The next morning!
The two packed their luggage and, accompanied by a squad of guards, headed straight for Ningchuan Commandery.
After passing through Youning Commandery, a large group of people were blocked by a tall city wall. Even the princess's carriage was blocked here and could not cut in line.
Princess Qingfeng lifted the carriage curtain and, upon seeing the city wall, exclaimed in surprise, "I've only been away for a few months, and a city wall has appeared here! Did Lin Yi build this?"
"Who else could it be but him!"
Ning Kun's eyes flickered, filled with deep helplessness. That bastard Tuoba Wanli was a menace.
If it weren't for him holding him back, how could Lin Yi have managed to occupy Ningchuan Commandery and build such a city wall? It was simply a case of harming both himself and others.
Once this city wall is completed, it will be a major challenge to launch a direct assault on it; it will likely be difficult to take it without paying a price.
Just then, the guards rushed over.
He had tried to cut in line but was stopped. His face was grim, and he said in a deep voice, "General, you need a travel permit to enter this city gate. Without one, the guard will not let us through."
"Take this over, and they should let us in!" Ning Kun took out Lin Yi's reply, handed it over, and instructed.
Watching the guards' retreating figures, Ning Kun's trusted Wang Xiaoyi, said with a grim expression, "General, this Prince of Xiliang really has too many rules. I don't believe they don't know the princess is here!"
He even dared to stop a princess! Is there any place in the All Under Heaven where a princess can't enter? This Prince of Xiliang is simply audacious.
Snap!
Ning Kun slapped him across the face and said in a deep voice, "If this is your attitude, then I can't take you in, because that would kill me! Lin Yi is different from the previous Prince of Beining Commandery. Lin Yi is a man who will kill!"
He dared to kill Ran Zijin, so he wouldn't care about killing a few more, do you understand?!
"General, please forgive me!"
Wang Xiaoyi immediately broke out in a cold sweat, realizing the general's good intentions, and quickly lowered his head.
yes!
Lin Yi is incredibly audacious. He even dared to kill Ran Zijin, the prime minister sent by the emperor. How could he care about a mere subordinate general like himself? He would surely kill him without hesitation, and he might even kill the Grand General and Princess Qingfeng.
Seeing the solemn expressions on everyone's faces, Ning Kun said in a deep voice, "You must not act recklessly in Xiliang, but don't worry, I previously deployed 100,000 troops to the border. If Lin Yi dares to attack us, he won't get any benefits!"
In this situation, he had to take double precautions, at least to make Lin Yi hesitate to act rashly.
Everyone nodded in agreement. It seemed the general had made preparations in advance; as long as they didn't cause trouble, everything would be fine.
At this moment, the guards returned, bringing with them a troop of Xiliang cavalry. The leader was He Jin, who was there to meet them.
" He Jin Xiliang has been ordered to welcome Her Highness the Princess and the General!" He Jin said solemnly.
" He Jin Iron-Faced General "
Upon hearing this name, Ning Kun's face stiffened. He had heard of this person before; he was said to have been a butcher who slaughtered pigs, a claim Ning Kun himself made while drunk.
Now Lin Yi has sent him to pick him up? What's going on? Is he calling me a pig?
He forced a smile and said dryly, "Thank you for your hard work, General He. Please lead the way." You bastard, next time you come to my Mountain and River Commandery, I'll have the donkey herder come and pick you up.
That's fucking outrageous!
But now is not the time to be angry; let's get into Xiliang first.
However, just as he was about to leave, He Jin stopped him.
"General, wait!"
"What do you mean?" Ning Kun asked, frowning.
He Jin glanced at him and said meaningfully, "General, you may not know this, but our lord is known for his benevolence and treats his people like his own family. He would never treat them like those barbarians. We will not allow anyone to cut in line."
Benevolence!
Hearing this, Ning Kun managed to hold back, but Wang Xiaoyi could no longer contain himself. He roared, "How dare you! Her Highness the Princess is the Emperor's own daughter, and the elder sister of your Prince of Xiliang! How dare you stop her!"
This guy is clearly mocking his general's slaughter in the Great Wasteland Commandery; he's clearly up to no good.
He Jin glanced at him without even blinking. He was just a nobody, not even worthy of speaking to him.
Princess Qingfeng, however, was not angry. She smiled and said, "Waiting is fine. Just as General He said, the common people are also Great Ning. Let them go first!"
"The princess is exceptionally kind and righteous, far better than those barbarians!" He Jin said, cupping his hands in respect.
Ning Kun's lips twitched. This bastard was clearly betraying him, calling him a barbarian.
One day, I will wage a bloody battle against your Ningchuan Commandery and make sure He Jin's head rolls off the table.
After waiting for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the road ahead finally opened up, and Ning Kun and the others, led by He Jin, entered the territory of Ningchuan Commandery.
As the group entered the territory of Xiliang, Princess Qingfeng and the others felt as if they had suddenly entered another world.
Compared to the tranquil Youning Commandery, this place is more like the bustling capital of Great Ning, with a constant stream of pedestrians walking on the streets. The houses throughout Ningchuan Commandery are also extremely neat and uniform in style, forming a sense of orderly beauty and giving people a visual shock.
Princess Qingfeng's pupils constricted, and she said in a deep voice, " The Prince of Xiliang is truly formidable! He has transformed the entire Ningchuan Commandery in just half a year. My brother-in-law is no ordinary person!"
She had been to Ningchuan Commandery before, but it was definitely not as prosperous as it is now. Ningchuan Commandery today is probably ten times, or even a hundred times, better than before.
Their carriage was already considered luxurious and extremely eye-catching in Youning Commandery, but once they arrived in Ningchuan Commandery, it became just another ordinary carriage, because luxurious carriages were everywhere there.
This small example illustrates the immense power of the Xiliang.
"Haha, the princess is too kind." He Jin laughed heartily and led his entourage straight to the new royal palace.
Lin Yi had already received the news the moment they entered Xiliang, and couldn't help but become interested.
We can finally meet this Little Human Butcher from Great Ning.
As the saying goes, seeing is believing. Li Anlan dared to place him in front of me, which shows he was full of confidence, and I could also see for myself.
Xun Yu, standing to the side, couldn't help but chuckle upon hearing this, and laughed, "With our lord here, what use is that Little Human Butcher? The Old Human Butcher of the north is now under our lord's command!"
"Hahaha!"
Upon hearing this, Lin Yi burst into laughter, knowing full well who Xun Yu was referring to.
Bai Zizai!
This old man, formerly known as the White Asura, slaughtered more than 70,000 people in one go this time. He was called the Butcher by the kings of the Western Regions and was commonly known as the Old Human Butcher.
Lin Yi couldn't help but laugh, "The old man is also choosing weapons at the Heavenly Craft Workshop right now. Let's call him over later; he and Ning Kun are old acquaintances!"