Chapter 45 Went to the Frontier Fortress

Shuo Ling got up and sat on the chair. He asked, “Your Majesty, Why are you calling me so urgent? What’s the matter?”

If Chushi Youtian knew that he already received the news, Chushi Youtian would guard against him in the future as he was a suspicious man.

Chushi Youtian sighed, “Shuo Ling, there are some troubles in the frontier fortress recently. I need your help.”

“What happened?” Shuo Ling asked with a puzzled expression.

Chushi Youtian looked at Shuo Ling and said, “People from the central plains inexplicably disappeared, but I don’t know who did it?”

“Didn’t the local officials thoroughly investigate the matter? Could it be the outsiders?” Shuo Ling asked.

Chushi Youtian frowned, “The local officials went to investigate, but the outsiders claimed that they had never done this, and the officials had no idea about what to do next.”

“How’s it going now? Are there any countermeasures?” Shuo Ling continued to ask.

Chushi Youtian shook his head, “It’s useless. The local officials banned people from going out at night, but there were still disappeared people one after another. So they sent me letters quickly.”

“I see. I’m willing to go to the frontier to solve the problem for Your Majesty.” Shuo Ling vowed.

Hearing that, Chushi Youtian felt relieved.

After Shuo Ling’s father died for the country, his mother also passed away soon. Since then, Chushi Youtian let little Shuo Ling live in the palace. Although Shuo Ling was not his son, he has always treated Shuo Ling as his own son. He knew that Shuo Ling was a considerate person who could solve the problem.

It was time for dinner. Qiao Shu didn’t see Shuo Ling back. She had no appetite. After ate a little food, she came to wait at the door for a while, but Shuo Ling still didn’t come back. She lost her patience, so she went back home to ask her father.

However, Qiao Yanlin told Qiao Shu that there was no big thing that happened in the palace recently.

Qiao Shu had no choice but to wait!

Shuo Ling had already left the palace. Even if His Majesty didn’t send him to the frontier, he would make it clear.

He called the guards and ordered some things that needed to be done so that the people in the frontier could make preparations earlier. He also let people make clear what the disappeared people had done and where they had gone before missing. When he returned home, it was very late.

In the early morning of the next day, Shuo Ling put on his uniform and went to the imperial palace.

In the throne room, Chushi Youtian was discussing the things that happened in the frontier.

Everyone was talking.

“Could there be some monsters killing people?”

“Maybe. I heard that even local officials didn’t get any clues.”

“Nonsense. I guess someone did this deliberately.”

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“How do you think about this?” Chushi Youtian asked.

“Your Majesty, I believe that there must be someone who secretly manipulated this.” Duke of Mu said.

Grand Preceptor Li nodded, “Duke of Mu was right. I agree with him.”

“Your Majesty, this must be done by outsiders. They are trying to disturb the peace of the frontier fortress so that they could take advantage of the chance to attack us.” Grand Mentor Liu said.

“Who do you think should be sent to do the investigation?” Chushi Youtian asked. The hall was quiet at the moment.

Shuo Ling went out and said, “Your Majesty, I’d like to.”

Seeing no one speaking, Chushi Youtian asked, “Marquis Shuo is willing to go. Do you have any objections?”

All the officials shook their heads.

Of course, if this job were done well, the person in charge would be promoted soon. But if it were not’ done well, then there would be great trouble. Now there was a person who volunteered to do this tough job. The officials were happy to see that.

“Well, since you have no objections, that’s settled.”

The officials nodded.

“Shuo Ling, listen.” Chushi Youtian looked at Shuo Ling.

Shuo Ling knelt and said, “I’m listening, Your Majesty.”

“As the case is urgent, so you go to the frontier at first, and later I will send officers and soldiers to help you. Today you go back to prepare for the trip. I hope you can get ready to go tomorrow morning.” Chushi Youtian said.

Shuo Ling promised, “I won’t disappoint you. I will make the thing clear and protect the peace of the frontier.”

Hearing Shuo Ling’s words, Chushi Youtian showed a trace of relief.

After the meeting was over, Chushi Youtian called Shuo Ling and talked some details with him.

Qiao Shu was waiting for news at home. Qiao Yanlin promised Qiao Shu to ask other people about the thing today.

Seeing Qiao Yanlin came back, Qiao Shu quickly asked, “Dad, do you know what’s the matter?”

Qiao Yanlin sat down and took a sip of water, “I heard that there were some problems in the frontier. His Majesty ordered Marquis Shuo to solve the problems. He will go tomorrow.”

“What? Go to the frontier?” Qiao Shu stood up.

Looking at Qiao Shu’s appearance, Qiao Yanlin added, “Right, he will go tomorrow.”

“No. I’m going to ask him.” Qiao Shu said and walked out.

When Qiao Shu was still young, Qiao Yanlin discovered Qiao Shu’s special feeling about Shuo Ling. He used to talk about that with Qiao Shu and persuaded her to give up, but failed. Then Qiao Yanlin thought that young people had their own opinions and lives, so he didn’t interfere anymore.

