As Emperor revealed the insider of the war one by one, Bei Lin'er's brows furrowed. His words made Bei Lin'er feel the heavy responsibility, she must take on the task of revealing the truth.
"I understand, Emperor. I will bring these truths back to Benevolent Pavilion and find a way to expose them," Bei Lin'er said firmly, her eyes burning with unwavering determination.
General Left Eyebrow took a step forward at this moment and said in a deep voice, "Princess, the power of the Later Tang is strong. If we are not careful, we may bring disaster upon ourselves. We must proceed with caution and act strategically."
Bei Lin'er nodded in understanding and looked towards the Emperor, seeking guidance in her eyes. The Emperor cleared his throat lightly, indicating for Bei Lin'er and General Left Eyebrow to come closer. He whispered, "This is not a good place for conversation. Let's discuss in detail inside the tent."
Three people retreated into a makeshift military accounts on one side. The emperor took out a yellowed sheepskin map from an old wooden box and spread it out on the table. The map marked several regions, some of which were circled in red, seemingly indicating important military strongholds or strategic positions of the Later Tang.
"Ling'er, look here," the emperor pointed to several locations on the map, "These are all key areas of Later Tang. If we can take action in these places, perhaps we can to some extent restrain the military power of Later Tang and buy time for ourselves."
Bei Lin'er carefully listens, her fingers lightly touching the map, considering every possible course of action. Peng Yizhi and the other team members are waiting on the outskirts, ensuring the safety of the meeting.
"Father, once we bring this information back to the Benevolent Pavilion, how will we mobilize our forces? We need support and must ensure the secrecy of our actions," Bei Lin'er asked.
Father Emperor fell silent for a moment, then replied, "I have already contacted several old comrades. Although they have scattered, they are still willing to contribute to the survival of Ba-Shu. In addition, the influence of Benevolent Pavilion should not be underestimated, especially among the common people. Your medical practices have already helped countless individuals, and these people may become our potential strength."
Bei Lin'er understood the meaning behind Father Emperor's words. She needed to plan how to integrate these forces on her way back, thereby forming a powerful means to resist Later Tang.
Bei Lin'er thought for a moment and said, "Father, the most urgent matter now is to take you back to the medical hall. Even if your condition worsens, there must be a way. We've been searching for so long and still can't find the Cymbidium orchid. Maybe that medicinal herb doesn't even exist."
Bei Lin'er's words made the atmosphere inside the tent even heavier. The Emperor's trembling fingers paused on the map, and he looked up at Bei Lin'er with a hint of complexity in his eyes.
"Ling'er, I understand your worries. But the existence of the Cymbidium orchid is our last hope," the emperor's voice carried a hint of helplessness. "We cannot give up just because it's difficult to find. You know what this means for the people of Ba-Shu."
A look of determination crossed Bei Lin'er's face. She knew her father's stubbornness and was well aware of the difficulties and dangers along this path. She turned to General Zuo Mei, hoping for his support.
General Zuo Mei's eyes were firm as he nodded. Stepping forward, he spoke in a low and powerful voice, "Your Majesty, Princess Bai Ling is right. We can continue to send out small teams to search for the Cymbidium orchid, but the most important thing now is to ensure Your Majesty's safety. If anything unexpected were to happen, the fire of Ba-Shu would be extinguished forever."
After a moment of silence, the emperor finally nodded in agreement. He turned to Bei Lin'er with a gentle but resolute gaze, "Very well, let's return to Benevolent Pavilion together. You continue to search for clues about the Cymbidium orchid, and I will recuperate at Benevolent Pavilion while assisting you in devising strategies to counter Later Tang."
The team immediately began preparing for the return journey. As Bei Lin'er packed her belongings, she felt a mix of emotions. She walked up to her father and said softly, "Father, I will protect you. Not only physically, but also your ideals and aspirations."
Her father gently touched Bei Lin'er's head and smiled, a smile of compassion and sorrow. He knew that his daughter was no longer the little princess in need of protection, but a strong woman who could stand alone.
The team set out on their journey home in the morning light. Along the way, Bei Lin'er often discussed future strategies with Peng Yizhi and other team members, each discussion being an exploration and prediction of the future.
On the return journey, unexpected information reached Bei Lin'er's ears - an old woodcutter claimed to have seen an extremely rare herb in a secluded valley deep in the mountains, which closely resembled the description of the Cymbidium orchid.
"This may be a glimmer of hope!" A glint flashed in Bei Lin'er's eyes, and she immediately decided to split the forces into two groups. One group would accompany the emperor back to the medical pavilion branch, while the other, led by Peng Yizhi, would venture deep into the valley to search for the mysterious herb.
Peng Yizhi stood at the forefront of the team, his gaze determined. He said to Bei Lin'er, "Princess, please rest assured. My brothers and I will proceed with caution and will definitely bring back the Cymbidium orchid."
Bei Lin'er nodded, her eyes filled with reluctance and determination: "Peng Yizhi, be careful. This journey may be full of danger, and we must ensure the safety of everyone."
Peng Yizhi smiled gently, gripping the weapon in his hand: "Don't worry, we will come back, carrying hope."
After the team split into two parts, Bei Lin'er led the main team and slowly advanced towards Ren Yi Ge with the emperor. Along the way, the emperor would sometimes talk about past battles and political changes, his words filled with reflection on the past and concern for the future.
As the journey progressed, Bei Lin'er felt more deeply the heavy burden of leading a fallen dynasty. She not only had to find a cure for the emperor's Cymbidium orchid, but also had to consider how to protect her Ba-Shu people and land in the complex situation.
One evening, the team camped and rested in a quiet mountain valley. Bei Lin'er sat by the campfire, gazing at the starry sky, lost in thought.
The emperor walked over and sat beside her, saying softly, " Ling'er, you have done very well. Regardless of the outcome, you are the pride of the emperor."
Bei Lin'er turned to look at the emperor, a hint of tears flashing in her eyes: "Father, I only hope to see the day when Ba-Shu regains its freedom."
The emperor silently held her hand, and the two sat together by the campfire, enjoying this rare moment of tranquility.
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