Chapter 1885: 1873: Return to Wang City

Chapter 1885: Chapter 1873: Return to Wang City

Even if Great Chu finds fault with us, we can just hand them a few scapegoats, and they wouldn’t actually go to war with the Grasslands over a few people, would they?

Moreover, once they gain power, there’s no need to maintain good relations with Great Chu.

Those members of the Great Chu Diplomatic Mission and those merchants can just stay on the Grasslands forever.

One must know, this time when the Great Chu merchants entered the Grasslands, they made money hand over fist; who wouldn’t feel envious seeing this?

Therefore, even though Fu Jian was vigilant, he still couldn’t withstand being on someone else’s turf with many adversaries.

Taking advantage of the dark night, there was a surprise attack on the small courtyard where the mission was staying.

Fortunately, the Guards and the hundred elite soldiers were always alert, ready to defend at any sign of trouble.

Even so, they gradually couldn’t hold their ground.

Fortunately, news reached Muhal, who rushed over, and upon seeing the unfavorable situation, those attackers retreated.

Once the mission counted their numbers, there were actually dozens of casualties.

Everyone’s mood was heavy for the moment.

Not only were they worried about their own safety, but also about Song Chongjin and Wang Yongzhu, who were taken away by Qi Le.

They knew some details about Qi Le’s disappearance, otherwise Wang City wouldn’t be in such chaos.

The couple’s current situation might be even more challenging than theirs, and they didn’t know if they would be blamed.

This is what everyone is most worried about.

For now, ensuring their own safety and not worrying Song Chongjin and his wife is the most important thing.

After much consideration, Fu Jian agreed to move the group into the Prince Mansion of Muhal.

Fu Jian was aware of the collaboration between Song Chongjin, Bi Zhu, and the others initially.

Now, both sides were working together; Song Chongjin and his group would help Bi Zhu seize the power Qi Le left behind, while Muhal would ensure their safety.

Moreover, the injured soldiers needed treatment, and the deceased needed their remains collected, to be taken back home in the future.

Given the current state of Wang City, only under Muhal’s protection can some semblance of peace be maintained.

The forces behind the other Queens have already bloodied their eyes.

The King of the Grasslands is still in a coma, and it’s uncertain if he will ever wake up. It’s not just these Queens’ forces, but even the King’s brothers, once suppressed, are now ready to make a move.

In any case, not a single day in Wang City is peaceful, and no one knows when peace will finally return.

The noble and common people are accustomed to this; their struggles over the throne have always been brutal and cold-hearted.

The King of the Grasslands ascended the throne by stepping over countless corpses and pools of blood.

Grasslands people believe that to become the mightiest wolf king, one must possess wolfish traits—daring to fight, able to fight, and winning the fight!

In any case, everyone uses their all for the throne; the mightiest emerges victorious, winning everyone over in the process.

At worst, they lie low for decades, allowing their descendants to fight for it again.

Even Bayar, amidst such an atmosphere, has matured and become more composed; after all, the grassland blood runs in his veins, etching ambition and conflict onto his bones.

Not to mention Prince Muhal not suppressing his ambition but even encouraging it, subtly stirring it up.

Originally, Bayar’s aim was merely a personal interest, but with Qi Le missing, they weren’t even searching for her, instead taking advantage of her absence to act against the power she left behind.

In his heart, he always admired Qi Le, pondering whether he could preserve her power and present it to her upon her eventual return.

When Qi Le returns, she can’t possibly treat him like a child anymore?

And if he ascends that position, could he marry Qi Le as Ah Lan in the future? He definitely wouldn’t be like the current King, taking other Queens; having Qi Le alone would suffice.

With such a secret thought, Bayar gradually moved from passivity to actively pursuing competition.

Prince Muhal didn’t know his son’s thoughts, but seeing his determination made him happy, leading him to support him wholeheartedly.

In less than half a month, the power struggles in Wang City reached a climax.

Now, besides Prince Muhal’s faction, the Second Queen’s and Fourth Queen’s factions remain, forming a rough tripartite rivalry.

The Second Queen was initially the King’s primary consort, eldest among the King’s sons. Besides, her maternal family was a powerful nobility on these grasslands.

Because Qi Le had no children, the King didn’t favor any of his sons much, but aged, he distributed some power, maintaining them diligently, which was indeed impressive by now.

The Fourth Queen originally relied on Qi Le’s fallen nobility; though individually weak, collectively formidable.

After Qi Le’s disappearance, they banded together to keep warm, thereby enduring.

Wang City’s news also reaches the separate court here; while Qi Le’s core subordinates each have their minds, they are loyal to her, longing for her return.

Yet, as days passed, such hopes grew increasingly faint.

Whether for self-preservation or lurking until Qi Le’s return someday, they understood choices had to be made.

Among the three factions, the ones they could choose were Muhal and the Fourth Queen.

Ultimately, they chose Muhal, unsurprisingly to Wang Yongzhu and Bi Zhu.

For one, due to Bi Zhu’s performance, since Qi Le vanished, Bi Zhu remained at the separate court urging her subordinates to find Qi Le, barely eating, visibly slimming over half a month.

Her loyalty to Qi Le was evident to all; moreover, her identity as Princess Consort of Muhal could protect them.

Additionally, Batu knew Bayar’s ambitions, and weighing the pros and cons, if Muhal succeeded, no, if Bayar succeeded, when Qi Le returns, reclaiming her power wouldn’t be difficult.

Given this mindset, Batu’s stance leaned more towards Bi Zhu.

Not to mention, he gauged Bi Zhu’s attitude, learning she’d safeguard Qi Le’s power, not give it to Muhal; even if she faced misfortunes, she’d leave it to Bayar, strengthening his resolve.

Batu himself was highly capable, holding respectable status among Qi Le’s subordinates, so much of their support leaned towards Bi Zhu.

Even if a few disagreed, the minority couldn’t overpower the majority and were silenced, ensuring no dissention remained.

With this prize already in hand, if Bi Zhu couldn’t grasp it, she might as well abandon the power.

Without further ado, within roughly a month, Bi Zhu led Qi Le’s elite team along with Song Chongjin and Wang Yongzhu’s couple back to Wang Capital.

Though Batu had some objections, firstly, Bi Zhu was the new master; opposing her first proposal suggested disrespecting her from the start.

Secondly, Bi Zhu made a valid point: upon returning to Wang City, another battle awaited, making enemies was unwise.

To prevent others from exploiting them.

Moreover, the Great Chu Diplomatic Mission was orchestrated by Qi Le; now, as her subordinates, they must fulfill her intentions and ideas.

Thus, a month later, Song Chongjin and Wang Yongzhu returned safely to Wang City.