Chapter 350 Ning An Ru Meng: You Yue is no longer stupid (54 pages)

Deliberately giving Chu Yuan a hard time, after a long while, the tent flap was opened, and Prince Dayue walked out unhurriedly.

Beside the tent, Zhang Zhe was bound hand and foot and hung from a wooden stake. His lips were cracked and dry, and he looked like he had been tortured for many days!

The Prince Da Yue, with his dreadlocks, appears to be putting his arm around Shen Zhiyi's shoulder, but he is actually holding her hostage.

Shen Zhiyi looked angry, with obvious marks on her neck, but Chu Yuan saw it as a huge relief.

As long as you're alive, that's good.

Behind them, Xue Shu, dressed smartly, maintained her usual air of a well-bred young lady, her gaze cold and menacing like a venomous snake.

Chu Yuan narrowed her eyes, having no time to pay attention to Xue Shu, and said to the Prince of Dayue in a lukewarm tone, "Is this how your country treats its guests?"

"I heard you brought Yan Mu's handwritten letter, is that true?" Prince Dayue had never met Chu Yuan, so he naturally didn't believe her.

But Yan Mu was different. He was a veteran general with a far-reaching reputation, and had even defeated Dayue in a war many years ago. Therefore, he had to give Yan Mu some face and believed that Yan Mu could promise him what he wanted.

As for the messy news about the Yan family in the capital, it hasn't reached their ears so quickly.

Besides, given Mu Zhen's arrogance and conceit, he probably wouldn't take these things seriously.

People who grow up on the grasslands still believe primarily in the power of force!

"Yes! Otherwise, what would I be here for?"

Chu Yuan took out a scroll from her sleeve and waved it in front of Mu Zhen, also wanting to tell Shen Zhiyi not to be afraid.

She's here.

Unexpectedly, Shen Zhiyi suddenly struggled and shouted, "Don't agree to him! As the princess of Daqian, I would rather die than let Daqian cede its cities to such a despicable person."

That day, he almost defiled her, even though they weren't officially married yet!

Moreover, as soon as these barbarians received the marriage alliance, they immediately turned against Mr. Xie and Jiang Xuening, showing no integrity whatsoever. They have also deliberately lingered here these past few days, forgetting all the promises they made when they proposed the marriage alliance. It is clear that they have ulterior motives!

Upon hearing this, Mu Zhen flew into a rage and grabbed Shen Zhiyi by the throat. "You filthy woman, if you dare to spout any more nonsense to me, I'll strangle you! Everyone says that Princess Da Gan is incomparably beautiful and gentle, but I think she's nothing special! She's not even as sensible as Miss Xue!"

As he said this, his gaze lingered on Xue Shu, and the smile on his lips was even more wicked.

Chu Yuan was startled, as if she had foreseen something...

But this was not the time to think about such things. She hurriedly stepped forward and forcefully pulled Mu Zhen's iron-like hands away from Shen Zhiyi.

"Mu Zhen, let go! If you kill our Daqian princess, you'll never get what you want!"

Mu Zhen's eyes flashed, and he flung Shen Zhiyi away, impatiently rubbing his wrist. "A wooden princess who doesn't understand romance? I don't care! Alright, give me the letter. As long as the conditions written on it satisfy me, I'll spare your life!"

Chu Yuan risked her life, firstly to save Shen Zhiyi, and secondly to buy time. But seeing Zhang Zhe being tortured so badly, his face and neck several shades darker from being exposed to the sun, she couldn't bear it.

Holding the scroll, he snorted coldly, "I came to deliver this letter to you, but I must also ensure the safety of our people. You cannot touch the princess, and you still cannot touch the officials in charge of the major tasks!"

"Put Lord Zhang Zhe down first, or I'll destroy this letter and we'll all die together!"

As she spoke, she stood directly beside the small brazier next to the tent, suspended the scroll above the flames, her expression cold and composed, without the slightest hesitation or fear.

