The Fierce Farm Girl Has A Secret Space Chapter 2423: Reinforcements (Part 3)

Ayang followed along in a hurry and, as she passed Qi Jingrong, playfully stuck out her tongue at him.

Qi Jingrong's expression darkened considerably.

Inside the fine tent.

Qi Jingyi and Zhou Jiang were both present. Upon seeing Nian Qianqian enter, they quickly stood up, saying, "Senior."

"Someone has arrived looking for the Eighth Prince," Nian Qianqian said, glancing back. "Come in, the Eighth Prince is here."

Ayang was thrilled to hear this and rushed inside. However, as a princess from Miaojiang, she had never been accustomed to bowing to anyone. Unaware of proper etiquette, she dashed straight to the table and began chattering rapidly. She then suddenly realized they might not comprehend the Miaojiang dialect and quickly produced the letter written by Gu Qingheng.

Qi Jingyi and Zhou Jiang were in the midst of discussing their battle strategies and couldn't help but exchange glances.

Zhou Jiang reached out and took the letter.

"Haha," Qi Jingyi chuckled after reading it. He looked at Nian Qianqian and said, "Senior Nian, please escort them to their quarters. They must be tired; Qingheng asked them to come."

Nian Qianqian gave a slight nod and led them away.

At this moment, Qi Jingrong entered, saying, "Eighth Brother, those two Miao people..."

"Tenth Brother, lead a team to rendezvous ten miles away at the foot of the mountain. General Gu should have located Third Brother by now."

"Really?" Qi Jingrong's eyes widened.

"Whether it's true or not depends on whether you can receive them."

"I'm on my way!" Qi Jingrong, without even inquiring about the backgrounds of the two Miao individuals, turned and departed with his men. He felt uneasy without Third Brother; he had grown up under Third Brother's wing. Even though he knew his mother was merely a Zhaoyi, a pawn used by Imperial Concubine Jin to manipulate their father, Third Brother had always been exceptionally kind to him. Without his protection, Qi Jingrong wouldn't have survived, nor would he possess his current standing.

Moreover, Third Brother hadn't achieved everything merely through his status; it was all due to his relentless efforts, which left no room for dispute. If the Crown Prince hadn't been the legitimate heir, would Third Brother have been qualified to hold that position?

If Third Brother harbored any aspirations, Qi Jingrong would do everything in his power to help him achieve them.

Some might question if genuine affection truly existed within the royal family.

Yet, he knew it did, just as it existed between the Eighth Prince and the Crown Prince, or between himself and Third Brother. They were individuals who had once relied on each other completely. Such profound emotions were beyond the understanding of outsiders.

To outsiders, Third Brother's capture might simply represent the loss of one prince and one general for Daxuan. But to Qi Jingrong, it meant losing an irreplaceable pillar.

In truth, he had considered searching for Third Brother on several occasions, but unfortunately, everyone disapproved, and he dared not act impulsively, fearing he would only cause more trouble. He had to stay alive; at the very least, while he remained, Third Brother's forces and businesses could continue to operate as usual.

After all, it had been over a month, and certain unusual whispers had begun to circulate in the court.

Only when Third Brother returned alive would those murmurs fade away.

Meanwhile, in another tent, Ayang bathed, changed her clothes, and ate. She also fed Jin Bao some porridge before calling Arang over. "Arang, you must go back and check on the situation. If possible, stay and protect Brother Aguang and Old Father Ran."

"Princess, I must protect you."

"With Jin Bao and me here, we are already considered safe," Ayang shook her head. "Besides, even if you were with us, if they truly intended to harm us, would we stand any chance of resisting?"