Rebirth of a Lost Nation: Princess, Please Respect Yourself

Chapter 241 Reunion at the Border Town

On the second day, Jiang Lige, Ning Yunxiao and their group set out from the capital as planned, traveling light and heading straight for the border town.

With the experience from last time, they had a smooth journey this time and soon arrived at their destination, the border town.

Because the matter was kept secret, they did not even stay at the official post station this time and only rested in the inn for one night.

As soon as the sun rose, Ning Yunxiao and Jiang Lige headed straight for the Xu family's camp.

The place occupied by the Xu family army was a steep hill. Although Jiang Lige did not know how to fight, he knew that such terrain was easy to defend and difficult to attack.

At the foot of the hill, ten miles away, it was surrounded by a wooden fence as thick as an arm. There were armored men guarding on all sides, and it looked like it was not easy to get in.

The group hid near the hill, roughly observed the terrain, and then started to discuss.

Jiang Lige glanced at the guards and said in surprise, "The Xu family never maintains a private army, and the guards in the mansion are all hired from the martial arts school. But these people look like they have a military aura, and they look a bit like soldiers."

Deng Sijiu waved his hand nonchalantly, "The Xu family is one of the major families in Southern Chu, and their influence is complex and intertwined. It's not surprising that they have some connections in the military."

Jiang Lige thought about it but didn't refute it. He continued, "The place is so heavily guarded. It would be difficult to get in without being noticed."

Deng Sijiu was still that reckless person, and he said, "It doesn't look like there are that many people here, why don't we just barge in?"

Ning Yunxiao shook his head. "That's not right. If you want to persuade them to surrender, you should have adopted a peaceful attitude from the beginning. Giving them a stick first and then a piece of candy is really not a good idea."

"No matter how nice your attitude is, I'm going to punch you when it comes to persuading me to surrender." Deng Sijiu expressed his dissatisfaction and looked at Jiang Lige, "What do you think?"

Jiang Lige pondered for a moment and said, "After all, this is a matter of life and death. No one can convince anyone with words alone. As His Highness said, we really need to let them see our sincerity."

"What do you think?" Deng Sijiu asked.

"Don't use your weapons, let me go alone."

"No!" Jiang Lige's words were barely finished when Ning Yunxiao rejected him without a second thought. "The Xu family's status is no longer what it used to be. It would be very dangerous for you to go alone."

"Your Highness, you're worrying too much." Jiang Lige's face turned a little ugly when she heard this. "No matter what, I'm the granddaughter of the Xu family. Even if they fail to persuade them to surrender, they will definitely not harm me."

Ning Yunxiao's face darkened as well, and he mercilessly explained to Jiang Lige, "You're not only the granddaughter of the Xu family, but also the princess of Nanchu, the future Crown Princess of Sheng Ling. With your status, whether you're using it to threaten Nanchu or coerce Sheng Ling, it's a brilliant strategy without bloodshed."

"The Xu family won't do that!" Jiang Lige retorted weakly.

No matter how much Jiang Lige insisted, Ning Yunxiao didn't retreat. "Ali, you can choose to trust your family. But I can't watch you fall into the slightest danger."

Jiang Lige said angrily, "Then what do you say we should do?"

"I'll go with you. If the Xu family attacks, even without weapons, I have martial arts skills and can protect you."

When Ning Yunxiao said this, Deng Sijiu was so anxious that he almost jumped up. "What's going on with you two? It's not enough for one person to go in alone, but you want two of you to go in together. Are you worried that you don't have enough hostages?"

Jiang Lige was also a little hesitant, "Yes, Your Highness can't go, it's too dangerous."

Ning Yunxiao insisted, "If you trust the Xu family, then they won't hurt you, and naturally they won't hurt me either."

"Can……"

Jiang Lige was still hesitating, but Ning Yunxiao had already made the final decision: "Alright, it's decided. Let's go without further ado."

After saying that, Ning Yunxiao took off all the weapons for self-defense on his body, then put his arm around Jiang Lige's waist and flew towards the hill where the Xu family was.

"who!"

With a loud shout from the guard, Ning Yunxiao and Jiang Lige landed steadily at the entrance of the battlefield.

Several sharp blades were pointed at him, but Jiang Lige remained remarkably calm. He stepped forward and stood in front of Ning Yunxiao, saying in a cold voice, "Nan Chu Zhaohua wishes to see his grandparents. Please pass the message along."

After saying that, Jiang Lige handed over a hairpin on her head as a token of trust.

The guard took the hairpin with a skeptical look on his face. After a moment's hesitation, he said to the guard next to him, "Just wait and see. I'll go and report it. I'll be back soon."

"it is good."

The guard was gone for about an incense stick of time, then hurried back and said respectfully, "The master invites you. Please follow me."

"Thank you."

The mountain road is rugged and upward, the surroundings are damp and dilapidated, and the environment is not only not good, but even a bit dilapidated.

The Xu family's residence was built on the top of the mountain. It consisted of several small bamboo houses with a sand table for combat in the middle of the house. Jiang Lige and his friends could see it as soon as they walked in.

Obviously, the Xu family didn't intend to avoid them.

This is good news and bad news.

After entering the bamboo house, someone came to pour them tea. To be cautious, neither of them touched the objects in the room.

The Xu family did not let them wait long. As soon as the snacks were served, Jiang Lige's grandmother and uncle came into the house together.

Jiang Lige was still sitting upright in his seat, looking at the two familiar faces, and for a moment he didn't know how to start.

Ning Yunxiao was the first to stand up and politely bowed, "Old Madam, Lord Xu."

Upon hearing this, the two men nodded in return, "Your Highness."

After the two sides greeted each other, Jiang Lige still sat there coldly, without saying a word or moving, as quiet as a mana.

Ning Yunxiao smiled and replied, "After traveling all the way here, Ah Li is a little unwell. I hope the elders will forgive me."

"That's fine." Old Madam Xu said, "If she's still trying to be affectionate with us now, then she's no longer the granddaughter raised by our Xu family."

Hearing this, Jiang Lige stood up with red eyes like a little beast whose tail was stepped on. "But the Xu family taught me to be loyal to the emperor and love my country, not to betray my country and flee, kill the people, and occupy the mountains to become king!"

Madam Xu was stunned by Jiang Lige's scolding, and most of the color drained from her face. After a long moment, she hesitantly explained, "We had no choice but to kill those villagers. When I die, I will definitely atone for my sins in the underworld. But if I had to do it all over again, I would still choose this path."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Lige was stunned for a long time before he lowered his eyes and sneered. The sadness in his eyes deeply hurt everyone.

"Why?" she asked, "There are so many ways, why do you choose the most cruel one!"

"Because I want to save the people of Nanchu from death and injury with the least possible chance of survival."