There's no doubt that she'll actually do it next!

If Mu Zhen cannot agree to her conditions...

Mu Zhen had never been threatened by a woman like this before. He was so angry that he bared his teeth and almost ground his back teeth to powder!

But he didn't dare to gamble.

After all, although he was the successor of the Dayue generation, his uncle's strength should not be underestimated. He had controlled the government for many years and was supported by many tribes.

With the Emperor dead, it's impossible to say who will inherit the throne.

He risked his life to lead the troops out this time in order to prove to his father and the ministers that he had the ability to fight and rule the throne!

Therefore, the matter of Yan Mu's handwritten letter became extremely important, and there could be no mistakes!

Thinking of this, Mu Zhen gritted his teeth and ordered, "Fine, you guys—go and put the person down!"

He gave instructions to his men.

Zhang Zhe was finally freed, but because he had been tied up for too long and hadn't eaten much in the past few days, his hands and feet were sore and weak.

Chu Yuan instinctively stepped forward to help him, but Shen Zhiyi was faster. The tears she had been holding back while being held hostage by Mu Zhen burst forth at this moment.

She clung to Zhang Zhe's arm and cried her heart out.

Chu Yuan sighed inwardly, but before she could focus for a moment, Mu Zhen snatched the scroll from her hand.

Mu Zhen turned around and went back to his tent, ignoring the others, and was eager to study the contents of the letter with the strategist.

"Lord Zhang, are you still holding on?" Chu Yuan took a few steps to the side and asked softly.

Zhang Zhe nodded weakly but firmly. "Don't worry about me, I'm fine. What about that handwritten letter?"

“It’s true.” Chu Yuan smiled, with a hint of wickedness in her eyes. “The promise is true, and he will be given the city, but whether he can hold it is another matter.”

Zhang Zhe was extremely perceptive and immediately understood what Chu Yuan was talking about.

Shen Zhiyi was still grieving over Zhang Zhe's injuries, especially since his clothes were torn and his chest was covered in raw, bloody flesh. He looked wretched and miserable, bearing no resemblance whatsoever to the aloof and dignified Vice Minister of Justice Zhang of the past. Tears welled up in her eyes again. "Minister Zhang, it's all Zhiyi's fault that you've suffered like this..."

Zhang Zhe calmly withdrew his hand, saying, "Your Highness is too kind. Your Highness is the ruler, and Zhang Zhe is the subject. It is only right for a subject to die for his ruler."

"Who wants you to die? I won't allow you to die!" Shen Zhiyi complained softly.

Chu Yuan seemed to sense the unusual atmosphere between Shen Zhiyi and Zhang Zhe, and was about to investigate when Mu Zhen's maniacal laughter came from inside the tent, "Good, good! This is what you call heaven helping me. Let's see how Mu Longduo will belittle me now!"

"The prince has been chosen by destiny; congratulations!"

The tent was filled with the laughter of Mu Zhen and his cunning strategist.

Chu Yuan scoffed, but soon, Mu Zhen's voice came again: "Since the general of Da Gan is so pragmatic, fine, I will give them face. There's no need to wait any longer, let's do it tonight. I will formally marry the princess of Da Gan as my queen. Go and inform them to make preparations."

These words were like a bolt from the blue, turning Shen Zhiyi's face deathly pale.

She didn't want to marry Mu Zhen, that unpredictable, despicable, and vile man!

But she came here specifically for a political marriage. Before, she could use the excuse that the marriage hadn't taken place to stop Mu Zhen from doing anything reckless. If they had actually gone through the wedding ceremony and gotten married...

Shen Zhiyi dared not think about it.

Subconsciously, he gripped Zhang Zhe's arm even tighter, not even feeling his nails digging into her flesh.

Zhang Zhe frowned, but did not dodge. Instead, he gently comforted her, "Princess, do not be afraid. Even if I die, I will obey your wishes."