Chapter five hundred and eighty sixth appointment four
Three days passed by in a hurry as both parties were busy.
Early in the morning, Ziyi walked out of the wing and saw a man whispering mysteriously into Shaohua's ear.
'You should have some features...' Thinking of this, Ziyi moved her steps lightly towards the two of them.
Shaohua, who was listening in all directions and always paying attention to the changes around him, looked at Ziyi who was walking slowly, and winked at the man beside him: "Get off first!"
"Yes!" The man responded respectfully, turned around and left quickly.
"But have you found a suitable place?" Ziyi paused in front of Shaohua and asked softly.
"Yeah!" Shaohua nodded: "We'll talk in the house!"
"Okay!" Ziyi had no objection and followed Shaohua towards the main house.
Entering the main room, Shaohua did not sit down at the table; instead, he went straight to the bookshelf on one side and took down a map from it: "The subordinates who were sent out have come back one after another, and they have explained the local situation in detail; but I think the most
The suitable place is here..." The map was laid flat in front of Ziyi, and Shaohua's fingertips paused on the 'Gucheng': "...This is located on the south side of the imperial capital. Not only is it surrounded by mountains, but the cliffs are even steeper!"
Ziyi listened quietly to what Shaohua said and said at the right time: "Indeed! If you choose Gucheng surrounded by mountains, it will be an excellent place; because the local government cannot fully understand the situation of every mountain range!"
"That's what I think!" Shaohua's dark-clouded face showed a rare smile.
"But there are so many mountains, have you thought about which mountain range to carry out hostage exchange on?" Ziyi raised her eyes and looked at Shaohua.
"Here!" Shaohua casually picked up the pen on the table and circled a hilltop among the rolling mountains: "According to reports from my subordinates, this hilltop has been abandoned for many years; not only are jackals, tigers and leopards present all year round, but it is also the worst among all mountains.
Steep!”
"Has he ever gone up the mountain to visit?" Ziyi frowned slightly, expressing his worries: "We go up the mountain on our own, there won't be any problems, right?"
"No!" Regarding this point, Shaohua had already asked carefully: "Jackals, tigers and leopards generally do not appear during the day. As for the steep cliff, that is only one side. According to him, the other side is fairly flat, so there is no problem in retreating.
!" Shaohua paused for a moment, then continued: "What's even more rare and valuable is that he accidentally discovered a cave at the top of the mountain range. We can make good use of this cave, and maybe there will be unexpected gains!"
Ziyi smiled calmly: "I hope so!"
Shaohua lowered his eyes and stared at the mountain top he had drawn. His thoughts kept turning, thinking about how to make full use of this cave!
"That's right!" Ziyi said, interrupting Shaohua's thoughts: "When are you going to notify them of the exchange location and time?"
Shaohua pondered slightly: "Tomorrow evening!"
Ziyi frowned subconsciously: "Is it too hasty?"
"I can't control that much anymore!" If something happens to my father during the delay, I'm afraid I won't be at ease for the rest of my life!
"Calm down first!" Ziyi calmed Shaohua's emotions and explained the stakes: "Ziyi knows your worries; but think about it carefully. If there is no detailed plan, we will not be able to save Niha by then.
Sir, on the contrary, it will cause your own troops to lose troops and generals!"
"Don't worry, princess! My subordinates are not too confused to make plans, so they will directly inform them of the exchange of hostages!" A relieved smile appeared on Shaohua's lips: "My subordinates want to set off for the destination later, around evening.
Then we can arrive; by then, we can use the night and tomorrow's day to familiarize ourselves with the terrain of the selected mountain range and arrange everything! Tomorrow evening, we will send someone to pass the news to the palace; in this case, they will rush to Gucheng overnight.
Make the exchange the next morning!”
"You want to use this to cut off the time for them to go up the mountain to explore the terrain!" It's not a question, but an affirmation.
"My subordinates really think so!" Shaohua responded; he felt that this was the fastest and safest method in front of him now!
Ziyi was silent for a moment, then quietly said: "Then do as you say!"
"Thank you for your consideration, princess!"
Ziyi smiled sweetly and said nothing more!
"Princess! Are you there too?" A cheerful voice suddenly broke in.
Ziyi and Shaohua looked back at the person at the same time.
Xiao Ru carried the dinner plate and walked to the table in three steps: "Princess! Have you eaten? Do you want to join us?"
"No need!" Ziyi shook her head with a smile, fully aware of Xiaoru's recent positive performance.
"Oh!" Xiaoru put down the dinner plate and sat down next to Ziyi: "What were you talking about just now?"
Ziyi looked at Shaohua, as if asking him if he could tell!
Shaohua had no doubt about Xiaoru's sincerity; he said, "I was just talking to the princess about exchanging hostages!"
When Xiao Ru heard this, his pupils suddenly lit up: "What? Have you found a suitable place?"
"Yes!" Shaohua nodded: "Definitely in Gucheng!"
"That's great!" Xiaoru was really happy for Shaohua: "After rescuing Master Niha safely, you won't have to worry about it all day long!"
Shaohua laughed out loud, having long been accustomed to Xiaoru's unbridled speech.
"Has the exchange time been set yet?" Xiao Ru stared directly at Shao Hua and asked what was most concerned about in her heart.
"We will set off for our destination shortly; we will conduct a hostage exchange early the morning after tomorrow!" Shaohua said concisely and clearly.
"We'll set off later?" Xiaoru heard this; her originally happy expression turned slightly stiff; she couldn't help but feel a trace of worry in her heart: 'If Lord Niha returns safely, will I have an excuse to continue to stay by your side?
'Thinking, thinking, Xiaoru was surrounded by a feeling of frustration.
After getting along with each other for a few days, Shaohua has more or less understood what Xiaoru thinks about him; naturally, he also understands where her frustration at the moment comes from.
"After my father comes back, we will still need a long time to sort out the personnel; by then, I'm afraid we will have to trouble Miss Xiaoru to continue taking care of my daily life!" Shaohua didn't know why he blurted out these words;
But there seems to be a voice in my heart that controls me to do this.
When Xiao Ru heard this, all his frustration was swept away; he instantly regained his previous excitement: "It's not troublesome! It's not troublesome at all..."
Ziyi smiled slightly, seeing the recent changes in the two of them; knowing that it was only a matter of time before they got together.
"You guys talk first, Ziyi goes to pack some things!" Shiqu stood up, leaving space for them!
As Ziyi left, Xiaoru looked a little embarrassed.
"Well..." Shaohua finally spoke, breaking the silence: "...the food is getting cold, let's eat first!"
"Okay, okay!" Xiaoru thoughtfully picked up the bowls and chopsticks and handed them to Shaohua.