The next day, Yin Ji broke into Xiao Lie's general's mansion. He didn't even notify anyone and just walked straight into the meeting room.
Xiao Lie was discussing matters with several trusted generals, and they were all stunned when they saw Yin Ji barging in so unruly.
"Xiao Lie!"
Yinji's eyes were red, his voice was hoarse, and he looked completely out of control.
He slammed the "secret report" onto the table in front of Xiao Lie:
"Look! Look! My father! He's still alive! He's seriously injured and dying in Jingzhou, Hebei!"
"You...you spread rumors before. Did you know about this a long time ago? Did you deliberately hide it?"
Xiao Lie was stunned by this sudden questioning. He picked up the "secret report" and quickly glanced through it, and his heart was suddenly filled with shock.
Prince Jin is really not dead?
Is it really in Hebei?
How could it be such a coincidence that I just casually released fake news?
This is simply...
But he was extremely cunning, and his face instantly showed just the right amount of shock and concern, even a hint of grievance:
"Your Highness! Where do you get that? I am loyal to His Highness the Prince of Jin, and heaven and earth can bear witness to that!"
"If I had known His Highness's whereabouts earlier, how could I have dared to conceal it? This...this is truly God bless Prince Jin! God bless our Hedong!"
He stood up and walked excitedly to Yin Ji, "How is your highness's injury? Where is he now? I will send the best medical officer immediately, no! I will personally lead the troops to take His Highness the Prince of Jin back to the palace!"
Yinji sneered in his heart, but his face was still filled with grief and anger:
"No need to trouble General Xiao! I want to go and fetch my father myself! I want to fulfill my filial duty! I ask for your permission, General Xiao!"
"Sir, are you going there in person?"
Xiao Lie's mind was racing. This was a godsend opportunity!
Not only can he use the Northern Di to get rid of Yin Ji, but he can also send Zhang Huan, Wang Ben, and Li Mao, three annoying guys, to the gates of hell!
A look of embarrassment appeared on his face. "Your Highness's filial piety is so touching! How could I possibly stand in your way?"
"However... the situation in Hebei Province is complicated right now. Northern Di cavalry are everywhere, and bandits are everywhere. Your Highness, with his precious body, how can you easily venture into such a dangerous place? Why not let me send someone..."
"No!"
Yin Ji flatly refused, his tone excited and stubborn.
"I must go in person! Otherwise, I will be uneasy. If General Xiao is worried, please send troops to escort me."
"I want General Zhang Huan, General Wang Ben, and General Li Mao to lead their elite troops and accompany me. With these three generals, they will definitely keep my father and I safe!"
Xiao Lie was overjoyed. Whatever he wished for came true!
His face showed a struggle and helplessness, but in the end, as if he had made a great decision, he slapped his thigh heavily:
"Well! Since Your Highness is so determined, it would be inhumane for me to stop you!"
"Generals Zhang, Wang, and Li are all the backbone of Hedong and are extremely brave and powerful. With their escort, we will be safe!"
"I'll arrange for food, fodder, and weapons right away, and send someone to notify Hebei... er, send someone to take care of the passes along the way to ensure Your Highness's smooth journey!"
He almost let the cat out of the bag and quickly changed his words.
"In that case, thank you, General Xiao!" Yinji looked at Xiao Lie gratefully, turned around and staggered away, his back looking extremely sad.
Looking at Yin Ji's departing back, the concerned smile on Xiao Lie's face instantly froze and turned into cold murderous intent.
He returned to his seat and whispered to his trusted military officer, "Immediately, as quickly as possible, inform Mr. Fan Wenjing: The fish has been hooked, and there are three more big fish tied up with it. Be sure to set a dragnet in Jingzhou, Hebei, and catch them all in one swoop, leaving no one alive!"
"Yes! General!" The soldier took the order and hurried away.
Xiao Lie picked up the teacup and gently blew away the foam, a cold light flashing in his eyes:
"Yinji, Yinji, you asked for this!"
"When you, your damned father, and those stubborn old men reunite on the Yellow Springs Road, Hedong will be completely mine, Xiao Lie!"
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In Shuozhou, in the study of the Zhenbei General's Mansion, the honeycomb coal stove was burning brightly.
Shen Qian respectfully placed the two secret reports that arrived almost simultaneously on Zhao Muyun's desk.
A report from Yebushou in Hebei Province confirmed that the information that Prince Yinzhao of Jin was seriously injured and hiding in Heifeng Valley in Jingzhou was basically true, and also found traces of activities of Xiao Cheyun and a small number of his subordinates.
The other one came from a secret channel deep in Jinyang, reporting in detail how Crown Prince Yinji excitedly confronted Xiao Lie and how he stubbornly demanded to go to Hebei in person to pick up his father.
And how Xiao Lie reluctantly agreed and generously assigned Zhang Huan, Wang Ben, and Li Mao to lead elite troops for escort.
At the same time, Xiao Lie had secretly sent people to rush north, apparently to inform the Northern Di.
Zhao Muyun carefully read the two secret reports, with no expression on his face.
Han Zhong and Fan Nan stood at the bottom, holding their breath and concentrating.
They all knew what these two pieces of intelligence meant.
After a long while, Zhao Muyun put down the secret report and spoke slowly, his voice calm but with a hint of coldness:
"Xiao Lie... has indeed taken this step. Exploiting the father-son bond to set up a scheme, his heart is despicable."
Fan Nan twirled his beard, his brow furrowed. "General, the truth is clear. Xiao Lie is colluding with the Northern Di, hoping to kill someone with a borrowed knife."
"The prince is young and eager to save his father, which is understandable, but going to Hebei is tantamount to walking into a trap."
"I'm afraid Jingzhou has already laid a tight net, waiting for them to fall in."
Han Zhong was a man of upright character. Upon hearing this, he immediately clasped his fists and said, "General, should we immediately send someone to intercept the Crown Prince's convoy?"
"Or notify our people in Hebei and try to protect them. At the very least... warn the prince that there's a trick going on!"
Zhao Muyun shook his head, his eyes flickering with wisdom as he glanced at his two capable assistants.
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