Let Me Explain, Fairy
Chapter 300 - Two Hundred and Twenty: Farewell_2

Chapter 300: Chapter Two Hundred and Twenty: Farewell_2

Having said that,

Jiang He moved his hand away from that stack of silver notes.

He didn’t know what Xu Yuan’s sudden desire to develop a new Elixir Medicine was all about, but Xu Yinhè would definitely not approve of such a level of expenditure.

As long as Xu Yinhè disapproved, Xu Yuan would definitely not be able to come up with so much silver.

For a moment, the elegant pavilion fell into a brief silence.

After a quiet while, Jiang He slowly stood up:

"Alright, the Geometry Institute has many matters to attend to, I shall take my leave first..."

"Wait a minute."

Xu Yuan suddenly stopped him, sighed, and began to slowly take out more silver notes from the Sumeru Ring.

One stack.

Two stacks.

Three stacks....

It wasn’t until Jiang He’s eyes were wide with astonishment that Xu Yuan stopped his actions.

Jiang He’s mouth was agape, looking at the seven or eight stacks of silver notes with a face value of ten thousand taels on the desk.

Over four million taels...

Jiang He’s voice was somewhat stuttering:

"Where... Where did you get so much silver from, you little rascal?"

Xu Yuan smiled and spread his hands:

"Of course from the Myriad Manifestation Sect."

Jiang He’s face broke into a smile again, and he sat back down, chuckling:

"Wasn’t that silver already divided up? Did you secretly stash away so much?"

Xu Yuan shook his head, laughing softly:

"There are properties in Wanxiang City that don’t just belong to the Myriad Manifestation Sect. It’s normal to have some losses during wartime, right?"

Jiang He didn’t ask further, contemplated for a moment, and without showing any greed for wealth, asked Xu Yuan solemnly:

"Changtian, have you been saving this silver from the beginning just to develop such Elixir Medicine?"

Xu Yuan fell silent for a moment, sighed:

"Yes."

"May I ask why?"

"...."

Xu Yuan shook his head and gently tapped the table:

"If possible, I hope you can help me keep this from my father.

"If the silver is not enough, or if you encounter any troubles, contact me first, and I will find a way to scrounge up more."

"Hmm... If there are any needs for medicinal materials, I can also find a way."

...

...

...

It turned out that Xu Yuan’s suspicions about the Northern Frontier were correct.

After having a secret conversation with Jiang He and leaving Tian Yuan, Xu Yuan planned to continue to the Sword Pavilion’s practice grounds in Feng Jiuxuan to take his hits, when Xu Changge found him.

Xu Changge, who was always terse, worriedly told him a lot at once, a long run down of pros and cons.

To sum it up, it was just one sentence.

The Imperial Family and they needed to have mutual trust in their dealings with the Northern Frontier.

The offspring of both sides had to go to the frontline.

After listening carefully, Xu Yuan glanced sideways at his elder brother accompanying him on the road to the Sword Pavilion and chuckled:

"In a nutshell, it means that the Second Prince and the Third Prince will be sent to Master Zong, while I will join Wu Yuan’s Feathered Forest Army, correct?"

Xu Changge’s expression turned grave, but his phoenix-like eyes carried a look of concern:

"Yes, this condition was put forth by Li Yaoxuan to our father."

Xu Yuan looked up at the clear blue sky and uttered two words:

"I’ll go."

Xu Changge frowned slightly and spoke in a low voice:

"Father is still discussing this with Li Yaoxuan; there’s no rush. Maybe it’ll end up being just me and the Crown Prince heading to the frontline."

Because of the conflict in the Northern Frontier, both he and the Crown Prince had been envoys to the Northern Barbarians’ court to discuss truces and such.

In other words, as long as they hadn’t left Capital City, the possibility of sending someone else to the Northern Frontier was still open for discussion.

Xu Yuan laughed and shook his head:

"Xu Changge, if you go to the Northern Frontier, the Sects will definitely seize the opportunity to let you die there."

Xu Changge gave Xu Yuan a look, the corners of his thin lips curving into an enigmatic smile:

"The Sects have always wanted me dead, but no one dares to make a move."

Xu Yuan rolled his eyes at his brother’s confidence, helplessly saying:

"Xu Changge, although you’re highly skilled, the current situation in the Northern Frontier is chaotic, with both sides having a million soldiers entrenched. You are the only nominal heir of the Prime Minister’s Mansion, and at the same time, you’re pro-war. If possible, they would spare no expense.

With that, Xu Yuan candidly spread his hands:

"As for me, I’m just a wastrel, and the Sects wouldn’t risk infuriating our father to the extreme to force my death."

