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Chapter 218 1 Thoughts on Guanshan 25

After two days' journey, the delegation finally arrived at the current border between An and Wu, and then arrived at Xucheng, a city occupied by An after Wu was defeated.

In the Xucheng government office, the delegation had been waiting for a long time, but still no one showed up. Only a servant came in from time to time to change the tea.

Yang Ying stood up anxiously, turned around a few times, and then sat down again to drink a sip of tea. But as soon as the tea took her sip, her face wrinkled. The tea was stale and the water was still cold.

Ren Ruyi patted her shoulder soothingly and signaled her to be patient.

Du Changshi slammed the table in anger and said dissatisfiedly: "We have been waiting here for so long, this Wang Yuan is so rude!"

Lin Jiu couldn't help but add: "He is trying to intimidate us!" This behavior is really childish.

They clearly wanted money, yet they still had to put on such a show of power. Did they think the envoys really cared about Yang Xingyuan? Lin Jiu was certain that the only people present who truly cared about Yang Xingyuan and wanted to redeem him were Yang Ying and Du Changshi.

After hearing Lin Jiu's words, everyone showed helpless and frustrated expressions on their faces, and the whole scene fell into silence. They knew very well that their country was in a difficult situation. As a defeated country, the emperor also fell into the hands of the enemy, and their hearts were filled with powerlessness.

At this moment, Yu Shisan stood up and broke the silence. He told everyone a piece of news: "Yesterday, Wang Yuan, who was guarding Xucheng, was withdrawn. The new general is called Shentu Chi, and I heard he is very domineering."

This news made everyone feel even more depressed because they knew nothing about the new general.

After hearing the news, Yang Ying looked at Ren Ruyi with a worried look on his face and said anxiously, "What should we do? I've never seen the file on Shentu Chi!"

Ren Ruyi, wearing a red veil, calmly recounted Shentu Chi's background: "Shentu Chi was previously the commander-in-chief of the cavalry of the Anguo Western Camp. He was also the nephew of the late Empress Zhaojie, and was fostered in the Empress's palace for two years as a teenager. His family has been famous generals for generations, and he has a rough but subtle character, but he looks down on southerners the most. Therefore, you must be patient when talking to him."

After hearing these words, Yang Ying felt relieved, but still asked curiously, "His last name is Shentu, how could he have such a strange last name?"

Ren Ruyi lowered his eyes and looked at her and explained, "Shentu is a big family in eastern Sha."

When Lin Jiu heard this, she keenly noticed that Qian Zhao seemed to glance at Ren Ruyi, but when she wanted to take a closer look, Qian Zhao had already looked away.

At this moment, with a shout, a man in armor strode in. He was tall and handsome, but his expression seemed a little arrogant. After he walked in, he sat directly in the main seat and glanced at everyone present.

He glanced at Yang Ying and asked nonchalantly, "Are you Prince Li?"

Yang Ying: "Indeed, I was invited by your country to go on a diplomatic mission to Anguo. I passed through Xucheng on my way and came to pay you a special visit."

Shentu Chi then said casually: "Bring me the letter from the credential!"

Du Changshi smiled slightly and said: "Since the letter contains the word 'country', it should be submitted to your country's monarch for review. I'm afraid it is not appropriate for the commander to read it!" Although he was smiling, he still had an aura that should not be underestimated.

When Shentu Chi heard this, his face suddenly darkened. He said coldly, "Humph, your so-called king was once trampled under my feet and made to eat dirt. Why are you putting on so much airs here?"

Lin Jiu couldn't help but be shocked when he saw the arrogant Shen Tu Chi. This kid wasn't afraid of being put in a sack and beaten to death.

After hearing this, Yang Ying and Du Changshi showed anger on their faces, and the atmosphere on the scene instantly became tense.

However, Yang Ying quickly regained her composure. She straightened her body, stared directly at Shentu Chi, and said firmly, "The commander may see what he wants. This is a crime of usurpation by the An State. Lord Du, please record the commander's actions and hand them over to the Lord of An State when the time comes!"

Du Changshi quickly bowed and replied, "Yes."

Only then did Shentu Chi begin to look at Yang Ying seriously, and he kept saying some words that belittled Yang Ying.

The atmosphere between the two sides became tense again.