Who put the yellow robe on me?

Chapter 147: The Power of the Corner

Jiang Chen and his entourage had just entered the city when Zuo Yongyu, while leading the way, lowered his voice and said to Jiang Chen, "Your Highness, Prince of Yan, since that day, General Annan has sent people out every day to look for you. Where have you been these days?"

Jiang Chen walked while thinking, with a complicated look in his eyes.

Where have you been these past few days? I can't explain it.

I can't tell Zuo Yongyu that while you were trying so hard to find me, I was having a good time with the Third Princess of Northern Qiang...

However, facing Zuo Yongyu's question, he could only reply calmly: "This is a long story. Where is Zhong Xiaodan?"

Zuo Yongyu immediately replied, "General Annan is now in the General's Mansion in Liangzhou City, and the General has also arrived."

Jiang Chen nodded, a relaxed smile on his face: "With General Zhong here, Liangzhou City is as solid as a rock!"

Following Zuo Yongyu's lead, Jiang Chen, Yelu Mengmeng and their group quickly walked towards the general's mansion.

Along the way, Jiang Chen was filled with worry about Zhong Xiaodan. His original decision must have caused Zhong Xiaodan to be injured.

Before reaching the gate of the general's mansion, suddenly, a familiar figure rushed out from inside the door, pounced directly in front of Jiang Chen and hugged him.

Jiang Chen was stunned at first, but then he realized that the person coming was not Zhong Xiaodan, so who else could it be?

He felt Zhong Xiaodan hugging him tightly, his body trembling slightly, but he didn't say a word.

This hug seemed to be worth a thousand words. Jiang Chen understood that if he had not used himself as bait to lure away the Western Region Army, Zhong Xiaodan would have been in danger long ago.

At this moment, neither of them wanted to say much, but there was a tacit understanding in the silence.

At this moment, another figure rushed out from the general's mansion. The moment the Thirteenth Princess Jiang Sirou saw Jiang Chen, tears instantly welled up in her eyes. She ran to Jiang Chen anxiously, grabbed his arm, and cried in a sobbing voice: "Sixteenth brother, why did you come back just now? Are you okay?"

Jiang Chen smiled slightly and let go of Zhong Xiaodan.

Trying to make herself look more relaxed, she reached out and gently wiped away the tears on Princess Thirteen's face: "Sister Thirteen, don't cry, I'm fine, look, I'm fine, aren't I?"

Zhong Xiaodan finally let go of Jiang Chen, took a step back, and looked at him carefully. After confirming that he was indeed safe and sound, he breathed a sigh of relief: "Your Highness Prince Yan, if it weren't for you that night, I'm afraid I would have..."

Jiang Chen immediately stopped Zhong Xiaodan: "Second Young Master, it's over, don't mention it! How is your injury now?"

Zhong Xiaodan patted his chest and said, "I'm in good health. I'll be fine the next day!"

Jiang Sirou whispered, "Bragging!"

It made everyone laugh!

At this time, a middle-aged man in military uniform and with a majestic demeanor walked out of the mansion. He was none other than General Zhong Wenbin of Daliang.

Zhong Wenbin's eyes were filled with mixed emotions. He quickly walked up to Jiang Chen and said in a loud but respectful voice, "Your Highness, Prince Yan, I have already told me everything that happened before. Thank you so much for risking your life to save me!"

After saying that, Zhong Wenbin bowed deeply.

Jiang Chen quickly stepped forward, shook Zhong Wenbin's hand, and said hurriedly, "General, you are too kind. You were able to arrive in Liangzhou City in time and resolve the urgent need in the city. This is an invaluable contribution."

This scene caught the eyes of the Northern Qiang envoys nearby, and everyone showed a look of surprise.

Everyone naturally recognized the number one figure in the Daliang military. Zhong Wenbin had a very high prestige in the army, and he actually respected Jiang Chen so much, which made the Beiqiang delegation feel unbelievable.

Yelu Mengmeng was even more shocked. She thought she knew Jiang Chen well enough, but now she realized that his status and influence far exceeded her imagination.

Everyone was invited into the general's residence and seated in the main hall. Jiang Chen sat at the head of the table, while Yelu Mengmeng and Yelu Pei'er sat to the side. The rest of the Northern Qiang delegation watched the scene nervously.

Everyone first reminisced about the past, and Jiang Chen also told about his experiences during this period. Everyone naturally expressed their gratitude to Yelu Mengmeng for saving Jiang Chen!

Zhong Wenbin's gaze lingered on Yelu Mengmeng. He smiled faintly and said straight to the point, "Third Princess, you're not here just to escort His Royal Highness the Prince of Yan, are you?"

Yelu Mengmeng said, "General, you have good eyesight. I came here to discuss something with you!"

Zhong Wenbin said, "If it's about peace talks, I'm afraid we can forget about it. We in Daliang will not agree to any form of peace talks under such tense circumstances."

Yelu Mengmeng's heart sank slightly when she heard this. She knew that Zhong Wenbin in front of her was a veteran of many battles and had a very accurate grasp of the battle situation.

She coughed lightly, trying to appear composed. "General, we're not here to negotiate peace. Instead, we hope to join forces with Daliang to fight against the Western Regions. The Western Regions have already sent all their elite troops. If we don't join forces, both Daliang and Northern Qiang will suffer."

After that, Yelu Mengmeng explained in detail the plan she and Jiang Chen had discussed, suggesting that Daliang and Beiqiang form a pincer attack on the Western Regions from the northeast, striking the enemy by surprise.

Zhong Wenbin listened quietly and was silent for a moment. His sharp eyes swept over Yelu Mengmeng.

After a moment, Zhong Wenbin suddenly sneered, his tone tinged with suspicion. "Oh? Why did you come up with this plan? Did you also tell the people in the Western Regions about the same plan and ask them to disperse their forces?"

Yelu Mengmeng's face changed slightly, and she thought to herself that something was wrong. She didn't expect Zhong Wenbin to be so sharp and see through her and Jiang Chen's strategy at a glance.

She stammered, "This...this..."

Zhong Wenbin snorted coldly, his face darkening as he said bluntly, "Third Princess, please go back! No matter what, we in Daliang will not only resist the attacks from the Western Regions, but we will also be on guard against any moves by the Northern Qiang at all times."

Yelu Mengmeng was speechless for a moment. Just as she was about to explain, Jiang Chen suddenly stepped forward and said firmly, "General, this plan was my idea."

Zhong Wenbin turned his gaze towards Jiang Chen, with a hint of surprise and inquiry in his eyes: "Oh?"

He looked at Jiang Chen, then at Yelu Mengmeng, as if thinking about the relationship between them.

After a moment, Zhong Wenbin smiled meaningfully and said slowly, "Third Princess, I suddenly think this plan is somewhat feasible. If this works, we might be able to strike a blow against the main force of the Western Region in one fell swoop."

Yelu Mengmeng's face turned red instantly, her heart was filled with gratitude and a bit of shyness. She seemed to feel that Zhong Wenbin had noticed something.

Seeing the atmosphere had eased slightly, Yelu Pei'er quickly interrupted, "Then, General, how should we act to achieve the best results?"