Xu Changge coldly glanced at him:

"Nonsense! With your cultivation, a slight lack of attention in the Northern Frontier could get you killed."

Xu Yuan’s eyes twitched, but after sighing, he still spoke in a gentle voice:

"Princes guard the nation’s gates, kings die for their states.

"If those princes are all willing to go, why should I not?"

After speaking, there was silence.

It was a long time after they had walked far away that Xu Changge finally spoke in a faint voice:

"Before mother passed away... I promised her, to protect you all."

Xu Yuan looked back at Xu Changge, and smiled, saying:

"Big brother, one enjoys the benefits; one should bear the responsibilities. I can’t always let father be troubled because of me."

"Besides, if I want to take charge of the Prime Minister’s Mansion, there is still much I lack now, constant protection will only make me a strategist on paper; although this trip to the Northern Frontier is risky, it’s indispensable."

Having said that, Xu Yuan’s eyes sharpened, unyielding:

"After a decade, I will head to the Northern Frontier with Wu Yuan."

"...."

Inside the Sword Pavilion,

Feng Jiuxuan looked from afar at the two nephews at the entrance to the training ground, sighed faintly, and turned to leave.....

...

...

...

Nine days later, at night, Tianyun Palace.

The esteemed guests filling the place were bustling and noisy, and courtesans in various colored dresses fluttered about.

Because of the last encounter, the gathering of the Four Young Masters of the Capital was still held in the elegant private room of the main hall.

Xu Yuan and Li Junwu arrived first.

The two had no official duties and were the most idle.

Wang Chengping and Gong Yuanzeng already had official titles, and though they came from influential families, they at least needed to show some respect for the positions they held.

Yet after three rounds of drinks, those two still hadn’t arrived.

Ordering wine, listening to melodies.

The courtesan expertly danced, her attire a simple yet chic black palace dress, the low neckline gently swaying, and as she lightly lifted her legs, the black silk stockings underneath faintly came into view.

Seeing the courtesan’s attire, Xu Yuan glanced sideways at Li Junwu, who was seated next to him:

"I heard that this newly opened Hook Bar employs some female disciples from wayward Sects?"

Li Junwu, watching the courtesan dance alone, casually responded with his legs crossed and a distracted air:

"Right, it’s new. Changtian, haven’t you already been engaged to Wu Yuan? Why did you suddenly call us out for a gathering?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Yuan smiled:

"What does my engagement have to do with visiting the Hook Bar?"

Li Junwu looked back, his gaze somewhat peculiar:

"Aren’t you afraid that the female warrior might chop you to pieces?"

"Female warrior?" Xu Yuan found Li Junwu’s description of Li Qingyan amusing: "Are you referring to Wu Yuan?"

Li Junwu curled his lips:

"Who else? My father used to say, millions of souls perished at that woman’s hands. Could such a woman allow you to come to a Hook Bar?"

Xu Yuan sighed:

"Don’t spread rumors. Although what you say is true, I feel that despite being a bit bossy, she’s overall pretty nice."

"Nice?" Li Junwu raised an eyebrow, teasingly saying: "You’ve only met a few times, and you’re already speaking up for her."

Xu Yuan spread his hands and smiled:

"Well, after all, she’s my fiancée."

"Is she pretty?" Li Junwu suddenly asked with interest.

Xu Yuan looked into his eyes and responded with a chuckle:

"Why, are you interested in her?"

Li Junwu sipped his wine and shook his head:

"I don’t like that kind of woman. Sleeping beside her, you never know when your head might fall off. Just asking."

"But seeing how you talk about her, she must be quite pretty."

Xu Yuan briefly reminisced, then said with a smile:

"She should be a bit prettier than you."

Pausing, Xu Yuan glanced at Li Junwu’s chest:

"But I wonder if she wears a chest wrap like you do."

Li Junwu smiled, glanced down briefly, and shook his head:

"That’s uncomfortable to wear; it feels so stuffy. I wear it only when I go out to have fun."

"Don’t share your experience; I don’t need it," teased Xu Yuan.

Li Junwu rolled his eyes, his face flushing slightly from the wine, reclined on the couch behind him, and draped his legs over Xu Yuan’s:

"Give me a rub; I’m dead tired from training all day."

"You really make yourself at home," laughed Xu Yuan, not refusing: "Daring to let this young master rub your legs."

Li Junwu, feeling the touch on his legs, let out a light laugh:

"You seem quite willing. Your hands are honest enough. So tell me, what’s the real reason you suddenly called us out this time?"

Xu Yuan smiled faintly, continuing to rub his legs:

"I’m... off to the Northern Frontier tomorrow, so I came to say goodbye."