Chapter 1811 - 1412: Schemes and Stratagems, Who Is More Clever?

"Gu Duoer, as a woman of the Royal Family, life is not easy. For a father to set aside gender prejudice and name you as heir is partly due to my guilt towards Talan Zhu! Gu Duoer, on the road to kingship, you can eliminate all dissidents, but you cannot abandon the only blood left by your sister!"

"Father King..." Feeling the warmth from the Tiger Talisman in her hand, Landuoer was shocked.

"Can’t be detached! Gu Duoer, in the chaos of the Northern Mongol Royal Family, our Tashi Tribe, as an in-law tribe, cannot be detached no matter what. Since it can’t be detached, then don’t try to detach. After all, she is my niece. Even if I detest her Imperial Father, I cannot neglect her! I entrust the Tiger Talisman to you, the soldiers and horses of Tashi to you, you go and help me secretly protect your niece. If she can secure the throne of Northern Mongolia, that would be good, but if she cannot..."

At this, a trace of gloom appeared on the old face of Tashi Huoding. After pondering for a moment, he continued, "If you can save her, then save her. If not, don’t force it. Just bring her remains back..."

"Father King, Borjigin Nian is guarded by the Southern Emperor Changsheng from the Central Plains and the Crown Prince of Great Zhou! It might not be impossible to stand against!" Landuoer spoke immediately upon hearing this.

"But behind the chaos in Northern Mongolia, there are beings from that forbidden land! You should know what a defiant existence the Far North Desert Sea is!" Tashi Huoding shook his head, looking helpless.

"Father King, actually, my benefactor..." Landuoer looked at the Tiger Talisman in her hand, pondering if her Father King, willing to secretly assist Borjigin Nian, has already let go of past prejudices?

In that case, Gu Changsheng’s identity need not be kept secret anymore.

"Your benefactor is no ordinary person, is he? Gu Duoer, I may be old, but I’m not senile. For someone to save you from the mouths of wolves and be so naturally talented, how many such people can exist in the world?" Tashi Huoding smiled at Landuoer, his old eyes glinting brightly, and said, "They have brought the main city’s army to Tashi, forcing me to take a stance. Do you think I would be happy to see them? If they can help Xiao Niannian ascend the throne, that would be good. If not, for bringing Xiao Niannian back to Northern Mongolia with them, I would not forgive them!"

Upon hearing this, Landuoer was truly shocked!

Although her Father King is old, his wisdom is undiminished, Landuoer knew this long ago. However, she never knew that her Father King could be so cunning!

Just from hearing bits and pieces, he could deduce Gu Changsheng’s identity!

No doubt, with the words spoken to this extent, Landuoer understood that her Father King had long suspected Gu Changsheng and his group’s identity, he just didn’t want to say it, much like herself!

"Look at your silly appearance! As one in power, one should not show emotions. If you could guess their identity, you think Father couldn’t? I have managed Southwestern North Mongol for so many years, what can be hidden from my eyes?" Tashi Huoding looked at his youngest daughter’s shocked face, a hint of a smile on his old face, and spoke solemnly, "Your consideration is correct. Their arrival will fulfill you, so I entrust the Tiger Talisman to you, Gu Duoer, future female tribe leader of the Tashi Tribe. I must continue to disdain the Borjigin Imperial Clan for you to maneuver well, gain a favor from them, and demonstrate how precious your actions are, do you understand?"

"Daughter understands! Daughter thanks Father King for fulfilling her!" Landuoer once again bowed deeply, this time with utmost admiration.

It’s said that ginger gets spicier with age, she is indeed still too young, far from having her Father King’s foresight!

Her Father King is indeed pretending to be confused while actually understanding everything just to fulfill her!

Forming an alliance with the Southern Emperor, secretly aiding Borjigin Nian, all of this must be her decision, unrelated to Father King!

"Moreover, I think, the person that Ta You specifically communicated with below the tower can’t be ordinary. Perhaps, the one Ta You is waiting for is them, so you need not worry. Just pass the message and go to the frontline. No matter what they plot, as long as Ta You is with the Tashi Tribe, nothing that harms our tribe’s good fortune will happen!" Tashi Huoding pondered and spoke again.

Upon hearing this, Landuoer got up from the ground, looked at her Father King, full of confusion, "Father King means the person Ta You is waiting for is them?"

"Maybe, how can an ordinary person catch Ta You’s eye? Perhaps the one Ta You is waiting for is them. It’s just that I don’t know if this is a good or bad thing because Ta You is not easy to deal with. Wanting to see him is not easy!" Tashi Huoding shook his head, waved at Landuoer, looking like he didn’t want to say more.

"Then this daughter takes her leave." Collecting the Tiger Talisman, Landuoer saluted and had to depart.

After Landuoer’s figure disappeared from the room, Tashi Huoding turned around, shook his head, chuckled lightly, and murmured to himself, "My Gu Duoer, though brave and resourceful, is still a bit inexperienced..."

