CHAPTER 357: CHAPTER 377: ONE LAST THING TO SETTLE

"Honorable Chief, hearing you say this, could it be that you wish to find this princess?"

The chief nodded solemnly, "A person who can dream of impending bad events and warn of the future in advance; this is a destined noble figure."

The chief plotted deeply, "If we have such a noble figure assisting us, gaining Sairu City is not the only thing—one day, it might even be possible for our South Barbarian tribe to flatten the Eastern Chu Kingdom and replace it."

Such talented individuals are extremely important to their South Barbarian tribe.

For the South Barbarian tribe to achieve breakthrough development, they must attract various talents.

The chief had a strong desire for Jun Ning.

However, after he expressed his desire to gain the noble’s assistance, the attendant beside him fell silent, looking somewhat complicated.

"Answer me, why aren’t you speaking?" the chief urged.

His words carried a trace of urgency.

"What the chief said is right, but..." the attendant said helplessly, "If it were an ordinary noble, our South Barbarian tribe might invite them by offering everything, including fame, but unfortunately, this noble is no ordinary person."

The chief was puzzled, "Then who is she? Could she be the Guanyin of the South Sea? So difficult to invite? Can only a monkey invite her?"

"No, she is the current Emperor of Eastern Chu’s eighteenth princess!"

"It is heard this princess is the only princess in Eastern Chu, no, there is another princess. However, this princess is the most favored one."

"Raised with utmost care and pampering since childhood, she must be loyal to the Eastern Chu Imperial Family, difficult to persuade!"

The attendant sighed deeply.

The feeling of having the heart but lacking the strength.

This noble, the South Barbarian tribe, is destined to miss.

"Why are you sighing? No need to sigh." The chief snorted coldly, stood up, and looked at the vast scenery outside the tent. He suddenly made a decision, "Since we cannot attain this noble, and her existence will hinder our major affairs, then we shall kill her."

Destroying what they cannot possess is the greatest trait of the South Barbarians.

They do not allow things they cannot control to exist.

"But this matter is not easy to accomplish!" The attendant was a bit troubled, "That princess is the precious jewel of the Eastern Chu Emperor. As long as the Dog Emperor is alive for a day, no one dares to slight the princess. It is said there are many people around the princess, so it’s really not easy to make a move!"

Rashly making a move could not only fail to achieve the goal but also risk severe losses for the South Barbarians. Conversely, on the Eastern Chu side, they might not suffer any loss at all.

This is something the chief cannot fail to understand. However, the chief had made up his mind and stubbornly wanted to accomplish this task. No matter how difficult, he was determined to do it.

"Everyone think of a way." The chief said, "I don’t believe it. Just one little girl, and with this many brave and strong men in our South Barbarian tribe, we can’t kill her?"

"Yes." The attendant went off to find people to arrange and discuss together.

As the chief said, with so many brave and strong men in the South Barbarian tribe, if everyone contributes a bit, they should be able to kill one princess.

That very day, a group of men disguised themselves as commoners and infiltrated Sairu City, investigating where the princess often went to set an ambush and kill the princess.

They believed in a saying from the Central Plains: Nothing in the world is difficult if you set your mind to it.

As long as there is determination, nothing is impossible.

And where did Jun Ning like to go?

Jun Ning loved the endless grasslands of Sairu City, loved the beauty of the setting sun spreading across the land, loved the freedom she felt on this land, able to be as free as a bird.

Unlike in the Imperial City, where places she could go were limited, and she couldn’t leave the palace, confined to just a small area every day.

Alas...

She really wanted to stay in Sairu City, even though it wasn’t as prosperous as the Imperial City, it had freedom.

However, after this Mid-Autumn Festival, having eaten mooncakes, she couldn’t linger any longer. Moreover, if she didn’t leave before winter, it would be hard to travel.

So, in three days, she planned to leave.

Jing Shu reluctantly took Jun Ning to ride horses, "Little Aunt, I haven’t even learned how to ride a horse yet, nor have I competed with you in horse riding, and now you’re leaving."

Jing Shu held onto Jun Ning’s arm, her face sullen, showing a lack of interest in anything.

Even this time Ye Ying was leaving with Jun Ning, she wasn’t interested, she solely focused on not wanting Jun Ning to leave.

"Little Aunt, can’t you stay?" Jing Shu blinked her big eyes, asking Jun Ning.

"I can’t." Jun Ning said, "Your imperial grandfather has urged me three times already, if I don’t leave, your father will be in trouble, do you want your father to suffer?"

Jing Shu shook her little head like a rattle, "Of course not."

"So, Little Aunt is leaving soon." Jun Ning opened her arms, "Come on, my little Jing Shu, let Little Aunt hug you, then I’ll take you horse riding."

Jing Shu rushed into Jun Ning’s arms, hugging her tightly and refusing to let go for a long time.

Ye Ying beside them watched the two girls being so affectionate, and smiled with pursed lips.

He grew up wild without family, and didn’t know how family members interacted, but Jun Ning showed him.

After hugging each other and whispering secrets for a while, Jun Ning and Jing Shu went horse riding.

On the way, Jun Ning reminded Jing Shu, "Jing Shu, before leaving Sairu City, there is one last thing I need to do, it’s a bit dangerous. I bask in the sun on this grassland every day, will you still follow me?"

"Of course, I’ll follow, I’m not afraid of danger with Little Aunt," Jing Shu had great faith in Jun Ning, and she enjoyed playing with her.

Who cares if it’s dangerous or not.

Deal with danger when it comes.

Moreover, her father is the current Crown Prince, a very powerful person, even if something happens to her, he could save her and take her home.

Hmph.

"Then you must always stay with me, don’t stray too far from me, even if you’re going out to answer nature’s call, you must tell me, understand?" Jun Ning instructed.

Jing Shu nodded vigorously, "Understood, understood."

Jing Shu promised sincerely. But shortly after promising Jun Ning, she forgot to tell her while going to answer the call of nature.

In the end, she encountered a few burly, strong individuals who looked quite intimidating.

Just as Jing Shu was about to pull down her pants, she saw these people.

She coughed a couple of times, somewhat embarrassed, tidying her clothes, and said, "Excuse me, gentlemen, forgive me, I’ll just relocate and take care of it."

"Stop." The big man called out to Jing Shu and asked, "...Who are you? Are you the eighteenth princess of the Eastern Chu Kingdom, Princess Anle?"