Allure of a Country Maiden-Chapter 1246 - 1443_1

Shangguan Xuanyao nodded: "That’s right! Nangong Country has played this move extraordinarily well! None of us expected they would kidnap Sister Yun’er! Now, our priority is to rescue Sister Yun’er!"

"As for Nangong Country’s demand, delay as much as possible where we can, and for the ones we can’t, accede to them as soon as possible to prevent them from harming Sister Yun’er."

Yes, indeed! They didn’t expect Nangong Country’s people would kidnap Yun’er; they always thought their target would just be the roof! Thought Xiao’er.

At this point, Bai Tian also found out where Yun’er was, it said, "Yun’er is temporarily at Swallow Ridge."

Swallow Ridge?

Nangong Country’s Bijiang County borders Eastern Jin Dynasty’s Shanghe County, and the neighboring Jiangzhong County of Nangong Country is separated by Swallow Ridge.

In other words, the group that kidnapped Yun’er had only recently returned to Nangong Country. They had just left Bijiang County, planning to cross the Swallow Ridge to reach Jiangzhong County!

Their escape speed was even slower than Brother Ri’s.

Probably because they had to accommodate for a pregnant woman!

Xiao’er couldn’t tell directly where Yun’er was, as there would be no explaining why she knew but she could indirectly hint at it!

"Brother Ri, you rushed here soon after Yun’er was kidnapped, didn’t you?" Xiao’er asked.

"That’s right, Yun’er was kidnapped on the sixteenth of October. I have been following leads for two days, and as soon as I found Yun’er’s handkerchief, I hurriedly followed it," he said.

"If that’s the case, then those kidnappers must have only recently arrived back in Nangong Country. Yun’er is pregnant, the kidnappers couldn’t have traveled too quickly with her! Otherwise, if something happened to Yun’er, then Nangong Country’s plot would be unsuccessful!

Jinghao, bring a map of Nangong country over, let’s analyze the best escape route for the kidnappers from Nangong Country!"

After hearing this, Jinghao immediately ordered a servant to fetch a map of Nangong Country from his study room.

The servant soon brought the map out.

Xiao’er took the map and spread it out on the table.

Everyone gathered around.

Xiao’er began to analyze, pointing at the place where Nangong Country was adjacent to Eastern Jin Dynasty: "According to Brother Ri’s statement, Yun’er was kidnapped and taken from Eastern Jin Dynasty’s Shanghe County back to Bijiang County of Nangong Country.

If the kidnappers wanted to return the hostage to Nangong Country quickly and safely, they would have sailed from Shanghe County and arrived at Bijiang County, which could be considered the shortest route from Eastern Jin Dynasty back to Nangong Country!

There are two counties adjacent to Bijiang County, Jiangzhong County and Jiangdong County! Jiangdong County has been captured by us, they won’t come here! So, they can only escape to Jiangzhong County! The kidnappers can’t move quickly with a pregnant woman. Brother Ri rode here at full speed, and it took him some time to reach us!

So, I guess they haven’t left Jiangzhong County yet, maybe they’re still on the way to Jiangzhong County."

"There is a Swallow Ridge between Bijiang County and Jiangzhong County! This means that Yun’er is most likely on the way to Jiangzhong County via Swallow Ridge or has just arrived at Jiangzhong County!" Brother Ri said, studying the map of Nangong Country.

Everyone found Xiao’er’s analysis to be quite reasonable and nodded in agreement.

"Since everyone is in agreement, there’s no time to lose! Let’s rush to rescue Yun’er!" Xiao’er said, glad to know that Brother Ri understood. free𝑤ebnovel.com

"I will set off to rescue Yun’er immediately!" It would take several days to get to Swallow Ridge. If they didn’t rush over there, the kidnappers would have moved much farther away!

"I will go with you!" Xiao’er quickly said.

Who knew better about Yun’er’s whereabouts than she did! She had a secret weapon with Bai Tian!

"I want to go as well!" Xi’er quickly stood up.

Shangguan Xuanyao also stood up.

"I will go!" Jinghao stood up as well.

How could he just watch when his own sister was kidnapped!

At this time, Shangguan Xuanyi said: "Wait a moment, we don’t need so many people to go! For convenience, the kidnappers definitely won’t have many people with them! Just me, Brother Ri, and Xiao’er are enough!"

Xiao’er had to go, for without her, no one would know Yun’er’s whereabouts easier.

And if Xiao’er was going, naturally, Shangguan Xuanyi would accompany her. But indeed, they didn’t need that many people to go.

"Jinghao, you stay here and wait for Prince An’s son. Also, notify General Di to prepare for attacking Pingyao County! Once Yun’er is rescued, we should start attacking Pingyao County!" Shangguan Xuanyi ordered Jinghao.

The army had a rest for a month, and it’s also time to fight!

Pingyao County borders Bijiang County. Upon hearing this, Brother Ri said, "I will also send a message back to attack Bijiang County! We’ll attack from both sides, making Nangong Country overwhelmed!"

Two countries waging war on Nangong Country would certainly overwhelm them!

If they could conquer Nangong Country together with the Eastern Jin Dynasty, Shangguan Xuanyi had no objections!

His father was right, the world was vast, and nobody could unite it completely!

Minze Country’s Emperor had already discussed this matter with the Eastern Jin Dynasty through correspondence.

However, the Eastern Jin Dynasty had not agreed at that time.

In fact, it would be difficult for Minze Country to absorb the whole of Nangong Country. Therefore, conquering Nangong Country with Eastern Jin Dynasty as soon as possible would not be a bad idea, at least it increases the odds of winning!

As for who occupies how many counties? Let’s just say it depends on everyone’s ability to fight for what is theirs!

Shangguan Xuanyi had also analyzed that the troop strength and financial power of Eastern Jin Dynasty determined that they couldn’t conquer the whole Nangong Country! Four or five counties would be their limit.

"Right, we’ll discuss how to attack after we rescue Yun’er!" Shangguan Xuanyi agreed with Brother Ri’s suggestion at once.

In this world, no matter the nature of the relationship, as long as there are common benefits, cooperation can be achieved.

After reaching a consensus, the two set off towards Swallow Ridge.

Since Xiao’er needed to take care of the children, she naturally needed to travel by carriage for convenience.

Xiao’er noticed the deep shadows under Brother Ri’s eyes and knew that he hadn’t rested for days, so she arranged for him a carriage as well.

Brother Ri wanted to rescue Yun’er as quickly as possible, so he declined.

Traveling by carriage is slower than horseback!

Seeing him refuse, Xiao’er said: "Even after rescuing Yun’er, we would still need her to take a carriage back! She’s heavily pregnant, she can’t ride a horse! We could buy a carriage when the time comes, but where would you find a carriage as comfortable as a custom made one!"

Brother Ri, realizing that she was right, decided to ride in a carriage.

And he was indeed tired! He hadn’t slept for days, and even when he did, it was only for two hours.

Resting in the carriage now to conserve energy before rescuing Yun’er was not a bad idea!

There is an old saying: "To whet one’s tools to perfect one’s job!"