If it weren’t for Landuoer’s resolute attitude to deliver a message to Ta You for her benefactor, Tashi Huoding could not have confirmed Gu Changsheng’s identity!

For his daughter to be so solemn, even risking offending his reverse scales, it shows how precious and intimidating the newcomers are!

Tashi Huoding shook his head, it seems he still needs to continue nurturing his daughter. Otherwise, after a hundred years, the Tashi tribe would be worrying!

"Luckily, Ta You is still around, the person he awaits is indeed worthy of admiration above all..."

After murmuring again, Tashi Huoding couldn’t help coughing, coughing so hard that he couldn’t catch his breath, his mouth full of a bloody taste...

...

When Landuoer came out from the Royal Mansion, her small face was clouded with darkness.

After some thought, instead of going to her own place, she hurriedly went towards the inn where Gu Changsheng was staying.

In the main city of the Tashi Tribe, every move of Gu Changsheng and his companions was within Landuoer’s grasp, so it was an easy task for her to find where Gu Changsheng was staying.

Thus, when Gu Changsheng returned to the inn empty-handed after failing to find the smelting tower he longed for, he and Landuoer almost arrived back to back!

Seeing Landuoer appear before him again without even changing her clothes, a flash of surprise couldn’t help but appear in Gu Changsheng’s eyes. After bringing Landuoer to his guest garden, Gu Changsheng immediately asked, "Why are you in such a hurry to come over? Do you have any good news?"

"Good news and bad news, there’s one of each. Which one would you like to hear first?" Landuoer pondered for a moment before speaking.

Upon hearing this, Gu Changsheng exchanged a glance with his evildoer and Shi Wujue, raised an eyebrow, and said, "Then let’s hear the good news first; let’s celebrate before we worry!"

"The good news is, you’ve attracted the Royal City’s army, and the military command token from the Tashi Tribe has fallen into my hands. I am about to head to the outskirts of the Tashi Tribe to restrain the Royal City’s army, ensuring they come but do not return!" Landuoer spoke in a solemn voice as if she had made a significant decision.

Hearing this, Gu Changsheng’s phoenix eyes immediately flashed with a glint of light. "Restrain the Royal City’s army? Ensuring they come but do not return? Are you trying to help Borjigin Nian?"

"She is my niece, the only bloodline of my sister Talan Zhu!" Landuoer’s answer was straightforward.

"Does your Father King know of your plan?" Gu Changsheng raised an eyebrow.

"My Father King has deep prejudices against the Borjigin Imperial Clan." Landuoer looked at Gu Changsheng, her eyes dark, and a slight smile appeared on her lips as she continued with a smile, "However, Borjigin Nian is also his niece! And Talan Zhu is his most beloved daughter!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Changsheng stared at Landuoer for a long time, then a faint smile became increasingly prominent on her brilliant face.

Even if Gu Changsheng wasn’t a qualified Southern Emperor, he was someone well-versed in the art of manipulation and power games. Landuoer’s words were only halfway there, but even that halfway made Gu Changsheng admire her greatly!

Everyone here is smart!

If Landuoer’s intention wasn’t the same as the Tashi Tribe’s chieftain’s, how could the military command token possibly fall into her hands?

Although it was an unspoken understanding, Gu Changsheng still admired Landuoer’s clever handling!

Originally, she could have undermined her Father King to achieve her own goals!

This could also give her more confidence about ascending to the position of chieftain in the future!

After all, going against her Father King’s orders to help Borjigin Nian, versus both father and daughter wanting to help Borjigin Nian, are two entirely different kinds of favors!

"Landuoer, you are a smart person; on behalf of Borjigin Nian, I accept this favor from the Tashi Tribe!" Gu Changsheng looked at Landuoer, smiling beautifully like a flower.

"Alright!" Landuoer didn’t waste any words, nodded in agreement, and continued, "But Ta You is not someone easy to associate with. Even my Father King rarely sees him, so if you want to meet him, you can only do so openly by ascending to the ninth level of the Star Innate Tower during the Blessing Grand Festival!"

Gu Changsheng was taken aback upon hearing this.

"This is the bad news I bring!" Landuoer shrugged. Her Father King had said so, and indeed there was nothing he could do because they had no solution for Ta You!

"Don’t tell me this is true. I’ve just offended someone who had previously ascended to the third layer of the Star Innate Tower today!" Gu Changsheng’s lips twitched slightly. This was indeed bad news, very, very bad news!

Landuoer frowned upon hearing this, "Then you really are unfortunate. Ascending the tower during the Blessing Grand Festival can bring honor and status bestowed by Longevity Heaven, yet it’s incredibly dangerous, life and death are in the hands of fate!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Changsheng genuinely felt exasperated, holding his forehead, "Can you at least secretly tell me a bit about what’s in the Star Innate Tower?"