Nine Princes Struggle for the Throne: The Mad Prince

Chapter 58 Northern Snow Disaster, Yan Wushuang's Strange Behavior

The year went by very quickly.

The year-end has passed in the blink of an eye.

This was the happiest year Qin Wu had since his mother passed away.

With the Jiang sisters by his side, Qin Wu was truly blessed with two wives.

They smiled much more often.

Because of the hype surrounding Qin Wu's wedding earlier this year, no one dared to cause trouble this year.

This was arguably the most peaceful year-end in the entire capital.

In the past, some incidents would inevitably occur at the banquets of various officials at the end of the year.

Many young ladies from prominent families would ruin their lives because of this.

But no one dared to act recklessly during the year-end season.

This made many young ladies from prominent families secretly grateful to Qin Wu.

The year-end has passed.

The first morning court session began.

A major event occurred during the morning court session.

This year, natural disasters also occurred in eastern Qin, with many places in the north suffering from snow disasters, which greatly affected many people.

There were even casualties.

The imperial court must now find a way to provide disaster relief, even though the year-end has passed.

However, the roads in the north are still blocked by heavy snow, making it difficult to transport disaster relief supplies.

The entire imperial court is now trying to figure out how to transport the supplies there.

The morning court session has ended.

The news then reached Qin Wu.

"Your Highness, the heavy snow in the north has now become a snow disaster, making it very difficult for the imperial court to provide relief."

Qi Ye reported this to Qin Wu.

"This is indeed a problem; it's really not easy to transport supplies when the mountains are blocked by heavy snow."

Qin Wu also thought about it.

While transporting small quantities of food and relief supplies is manageable, transporting large quantities of food and supplies is not so easy.

Moreover, the energy consumed on the road will be considerable.

He didn't have a good solution either.

"Is everything alright with the Zhenbei Army?"

Qin Wu inquired.

As long as the Zhenbei Army doesn't cause any problems, then we can wait until the snow melts before providing disaster relief.

However, many more people will die.

But there is nothing that can be done about it.

"There are no problems with the Zhenbei Army; they were prepared long ago."

"It's just that the weather is too cold, and this winter won't be easy."

Qi Ye shook his head.

When the weather turned cold, Qin Wu reminded them, and they made preparations in advance.

Otherwise, life would probably be even more difficult.

"Yes, notify our people to secretly send some winter supplies over, without being discovered."

"We cannot let our soldiers get cold."

Qin Wu thought for a moment and then gave his instructions.

He would not let his own soldiers suffer, even if it meant hardship for others.

"Okay, I will make arrangements now."

Qi Ye accepted the order.

"Husband."

Just as Qi Ye left, Jiang Pingle walked in.

"Ping Le has arrived."

Qin Wu got up and pulled Jiang Pingle to sit down at the tea table next to them.

"Husband, have you encountered some trouble?"

Jiang Pingle inquired.

"Yes, the snow disaster in the north has affected many people, and the imperial court is unable to provide disaster relief."

"As you know, my fiefdom and army are all in the north. Although I have made preparations in advance, I am afraid it will cause even greater trouble."

Qin Wu did not hide anything.

The problem in the north is indeed a major issue now.

He had already transferred 20 troops before the New Year. If the army runs into trouble due to the snow disaster, the northern barbarians will probably come again after the snow melts.

Especially now that snow disasters are occurring in the north, the northern barbarians, who are located further north, are likely to suffer even more severe damage.

I'm afraid a lot of cattle and sheep will freeze to death.

If the northern barbarians wanted to avoid trouble, they could only go south and raid the eastern Qin and western Zhou.

This is what Qin Wu is most worried about.

"Is my husband worried that the northern barbarians will invade again after the snow melts?"

Jiang Pingle instantly understood what Qin Wu was worried about.

After all, she was the daughter of a military family, so she had read quite a few military books.

"Well, now that I've transferred 20 troops, Jubei City only has 30 troops left. If the starving Northern Barbarian army arrives, I'm afraid we'll have to pay a considerable price to stop them."

Qin Wu nodded.

A person who is starving is capable of anything.

This Northern Barbarian army was far more terrifying than any other Northern Barbarian army before.

