Martial Arts Crossover: It All Started with Hijacking Li Canghai

Duan Yu was at a loss for words and subconsciously glanced at the three women beside Qin Han.

Wanwan was leaning on Qin Han's shoulder, Shi Feixuan stood to the side with a sword in her hand, and Jiang Yuyan stood obediently to the side.

Thinking of his deep affection for Wang Yuyan, which he could not have, and looking at the stunning beauties surrounding Qin Han, he suddenly felt a pain in his chest.

How can the differences between people be so great?

Zhu Danchen was very pleased that his son had made the acquaintance of the Prince of Qin, as this would be a valuable political asset for the young master in the future.

Noticing that something was wrong with their young master, they quickly stepped forward to smooth things over.

"Your Highness Prince Qin... Your Highness, it's windy in this pavilion. Let's head into Xingqing Prefecture sooner rather than later."

Qin Han had no objection; Duan Yu neither blocked his path nor, like Linghu Chong, offered empty thanks.

He is, after all, the future heir to Dali, so having a better relationship with him wouldn't be a bad thing.

"Brother Duan, let's go together. We can talk about whatever it is on the way."

Duan Yu snapped out of his reverie and absentmindedly replied.

"Alright... Brother Qin, please."

The two groups of people joined together and continued along the official road. Wanwan sat in the carriage and looked out the window at Duan Yu riding a horse.

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He leaned forward slightly and whispered in Qin Han's ear.

"Brother...why is the way this prince of Dali is looking at you so strangely?"

Qin Han held Wanwan's soft hand and played with it: "She's probably wondering how I ended up becoming her brother-in-law."

Wanwan couldn't help but laugh out loud, "You really are something... you can always find a connection with women wherever you go."

To avoid suspicion, Shi Feixuan rode her horse on the side of the carriage this time.

Hearing the conversation inside, she frowned slightly. She was increasingly unable to understand this man, who was clearly a powerful ruler.

He acts as he pleases, and he doesn't care at all about the complicated backgrounds of the women around him.

Is this kind of person truly destined for greatness?!

However, Cihang Jingzhai's aura-observation technique is infallible; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that the dragon aura emanating from Qin Han is as bright as the sun.

Shi Feixuan felt a little shaken, but she couldn't quite put her finger on what it was.

The carriage continued along the dirt road for about half an hour, and then the road ahead gradually widened.

You can see the tall city wall outside Xingqing Prefecture from afar.

Flags fluttered on the city walls as soldiers patrolled back and forth, and long queues of merchants and civilians waited to enter the city below the city gates.

Qin Han lifted the carriage curtain and looked outside. A group of Western Xia soldiers were standing at the city gate, checking each passerby.

In front of the soldiers was a middle-aged man in official robes riding a horse, followed by dozens of warriors armed with weapons blocking the gate.

Duan Yu rode ahead on horseback and naturally noticed the scene at the city gate. He reached out and reined in his horse, turning his head to look at Qin Han in the carriage.

"Brother Qin, something seems off about this situation."

Qin Han glanced at the man's attire and had a rough idea of ​​what was going on. This middle-aged man leading the group was probably Helian Tieshu, the commander of the Western Xia First-Class Hall.

The warriors behind him moved with great discipline, all of them skilled in martial arts. It seemed that the Western Xia had received the news in advance and were waiting for him.

I don't know if it was Li Qiushui's idea or the emperor of Western Xia's idea.

Jiang Yuyan lifted the carriage curtain, looked at the situation outside, turned around, and spoke in a low voice.

"Master, should I go and send them away?"

Qin Han waved his hand, his tone indifferent.

"We are guests, how can we expect guests to serve our hosts? Let's see what the people from Yipintang are up to."

The carriage slowly drove towards the city gate.

Helian Tieshu, riding on horseback, saw the Qin and Han chariots approaching from afar.

He looked the group up and down, his gaze shifting back and forth between Duan Yu and the carriage before finally settling on the carriage.

He spurred his horse forward a few steps, his voice booming.

"Could the visitor be the Prince of Shu from the Southern Song Dynasty?"

Jiang Yuyan lifted the carriage curtain, and Qin Han leaned against the side, looking at her casually.

"Is Commander Helian putting on such a grand display to welcome me?"

Helian Tieshu forced a dry smile.

"Your Highness is too kind. I am here on the orders of the Dowager Consort to welcome distinguished guests. I wonder why you are with Prince Duan?"

As he spoke, his eyes were scanning everyone around Qin Han. He glanced at Wanwan a few more times, and he also paid attention to Shi Feixuan.

As for Jiang Yuyan, he only glanced at her and then paid no more attention to her. After all, in his eyes, a coachman was not worth caring about.

"I and Prince Duan are old acquaintances. We just happened to meet on the road and decided to travel together. Is that not allowed?"

Helian Tieshu withdrew his gaze and gave a dry laugh.

"No, no, I was just asking casually. Your Highness has come from afar, and the Dowager Consort specifically instructed that you be treated well outside the city. However, there are too many people and eyes at the city gate. How about I have my people accompany Your Highness into the city?"

Qin Han sensed something was off about those words. Wasn't it supposed to be today that they were going to hold a marriage contest?

Logically, they should have been taken directly into the palace; there was no reason to take them outside the imperial city.

He thought about it, but didn't say much: "Then I'll have to trouble Commander Helian."

Helian Tieshu's eyes flickered.

Clearly, the Empress Dowager hadn't expected Qin Han to agree so readily, and she did intend for all those who came to seek marriage to stay another night.

He didn't know the reason, but he just had to follow orders.

He immediately waved his hand, ordering the dozens of warriors behind him to disperse and line up on both sides of the Qin-Han chariot.

This stance clearly indicates an intention to follow and accompany them all the way.

Zhu Danchen was very displeased. Helian Tieshu hadn't even asked his own heir a single question. Was Dali so lacking in prestige?!

Duan Yu didn't mind this, but he frowned slightly on the way into the city.

"Brother Qin...this behavior of the Western Xia seems to have a spying element to it."

Qin language is characterized by its casual and unrestrained tone.

"Let them come along. We're here to find a husband, not to fight a war. This is a way to protect them, isn't it?"

As he spoke, he lifted the carriage curtain and glanced at both sides of the city gate. There were many powerful bows and crossbows standing on the city wall, and many people were also hiding behind the battlements. It seemed that Li Qiushui was indeed a very cautious woman.

Or rather, she paid special attention to every outsider.

Helian Tieshu rode at the front, leading Qin Han and his entourage into the city, and the people on both sides of the street made way for them.

Looking at the group surrounded by Western Xia soldiers, some people whispered among themselves while others peered out curiously.

Wanwan whispered something in his ear.

"Good brother, Helian Tieshu has arranged quite a few people. I'm afraid that the princes and nobles who come to participate in the marriage selection will be restricted in their movements."

Qin Han picked up a dried fruit and put it in his mouth: "The total population of Western Xia is only a few million, and the core military force is estimated to be over 200,000."

We naturally have to be careful when dealing with these foreign princes and nobles. If a prince or crown prince from one of those countries dies in Western Xia, that would be a real problem.

As he spoke, his gaze swept over a few figures that flashed by at the street corner. Although those people were dressed in ordinary clothes, their steps were steady.

They were all martial arts practitioners; it seems that this marriage proposal by the Western Xia was to appease various forces.

This hall has brought out all its top experts.