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Chapter 90 Dongning Pass

Just as Su Ye and his group's offensive in the Qizhou Mountains was thwarted.

Dongning Pass in Cangzhou.

On a treacherous mountain road leading from the Central Region to the Eastern Lands, a majestic pass stands before everyone's eyes.

It towers into the clouds, as if it were an insurmountable natural barrier.

The city walls are thick and heavy, covered with the marks left by time.

The city gates of the pass were tightly shut, as if they were an iron wall from the East.

On a clear early summer morning, sunlight streams down the winding ancient road, the golden light contrasting beautifully with the green trees lining both sides.

In the distance, a large marriage procession slowly approached, with banners fluttering and melodious music playing, resembling a colorful dragon coiled on the earth.

However, amidst this celebratory atmosphere, a ruthless obstacle lay in the way.

The towering city walls looked down on everyone like a giant beast, and the city gates were tightly closed, as if they were an insurmountable chasm.

The Cangzhou garrison at Dongning Pass stood ready, clad in armor, weapons in hand, their gazes cold and resolute.

Their appearance instantly shattered the original joyful and peaceful atmosphere, filling the air with a chilling aura.

"Halt!"

The garrison at Dongning Pass narrowed their eyes and gripped their spears tightly as they looked at the three thousand armored soldiers behind the marriage alliance of the Daqian dynasty.

The marriage procession led by the three princesses of the Great Qian Dynasty stopped at this majestic pass.

The captain guarding the city wall had a long sword at his waist and sharp eyes; he was clearly not someone to be trifled with.

Si Luoying rode forward a few steps and bowed to the garrison captain, saying, "General, we are a marriage alliance delegation from the capital of Daqian, heading to the Eastern Lands to marry the Crown Prince of Yun. Please allow us to pass."

"A marriage alliance?"

"Please wait a moment, everyone, while I go and inform the general."

The captain on the city wall glanced at the dashing Si Luoying, then at the magnificent carriage behind her.

After hesitating for a moment, he spoke to Si Luoying below the city wall.

"Thank you for your trouble, General."

Si Luoying's expression remained unchanged as he spoke in a deep voice to the captain on the city wall.

Watching the captain's departing figure, and then looking at the guards standing ready at Dongning Pass.

Si Luoying's heart sank; the Cloud Prince's control over Cangzhou was beyond her imagination.

She originally thought that Su Yechu's control of Cangzhou was based solely on the Yun Prince's Mansion's years of accumulation and planning in Cangzhou.

Now it seems things aren't that simple.

At the very least, Dongning Pass should now be entirely in the hands of that Prince Yun's heir.

Si Luoying observed the imposing pass before her with her phoenix eyes, her mind filled with countless thoughts.

"It seems that this Prince Yun is not a fool after all. He has managed to subdue Dongning Pass, which has been under the control of the Great Qian Dynasty for hundreds of years, so quickly."

At this moment, Si Luoqing, who was behind him, rode forward and looked at the guards on the city wall who were unmoved by the marriage procession of Daqian. He spoke coldly.

"The young prince of Yun is very promising, which is a good thing for Cangzhou and even Yunzhou."

"But for the Great Qian Dynasty, it's more of a curse than a blessing!"

Seeing this, Si Luoshi stepped forward and stood beside her two older sisters, saying with a worried expression.

The three princesses exchanged glances, each seeing the solemnity in the other's eyes.

Meanwhile, Yuwen Chengdu, who had been sent to Dongning Pass by Su Ye and was now sitting on the sidelines, was in the council hall of his mansion, looking somewhat depressed.

"General Yuwen, a group has arrived from the Central Region, claiming to be heading to Cangzhou to arrange a marriage between the prince and the emperor."

Just as Yuwen Chengdu was planning how to get to the Qizhou battlefield, a messenger on the city wall brought news of the marriage alliance.

"Hmm? An arranged marriage?"

Upon hearing that the delegation was sent by the Great Qian Dynasty for a marriage alliance, Yuwen Chengdu frowned, a hint of wariness flashing in his eyes.

Jin Wuzhu stood to the side, his expression serious, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes, awaiting Yuwen Chengdu's instructions.

"Wuzhu, what's your opinion?"

After thinking for a long time, Yuwen Chengdu finally spoke up and asked Jin Wuzhu, who was standing to the side.

"According to the latest news, the three leading women in this marriage alliance from the Great Qian Dynasty are the daughters of that royal elder Si."

"These three princesses are all exceptional in their own way, and the purpose of their trip is to arrange a marriage between them and His Highness the Crown Prince."

Jin Wuzhu stroked his chin, pondered for a moment, and then answered.

"A marriage alliance?"

"Who knows what their true intentions are? Maybe they're here to spy on us."

Yuwen Chengdu pondered for a moment, then let out a cold laugh.

For Yuwen Chengdu, women only affect the speed at which he wields his Phoenix Wing Gilded Halberd.

"Forehead."

"Brother is absolutely right. So, how should we deal with this?"

Jin Wuzhu glanced at Yuwen Chengdu, who had a straight-laced look on his face, his lips twitched, and he nodded in agreement.

"Pass down the order: be on high alert and strengthen the defenses of the passes."

"At the same time, closely monitor the movements of this marriage alliance and report any unusual activity immediately."

Yuwen Chengdu pondered for a moment, then waved his hand.

"Yes, brother."

Jin Wuzhu clasped his hands in a fist salute, accepted the order, and left.

Yuwen Chengdu sat alone in the council hall, his mind churning with thoughts.

He knew that the relationship between the two eastern states and the Great Qian was delicate, and that this marriage alliance and peace talks might be a delaying tactic by the Great Qian.

However, in any case, the Cangzhou army is now on a distant expedition, leaving the interior vulnerable.

His duty was to ensure the strategic pass remained intact and to prevent anyone from easily entering Cangzhou.

Meanwhile, outside the Xiong Pass, in the marriage alliance of the Great Qian Dynasty, the three imperial princesses, Si Luoying, Si Luoshi, and Si Luoqing, were also discussing countermeasures.

Through their spies, they learned of the commander's attitude and reactions, realizing that overcoming this obstacle wouldn't be as easy as they had imagined.

"We must find a way to persuade the garrison commander of Dongning Pass."

"Otherwise, the marriage procession wouldn't even have entered Cangzhou before being blocked at the gate."

Si Luoying looked at the still tightly closed gates of Dongning Pass and said speechlessly.

"However, judging from the current situation, the garrison commander of Dongning Pass does not seem to be easily persuaded."

Si Luoshi frowned, also feeling a bit of a headache.

"We can try to lure him with benefits."

"For example, if we are allowed to go there, and the marriage is successful, we will give him a generous reward or elevate his status."

Si Luoqing tilted her head to the side, pondered for a moment, and then spoke.

"Forehead..."

"That probably won't work. Judging from previous reports from our spies, the garrison commander of Dongning Pass doesn't seem to be interested in any benefits."

Looking at her unreliable sixth sister, Si Luoying choked for a moment and shook her head.

"So what should we do?"

Clearly, Si Luoqing also realized that her suggestion was not very reliable, and lowered her head to ask.

"Let me give it a try!"

Suddenly, a glint flashed in Si Luoshi's eyes, and she explained, "At least we came here with the goodwill of the Great Qian Dynasty towards Cang and Yun Prefectures."

"As long as Cang and Yun prefectures are not ready to openly rebel."

"Then our marriage alliance will still be useful to the Cang and Yun prefectures!"

Si Luoying and Si Luoqing exchanged a glance and thought it was a feasible solution.