Chapter 790 – Breakout, The Beautiful Diplomat (14)
Faced with the confusion of his loyal subordinate, Fu Wang raised an eyebrow, unintentionally exuding an air of superiority that seemed to look down upon all.
“What’s the matter?”
The confidant wanted to ask if their general had truly fallen into the embrace of temptation.
However, as soon as his gaze met Fu Wang’s, he lost the words on the tip of his tongue.
Even though rumors outside always suggested that the general had a weakness for beauty, those close to the matter knew that Fu Wang was not genuinely a lecherous man.
Thus, the subordinate swallowed his questions and opted for a different approach.
“General, if you don’t take action soon, the situation at Jiamen Pass may spiral into chaos.” The confidant, with bushy black eyebrows and a fierce expression, spoke anxiously, “As you know, that suspicious old fox, Meng Zhan, has never truly trusted you… He has placed many spies around you, and if you make any move, those spies will surely turn against you.”
Fu Wang waved his hand dismissively, “I’m aware of this. Those petty people have been jealous of me for quite some time. It’s laughable how useless they are; they have no other talent besides being envious. Meng Zhan would rather rely on me than promote them.”
If Meng Zhan had anyone useful, he wouldn’t have to endure Fu Wang’s bad temper.
Fu Wang was clearly aware of this, which is why he dared to provoke them so recklessly.
He understood that as long as he didn’t truly betray the Meng Clan, they would tolerate anything he did.
Every time he thought of Meng Zhan’s frustrated face, it brought him a twisted sense of satisfaction.
On this day, Hui Jun came by as usual to “sit for a while.”
As she walked through an atmosphere thick with hostility, she sensed the open desire and possessiveness leaking through the piercing gazes around her.
Upon seeing Fu Wang, she still smiled brightly, as if unaffected.
“General, I have something to say—if it’s appropriate.”
Fu Wang remained unfazed and replied, “Hui Lady, please speak freely.”
“In recent days, you must be cautious of petty betrayals.” Hui Jun’s beautiful eyes sparkled as she gazed at Fu Wang, speaking in a playful tone, “I fear you might suspect me, so I dared not say much. History shows that many famous generals have fallen to the schemes of petty people, which is truly regrettable… From my observations, it seems your vice general harbors ill intentions, and they may eventually become a threat to you…”
Her words were blatant provocation, yet they were grounded in truth.
Fu Wang’s expression shifted subtly, and he replied nonchalantly, “Thank you for your concern, Hui Lady. I appreciate it.”
He had intended for outsiders to see signs of discord internally, hoping to confuse Jiang Pengji and make her let her guard down.
However, Fu Wang had not anticipated that Jiang Pengji was already onto his plans, proving herself to be quite the strategist.
As the atmosphere grew increasingly tense, rumors within Jiamen Pass escalated, as if Fu Wang truly planned to surrender to the enemy alongside the beautiful diplomat.
When Jiang Pengji heard from her informants that Fu Wang intended to act at the witching hour tomorrow night, everyone in the tent was eager, ready to leap into action, impatient to storm Jiamen Pass.
For the past half month, they had endured watching Jiamen Pass in silence, only able to vent their excess energy through training.
Finally, the time to unleash chaos had come.
Among the military generals, Dian Yin remained relatively calm, while Li Yun and Meng Hunyun displayed barely-contained excitement.
The former couldn’t wait to accumulate military achievements; how else could he win the heart of a noble girl?
Meng Hunyun, on the other hand, felt eager to settle scores with the Meng Clan after being cooped up for days.
They eagerly looked at Jiang Pengji, waiting for their leader to assign tasks.
“That Fu Wang is remarkably patient, waiting nearly half a month to take action.” Feng Zhen calculated the time in his mind and sneered, “Tomorrow is the new moon—it’s the darkest night of the month. Fu Wang has chosen this day to act, which shows he has thought it through.”
If they hadn’t figured out Fu Wang’s plan a step ahead, that past half month might have led them to let their guard down. Combined with the spies he had planted in Wolong County, it could have resulted in a trap, leading them to meet the same fate as the previous defender of Wolong County.
Yang Si casually remarked, “No matter how well thought out the plan, once it’s seen through, any arrangement becomes pointless.”
If the night raid plan had been uncovered, it wouldn’t matter if it was Fu Wang or even a true war god—defeat would follow.
Jiang Pengji lowered her gaze and stated, “Do not be careless; approach with caution.”
Even with victory in sight, one should not be prideful, especially since they had only anticipated the opponent’s setup—victory or defeat had yet to be determined.
Pride leads to downfall; she kept those four words close to her heart.
Li Yun suddenly recalled something, asking Jiang Pengji, “My Lord, if we act tomorrow night, what about Hui Lady…”
In truth, Jiang Pengji didn’t want Hui Jun to go to Jiamen Pass the next day; it was far too risky.
Now that they were nearing the climax of the plan, Fu Wang might resort to drastic measures and directly take Hui Jun captive. If that happened, Jiang Pengji would be unable to reach her in time. However… if Hui Jun had been visiting regularly and then skipped tomorrow, it could raise Fu Wang’s suspicions. Once he suspected something, it could trigger a series of issues, leading to everything being for naught.
Hui Jun understood the gravity of the situation; she proactively told Jiang Pengji, “Tomorrow, I will go as usual. Otherwise, Fu Wang will definitely become suspicious.”
Jiang Pengji pressed her lips together, her determined brows furrowed tightly.
“I have an idea…” She scanned the tent where her companions were gathered, and at her look, Yang Si and Feng Zhen instinctively felt a bad premonition, “Tomorrow, I will disguise myself as an ordinary guard accompanying Hui Jun to infiltrate Jiamen Pass and provide support from within…”
Feng Zhen bit back her anger, wondering why her Lord always opted for risk; she seemed to dive straight into danger.
“But my Lord…”
If a risk was necessary, Feng Zhen would have preferred another choice.
Jiang Pengji replied, “Zishi, there’s no need to worry. If I take this step, it’s because I have confidence. The greater plan must come first.”
In the face of Jiang Pengji, Feng Zhen knew she had no other choice but to concede.
At that moment, she really missed the others from Wanzhou; if they were there, they might have been able to prevent their leader from acting recklessly.
Yang Si commented, “The Lord has made up her mind; it’s best we don’t obstruct her. If the situation worsens, her priority should be her own safety. During the night raid, Fu Wang will undoubtedly take his elite troops out stealthily, making Jiamen Pass at its weakest… We can split up, sending some to lie in wait at the camp, while the rest sneak around to breach the pass. If the Lord can create chaos from within Jiamen Pass, it will be easy to break through.”
Once Fu Wang returned, they would already be past Jiamen Pass, escaping without a trace.
Their strategist had already made concessions, and Jiang Pengji didn’t want to push their limits any further, or they might lose their tempers.
“Alright, let’s proceed as Jing Rong suggested.”
