own trusted followers. From the moment I knew that Bai Moyi’s confidant was a spy, I couldn’t guarantee that other spies wouldn’t be hiding among the Bai Family as well. Therefore, many matters I must discuss away from the Bai Family. And the reason I trust you two, including Xie Ruotong, is merely because you’ve been in the camp for a short time and don’t have your own forces, so many words can’t be leaked out."

Xiao Jinxing’s candid revelation.

Ye Qichi understood as well.

In truly investigating for spies, one must check everyone around, leaving no stone unturned.

Thus, the Bai Family also became objects of Xiao Jinxing’s caution.

Not even Bai Mowan was spared.

Xiao Jinxing, indeed, was terrifyingly cautious.

"Is the Prince still planning to send troops?" Song Yanqing also understood Xiao Jinxing’s considerations and asked, "Deploying troops now means the outcome is uncertain. There is no full assurance of truly capturing Muge City."

"Sending troops is merely a deception. It’s to make Xiao Jinsen mistakenly believe that I am rattled and compelled by him at this moment, that I can only send out the troops. This time, not only do I intend to deceive Xiao Jinsen, but also to completely expose the spies." Xiao Jinxing declared decisively.

Ye Qichi then said, Xiao Jinxing is not someone to act impulsively.

How could he have been provoked by Xiao Jinsen to send out troops immediately? It turns out he indeed had a backup plan.

Xiao Jinxing and Xiao Jinsen, these two men are alike in their sly and cunning ways, no one would believe they aren’t real brothers.

"What are the Prince’s plans?" Song Yanqing asked.

"I myself will lead the troops into battle, but will intentionally turn back midway due to a feigned illness, then the main army will continue forward while I return to the military camp. Once I leave the main army, less protected by troops, spies will certainly take the chance to assassinate me!" Xiao Jinxing elaborated, "I am sure Xiao Jinsen, besides ordering spies to disrupt the military camp, definitely also ordered to assassinate me. I am his greatest threat, his ultimate goal is me. If he gets the opportunity to kill me, that would be Xiao Jinsen’s most desired act."

"Though using yourself as bait ensures a high success rate, I am afraid for your safety," Song Yanqing expressed his concern, "If the Prince is accompanied by strong forces upon return, surely the spies dare not act rashly. But if the Prince lacks heavy protection, you might truly be in peril. If help were to arrive too late, the consequences are unbearable to imagine."

The thought being, if it’s not done convincingly enough, the spies will not fall for it. Yet if it’s done too convincidely, there’s a fear for the Prince’s safety.

"Rest assured, I have my measures," Xiao Jinxing said, "after all... Ye Qichi is by my side."

Ye Qichi had been listening intently to their arrangements.

Suddenly hearing her name.

Ye Qichi looked at Xiao Jinxing, "You don’t mean to tell me that when you act as the bait, you want me to stay by your side, do you?"

"You are my Princess, you should naturally be by my side."

"But don’t forget, I am a military doctor."

She had already set up logistic support troops, and she still needed to direct and arrange on-site.

"Since sending troops is just a ruse, naturally there will be no battle, no battle means no casualties, and there will be no role for a military doctor to play."

"..." At that moment, Ye Qichi was unexpectedly left speechless.

"Spouses are birds of the same forest." Xiao Jinxing stated, "Wherever I am, naturally you should be there!"

"Xiao Jinxing, why don’t you finish the next line?!" Ye Qichi gritted her teeth, "Spouses are birds of the same forest, but they fly separately when disaster strikes! Damn you, never thinking about me in good times, but dragging me down with you in death!"

Why don’t you just drag Bai Mowan along with you.

To only admire Mandarin ducks and not immortals!

"If it really can’t be avoided, I will protect you and let you escape first," Xiao Jinxing suddenly spoke.

Ye Qichi’s heart skipped a beat.

Her eyes filled with disbelief.

Fearing that it might end up with Xiao Jinxing abandoning her to save his own life.

"I, the Prince, guarantee it." Xiao Jinxing paused deliberately with each word, promising!