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Chapter 264 I also want to be your eyes and ears
"Xiao Yu, what brings you here?" Because Jiang Yu's trip was a last-minute decision and she left in a hurry, Chen Xin was genuinely surprised when she saw her.
Jiang Yu's expression was somewhat solemn. She grasped Chen Xin's hand and said, "I've heard some news, so I came to ask you about it."
Chen Xin suppressed her excitement and understood her friend's purpose. "Let's rest and eat something first. These things aren't urgent, let's talk slowly."
“Okay.” Although Jiang Yu was a little anxious, she at least understood that Chen Xin clearly had her own considerations and that it was not a decision made on impulse.
Jiang Yu didn't have to wait long. After dinner, Gilbert sent someone to invite Fan Qingyin to his study, while Jiang Yu waited for Chen Xin instead.
As soon as Chen Xin entered, she got straight to the point: "Xiao Yu, you must have come about His Highness Turner's matter."
“That’s right.” Jiang Yu stood up. “When I received the news, the matter had obviously already progressed to a certain point, so I had no choice but to come directly to see you.”
"The information you received must be very detailed and certain. All I can say is that it is indeed what you think and what you heard. Is there anything else you want to ask?" Chen Xin's gaze shifted.
Jiang Yu swallowed her words. It was only after seeing Chen Xin that she realized she didn't have the right to question her friend. Sometimes, even with good intentions, it's hard to avoid losing boundaries.
So she hesitated for a moment before asking, "I just want to hear your honest thoughts on this matter. Is there anything I can do for you?"
Chen Xin looked at her friend in disbelief; she had thought Jiang Yulai would give her a good scolding.
Now she didn't know what to say. She had prepared many rebuttals for her friend, but now they were all useless.
“Everyone knows that if it weren’t for my relationship with you, Prince Turner wouldn’t have chosen me.” Chen Xin gave a wry smile.
"Even so, my family is overjoyed. With our level of expertise, we would never have the chance to marry into the imperial royal family in our next life, let alone Prince Turner, who is destined to become a wise ruler."
"Even if I become a corpse, as long as His Highness Turner insists, I will be packed up and sent to the royal court of the Ocean Empire."
"Don't talk nonsense!" Jiang Yu pulled her friend back and sighed heavily. "Whether it's because of me or not, the royal court of the Ocean Empire may seem dignified, but it has its share of dirty deeds behind the scenes."
"Although His Highness Turner is a wise ruler celebrated by hundreds of sacred whales, he is not as harmless as he appears. He is quite cunning and scheming."
Jiang Yu thought of the information Fan Qingyin had gathered about the royal family of the Ocean Empire, as well as the occasional complaints and information from Keslan, and her heart felt like it was being squeezed by a pair of giant hands.
“I know you’re worried about me.” Chen Xin smiled and reassured her friend, “Prince Turner and I didn’t get together because of love. Transactions and value can last much longer than emotions. I understand this, and he understands it even better than I do.”
“Then you will have to give up your territory, and Gilbert and Dovika will have to move to the Ocean Empire with you.” Jiang Yu understood his friend’s words.
"There's nothing we can do. This world is all about power, and we have no power to resist." Chen Xin rarely shrugged, indicating his helplessness.
“But this way we’ll be much closer, which is a good thing.” Chen Xin smiled, but quickly remembered what Gilbert had told her and asked eagerly, “I heard that your divine envoy is planning to succeed as the Pope of the Aurora Empire?”
"If you're the Pope, what's the difference between you and an uncrowned king? You'd probably have to move to the Aurora Empire."
"Who told you this?" Jiang Yu asked solemnly. This matter had not been widely publicized, and Fan Qingyin had never expressed such a desire to the outside world.
"Don't worry, it's not something from outside sources. G-bits mentioned it to me privately, and he only said that it's a possibility," Chen Xin quickly explained.
“Gilbert is no pushover either,” Jiang Yu sighed. These top-ranked men were all formidable. This made her feel a little more at ease with Chen Xin.
“I can’t always rely on you to protect me,” Chen Xin said softly, stepping forward to hug her friend. She whispered in her ear, “It’s not all bad that I’m closer to the center of power. At least I can be your eyes and ears.”
"No one can harm us at will anymore."
Jiang Yu's eyes widened slightly, surprised that her friend had such a consideration.
"What, you didn't expect me to have something else besides being love-struck? Are you looking at me in a new light now?" Chen Xin joked again.
"Xin Xin, no matter what, you must make your safety your top priority. I and Qing Yin have spies in the royal court. After you get there, I will find a way to get them to contact you."
"If you need anything from me, send me a message as soon as possible. Whether I'm in the Ocean Empire or possibly in the Aurora Empire in the future, I will do my best to help," Jiang Yu instructed anxiously.
"Don't worry, I know."
After talking with Chen Xin, Jiang Yu had a better understanding of the situation. Chen Xin had been immersed in this environment for a long time and was no longer as naive as before. She had clearly made up her mind and made many preparations.
What Fan Qingyin said after returning to her room confirmed Jiang Yu's thoughts.
Gilbert was also doing his best to integrate the resources and trump cards at his disposal, and even sought help from Fan Qingyin.
He hoped that Fan Qingyin would lend a helping hand in a critical moment that might arise in the future, considering that their wives were close friends, and would use some of the secrets of the Forest Empire as a token of his sincerity in cooperating.
He promised to use all his influence to help keep an eye on the Forest Empire and the Kong Yiche family, while hoping to exchange some of the Ocean Empire's secret agents.
This demonstrates the ruthless and unscrupulous nature of the men here who will stop at nothing to protect their wives. After all, Gilbert's character has always been that of a diligent imperial historian, cautious, prudent, and somewhat dull.
This time, the contrast between his decisive and direct approach to trading with Fan Qingyin was quite surprising, which impressed Jiang Yu.
“Even for your sake, I will lend a helping hand to Lord Chen Xin.” Fan Qingyin sat down next to Jiang Yu and comforted her: “Don’t worry too much. You still have Mo Ya by your side. His combat power when he regains his original form is unmatched. He can teleport to the Royal Court of the Ocean Empire and make two trips back and forth. Rescuing your friend in the process will definitely not be a problem.”
This reassurance was very effective, and Jiang Yu finally smiled.
However, she still said, "I'd like to see Keslan when I get home, is that okay?"