Xiao Lie's face was as gloomy as water, and Fan Wenjing's expression was equally ugly.
"Mr. Fan, the attackers disappeared without a trace, like ghosts. But apart from Zhao Muyun from Shuozhou, I can't think of anyone else who would have such means and motives!"
Xiao Lie said hatefully, "This man is like a nail stuck in our backs. If we don't remove him, our cooperation will never be at peace!"
Fan Wenjing twirled his goatee and mused, "General Xiao has a point. Zhao Muyun is indeed a nuisance."
"However, the main force of Zuo Xian Wang is currently focused on dealing with the harassment from the Koreans in the east, and is unable to deal with him for the time being."
"General, please be patient and wait for a while. First, follow the original plan to firmly control the Hedong area south of Xinzhou and accumulate strength."
"When my main force returns, I will join forces with the general to remove this nail."
Although Xiao Lie was unwilling, he also knew that it was difficult for him to shake Zhao Muyun, who had elite soldiers and thunder bombs at his disposal with his current strength, so he had to hold back for the time being.
He then mentioned another concern: "There is another matter. Prince Yinji of Jin still has influence among the old subordinates of the Prince of Jin. Due to my reputation, I cannot touch him for the time being."
"However, if this boy is not eliminated, he will always be a hidden danger. I wonder if Mr. Fan has any good plan?"
Fan Wenjing's eyes turned, and a sinister smile appeared on the corner of his mouth:
"How difficult is that? General, you can send someone to spread a rumor that His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin did not die after the defeat at Dahe, but was seriously injured and fled to a secluded place in Hebei Province to recuperate."
Xiao Lie was puzzled at first, but then suddenly realized: "Sir, what you mean is... to lure the snake out of its hole?"
"good!"
Fan Wenjing clapped his hands, "The Crown Prince is foolish and filial. Upon hearing this news, he will definitely find a way to go to Hebei Province to investigate the truth."
"By then, I will arrange for the forces in Hebei who have defected to my Dadi to disguise themselves as bandits and set up an ambush along the way..."
"Hehe, in troubled times, the prince unfortunately encountered bandits and died. Who can blame the general?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Lie was overjoyed. "Great! A perfect way to give someone a taste of their own medicine! If Zhao Muyun can let the bandits rob me of my gold, I can let the 'bandits' take the prince's life!"
"This way, not only can I vent my anger, but I can also get rid of Yinji, the stumbling block that is in my way!"
"At that time, I will be able to completely sideline Your Majesty and establish a court that is friendly with your country. Together, we will have no reason to worry about Li Jingang's demise."
The two looked at each other and gave each other a knowing and sinister smile.
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Shuozhou, Zhenbei General’s Mansion, Inner Courtyard.
After handling military affairs for the day, Zhao Muyun returned to the inner courtyard feeling a little tired.
The lights in the courtyard are warm, and the atmosphere is completely different from the solemn atmosphere outside.
Bai Ruolan's belly was slightly bulging. She was sitting on the couch sewing small clothes, her face filled with maternal glow.
Huan Naxue, with her belly bulging with the thought of giving birth, walked slowly with the support of a maid. Beads of sweat oozed from her forehead, but her eyes were determined.
The newly married Yin Yao was serving tea obediently on the side.
She has gradually adapted to her new identity and life in the mansion, and the worry between her brows has faded a lot.
"My husband is back." Bai Ruolan smiled gently when she saw him come in.
"Brother Yun!" Huan Naxue also stopped and gave him a smile with a bit of hardship.
"Muyun!" Yin Yao called softly, a blush on her face.
Zhao Muyun looked at the three ladies, and the fatigue in his heart disappeared, replaced by warmth.
He walked forward, carefully helped Huan Naxue sit down, then greeted Bai Ruolan with concern, and finally nodded to Yin Yao.
"Thank you for your hard work."
Zhao Muyun said softly, taking a closer look at Yin Yao, "Especially Yao'er, you just arrived not long ago and you have to take care of your two sisters."
Bai Ruolan and Huan Naxue smiled at each other. Bai Ruolan joked, "My husband is right. Sister Xue'er and I are pregnant during this period. It's really hard for Sister Yao."
Huan Naxue also agreed: "Yes, Muyun, you must be gentle to Yaomei and don't be too rude."
The suggestive meaning in the two women's words made Yin Yao's face redder, and she lowered her head and twisted the corner of her clothes.
Zhao Muyun naturally heard the hidden meaning. Looking at Yin Yao's shy appearance and thinking of her hot body, his heart couldn't help but feel warm.
The four of them chatted about family matters for a while. Seeing that Bai Ruolan and Huan Naxue looked tired, Zhao Muyun told them to go to bed early, and then turned his gaze to Yin Yao.
Yin Yao understood and said in a voice as soft as a mosquito: "Then I...will go back to my room first."
Zhao Muyun nodded.
A moment later, Zhao Muyun came to Yin Yao's room.
Under the candlelight, Yin Yao had taken off her hairpins and rings, and her black hair flowed like a waterfall, adding a touch of softness and charm.
After experiencing dramatic changes in her family and country, she lost some of the arrogance of a princess and gained some of the fragility and submissiveness that made her look so pitiful.
"Yao'er..."
Zhao Muyun held her hand, his words filled with ambiguity and comfort, "I'm sorry for putting you through so much these days."
Yin Yao leaned gently in his arms and shook her head: "I am not wronged to be able to be with my husband."
The air gradually became hot and ambiguous.
Just as Zhao Muyun was about to take a step forward, the urgent voice of the guard Li Si suddenly came from outside the door:
"General! Captain Shen has urgent military information to discuss with you!"
Zhao Muyun froze, the fire rising in his body was abruptly interrupted, and his face instantly turned dark.
He suppressed his anger, took a deep breath, and said in a deep voice: "I understand. Let him wait in the study."
He patted Yin Yao's hand helplessly and whispered, "Wait for me to come back."
Yin Yao nodded obediently, with a hint of disappointment in her eyes, but more of understanding.
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