They are even more difficult to deal with.

"Although I don't know the situation in the north, judging from the current situation, the disaster for the northern barbarians is probably even more serious. My husband should make preparations in advance."

Jiang Pingle also said with concern.

If war breaks out in the north, Qin Wu will probably have to go to the front lines again.

Her father was away fighting wars all year round, and she didn't want her husband to go to the battlefield.

"Don't worry, nothing will happen. I'll have Fu Hua and Liu Qiu go back to oversee things. As long as the Northern Barbarians don't break through the pass, I won't need to go to the front lines."

Qin Wu noticed Jiang Pingle's worry and comforted her.

With the demon general Fu Hua and the asura general Liu Qiu, it would be almost impossible for the Northern Barbarians to break through Jubei City unless they sent a Grandmaster-level expert.

If the Northern Barbarians dare to send a Grandmaster-level expert, he can legitimately participate in the war.

The Northern Barbarians will then have to suffer a huge loss.

"Husband, are you really sure everything is alright?"

Jiang Pingle was somewhat worried.

She knew that Qin Wu had four great generals under his command, but she wouldn't ask unless Qin Wu told her.

Therefore, it is unknown how strong the four generals under Qin Wu are.

"Don't worry, Fu Hua is known as the Demon General and Liu Qiu is known as the Asura General. Their names can stop children from crying in the Northern Barbarians."

Qin Wu gave a simple explanation.

This was also to put Jiang Pingle at ease.

Jiang Pingle felt relieved after hearing Qin Wu mention the two of them.

The person who can stop a northern barbarian child from crying is definitely not simple.

"Okay, don't worry about that anymore."

"By the way, why are you here at this hour?"

Qin Wu was a little curious, because at this time of day, Jiang Pingle would usually be studying medical books.

"The maid who was taking care of Yan Wushuang just came to report to me that Yan Wushuang has recovered a lot, but she is acting strangely."

"Based on our investigation, she should not have received any formal education."

"But besides her good dancing skills, she is also proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting. Although she is not outstanding, she is still quite good."

"It doesn't match the results of our investigation at all."

Jiang Pingle said to Qin Wu.

These days, Jiang Pingle has been handling the affairs of the inner quarters.

Therefore, the maids in the backyard would report any problems they discovered to Jiang Pingle immediately.

After the maidservant reported this several times, she also sent someone to keep an eye on Yan Wushuang for several days and discovered that Yan Wushuang was secretly practicing calligraphy and painting.

Jiang Pingle secretly had someone take Yan Wushuang's calligraphy and painting practice pieces. Upon looking at them, he realized that this was something that someone who had just started learning could not possibly do.

However, Yan Wushuang was related to their Zhennan Marquis's mansion after all, and Qin Wu had personally asked to bring her back.

She couldn't handle the situation, so she could only ask Qin Wu for his opinion.

"Oh? Interesting, very interesting indeed. This Yan Wushuang has given me quite a few surprises."

Qin Wu said with a smile.

"Ping Le, have you checked everyone she's been in contact with? Has any mysterious person contacted her?"

Qin Wu poured Jiang Pingle a cup of tea.

"We checked, and there were no problems. The second branch of the Yan family was afraid that she would escape and seek help, so they always sent people to guard her, even when she was locked in a cage."

Jiang Pingle said.

This was also what she found most puzzling.

No one taught her, how did she learn that?

Is it possible that one is born with knowledge?

"Looks like she's hiding something! Let's leave it for now, just send someone to keep an eye on her and see what she's up to."

Qin Wu also wanted to see where Yan Wushuang's skills came from.

Is there a possibility?

Qin Wu had a guess in his mind.

However, he still needs to confirm it.

"Husband, do you have some suspicions?"

Jiang Pingle was somewhat unsure of what Qin Wu was thinking.

"It's not certain yet. I'll let you know once it's confirmed."

Qin Wu chuckled and pinched Jiang Pingle's cheek, saying with a smile.

Moreover, some of the facts are just too fantastical.

I doubt anyone would believe it if I told them.

Seeing this, Jiang Pingyue didn't ask any more questions. She knew that Qin Wu would tell her many things when he wanted her to know them.