Chapter 3 The Black Eagle Cavalry's Military Strategist

"The reason why I said this marriage is a good opportunity is that I wouldn't have to spend the spring night with her and she would understand too because I am impotent. And in the future, if our plans go unhindered we can fake her death and announce to the world that she died due to illness anyway she is always sick and weak so no one would doubt or see that something is amiss. After that we will give her some gold coins and make her leave the capital, I am sure she wouldn't mind because from what I see, she is not favored by the Prime minister, or else why would the Prime minister want to marry her off to me. She is but a mere chess piece in the hands of Prime Minister Zhao to gain power and form connections with upper echelons", explained Prince Yan Xing with a playful smile hanging on his lips as he played with the porcelain teacup in his hand.

After listening to his nephew's plan, General Xiao chuckled, "If the Emperor knows of your plan and that the marriage he is about to bestow to you in hopes of tying down your hand is deemed as an opportunity by you, I am sure he would spat out a mouthful of blood in anger"

"After the matter at the southwest border is done, we will head back to the capital. At that time if the emperor bestows a marriage, I should thank him sincerely", said Prince Yan Xing as he got up to leave

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Prime Minister's estate

"Young Miss, why do you think it's a good opportunity? If you married that Prince, how can we proceed with our plan!" asked the maid.

The lady who was lying on the bamboo couch got up and turn to look at the maid. She had an oval shape face, big round eyes, a small nose, and vermilion lips. If one were to describe her beauty in one word, it would be 'Alluring'. Raising her slender white arm, she lightly rapped the forehead of the maid, "Xue'er, think positive. If I marry that impotent Prince, I wouldn't have to spend the spring night with him"

Enlightenment dawned on Xue'er. With a big grin on her face, he said, "That's right… Young miss, why didn't I think of this."

But after that, she soon frowned, "But Young Miss, what about the plan?"

Zhao Ling gave a wink at Xue'er and walked towards the table and sat down. Following her, Xue'er immediately sat down beside her and quickly poured a cup of cold tea and served her, "Young Miss, please drink this cold tea before you talk lest you dry your throat from talking. Your body is weak, please be careful"

Accepting the tea from Xue'er, Zhao Ling gulps it down in one go and after that, she looked at Xue'er who was watching her.

"pfftt….", unable to hold back the laughter, both of them burst out laughing. 

After they both finished laughing, Zhao Ling knocks on the table with her knuckles, "okay, enough with the drama. The main reason why this marriage is a good opportunity for us is, apart from me able to avoid spending the spring night, we are finally getting out of this house. After marrying the prince, we can fake death and leave the palace. As for the rest, I think you are clear about it right! Junior Sister Murong Xue"

Murong Xue nodded her head, "Senior sister is farsighted, no wonder Shizun thinks highly of you"

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Southwest Border

Early in the morning, before the sun rays could hit the soil of the southwest border, General Xiao was forced to open his eyes by the noise outside the tent.

"General, General", shouted one of the captains from Black Eagle cavalry

Putting on his outer robe, General Xiao got out of the tent. "What is it?" asked Xiao Shan.

"General, something happened to the troops of Khusaf kingdom which was stationed thirty miles away from the border", reported the Captain.

"What happened? Tell me in detail", Xiao Shan invited the Captain inside his tent.

"Our spy had sent a report that something happened to the Khusaf's Kurabair horses. Their initial plan to attack our border was put off due to that", explained the captain.

Xiao Shan listened to the report and asked, "Where is Deputy general Yan?"

At this moment, someone opened the tent and walked in. "I am here", said Prince Yan Xing as he walks in and sat down near General Xiao Shan.

The captain immediately stood up, "your highness!"

Prince Yan Xing nodded his head and waved his hand. Seeing that the General and the Prince had something to talk to each other about, the captain bowed and left the tent leaving space for both of them.

Xiao Shan gave a meaningful glance at Yan Xing. Sensing the gaze from his uncle, Prince Yan Xing who was munching on an apple turned to look at him and asked, "What!"

"Was it you!", asked Xiao Shan 

After taking the last bite, Prince Yan Xing said, "I just helped them feed their horses."

Getting the hint from him, General Xiao only laughed and didn't say anything further.

"Uncle, we should gather the troops and go meet them", said Prince Yan Xing.

"Are you planning to attack them right now!", asked General Xiao.

Prince Yan Xing nodded his head, "Yes, it's a good opportunity for us to defeat them in one fell swoop. It is time for us to switch from being defensive to offensive"

Even though he is the General of the Black Eagle Cavalry, Xiao Shan was used to listening to his nephew's advice. Prince Yan Xing joined the Black Eagle Cavalry at the age of sixteen, he first joined as the captain even though he is a prince. Prince Yan Xing had been guarding the southwest border along with his uncle General Xiao Shan for almost ten years now. During these years, Xiao Shan had come to know of Prince Yan Xing's exceptional talent in strategizing. No one knows better than him how shrewd and scheming his nephew is. The Black Eagle Cavalry's victory over the enemies during these past years can be credited to Prince Yan Xing. Xiao Shan along with three other Deputy generals view him as their military strategist. They are also the only people in the Black Eagle Cavalry who know that Prince Yan Xing is a Genius.

After gathering the troops, Xiao Shan led the Black Eagle cavalry and headed towards the Khusaf armies on their horses.

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