Chapter 471: I Won’t Be Sending Troops Either

“Are we going to take the initiative to attack now?”

Hearing Lei Luo’s suggestion, Chu Yaoyao felt a hint of surprise in her heart.

Chu Yaoyao hadn’t expected Lei Luo to make such a suggestion.

Chu Yaoyao felt that this method was a bit too aggressive.

The military strength of the Fifth Prince of the Ten Thousand Demon Country and his allies was several times her own.

If she took the initiative to attack, it would definitely be an unwise choice.

In Chu Yaoyao’s view, the best course of action right now was to defend the city.

Because Xuanfeng City was backed by three or four major commanderies and large cities.

This meant that regarding the issue of provisions, she didn’t need to be too nervous.

They could hold out for at least seven or eight years.

And the opponent couldn’t possibly keep up a continuous siege for seven or eight years.

The soldiers wouldn’t be able to stand it either.

Within those seven or eight years, she would surely find an opportunity.

As long as she found an opening, she could defeat the opponent in one fell swoop.

“Are you sure you want to counterattack at this time?”

Chu Yaoyao looked at Lei Luo and asked once more.

“Yes, My Lord.”

Lei Luo nodded, his tone sounding firm.

“Reporting to My Lord, currently, She Qiqi has been stationed thirty li away from the Fifth Prince’s army for a full four days now.

During these four days, She Qiqi has made no moves; in truth, She Qiqi is waiting for our attitude, waiting to see how we respond.

Although She Qiqi has not formed an alliance with us,

She has undoubtedly sent us a message.

That is, She Qiqi wants to join us in repelling the armies of the Fifth Prince and several other generals.

The reason She Qiqi hasn’t sent a letter is simply because she wants us to take the lead in expressing our stance to gain the initiative, so she can have more of a say in a future alliance.

However, in the time to come, who knows what might happen?

Therefore, your subordinate believes the priority is that we cannot let this opportunity pass, to resolve the immediate crisis first.

If we can defeat the Fifth Prince, it would definitely be a significant boost to our side’s prestige.

So, your subordinate implores My Lord not to hesitate.

If we send out our troops, She Qiqi, who was originally going to be caught in a pincer attack, will also turn her passive position into an active one.

Thus, this moment is actually our best opportunity.”

Listening to Lei Luo’s words, Chu Yaoyao fell into a slight contemplation.

Although what Lei Luo said made a lot of sense, Chu Yaoyao just felt something was slightly off.

In Chu Yaoyao’s view,

She Qiqi’s personality wasn’t actually this subtle or eccentric.

If She Qiqi wanted to cooperate with her, she would say so directly and definitely wouldn’t use these flashy tricks.

If She Qiqi wanted to gain the initiative,

She would definitely start with something else,

Making her completely willing, or even making it impossible for her to refuse being a subordinate.

In short, Chu Yaoyao felt that She Qiqi wouldn’t use this kind of method.

If asked why, it was because it wasn’t extreme enough.

So Chu Yaoyao felt a bit puzzled.

She felt that She Qiqi probably didn’t think that way.

She Qiqi must have some plans of her own in doing this.

But Lei Luo also had a point.

If She Qiqi really was thinking that way, then she couldn’t miss this opportunity.

“I’ll think about it some more.”

Pulling back her thoughts, Chu Yaoyao spoke slowly to Lei Luo.

Lei Luo wanted to say something more.

Chu Yaoyao shook her head, interrupting him:

“I will make a decision today.”

…A hundred li away from Xuanfeng City,

In a camp thirty li away from the Fifth Prince’s large army.

She Qiqi sat before Lin Xun, as gentle as a lady from Jiangnan, sipping wine while teasing Lin Xun beside her.

As of today, this was already the fourth day She Qiqi had been stationed here.

During these few days, She Qiqi had actually done nothing, and the opponent had done nothing either.

And before long, the Crown Prince’s army would arrive here.

She Qiqi was fully aware of all this, but she didn’t seem worried at all.

Lin Xun didn’t ask She Qiqi for her reasons, and She Qiqi didn’t tell Lin Xun her thoughts.

She Qiqi only told Lin Xun, “I’ll keep you in suspense for now; what follows should be quite exciting.”

Though Lin Xun didn’t know where the ‘excitement’ She Qiqi spoke of would come from.

“Husband, husband, I haven’t sent any letters to Xuanfeng City. Do you think Xuanfeng City will send troops to attack the Fifth Prince’s army?”

Today, feeling that the time was ripe, She Qiqi smiled and spoke to Lin Xun, bringing up the matter.

Lin Xun shook his head: “Based on my previous understanding of Chu Yaoyao, she won’t send troops.”

“Oh, and why is that?”

She Qiqi gave a playful smile.

“Is it because that slutty fox is dull-witted and doesn’t know my intentions?”

“It’s not that.”

Lin Xun gave She Qiqi a sidelong glance.

“That girl Chu Yaoyao might not be very smart and is a bit dazed,

But on certain issues, she can still see things clearly.

She knows that if you wanted to gain the initiative, you would definitely take more direct measures.

Instead of using these indirect methods, or even this near-cooperative way to take the lead.

Because that wouldn’t make the other party completely submit.

So Chu Yaoyao should be suspicious of you; therefore, I think she won’t send troops.”

“That is indeed the case.”

Regarding Lin Xun’s analysis, She Qiqi nodded with a smile.

“However, the information Husband has is still a bit off.

If it were just Chu Yaoyao, then she would definitely not send troops.

But by Chu Yaoyao’s side, there is another man from the Thunder Tiger Clan.

Under this man’s ‘instigation,’ she will still decide to send troops.”

“A man?” Lin Xun was stunned for a moment, looking somewhat surprised.

“What? Is Husband jealous?”

She Qiqi pouted as if slightly angry, but soon broke into a smile.

“This man is the Young Lord of the Thunder Tiger Clan.

Actually, he is indeed quite smart and has some skill.

Well, he’s probably a bit smarter than my brothers.

But this person is a little conceited.

On the battlefield, that bit of conceit can cost him his life.

He thinks I’m stationed here without moving just to wait for Chu Yaoyao’s reaction; he thinks all I want is the initiative.

But in reality, what I want is actually quite a lot.

To tell you the truth, Husband, even if Xuanfeng City sends troops, I won’t be sending mine…”