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  Hu Jing's eyes were red, as if she wanted to say something to vent her grievances, but in the end she didn't say anything and turned her head to rush out.

  Chen Yuansha took off in a hurry to chase after him. Pang Xi shouted from behind, "Master Chen! Master Chen! You haven't told us everything you heard yet!"

  Chen Yuan didn't bother with him either and chased after Hu Jing with all his might. Di Qing blocked Peng Xi: "Don't shout anymore, let him go."

  Chen Yuan chased all the way, and saw that Hu Jing didn't run wildly, but instead returned to the inn, and his heart finally calmed down.

  It doesn't matter if two people quarrel; as long as they are both willing to come back, the problem can be solved.

  Chen Yuan chased him to the door of the room and knocked gently. There was no movement inside.

  That remark was a bit too much. Now Hu Jing is in a rage, and Chen Yuan doesn't want to go in and get scolded by her, or even hit a couple of times. Letting her calm down alone for now is also good.

  Seeing her not making a sound in the room, Chen Yuan stood outside the door and said softly: "Sister, I know I said something wrong, don't be angry. I'm leaving now, and I also know that the Liao army is about to arrive. I'll go think of a plan with Di Qing and the others, rest first. When things are settled, I'll come back, and then you can scold or hit me as you like."

  Chen Yuan finished speaking and really turned around to go downstairs, returning to the military camp again.

  In the barracks, the chaotic order has returned to normal. Li Yi and others gathered soldiers outside, counting the losses brought to the defenders by this chaos.

  Inside the house, Di Qing, Si Shu, Pang Xi, A Mu Da, and Xiao Wen who just came in from outside were standing. And this time, as losers, Qi Wen, Ye Lu Nei Gu Lu, and the black-clothed man were also being held in the middle.

  The man in black knelt before Di Qing, constantly kowtowing and begging for mercy. The arrogant look he had just shown in front of Qi Wen was gone.

  Seeing him in this state, it seems like everything that needed to be said has already been said.

  Chen Yuan saw that everyone's face was solemn, and after coming in, he asked Pang Xi: "What's the situation?"

  Pang Xi shook his head, but Bai Yutang explained in detail: "The current situation is very dangerous. The time has already reached the 10th hour, and it is said that the Liao army will arrive early tomorrow with a large force of up to 10,000 people. Most importantly, the incident involving Qi Wen has dealt a huge blow to the morale of the defending troops, not only have they suffered losses in this battle, but their spirits are also low."

  Chen Yuan looked at Di Qing with his eyes: "Brother Di Qing, what's your plan?"

  Di Qing's expression was firm and relaxed. Because for him, this is a task that cannot be chosen. Defending Wen Tong is the mission of Wen Tong's guard, it is the mission of these three thousand soldiers. It used to be Qi Wen's, now it is his own.

  As for whether he can hold on, that's not something to consider. What he needs to do is to stall the Liao army here and give the Song army behind a chance to prepare! And try his best to keep the ordinary people in the city alive. This is his responsibility.

  "Now we still have four hours, I've sent someone to the nearby Song army stronghold to send a message, and I'll stay here. As for you," Di Qing glanced at the crowd in the house: "you can take advantage of the Liao army not having arrived yet, and leave quickly."

  Di Qing's face still wore that confident smile: "I will lead the troops to defend Wen Tong, and win us the necessary time."

  Chen Yuan looked at Di Qing for a moment: "Brother Di Qing, relying solely on those men under your command, you won't be able to hold out."

  Zhang Zhong's face turned red with rage: "Who says we can't hold on? We have three thousand men, and Di Qing is invincible in battle. We've never lost to the Liao people before!"

  Chen Yuanyi plopped down: "Of course we can't hold on, because tomorrow just the 10,000 Liao soldiers outside the city will be enough to give us a headache. Moreover, who knows if there are any Liao spies inside the city? I'm afraid even Di Qing won't be able to figure it out."

  Di Qing's words were stuck in his throat, and indeed they were. The biggest problem he was facing now wasn't the 10,000 Liao soldiers outside, but rather how many more Liao spies were still hiding inside this small city.

  Liao Guo was able to buy off Qi Wen, what about other generals?

  Di Qing didn't speak, and Bai Yutang took over Chen Yuan's words, saying: "Yes, when we interrogated this guy earlier, he also said that he was acting on orders. The person who gave him the order is called Yelü Shubao, and it's said that he's a trusted aide of the Southern Palace King of Liao. Now no one knows where Yelü Shubao is."

  Di Qing's eyebrows furrowed: "Yelü Shubao? Never heard of this person?"

  A violent fit of coughing came from beside him, and the crowd looked around to see that Yelü Nüwulu was struggling to sit up.

  Chen Yuan went up and supported him: "Does the Ninth Prince have something to say?"

  Yelü Niegulu nodded: "Hmm, I want to make a deal with you all, don't know if you are willing or not."

  Xu Qingzheng wanted to scold, but Chen Yuan spoke first: "Doing business is what I'm best at. Whether the deal goes through or not depends on whether the price is suitable. If Wangzi has good intentions, he should first quote a price."

  Yelü Nu'er laughed and looked at Di Qing and others, who did not object. He then said: "That Yelü Shu Bao is the son of Yelü Renxian, the Great King of the Southern Court. However, he was born out of wedlock, so until now they have not been recognized as father and son. Consider this information a gift from me to all of you."

  Di Qing asked: "What conditions do you want to discuss with us?"

  Yelü Nugul panted for two breaths: "I'll help you find Yelü Xuebao."

  Di Qing asked again: "What's the condition?"

  Yelü Nügu said: "Let me return to the Liao State, I will use Yelü Xiyinbao's life in exchange for my own, can I?"

  Di Qing glanced at the four mice, and they also looked at each other, not knowing whether to agree or not. On one hand, this Ninth Prince was very important, on the other hand, that Ye Lü Shu Bao was equally dangerous, it was really hard to make a choice.

  Just as they were hesitating, Yelü Niwulu continued: "You all want to kill me, but it's just because you don't want me to take the map away. Now that the map is gone, there's no point in keeping me either."

  Bai Yutang looked at Lu Fang, and Lu Fang felt that this made a lot of sense. If Yelü Niwulu was willing to help Di Qing find the remnants in Wenshui City, then there would be no need for him to kill someone who no longer needed to die.

  Lu Fangzheng was about to agree when he saw Chen Yuan give him a signal with his eyes.

  Chen Yuan smiled: "Ninth Prince, I'm the most familiar with doing business here. In my opinion, the price you offered is too low."

  "The lives of the nine princes are now in their hands, and as for Ye Lü Chu Bao, even if Wen Tong hadn't helped them, they might have still caught him. If he leaves Wen Tong, it won't make a difference either. This deal is, to be frank, utterly unfair."

  Di Qing smiled slightly: "That's right, Brother Chen said it just like I thought."

  Yelü Deguang's eyes suddenly emitted a wolf-like glow, staring at Chen Yuan: "Chen Guan, I suspect that the purpose of this trip is not to do business? A businessman, why get involved in so many things?"

  (Tonight at 12:30, brothers who are still awake must come and help Lao Hei no matter what, thank you!)

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