Qi Zhenzhen couldn't sit still. She went to Zhaohui Hall to greet the Old Madam and then hurried out of the mansion to find Qian Yuanbao.
Qian Yuanbao was also in a state of panic. This was his only good brother. Ever since they met, he had always protected him. Now, after the two brothers had finally endured hardship, and good days were just around the corner, how could such a thing happen? Gu Sinian was most familiar with the border. He had been safe every year! What went wrong this year? Da Feng Novels.
When Qi Zhenzhen stood before Qian Yuanbao with a worried expression, Qian Yuanbao instinctively wanted to hide. He didn't know how to face Qi Zhenzhen. When A Nian left, he had proudly said that his good days were ahead of him. It was clear that he truly liked Qi Zhenzhen and looked forward to their marriage.
"Tell me carefully."
"This year, it's not just Da Feng that has suffered from heavy snow disasters; the barbarians have also experienced the same. The living conditions of the barbarians are even worse. Their livestock, such as cattle and sheep, which they rely on for survival, did not make it through, making their lives more difficult. Therefore, the number of barbarians harassing the border this year has increased significantly compared to previous years. Those barbarians, with the intention of looting more, have attacked repeatedly. In the past, these were small-scale incursions, but this year they have been organized. In the most recent attack, a barbarian leader even led the charge."
After a pause, Qian Yuanbao continued, "A Nian doesn't want to be stuck at the border forever."
Qi Zhenzhen fell silent. She knew what Qian Yuanbao meant and understood Gu Sinian's plan. If the barbarian leader were captured or killed, the barbarians would be leaderless and naturally pose no threat.
"Don't worry, I will definitely return by the third day of the third month."
Qi Zhenzhen's heart tightened as she recalled Gu Sinian's words.
"If I go to the border, can you help me here?" Qi Zhenzhen asked Qian Yuanbao.
Qian Yuanbao was startled. "The journey from the capital to the border is long, and the weather is currently harsh. For you, a woman..."
"What about being a woman? When you were in danger in the mountains, I was the one who saved you," Qi Zhenzhen interrupted Qian Yuanbao.
"That place is where you lived for several years," Qian Yuanbao did not believe that Qi Zhenzhen could go to the border just because she saved people. After all, the place where she saved them was a place she was familiar with, but the border...
"I have my own ways of traveling in the mountains," Qi Zhenzhen said slowly.
"Even if you have your ways, it would take at least half a month to reach the border from the capital by riding the fastest thousand-mile horse, traveling day and night. What use would you be when you get there?" Qian Yuanbao was very rational.
"At least I can be at ease if I go," Qi Zhenzhen said firmly. "Whether I live or die, I must see it with my own eyes."
Qian Yuanbao stared at Qi Zhenzhen with a complex expression for a moment and said, "Then I'll go with you."
Qi Zhenzhen pursed her lips. "Are you planning to be a burden?"
Qian Yuanbao was greatly embarrassed. Indeed, his martial arts were not outstanding, and his physique was not strong enough. He would likely be a burden if he went.
"But I can't let you go alone."
"I'll bring Er Xi. If you're not at ease, you can find a few people from your Qian family who won't be a burden. Also, keep a closer eye on things here in the capital. News from the border will always get back. I'm afraid the Duke of Protector's mansion might cause some trouble," Qi Zhenzhen added.
Qian Yuanbao said seriously, "I will pick two of my best men for you. As for Gu Siya, I will send people to watch her. If A Nian doesn't want the position of Crown Prince, that's fine, but she cannot snatch it. Speaking of which, will the Marquis's mansion allow you to go? Although you are engaged to A Nian, you are, after all, a woman."