Unfortunately, she is not a descendant of the Bai Yang Clan.
Bai Junjun, of course, did not say this foolishly; thus, in Yuwen Luanfei’s eyes, she formally allied with him.
Yuwen Luanfei appeared gratified, "This is indeed the only good news these days."
Heaven knows how much trouble Lao Jiu has caused him.
Initially, when they heard that Lao Jiu had won a battle, the court officials were almost overjoyed, each of them urging him not to intervene, just to watch from across the shore.
But just two days later, the Ninth Prince had taken down Biluo, and everyone grew more and more alarmed.
Yuwen Jun had never shown military talent before, but this time he astonished everyone in the Eastern Land, defeating Yuwen Qing retreat after retreat.
The court officials started to panic.
If Yuwen Jun truly succeeded, wouldn’t they end up contending with him instead of Yuwen Qing in the future?
Seeing how Yuwen Jun dealt with Yuwen Qing, his capability was no less than that of the Eldest Prince.
At that time, it would be the Imperial Capital stuck in the middle that would truly be in a dilemma.
Thus, the court officials finally came to their senses, with some beginning to advise Yuwen Jun, to deploy troops to deter him, for if he fell, the consequences would be unimaginable!
However, three days earlier, King Chaoyang sent a homing pigeon message, subtly suggesting not to interfere with affairs in the Eastern Land. If Yuwen Luanfei intervened, he would not mind taking advantage of the situation.
This obviously meant he intended to favor Yuwen Jun.
Knowing King Chaoyang’s intentions were to pincer him in the future, Yuwen Luanfei was helpless.
If he sent troops to the Eastern Land now, King Chaoyang might truly march on the Imperial Capital!
The conservative faction among the court officials also began advising caution, urging to keep calm, as the Ninth Prince had gone south only to avenge a love, and perhaps he would stop once his revenge was complete.
At that time, the balance of power would still be a tripod stand, and everything would be back to the starting point.
In short, the court officials were very much abuzz, with all kinds of opinions being voiced.
Yuwen Luanfei had no time for these literati, simply letting them argue to their hearts’ content in the Imperial Court.
He himself, holed up in the Military Affairs Office, had been watching the news from the front lines for days on end without closing his eyes.
The appearance of Bai Junjun was undoubtedly a glimmer of hope in a desperate situation.
In the future, whether it be for conquering or negotiating, Bai Junjun was crucial!
It seemed he was somewhat fortunate after all!
Yuwen Luanfei felt slightly relieved and from the Prince’s Mansion, he prepared many fine brocades and soft fabrics, allowing Bai Junjun to take them back to the Bai Residence to make do.
In the coming days, he would have people help with the renovation of the residence.
After all, rebels had once entered the Old Imperial Capital, so the Bai Yang Clan’s residence might well be no better than a ruined temple now.
The items sent by Yuwen Luanfei were indeed very useful to them.
Bai Junjun did not play coy and accepted his kindness with a kneeled bow before taking her leave.
It was only after Bai Junjun had left that Wenren Pingting looked at Yuwen Luanfei with worried eyes, "Your Highness, are you planning to..."
"Shh..." Yuwen Luanfei mysteriously raised his index finger, "You need not concern yourself with this matter anymore."
"..." Wenren Pingting.
Could she really not bother? Heaven knows what kind of whimsical things His Highness was thinking of.
"However, for finding Bai Junjun and earning merit, you may take whatever you like from the treasury."
In the Royal Family, the master’s treasury was separate, and even the Princess Consort had no right to inquire into the Princes’ treasuries, nor could she use anything without permission; she could not take anything on her own initiative.
Without a festival or a grand ceremony, for Yuwen Luanfei to open the treasury to Wenren Pingting was very generous.
Wenren Pingting, however, shook her head disinterestedly.
"Your concubine has everything she needs for living, eating, and wearing, and doesn’t care for gold and silver items."
"This..." Yuwen Luanfei was taken aback, but he had nothing to give except for gold and silver items.