Chapter 322 - 322: The Person Behind the Scenes

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

“Then how do we get in?”

Jiang Peihuan did not speak, but glanced at the grass leaf next to the little white flower.

Looking at Xiao Nanye, Jiang Peihuan whispered, “Have someone fetch some of the grass leaf near those flowers for me.”

Upon hearing her request, Xiao Nanye didn’t ask anyone else but elegantly leaped forward, plucked a bunch of the grass leaf, and handed them to Jiang Peihuan.

Taking the leaves from him, Jiang Peihuan sniffed them. She then smiled at Wan Dashan, “General Wan, have your soldiers eat these leaves. Once they do, they can safely pass.”

“Did you all hear? Quickly consume these leaves.”

Upon Jiang Peihuan’s command, Wan Dashan promptly instructed his men, not even questioning her about the effectiveness of the leaves.

Jiang Peihuan smiled, appreciating Wan Dashan’s implicit trust in her.

As everyone began consuming the leaves, Jiang Peihuan was about to eat one herself when Xiao Nanye stopped her.

Meeting her puzzled gaze, he said softly, ‘’You’re currently pregnant, you can’t take medicine indiscriminately.”

“This herb isn’t harmful.”

“Still, it’s not allowed.”

Before she could reply, he continued, “Every medicine has its side effects, especially at this crucial time for you.”

After that, Xiao Nanye looked at Wan Dashan, who was still standing there, “What are you waiting for? Do you want me to lead the way?”

“I’ll head there right now.”

After a pause. Wan Dashan cheerfully told Jiang Peihuan, “Queen Cheng,, since these white flowers no longer affect us, let me handle the situation from here. You and King Cheng can wait here for news.”

With that, Wan Dashan led his soldiers into rhe mountains.

Although Jiang Peihuan wanted to accompany them, seeing Xiao Nanye’s reluctance, she didn’t insist.

While waiting in the carriage, it wasn’t long before Jiang Peihuan heard the sounds of fighting from the mountains. Seeing Xiao Nanye’s calm demeanor, she inferred that Wan Dashan must be skilled.

Even though she had guessed rhe outcome, she was still surprised when Wan Dashan came down the mountain, dragging a man, an hour later.

Upon reaching the carriage. Wan Dashan threw the man to the ground, “Your Highness, I’ve captured Wan Yang.”

Wan Yang was the bandit leader of this mountain.

Following the sound, Jiang Peihuan looked at the man on the ground. Had he not been brought down by Wan Dashan, she would’ve found it hard to believe he was a bandit leader. Wan Yang was wearing a blue robe, which Jiang Peihuan recognized as the attire of a scholar.

“Wan Yang, you’ve utterly disgraced the Wan family.”

Wan Dashan’s disdainful gaze settled on Wan Yang as he scolded him.

Wan Yang, however, showed no emotion but replied with a faint smile, “In these chaotic times, with an ineffective emperor, why shouldn’t 1 rise up?”

“You think you’re in the right to rebel? I should end you right now.”

Wan Dashan’s eyes blazed with anger at Wan Yang’s audacity.

But Wan Yang’s taunting smirk only deepened, “Even if you kill me, it won’t stop those behind me from continuing their plans.”

“The people behind you?”

The previously silent Xiao Nanye suddenly spoke.

Hearing the voice, Wan Yang looked at Xiao Nanye. As their eyes met, there was a hint of astonishment and complexity in Wan Yang’s eyes, but his expression quickly returned to normal.

Facing Xiao Nanye, Wan Yang said with a faint smile, “King Cheng, do you really believe that 1, a mere scholar, can command all these bandits? I’m just a puppet.”

“If that’s the case, who’s the mastermind behind you?”

“I can tell you who’s behind all this if you agree to one condition of mine. If the king agrees to…”

“Do you think, in your current situation, you have the right to negotiate terms with me?”

Xiao Nanye interrupted Wan Yang’s speech.

From the side, Wan Dashan chimed in with a mocking tone, “A mere prisoner, and yet you think you can negotiate with the Icing?”

“My patience is limited.”

Xiao Nanye’s voice was soft bur held an intimidating undertone.

Facing Xiao Nanye’s gaze, Wan Yang shivered. Thinking of the words that person told him, he blurted out, “I’ll tell.”

Looking tip at Xiao Nanye, he mustered the courage and said, “All of this, the Great General instructed me to do. Even the men were arranged by him.”

Upon hearing Wan Yang’s confession, everyone was stunned, including Jiang Peihuan in the carriage.

There’s only one Great General in the Qi Kingdom, and that’s Jiang Hong.

Just as Jiang Peihuan was about to speak, Xiao Nanye, with fierce eyes, retorted, “Nonsense. The Great General has not left the capital since returning from the northern border. How could he have orchestrated all this?”

“Who told you to say this?”

His voice barely faded when Xiao Nanye’s sword was already pressed against Wan Yang’s neck.

Feeling rhe cold blade, terror filled Wan Yang’s eyes. But recalling the words of that person, he still firmly said, “Everything 1 said is the truth. If the Icing doesn’t believe me, you can go and check…”

“If you won’t tell, I’ll end you right now.”

Before Wan Yang could finish, Xiao Nanye exerted more pressure with his sword.

But from behind, Jiang Peihuan’s voice intervened, “Wait.”

Xiao Nanye had already swung his sword, but hearing Jiang Peihuan’s voice, he redirected it, only wounding Wan Yang’s arm.

Jiang Peihuan lifted the carriage curtain.

Seeing her step out, Xiao Nanye quickly went forward to support Jiang

Peihuan’s hand, “It’s just his nonsense, don’t take it to heart.”

“I don’t mind, but 1 can’t let malicious people frame my father.”

While speaking, Jiang Peihuan walked straight to where Wan Yang was.

When Wan Yang heard a female voice, he instinctively raised his head. Upon seeing Jiang Peihuan, there was confusion in his eyes.

Jiang Peihuan’s gaze remained fixed on Wan Yang’s face.. Seeing his expression, she smirked, “You claim that my father is behind all this, yet you don’t even recognize me?”