My Antique Mirror Is A Portal To Another World-Chapter 584: Bai Hanyun’s Hint

Left alone in the meeting room, Feng Xiyan looked at the bright sky outside and muttered coldly, "The stage is set. The next step is inviting the actors."

While he planned his next move, in the command room, Bai Hanyun glanced at the time displayed on her phone screen. Seeing that it was almost twelve, she took three lunchboxes and said, "I’m going to send lunch for Feng Xiyan."

Leaving those words behind, she headed toward the meeting room next door.

When Bai Hanyun stepped into the meeting room, she found Feng Xiyan deep in thought. Seeing that he was so absorbed that he did not even notice her presence, Bai Hanyun approached him.

Placing the lunchboxes on the table, she softly called, "Feng Xiyan?"

Hearing her voice, Feng Xiyan came back to his senses. Looking up, he saw Bai Hanyun standing before him, worry clearly written in her eyes.

"Yun’er, when did you arrive?" he asked with a gentle smile.

"I just got here." Tapping the lunchboxes, Bai Hanyun explained, "It’s already lunchtime, but I didn’t see you leave the meeting room, so I brought some food for you."

Looking at the three lunchboxes, Feng Xiyan said gratefully, "Thank you, Yun’er. You always know what I need."

While Feng Xiyan opened the lunchboxes, Bai Hanyun took a seat beside him and handed him a pair of chopsticks.

After a brief moment of thought, she said, "Do you have something weighing on your mind? If you don’t mind, you can tell me."

Feng Xiyan paused for a second, then accepted the chopsticks. Smiling at her, he replied, "It’s nothing. I’m just thinking about how to enter the Jin Empire and save the generals and soldiers’ families."

As she watched him eat, Bai Hanyun’s mind worked rapidly.

When Feng Xiyan finished the first lunchbox, she asked, "Feng Xiyan, what was the reason the Jin Emperor sent General Wu here in the first place?"

"General Wu said he was ordered to rescue the Second Prince, Jin Cen, the Seventh Princess, Jin Yan, and the Imperial Teacher, Shi Yixi. If possible, the Jin Emperor also ordered him to rescue the generals and soldiers," Feng Xiyan replied while picking up a piece of fried chicken nugget.

Before he put it into his mouth, he suddenly paused. Raising his eyes, he saw Bai Hanyun smiling at him meaningfully. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

Lowering his chopsticks, Feng Xiyan said sincerely, "Yun’er, you are really my lucky star."

Bai Hanyun grinned at him. "You are also very smart to guess what I was thinking at a glance."

Now that he had found a way to enter the Jin Empire, Feng Xiyan’s appetite improved. Before long, he finished the remaining two lunchboxes.

Just as Bai Hanyun was putting away the empty containers, Wu Ruizhan, Zhan Qi, Tuluo Cheng, and the other generals returned in a good mood.

When they saw Bai Hanyun, they clasped their fists and greeted, "This subordinate greets Miss Bai."

Bai Hanyun smiled and responded, "There is no need for formalities. I have prepared some refreshments for everyone. I hope it fits everyone’s taste."

"Thank you, Miss Bai."

As they took their seats, Bai Hanyun waved her hand. A second later, a stainless-steel cabinet and table appeared near the wall.

The moment Zhan Qi saw the table filled with food and drinks, his eyes lit up. He stood up and walked over, skillfully making himself a cup of coffee.

Seeing several tea sets and cans of tea, Tuluo Cheng also stood up and selected tea leaves and a teapot to brew a pot of tea.

While Zhan Qi and Tuluo Cheng busied themselves, Wu Ruizhan and the other generals exchanged uncertain glances before looking at Feng Xiyan and Bai Hanyun.

Noticing their gazes, Feng Xiyan said, "Everyone, feel free to enjoy the food and drinks."

Seeing that they were still hesitant, Bai Hanyun added with a smile, "Generals, there are instructions for preparing everything. If you are interested, you can try the food and drinks, and see if they suit your taste."

With Feng Xiyan’s approval and Bai Hanyun’s reassurance, Wu Ruizhan stood up and clasped his fists. "Then this subordinate won’t stand on ceremony and will accept the Great General’s and Miss Bai’s kindness."

"Mhm. General Wu can try the West Lake Longjing tea. It tastes light with a slightly nutty aroma—very suitable for cleansing the palate after a meal," Feng Xiyan introduced the tea casually.

"Yes, Great General."

With Wu Ruizhan taking the lead, the other generals also stood up, bowed to Feng Xiyan and Bai Hanyun, and went to sample the refreshments.

As they discussed the unfamiliar food and drinks in hushed voices, Feng Xiyan smiled at Bai Hanyun and whispered, "Thank you, Yun’er, for your thoughtful help."

"To improve their working efficiency, we need to give them some relaxation. Eating snacks while working can lift their mood, which in turn increases productivity and loyalty," Bai Hanyun whispered back with a grin.

Ten minutes later, everyone returned with trays of snacks and drinks.

After they sat down, Feng Xiyan said, "Let’s continue our discussion."

With Bai Hanyun seated beside him, Feng Xiyan began, "Earlier, Yun’er gave this general an excellent idea on how to enter the Jin Empire and rescue the families of the generals and soldiers."

As soon as he finished speaking, Wu Ruizhan and the generals all turned to look at Bai Hanyun.

Meeting their gazes calmly, Bai Hanyun smiled. "Everyone, Feng Xiyan will explain the details to you."

Wu Ruizhan turned back to Feng Xiyan and asked, "Great General, what plan do you have in mind?"

Feng Xiyan replied, "General Wu, you said that the order you received from the Jin Emperor was to rescue Jin Cen, Jin Yan, and Shi Yixi."

"That’s correct." Wu Ruizhan nodded, then suddenly paused. His eyes lit up with realization. "Great General, do you intend to use them as shields?"

"Yes." Feng Xiyan looked around and continued, "Since your mission is to rescue them, once you bring them back to the Jin Empire, you can return smoothly and regain the Jin Emperor’s trust at the same time."

Frowning slightly, Wu Ruizhan said, "The Jin Emperor is suspicious and cunning. Will he really let us return so easily?"

"Of course not," Feng Xiyan replied.