On the way to Shuo Ling’s mansion, Qiao Shu wondered why did His Majesty let Shuo Ling go to the frontier fortress. She used to hear that His Majesty was a suspicious person. Was it possible that His Majesty didn’t trust Shuo Ling?

Thinking of this, Qiao Shu speeded up.

The mansion of Marquis.

A girl was standing in the study. Her name was Jiang Wei. She was a delicate and pretty girl who secretly worked for Shuo Ling.

At this time, Shuo Ling talked to her, “From now on, your tasks will be handed over to others. There is another task for you. There is a young man in the mansion who is actually a girl. Your job is to look after her.”

“I see, Your Lordship.”

Shuo Ling nodded.

He motioned Mo Li came and said, “Take Jiang Wei to Yang’s yard and ask Yang to come here.”

Shuo Ling had promised to find a maid for Yang Zijin but was delayed for a long time.

Now he was to leave the city without knowing when he would return, so he called a girl who he thought was rigorous with Kungfu to protect Yang Zijin. Accompanied by Jiang Wei, Yang Zijin would be protected from being hurt during these days when he was away.

“Young Master, are you taking a rest?” Mo Li asked, knocking on the door.

Yang Zijin was busy with her business in recent days, and she went out of the city yesterday, so she was too tired. She wanted to take a beauty sleep today but was unexpectedly awakened by Mo Li.

She got up, reluctantly, and answered, “I’m coming.”

She put on her clothes, trimmed her hair, and went to open the door.

She saw a girl followed Mo Li. The girl saluted Yang Zijin when she saw Yang Zijin.

“Young Master, I am Jiang Wei. Marquis Shuo asked me to be your maid. You can call me Wei.” Jiang Wei introduced herself to Yang Zi.

Yang Zijin was stunned for a while. She said to Shuo Ling that it was inconvenient for her to live here. It was just an excuse to leave the mansion. She didn’t expect that Shuo Ling took it seriously.

“Hi, Wei.” Yang Zijin said awkwardly.

Mo Li said, “Young Master, His Lordship asked you to go to his room, and he has something important to say with you.”

“Something important? Do you know what’s the matter?” Yang Zijin asked. She thought Shuo Ling just had too much idle time.

Mo Li replied, “I don’t know very clearly. I just send the message for you.”

“Well, I will go after freshening up.” Yang Zijin said.

Wei quickly helped Yang Zijin to dress and comb her hair.

Shuo Ling felt that it was boring to wait for someone. He frequently looked at the door.

He finally saw Yang Zijin, and his restlessness disappeared at the moment when he saw her.

“Zijin, sit down here,” Shuo Ling said.

Yang Zijin walked forward awkwardly and thought, “Why he looks so different?”

Looking at Yang Zijin, Shuo Ling asked, “Are you satisfied with the girl I chose for you?”

“Well, She is good. She is quick and efficient.” Yang Zijin replied.

Shuo Ling said solemnly, “I have to go out for a few days recently. You can continue your business. It will be of great help for you to come back to the mansion of Duke Mu. Your idea is excellent. I will give you my full support no matter what happened.”

Yang Zijin was puzzled. She touched Shuo Ling’s forehead with her hand. He didn’t have a fever. Why he behaved so differently today?

Shuo Ling didn’t dodge.

While Yang Zijin was thinking, Shuo Ling took out a letter and handed it to Yang Zijin, “This is a letter of introduction. You can have a look. I think it will be helpful for you.”

Yang Zijin took the letter and opened it. She couldn’t help but get excited. She asked Xian before, and Xian told her that there was a carpenter with an excellent craftsman named Lian Sheng in the city. But it was very difficult to get in touch with him as he was an odd man.

In recent days, she has been thinking about how she could invite him to work for her, but now with the introduction letter written by Shuo Ling, she didn’t have to worry about it anymore. She could invite him at first, and then she could draw sketches.

Seeing the joyful Yang Zijin sitting next to him, Shuo Ling couldn’t help but hugged her in his arms. He didn’t know how long he would go, and he couldn’t see her for a long time. Thinking of this, he kissed her.

Qiao Shu saw this. She couldn’t help crying. She was filled with envy and resentment. If the one in Shuo Ling’s arms were her, she would die without regret!

But why it was Yang Zijin! A person who grew up in a dirty place! Was she inferior to Yang Zijin?

Thinking of this, Qiao Shu was overwhelmed by hatred. She accompanied Shuo Ling since she was young. Why did fate tease her so much? The one who worried about Shuo Ling the most was her!

She looked at them. They still hugged together tightly. Qiao Shu was sad. She didn’t want to ask Shuo Ling for anything.

Another letter came from the frontier. There was something that happened unexpectedly. Chushi Youtian called Shuo Ling into the imperial palace in the dark night, and let him set off immediately.

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The next morning, Yang Zijin took the letter written by Shuo Ling and walked to the address mentioned above.

The residence of Lian Sheng was very similar to that of Uncle Liu’s pharmacy. Yang Zijin wondered if all the experts were odd?

After looking for a long time, she finally saw the place mentioned in the letter. It was already past 9 am, but the door was still close. A child stood beside the door.

Yang Zijin went forward and squatted beside the child, “Hi, do you know where the householder has gone?”