Chapter 907 Seeking refuge

Qi Heng's words were cryptic, and Lin Yuesha lowered her eyes and pondered for a moment, roughly understanding the concerns of the Wang siblings.

"Perhaps those two will have to leave tonight."

Wang Binglan hurriedly took the pills, indicating that the situation was urgent and the siblings would not delay any longer.

Regardless, Wang Jinhu was audacious and tricked Qi Heng before leaving.

"This poison is called Seven Days Dead. People who are poisoned will usually survive until the seventh day before the symptoms appear."

After being poisoned, everything seemed normal. The onset of the poisoning was similar to falling asleep, until breathing ceased.

Lin Yuesha felt a chill run down her spine and was sweating bullets. Since Qi Heng was already on guard, it would have been better to just kill the brother and sister to prevent future troubles.

"No, Wang Jinhu made a copy of the city defense map. He will probably use it as a bargaining chip to defect to Helian City."

Qi Heng's plans were flawless, and the city defense map was fake. Once Helian Cheng fell for it, his side would set up an inescapable trap and directly march in to occupy Jinyu Pass.

Only in this way, by defeating the alien races without giving them a chance to breathe, can they free up time to deal with the Wei family.

Once Yuwen Kun returns to the North and joins forces with the alien races to launch a pincer attack, the Great Qi will be attacked from both sides and will also be at odds with the Wei family, inevitably facing a predicament.

No matter how many soldiers he has, he can't withstand a three-on-one attack.

Qi Heng had just received the news and hadn't had time to tell Lin Yuesha yet.

"I see."

Lin Yuesha toyed with the key in her hand. "Why doesn't Wang Binglan set fire to all the account books?"

"Burning it would solve everything, so why would she let you have it?"

Qi Heng understood Wang Binglan's thoughts very well and was eager to create difficulties for Lin Yuesha.

"Then I have no choice but to accept the challenge."

Lin Yuesha was still worried, so she rinsed her mouth with weak tea. To ensure safety, she didn't even use the tea in the military tent.

Wang Jinhu's actions clearly indicated that he didn't want to cause a big scene; he was probably planning to quietly send Qi Heng on his way after escaping.

Of course, the brother and sister knew this was not easy, so they specifically chose the Seven-Day Intoxication.

Just as Qi Heng had planned, that very night, Wang Jinhu got what he wanted and disappeared without a trace with Wang Binglan.

The brother and sister entered Jinyu Pass, but instead of going to the leader's camp, they went straight to Helian Cheng's mansion.

"My lord, someone requests an audience."

The steward came to deliver a message: Helian Cheng was drinking.

He had a bad few days. On New Year's Eve, he was made a fool of and insulted, leaving him parched. On New Year's Day, he heard that Biyu had returned to Jinyu Pass and was given to Yuwen Kun by the leader. Yuwen Kun took her under his command, which meant that the relationship between Yuwen Kun and the leader had been solidified.

This was a bolt from the blue for Helian Cheng.

He was once a trusted subordinate of the leader, and his current success is inseparable from the leader's support.

However, the feeling of being subservient to others and constantly being scolded was too unpleasant, and Helian Cheng couldn't help but have thoughts of becoming the leader himself.

Helian Cheng never revealed his ambition; he proceeded step by step in a down-to-earth manner.

Placing Miaoyin next to Yuwen Kun was his first step in rising to power.

"Who requested an audience?"

On the second day of the Lunar New Year, the day when daughters return to their parents' home, Helian Cheng, having neither sons nor daughters, refused to receive guests.

"They are a brother and sister. They said that if you don't see them, they will show you this."

The steward held up the envelope with both hands, and Hanlu, who was standing to the side, took it with a knowing look.

Upon opening the envelope, Hanlu found a draft sketch inside, which she couldn't quite understand.

"A map of the Great Qi's city defenses?"

Helian Cheng was stunned. Recalling what the steward had said, the brother and sister came together. Could it be Wang Jinhu and Wang Binglan?

The other party was shrewd; they only offered a corner of the city defense map.

"So, what do you think? Should we let those two in?"

The manager didn't recognize them; the brother and sister were unfamiliar faces.

"What are you all standing there for? Quickly, invite them in!"

Helian Cheng sat up straight immediately, as if he had been injected with chicken blood.

Hanlu hesitated and asked, "You two siblings have been in the Qi army camp the whole time, why did you suddenly come to the mansion?"

All of this could very well be a pre-designed trap.

"no."

Helian Cheng laughed heartily, and after a moment's thought, he suddenly realized that it was probably related to the jade.

Many things go wrong because of women.

The Wang siblings were invited into the room, and Helian Cheng left Hanlu behind, sending everyone else away.

"Lord Helian, the corner of the city defense map we just saw represents the sincerity of my brother and me."

Wang Jinhu settled down and sipped his tea with ease. Rather than saying they came to seek refuge, it would be more accurate to say they were mutually benefiting. Having lived in Daqi for many years, no one knew Qi Heng's background better than him, and he also had a life-saving charm in his hands.

"Then why don't you go to the chief?"

Helian Cheng nodded. If the Wang siblings were exposed and asked him for protection, then his sincerity would be somewhat lacking.

"Because of the jade, I believe Lord Helian has already received the news."

Although Wang Jinhu arrived at Jinyu Pass, his men continued to infiltrate the Qi army camp.

He sought refuge with Helian Cheng mainly because the leader was too unreliable.

"You came directly to our door, aren't you worried I'd report you to the leader?"

Helian Cheng was testing the waters; if the Wang siblings were sincere, then it wasn't impossible to take advantage of them.

"Then it depends on Lord Helian's thoughts."

Informing on someone, and then being eliminated by the leader as a thorn in his side? Helian Cheng isn't stupid, otherwise he wouldn't have reached this position.

Intelligent people don't need to be too direct; Wang Jinhu and Helian Cheng understood each other's needs.

The sudden disappearance of the Wang siblings did not cause much of a stir in Daqi, because on the second day of the Lunar New Year, Yang Zhutou's father arrived, bringing with him grain and another person.

Judging by the timeline, the messenger had not yet returned to Qin City, and Master Yang must have been on his way to the border before receiving the news.

"Lin Yuesha, it's been a long time."

The person behind Master Yang removed their veil, revealing a delicate face.

"Wei Lan?"

Lin Yuesha was greatly surprised. She guessed that the Yang family might be the Wei family's lackeys, but she did not expect Wei Lan to have the audacity to come to the Northwest Camp.

"What, are you surprised to see me? I heard Bai Youran is here too."

When Bai Youran was mentioned, Wei Lan's expression changed slightly. Bai Dingfeng, that scumbag, had deceived her so badly!

On the surface, the Bai family was willing to cooperate with the Wei family, but unexpectedly, they secretly sided with Sishui City and betrayed the country.

That night in Qincheng, Wei Lan almost died at Bai Dingfeng's hands.

The couple, who were once so happy, now hate each other so much.

Bai Dingfeng is hiding in Sishui City, and Wei Lan only wants to catch Bai Youran to vent her anger.

"This is the border of the Great Qi, not your Wei family's territory."

Since the visitor was a guest, Lin Yuesha gestured for Bai Cha to serve tea, pondering Wei Lan's purpose in coming.

"Not now, but soon it will be."

In order to keep moving forward, Wei Lan spent the Lunar New Year on the road, enduring wind and rain and sleeping in the open, leading a very miserable life.

However, since the Wei family assigned her this task, she had no choice but to obey. Now was not the time for her to solve everything by acting spoiled and willful.

This time, Wei Lan, representing the Wei family, is here to persuade Qi Heng to unite with the Wei family to resist foreign enemies.