The other side.

Shen Ao did not dare to delay for even a moment. He avoided Dennis's men along the way and came to the residence of Pei Zhenggang and Fang Qingquan in the west courtyard, intending to tell them the news he had just received.

Only by passing on this important message can he do what he wants to do.

Bang bang.

Shen Ao stood outside the window and knocked on the window frame.

"who?!"

Fang Qingquan in the room heard the noise and immediately sat up from the bed and asked in a low voice.

"It's me. I have news." Shen Ao replied, his tone full of anxiety.

Hearing Chen Ao's voice, Fang Qingquan quickly got up, turned his head to look at Pei Zhenggang who was sleeping soundly, and immediately went over and kicked him to wake him up.

"Huh? It's dawn?" Pei Zhenggang said in a daze.

Fang Qingquan said unhappily, “Hurry up and get up, Shen Ao is here to deliver the message.”

His brain gradually regained consciousness, Pei Zhenggang quickly wiped the saliva from the corners of his mouth, got dressed and got up.

Squeak——

Fang Qingquan tidied up his appearance first, and without caring that Pei Zhenggang hadn't put on his clothes yet, he walked to the door and opened it, "Come in."

Shen Ao entered the room.

Without bothering to exchange pleasantries with the two, he got straight to the point and said, "I've been keeping an eye on the North Courtyard's movements these past two days. They left the North Courtyard tonight and were digging something in the open ground. I quickly sneaked in when no one was around, and happened to run into Bai Ying who was also looking for clues."

"Bai Ying said that the documents on the desk are lists of explosive ingredients. This means that the enemy spies were digging outside tonight in order to bury explosives!"

"Fortunately, I already know where they buried the explosives. It's right here..." Shen Ao said as he took the pen and notebook handed over by Fang Qingquan and drew the detailed location where the enemy spies buried the explosives.

He capped the pen and handed it back to Fang Qingquan. "The only problem now is that the explosives are most likely timed to detonate. This type of detonator is extremely difficult to dismantle, and non-professionals can't do it. You must hurry down the mountain to find a blaster to dismantle the explosives. The explosion will most likely be during the coronation ceremony the day after tomorrow. Time is running out, so act quickly!"

After saying that, Shen Ao turned around and was about to open the door and leave. He looked very hurried, as if there was something more important waiting for him to do.

Pei Zhenggang wondered, "Boss, you're the fastest of the three of us. Why don't you go down the mountain to report the news?"

Shen Ao paused and said in a heavy tone, “I still have things to do.”

He might not be able to come back after going to the North Courtyard, so it would be more appropriate to give the task of delivering the letter to someone else.

Pei Zhenggang was so anxious that he was spinning around. "Boss, don't be confused! What could be more urgent than this right now?"

"Bai Ying stayed in the North Courtyard to cover my departure. Now those spies have returned to the North Courtyard. I must rescue her before she is discovered!" There was a hint of impatience between Shen Ao's eyebrows.

He wasn't sure if Bai Ying hadn't been discovered yet.

But he has to go!

Bai Ying stayed for him, and he couldn't just sit there and watch. When he saw Bai Ying let go of his hand and fall to the ground, his heart seemed to be gripped and he couldn't breathe.

It was through today's events that he fully realized that Bai Ying was more important to him... than he had imagined.

"Boss, you're crazy!"

Pei Zhenggang stepped forward and grabbed Shen Ao's arm, preventing him from leaving. "You finally managed to escape, but you won't be so lucky if you go back in! Besides, Comrade Bai Ying got into trouble just to protect you. How could you let her sacrifice in vain?"

Fang Qingquan also expressed disapproval. "Captain Shen, this is too dangerous. We need manpower right now. If you go back to the North Courtyard now, not only will you fail to rescue Bai Ying, but you'll also get yourself into trouble!"

"I can't care less!"

Chen Ao shook off Pei Zhenggang's hand, his eyes red as he said, "I can't live without Bai Ying! If you still consider me a brother, don't stop me. That's all I have to say."

“Okay, okay…”

Pei Zhenggang raised his hands in compromise and said soothingly, "Don't be angry, Boss. I'm also anxious. My leg is injured and I can't move well. If I go down the mountain to report the news, it will take too much time."

Fang Qingquan sighed softly and said, "Captain Shen, don't worry. I can go down the mountain to report the news."

“…Thank you for your help.”

Finally, one of the two things was done, and Shen Ao breathed a sigh of relief. He reached out to grab the door latch and was about to open the door when he suddenly felt a pain in the back of his neck.

It turned out to be Pei Zhenggang who was standing behind him. He took advantage of Shen Ao's distraction and suddenly slashed at the back of Shen Ao's neck with a knife, trying to knock him unconscious.

However, Shen Ao's defense was abnormal, and he didn't faint for a moment. He staggered and turned around, "How could it be you..."

Shen Ao looked at Pei Zhenggang in disbelief.

He never imagined that the person who would stop him would be his brother who had been through thick and thin with him.

Pei Zhenggang awkwardly withdrew his hand and said with a sad face, "I'm sorry, Boss. Even if you blame me, I can't watch you die."

"……you!"

Chen Ao glared at him, but before he could finish his words of reprimand, he couldn't resist the strong dizziness and fell backwards with his eyes closed.

Pei Zhenggang caught Shen Ao before he fell to the ground, and limped to help him onto the bed.

On the side, Fang Qingquan was still a little dazed.

He didn't expect Pei Zhenggang to do this.

"Captain Fang, my legs are not handy, so I'll leave the task of delivering the letter down the mountain to you."

At this time, Pei Zhenggang's face no longer had the usual playful smile. He became serious and dignified, and he really had some of the aura of a battalion commander.

Fang Qingquan came back to his senses, smiled and waved his hand, "Nothing, just running errands. I'll deliver the message as soon as possible."

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