“No matter how well you hide it, there will always be loopholes. Although you have never sent a letter directly to the State of Qi, you have sent letters to the south seven or eight times. Although I don’t know where in the south you sent them, it’s not hard to guess. The border of the State of Qi is right next to Chushui County.”

"The North City is only so big. Why didn't you send your letter to the capital, but instead sent it to the south? Besides the State of Qi, do you have any relatives in those counties south of the North City?"

Lin Yuxin rolled her eyes. You've all sent so many replies right under my nose, do you really think I'm blind?

"Hehe! Princess, you are truly capable. I know that it was you who turned the tide and saved so many people along the way. But no matter how capable you are, can you be stronger than a thousand troops? The Qi Kingdom will crush your Xia Kingdom sooner or later!!"

Wang Feng looked at Lin Yuxin and said coldly.

"Do people in the State of Qi like to sleep during the day?"

Lin Yuxin asked a question with an air of seriousness.

"What's the meaning?"

Wang Feng was taken aback, not understanding what Lin Yuxin meant by suddenly saying such a strange thing.

"Of course I'm saying that your Qi state likes to daydream! Didn't you just say that Qi would trample our country? Well then I'll wait and see how your Qi state tramples our Xia state. Oh, by the way, Your Majesty must live to be a hundred years old! Otherwise you won't see the day when your Qi state bows down and submits."

Lin Yuxin shrugged and then ignored him, turning and walking out, while Wang Feng's angry roar could still be heard behind her.

"The State of Qi will definitely dominate the world, it definitely will!"

After Lin Yuxin walked out, she frowned and said to Zhao Yi:

"Keep a close eye on them. Once your elder brother brings the Prince of Qiling back, give them to him and let him take them back to the capital so the Emperor can make a decision. Don't leave them here, lest any unexpected complications arise."

"yes!"

Zhao Yi responded in a low voice.

My older brother has been in Quyan County for two days and will be returning today. It's a good opportunity to have him bring the people back with him.

That afternoon, the eldest brother indeed led a group of people to escort the Qiling King back. This time, he didn't have time to linger and just wanted to say goodbye to his sister before leaving.

Upon hearing what Zhao Yi said, I was shocked. How could my sister have caught another spy in just one day?

They're from all three kingdoms, does that mean all these spies are trying to get close to my sister?

Lin Chenglie felt that his sister could surprise him at any time. After understanding the situation, he immediately ordered her to leave without lingering and headed towards the capital.

Lin Yuxin also guessed that her older brother's escort mission would be difficult, so she took a few of the explosives she had made a few days ago and asked her older brother to keep them just in case.

At first, Lin Chenglie didn't believe that this little thing had such great power, but since it was given to him by his sister, he was happy regardless of whether it was useful or not.

As it turned out, this little thing really helped him a lot.

That day, they had just arrived near Ruzhou, and after passing Ruzhou, they would be under the jurisdiction of the capital.

"Everyone, take a break and we'll set off again this afternoon."

Seeing that they were almost at the capital, Lin Chenglie thought he would let everyone rest and have something to eat.

"My lord, we'll be in the capital area in two days. Surely no one else will come?"

One of Lin Chenglie's men dismounted and said to Lin Chenglie with concern.

Five groups of people have come along the way, either to silence witnesses or to rescue people, causing them heavy losses, with many soldiers injured.

However, apart from Lin Chenglie, no one else noticed that the injured were all ordinary soldiers, while the Zhao family army mixed in were unharmed.

"Once we pass Ruzhou, we'll be in the capital's territory. They'll be even less likely to make a move then, so everyone should be careful, in case they come looking for trouble."

Lin Chenglie was also a little worried. Although Zhao's army hadn't suffered many injuries, the injuries to ordinary soldiers had significantly reduced their combat effectiveness.

If they send too many people, it will be difficult for the remaining hundred or so of them.

Lin Chenglie's worries were not unfounded. Half an hour after they set off again, Lin Chenglie noticed that something was wrong with their surroundings.

"Everyone, be on alert!"

As he spoke, he drew his sword and looked around warily.

As soon as Lin Chenglie finished speaking, a large group of people appeared around them, carrying swords, wearing masks, and dressed in Xia Kingdom clothing, and rushed towards them.

In an instant, swords flashed and life and death clashed. Lin Chenglie blocked the incoming blade with his sword, then turned the blade and stepped forward to meet it. The sword slashed directly at the opponent's neck. With a swift movement of his right hand, he slashed the opponent's neck.

Sensing the movement behind him, Lin Chenglie ducked to avoid the attack, then kicked the person away.

Lin Chenglie then went on to kill with every strike, leaving no room for retreat.

The Zhao family soldiers behind them showed no mercy. Whenever someone rushed into the escort vehicle, they were stopped by the Zhao family soldiers and killed in retaliation.

After a fierce battle, apart from the casualties among ordinary soldiers, Zhao's army was completely unharmed.

The leader of the assassins on the other side was shocked to see how skilled these Xia people were. Was the Xia army really that strong?

No, today we must not only kill their target, but also figure out their methods and whether Xia Kingdom has truly become stronger!

They must be nipped in the bud.

The lead assassin narrowed his eyes and began ordering his men to leave no survivors.

He didn't believe that their few hundred men couldn't handle the hundred or so Xia Kingdom soldiers.

Even if Zhao's army was incredibly powerful, they couldn't withstand the sheer number of people. Many corpses and blood flowed in front of the escorting carriages.

However, there were still many enemies. Lin Chenglie realized from their martial arts skills that they were clearly not a group. It seemed that the three kingdoms had conspired together and it was impossible for them to bring people into the capital.

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