Yue Qilin thought about what he had eaten and drunk these past two days, and about everything he had seen in Liangcheng, and muttered to himself:

"Of course I want to, but I still have many relatives in the capital. If they dare to rebel, they will be the ones to be beheaded..."

Qin Yue Zhao squinted at Yue Qilin.

"What if Huangfu Shaohua was killed while defending against the Northern Barbarian army?"

Upon hearing this, Yue Qilin realized what was happening.

"Does Your Highness mean to shift the blame eastward, pinning the crime of killing General Huangfu on the Northern Barbarians?"

Qi Heng exclaimed in surprise, "Does His Highness intend to orchestrate an assassination or lure the Northern Barbarian army into the city again?"

Qin Yue Zhao curled her lips into a smile.

"I'm afraid that if I don't make a move, Huangfu Shaohua will make the first move."

"Does Your Highness mean that Huangfu Shaohua wants to kill you?"

Although Yue Qilin suspected there might be some conspiracy when he went to war, he was not certain.

Qin Yue Zhao placed the secret letter, the account book, and the ring illustration in front of Yue Qilin one by one.

"You can take a look at these first."

Yue Qilin looked at the black rune ring on the table and exclaimed, "Your Highness, isn't this the pattern of the Southern Frontier Holy Clan?"

Qin Yue Zhao's eyes darkened.

"Do you recognize this pattern?"

"When I was young, I followed my grandfather to quell a rebellion in the southern border region. I saw such patterns on an altar in a mountain cave, but I haven't seen them since the rebellion ended."

"The insignia of a certain holy clan in the Southern Frontier? So, the Great Campaign not only has spies from the Northern Barbarians, but also spies from the Southern Frontier infiltrated into it?"

"So what are all these things, Your Highness?"

"This information was extracted from the spies when I was assassinated. They not only wanted to kill me, but also wanted to take away the twelve border cities."

Assassinate the princess.

To divide up the twelve border cities?

At this moment, patriotic fervor surged within Yue Qilin, and his fists clenched tightly.

"Your Highness, please speak frankly. How would you like me to help you?"

After listening for so long, Qi Heng seemed to understand something and nodded, saying, "Yes, Your Highness, just say what you want to do. Old Yue and I will follow you."

Qin Yue Zhao took a deep breath.

"All I need is for you to persuade your soldiers while Huangfu Shaohua is alive to believe that he died protecting Liangcheng."

"Is it really that simple?" Yue Qilin and Qi Heng exclaimed in unison.

Qin Yue Zhao shook her head.

"This is only the first step. I will inform you of the second step after it is done. As long as you cooperate with me, I can fulfill your wishes and guarantee that your families will have no worries about food and clothing."

Upon hearing this, Yue Qinlin and Qi Heng knelt down together, clasped their hands in a fist and bow:

"Yes, I, Yue Qilin, am willing to follow Your Highness!"

"I, Qi Heng, am also willing to follow Your Highness!"

Qin Yue Zhao nodded in satisfaction.

"By the way, I have already sent my trusted cavalry to welcome your families into the city. From now on, your families will live with General Ling's family. Their garden is the largest in the entire Liang City."

Being able to live in Liangcheng means you don't have to be exposed to the wind and sun outside.

They can also eat the food bestowed by the princess every day and drink clean water.

Yue Qilin and Qi Heng expressed their gratitude once again.

Just then, Chen Wan'er's anxious voice suddenly rang out from outside the door:

"Your Highness, the elite cavalry have stormed into the camp and are trying to seize supplies from the Huo family's army!"

Qin Yue Zhao quickly gave Yue Qilin and Qi Heng a wink.

Yue Qilin and Qi Heng quickly left the palace through the back door.

Qin Yue Zhao opened the study door, her face grim: "Let's go to the military camp!"

However, the next second, a note floated out of the treasure bowl:

"Princess Yue Zhao, the banquet is all prepared. Would it be convenient for you to receive it?"