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Chen Pingping responded calmly.
Lin Wan'er and Fan Ruoruo, however, had eyes full of reluctance.
Chen Qingfeng didn't linger. He and Fan Xian each boarded a carriage and headed towards the North Gate with the carriage containing Xiao En.
Before long, Chen Qingfeng met up with the delegation that was stationed outside the North Gate.
The main mode of transportation for the mission to Northern Qi was horse-drawn carriages, which numbered about twenty in a row.
Besides carrying people, more space was reserved for the ceremonial arrangements needed for this northward journey.
Sean, still in his shackles, was imprisoned in the second carriage.
Chen Qingfeng's carriage was in first place, while Fan Xian's was fourth.
Inside the fifth carriage of the convoy sat a beautiful woman, none other than Si Lili, whom Chen Qingfeng had placed within the delegation.
After Chen Qingfeng met up with the other members of the delegation, the convoy set off for Northern Qi.
The officers and soldiers of the city patrol escorted the delegation eighteen miles outside the capital before turning back.
The subsequent task of guarding the route was handled by the Kyoto Garrison Division.
For Fan Xian's safety, Fan Jian also sent Tiger Guards to accompany him.
Wang Qinian was also part of the mission.
His main responsibility was to take care of Sean's daily life.
At this point, the mission reached a flat, open area, where they rested briefly before continuing their journey.
Wang Qinian was inside Sean's carriage, wiping Sean's face.
"If I arrest you."
"Do you think it would be effective to use you to threaten Chen Qingfeng?"
The chains clanged, and Sean's aged voice echoed through the carriage.
Wang Qinian seemed completely unconcerned by what Sean said, and smiled as he replied:
"Mr. Xiao."
"Since the hospital has assigned me to serve you."
"Naturally, I also thought that I might be subdued by you."
"If you capture me, I will commit suicide by poison to avoid causing trouble for the young master."
Upon hearing what Wang Qinian said, Sean was slightly taken aback, and said in a deep voice:
"how?"
"For the sake of Nanqing, are you willing to risk your own life?"
Wang Qinian smiled slightly and explained:
"It's not for the sake of the Qing Kingdom."
"But if I die, the nursing home will take care of my family's livelihood afterward."
“My child is eligible for an award.”
"Besides, the young master will also help me take care of the family."
"You don't know, our young master is very rich."
"It's really worth it to have my life come to such a great deal."
Upon hearing what Wang Qinian said, Sean's brows furrowed even more deeply.
Judging from what Wang Qinian said,
If he were to take action against him, it would be as if he were helping Wang Qinian.
……
On the other side, Chen Qingfeng got into the fifth carriage.
Upon closer inspection, one could see Si Lili sitting there looking uneasy.
After all, this was a delegation from Nanqing, and she, a spy from Beiqi, was placed in the delegation by Chen Qingfeng.
What should we do if we get exposed?
After Chen Qingfeng entered the carriage, he did not rush to speak, but instead quietly looked at Si Lili.
The more I look at her, the more I like her; her eyebrows are as soft as willow branches, and her dark eyes are bright and lively.
"Young master, aren't you afraid of being discovered by placing me in the delegation like this?"
Chen Qingfeng smiled calmly and said:
“Miss Lili, even Xiao En is being sent back to Northern Qi. You’re just a spy, no one will care about you.”
After Chen Qingfeng said that, Si Lili's uneasy heart was relieved a little.
Just then, Chen Qingfeng suddenly reached out and grabbed Si Lili.
This sudden turn of events caught Si Lili off guard.
"Young master, what are you going to do?"
Chen Qingfeng glanced at himself slightly and replied:
What are you afraid of?
Why have we become so distant again?
"Does this mean I need to have another in-depth discussion with you?"
As soon as Chen Qingfeng said those words, Si Lili's cheeks flushed red.
"Young master, there are so many people outside."
Si Lili felt somewhat lost and uneasy.
Chen Qingfeng remained calm and simply pulled Si Lili into his arms.
"Do not worry!"
"If I don't want them to hear it, they absolutely won't hear it."
Si Lili frowned, not quite understanding what Chen Qingfeng meant, but subconsciously chose to believe him.
Next, Chen Qingfeng and Si Lili became intimate inside the carriage.
The magical power within his body was released outwards invisibly, firmly enveloping the entire carriage, so that no matter how loud the noise inside the carriage was, it could not be heard outside.
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Northern Qi Dynasty.
Tianyi Dao.
In the quiet valley, an old man sat cross-legged on a blue stone.
The old man was dressed in a black robe with a black belt around his waist, and his expression was quite desolate.
His eyebrows were white, his cheeks were sunken, his cheekbones were high, and he looked very distressed.
The old man was none other than Ku He, the Grand Master and National Preceptor of Northern Qi!
Before the bitter lotus stood the graceful and elegant crabapple blossoms.
Unlike her palace attire in the Northern Qi imperial palace, she was now dressed in a close-fitting outfit, with two steel axes at her waist, and her eyes were as sharp as an eagle's.
"Master, are you looking for me?"
The crabapple blossoms respectfully bowed to the bitter lotus.
Kuhe, who was sitting cross-legged on the bluestone, slowly opened her eyes:
"Duoduo."
"I have a task for you to complete!"
Haitang Duoduo didn't think much of it and replied, "Please give your instructions, Master."
Ku He didn't keep them in suspense and said in a calm voice:
"The Qing Kingdom delegation escorted Sean north."
"Your master wants you to kill Sean before the delegation arrives in the capital!"
Upon hearing Kuhe's instructions, Haitang Duoduo frowned.
"Master, isn't it a good thing that Xiao En has returned to our Northern Qi?"
"how……"
Before Haitang Duoduo could finish speaking, Kuhe interrupted:
"Xiao En was the head of secret intelligence for the Northern Wei Dynasty."
"But now it has been returned to my Northern Qi by the Southern Qing."
"Who knows what the emperor of Nanqing is planning?"
"Besides, if Xiao En still harbors any gratitude towards the Northern Wei, such a person would only cause trouble even if sent back to the Northern Qi!"
After Kuhe explained it this way, Haitang Duoduo nodded in understanding and said:
"Master, please rest assured."
"I will definitely live up to your mission!"
Having said that, Haitang Duoduo got up to leave.
Seeing this, Ku He quickly stopped him:
"and many more!"
Haitang Duoduo paused, turned around and looked at Kuhe, her face full of confusion.
"Although Sean was imprisoned by the Qing Kingdom's Supervisory Council for so many years."
"But their strength should not be underestimated."