"Copy the border map?" Gao was shocked.
He put his hand over his mouth, looked around and saw that there was no one else in the room, then lowered his voice and asked, "Is he a spy from the Northern Barbarians?"
That person was just transferred from the capital by the imperial court.
If he is a spy from the Northern Barbarians, doesn't that mean that the Northern Barbarians' forces have already invaded the capital of Dayong?
"Not necessarily." Wei Maolin shook his head slightly, his expression becoming more solemn. He moved closer to Gao and whispered in a voice that only the two of them could hear: "The one who contacted Lu Shouzhong was the Liang family."
"The Liang family..." Gao looked puzzled, "Could it be that the Queen Mother gave some instructions?"
Madam Liang was one of the few nieces and nephews to whom the Empress Dowager was close, and the Liang family had always been looked after by the Empress Dowager.
Last time at the Nanjiao Forest Farm, Miss Liang was involved in an incident involving a Northern Barbarian spy, but it was finally brought up and then gently let go. Except for Miss Liang being confined to the mansion and forbidden to go out, it did not affect the rest of the Liang family, all thanks to their relationship with the Queen Mother.
The Empress Dowager was in good health and looked long-lived. She suffered from fewer illnesses than Emperor Xiaoming. No matter which prince would succeed to the throne in the future, she would definitely be the Grand Empress Dowager. Even if she was gone, the next emperor would be her grandson, and would take good care of the Liang family for her sake.
As long as it doesn't involve issues of bottom line principle, no one would risk offending the Empress Dowager and easily provoke the Liang family.
But why did the Liang family and Lu Shouzhong copy the Northern Border Defense Map?
This involves border defense and is a matter of great importance.
As the Empress Dowager of Dayong, it is naturally impossible for Her Majesty to do anything that infringes upon the interests of her own country.
Could it be that the Liang family has the support of the Empress Dowager, but is actually betraying her?
Gao hid the shock in her eyes and gritted her teeth and said angrily: "If this is the case, the Liang family is really hateful. How is this different from being a traitor?"
"The daughter of the Lu family is now targeting Lan'er, but has Lu Shouzhong discovered what you have discovered about what they are doing?" Gao asked sharply.
Wei Maolin nodded.
The border defense map of Beiguan is divided into several parts, one part of which is kept in the underground secret room of the City Affairs Office, together with some old documents.
There are only two keys. In addition to the one in the hands of Lord Gong in the City Affairs Office, there is another one in the army stationed in the north.
The reason why "rubbing" was used was because the defense map was engraved on a stone slab. Wei Maolin had seen it when he followed Lord Gong into the secret room to get the documents.
Logically speaking, he could have pretended to know nothing to protect himself, but the border defense map concerned the lives of tens of thousands of soldiers stationed in the north, and even the safety of the entire Beiguan City and even the people of Dayong.
Don't be careless.
"Since they dared to copy the border defense map, they must have a backup plan." Gao frowned. "Lu Shouzhong used Lan'er's incident to make trouble. I'm afraid he wants to transfer you away from the City Affairs Office to prevent you from ruining their plans. Since you have made them wary, this matter will not end well. It will be useless to pretend that you know nothing."
At this point, either the west wind will prevail over the east wind, or the east wind will prevail over the west wind.
However, they don't have to confront the Liang family and the Empress Dowager behind the Liang family head-on.
After a moment's silence, Gao suggested to Wei Maolin, "We must let General Shi and Lord Gong know about this as soon as possible."
There are only two keys. Either something went wrong in the army or something went wrong in the City Affairs Office. Only by confronting the two sides can the truth be found out faster.
"Recently, the Western Suburbs camp has been conducting military exercises, and General Shi has not been to the North Gate City for more than a month." Wei Maolin said.
"Then go directly to the Western Suburbs Camp and report this matter. You don't need to go through other people. Just ask to see General Shi directly. You can also send a letter to the capital. No matter what, our Wei family is loyal to Dayong. This dirty water can't be put on our heads."
"Madam is really smart." After discussing with Gao for a while, Wei Maolin felt more at ease. "I will follow your advice and go to the western suburbs camp to meet General Shi. I will have to trouble you to take care of things in the mansion."
"They are just some little girls who listen to others' instigation. I can handle them." Gao was calm and composed. Seeing Wei Maolin was about to leave in a hurry, she hurriedly reminded him, "Take Dong Da and Liu Quan with you, take the official road, and leave openly."
Wei Maolin paused, then nodded seriously and did as Gao reminded.
Wei Maolin rode out of the city with his guards.
In addition to Dong Da and Liu Quan, who were with him in public, there were two Tianshu Pavilion guards who followed him secretly. They were the ones who were responsible for contacting the Wei family and protecting the Wei family in secret after Zou Yun.
It was precisely because they knew of their existence that Gao and Wei Maolin dared to leave the city in a grand manner at this critical juncture.
Not long after they left Beiguan City, three fast horses passed by two ordinary carriages.
The secret guard following behind Wei Maolin and the other two threw a stone.
The three fast horses running in front slowed down at the same time as the two carriages passing by.
A man wearing a veiled hat stuck his head out of the carriage.
On horseback, Wei Maolin looked back.
Even through the thin gauze hanging from the veil, Wei Maolin recognized at a glance that the person sticking her head out of the carriage was his daughter who had left Beiguan several months ago.
Their eyes met, and neither the horse nor the carriage had completely stopped.
Still, one heading west and the other heading east, heading in two completely different directions.
…
It took more than half an hour for Wei Maolin to leave Beiguan City.
The noble ladies from Beiguan who were planning to come to the Wei family to visit Wei Yunlan finally arrived together.
In the end, not as many people came as at the party.
There were only Miss Lu, a few other ladies who were on good terms with him, Qiu Yuehua, Huang Yuling, and Tu You who had heard the news and came with Huang Yuling.
Because of the previous incident at the Nanjiao Forest Farm, they had become friends with each other for life.
After all, they had owed Wei Yunlan a favor, and even if Wei Yunlan had not appeared in the city for some time, they could not just watch Miss Lu deliberately cause trouble and bring trouble to Wei Yunlan and the Wei family.
"If you ask me, just be tough and don't let them come." Qiu Yuehua got on the Huang family's carriage and rolled her eyes at Huang Yuling in annoyance. "Isn't your father the second-in-command of the Northern Army? General Shi is your father. It's just a matter of your words. Does Miss Lu dare to deliberately go against you?"
If it were two years ago, Huang Yuling would have had a fierce argument with Qiu Yuehua.
This time he was extra patient, and said with a wry smile: "You may be able to stop them once, but you may not be able to stop them the second time. It is better to resolve it as soon as possible to dispel their doubts. I have sent someone to inform the Wei family, and I think they are ready to deal with it."
After a pause, Huang Yuling continued, "Even if there are some shortcomings, you two can go in before Miss Lu and the others, so that you can help cover them up."
Upon hearing this, Qiu Yuehua looked at Huang Yuling deeply.
In the end, he didn't roll his eyes a second time and nodded heavily.
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