The atmosphere became heavier and heavier. Yu Xiurong stood up, walked to General Zhang and took the letter to the candlestick aside. "General, although the emperor gave me the secret letter to bring to you, I also know what is written on it.
." The flames engulfed the letter, and as soon as her long and slender fingers let go of the letter, it completely turned into a ball of black ashes.
General Zhang didn't speak, just watched her walk in front of him again.
"Although I know this matter is very important, I still want General Zhang to make his own choice." Yu Xiurong's voice was soft, which made people feel relaxed in the room.
A flash of doubt flashed in General Zhang's eyes. Is she testing herself? "The empress is overly concerned. She will be loyal to the emperor in the end, but Arnold is not suitable for going to Yanjing."
"Oh?" Yu Xiurong narrowed his eyes slightly, showing surprise, "Why did the general say that?"
General Zhang sighed heavily, "In the first month of last year, the Yuan army attacked Diaoyu Mountain. Mang Geci led the guards to attack the general's mansion at night, in order to kill Arnold with one sword. Arnold stole his order when he fled.
Card, and she is on the run because of her crime. There are several Mongolian princes who want her life. If she goes back, she will definitely die. There is no way to help us send the message."
"General Zhang, do you know that it was precisely because of the news of losing Xizuo that we lost Xiangyang City last year." Yu Xiurong said quietly, with sadness and helplessness in his tone.
General Zhang remained silent. He was a general in the Southern Song Dynasty. He had made up his mind to be loyal to the emperor and serve the country since he was young. But now, his daughter has been harmed.
"Perhaps things are not what General Zhang thinks. I believe that this matter should be decided by Arnold herself. It is up to her to choose whether to go to Yanjing to do detailed work. If she is willing, then of course we will not object.
If she is unwilling, I will immediately return to Lin'an Mansion and report the reasons in detail to Your Majesty."
"Leave it to Arnold to decide?" General Zhang was surprised, but for a fleeting moment, he looked at Yu Xiurong and felt uneasy. Why should Arnold decide for himself? Do they think Arnold will definitely choose to go to Yan
Beijing?
"Yes, it's up to Arnold to decide." Yu Xiurong said calmly, "I am also a woman, so I naturally understand that women also have their own ideas. I saw Arnold when I came in today. Although she looked happy and cheerful on the outside,
But there is a deep longing hidden in those eyes. Therefore, I also want to know how she should choose."
General Zhang sighed secretly, with such a vicious look, he could see Arnold's thoughts at a glance. No wonder she was able to give birth to the third prince under Queen Xie and Concubine Yang Shu. She was indeed an extraordinary woman.
"General Zhang, do you agree with my proposal?"
"Let me think about it and give you an answer tomorrow. It's getting late today, so I'll take a rest early!" After that, he strode out of the house.
When Yu Xiurong saw him leaving, he breathed a sigh of relief and sat down in the chair. If there was no news about his master, it would be difficult to complete the task this time. The trick of retreating in order to advance really worked. Even Zhang Junyu, who had led the army for many years, had to fall for the trick and behaved obediently.
Let her lead you.
The door was pushed open with a creak, and the wet nurse came in holding the third prince's little bun. The little bun was playing cutely in her arms, scratching his face and hair, with his round eyes shining brightly.
The wet nurse lowered her head and saluted, and asked: "Mother, do you still want to send the third prince over?"