Different minds-2

Crown prince smiles at his sister "umm.. hua'er is right.. huajin is far more dangerous to be our ally.. a slight opportunity and they would turn on us..while though cruel and viscious Pei Jin is far more rational..the current us and Qing are small fries for both huajin and Nanling..just their approach is far different.. while huajin had time and again approached us enticing for a war with Nanling resulting to utter loss at previous war.. Nanling has never approached us with any intentions..

Currently Pei Jin has the entire Nanling firmly gripped in his palms.. if he desires then he is well prepared to raise war on us.. yet he seems to maintain friendly terms..Jisheng seems bent on cementing the friendly ties with Pei Jin.. we shall too follow the same path... the matter of huajin we shall not interfere.. rather we will use this time to express our intention of peace to Nanling..you all shall remain calm and composed..don't be foolish getting involved with huajin in any circumstances"

Both Qing and khan kingdom were much wary of Huajin than compared to Nanling. With their strengths weakened and stabilization in process they rather preferred to be an ally of Nanling.

Inside Shiyou's tent the atmosphere was far different to of Qing and Khan's. The air of confidence and scheme was heavy. Only one person was doubtful of their prince's activity..Su Ze son of the General also a Marshall himself voices his doubts.

"Your highness.. it is not that this subject is questioning you but is rather curious..with lord of valley already been betrothed to Pei Jin is it still possible for her to be roped in?.. we might get schemed by the couple in return..they seemed to be in good terms.."

Shiyou looks at the man who is one of the brightest youth. Though little annoyed but still smiles and clears the doubt of everyone present in the tent.

"Benwang agrees that Pei Jin was a step ahead in the matter of lord of the valley..but it is also a fact that they are yet to be married..from what we have learned there marriage date is yet to be selected..with how meticulous Pei Jin is.. it is very strange for the date to be not set.. which indicates either that their relationship is not deep enough or it is not recognized by the elders of the valley..it is impossible for the matter to be hidden as they have declared the betrothement in such grandeur..thus there is still the chance to disrupt their ties..we just need to place right trap in right moment.."

Gu Shao son of prime minister and also the future prime minister inserts with confidence "your highness is right..we just need to follow and carry the plan..."

The haughty princess Xu Leiran puffing her chest boasts "this princess will make sure the plan goes smoothly.. after all it seems Pei Jin too is just a man with need of romance in life.."

Shiyou looks at his beautiful yet haughty sister and reminds her "leiran..brother is happy that you are providing assistance but brother warns you to be careful..Pei Jin is not so easy to fool.. he always have cards hidden in his sleeves..slight mistake and you won't even know how you fell..if you slip on then brother might not help you as we are on the grounds of Nanling..each step should be perfect and even if found they should be unable to point ginger at us.. not to forget eldest brother and third sister are watching our every move trying to jump our backs on slightest opportunity..currently because of previous situation even brother has to compromise..hope you won't be foolish enough to think Pei Jin as a easy person...and worst if the plan offends lord of the valley might take your life implicating the entire huajin"

The haughty princess becomes alert and solemnly nods at her brothers instructions promising to be careful while implementing the plan.

In another tent eldest prince of huajin, third princess with their attendant were planning their own dish to cook. It was the much awaited opportunity for them to pull the rug from other parties feet's. Shiyou becoming the crown prince was a bone in their throats. Though not of empress they were still the children of greatly favored noble consort. Their maternal clan and supporters equally par on with the empress.

Xu Jidan calmly blows the hot tea in her hand and speaks to her brother "brother..Shiyou seems to have set his eyes on the lord of the valley.. with his cunning mind he must have some plans.. though we were able to create turmoil in his ascension, it is still not enough to drag him.."

Xu Xiuzhi plays with the crystal ball on the table and with taunting smirk relpies "heh..Shiyou is impatient.. to have the balance he wants to bring lord of the valley on his side or at least show his good bond infront of all the people.. but he has taken both Pei Jin and Lord of the valley too lightly..but for us it's good.. just a little push and disruption on their plans.. not only they will offend the entire Nanling but also the person who is revered in entire four world..if Pei Jin was easy to be schemed he would have reached to yamas door years ago..though rivals and ashamed to say but Pei Jin is indeed cream of the crop..just wait to see Shiyou falling on his head.. you and I just need to watch them closely and try to befriend Pei Jin and lord of the valley..do follow that wretched girl like shadow to disrupt and find her plans, while I will meet with Pei Jin later to show our stance and see what his impression would be.. it won't be long for him to be dragged down and us claiming the top"