The Governor of Yongzhou asked, "When did the army set out?"
Qin Wan told him the time when the army set out and the approximate time when Huzhou Prefecture was captured.
The Yongzhou Governor thought about it and felt something was wrong: "If they were moving slower, they should be between Jizhou Prefecture and Zhengnan Prefecture."
Jizhou Prefecture guards the capital. Outside the capital, it is also collectively referred to as the capital area.
The army is between the two, which means it has just left Jizhou Prefecture and arrived at the territory of Zhengnan Prefecture.
Qin Wan looked at the map tonight and felt something was wrong. "Even though Zhengnan Prefecture suffered from the war and was captured by the rebels, how could 50,000 troops not be able to capture Zhengnan Prefecture? What happened in the middle?"
The two provincial governors also felt that something was amiss, but unfortunately there was a person between them, so they could not get any information from Huzhou Prefecture.
The Governor of Yongzhou said, "Let's set up camp here first and send someone to investigate. It won't take more than a day or two to get back with news."
Qin Wan had no choice but to agree and set up camp here for the time being.
This place is not far from Beifu City. Qin Wan sent people to Beifu City to inquire about the situation. At the same time, she also sent people to Shenyang to see the situation there, and by the way, inform the left army commander stationed in Shenyang about the current situation in various places.
Two days later, news arrived from all directions. Zhengnan Prefecture was under martial law, preventing spies from getting through. Beifu City and Shenyang were all well and sound, with no signs of anything unusual.
Moreover, Shen Yang sent two people, namely Lu Yan and Miss Feng.
Qin Wan frowned as she looked at Miss Feng. "The fighting is intense up ahead. What are you doing here?"
Miss Feng said, "I know there's a secret passage that leads directly to the inner residence of the Huzhou prefect. I can go in and find out what's going on."
Qin Wan's eyes lit up: "Really?"
Miss Feng nodded: "The location is in my boudoir, but I also need someone to accompany me."
Qin Wan waved her hand and said, "Don't worry, the accompanying personnel. It's just that this trip is extremely dangerous. Your parents sent you out because they wanted you to live well. If you go back this time, you're sending yourself to die."
Miss Feng's face was full of determination. "My parents and family are all dead, and I have no home left. If I survive this battle, I will collect their remains and bury them properly. If I unfortunately die in this battle, I also hope that the Crown Princess will collect my remains and bury them with my parents."
Qin Wan looked at Miss Feng and nodded solemnly: "Okay, I promise you."
Qin Wan immediately arranged for someone to go with Miss Feng into Huzhou City through the secret passage.
But it is difficult to choose the right person. He must be trustworthy and able to recognize the Qin family's secret codes and be able to contact Zhenzhen.
Tao Yao volunteered: "Zhenzhen and I grew up together, so I naturally know her habits. Besides, Miss Feng is here, so it would be more convenient for me to go."
Qin Wan allowed him to go and selected a few smart spies from the army to go with him. She was worried, so she stuffed some explosives into them before they left.
"This is for you to protect yourself. Remember, survival is more important than anything else." Qin Wan reminded him again and again.
Qin Wan was instructing them, but Prince Du was lost in thought as he stared at the explosives: "Should we send a few more people to blow open the city gate with explosives?"
The Yongzhou Governor clapped his hands and laughed, "What a good idea! I have several capable soldiers in my army who can come with us. Would the Crown Princess be afraid to use them?"
Qin Wan refused to be provoked and simply said, "This trip is a life-or-death struggle. Your Excellency, the Governor's soldiers are ready to die. I am naturally willing to provide explosives. I only hope that they go and return safely."
Qin Wan raised her hand and asked someone to deliver all the explosives, saying that these explosive packs could blow open the city gate.
The governor of Yongzhou asked people to take more things. The people he sent were all smart and petite. The secret passage must not be very spacious. If someone was too strong, it would take up too much space and they would not be able to carry much.
Lu Yan said at this time: "I'll go too."
Qin Wan glanced at him and waved her hand.
Lu Yan looked at Qin Wan's dim eyes and felt indescribably disappointed. Even if he let her go, she would not say a word to him. However, his sins would need countless merits to be washed away.
Lu Yan made up his mind that he must kill more people on this trip, preferably killing the governor of Huzhou with his own hands, so that he could barely get some credit.
After the group was ready, they headed towards the manor that Miss Feng mentioned.
This farm was the property of Magistrate Feng. Now it had been hit by wars one after another and the people in the farm were trembling with fear. Miss Feng used her status to comfort them and secretly led people into the secret passage that night.
The secret passage wasn't exactly spacious. Tall people had to go to the back and duck down to get through. After walking for over two hours, the area ahead only widened. Miss Feng signaled everyone to be careful and quiet. "This is probably the garden area up there. Further ahead is my boudoir. In case there's someone patrolling up there, please keep your voices down and don't let anyone see you."
Everyone became more cautious and climbed the stairs with Miss Feng.
Going upstairs, there was an inner room, glittering with jewels. This was the dowry that Miss Feng had saved for herself over the years. She glanced at it reluctantly, raised her hand and pointed at the painting hanging on the wall, and whispered, "Behind that door is my bedroom."
Miss Feng said this as she stepped forward to push him away. Tao Yao held him back and shook her head. Miss Feng was puzzled and asked softly, "What's wrong?"
Taoyao said, "There seems to be some movement outside."
Miss Feng didn't quite understand what she said and looked at her in confusion.
Lu Yan walked forward, leaned against the door and listened for a moment, then stepped aside.
Tao Yao looked around, picked up a glass wine glass and put it on the wall to signal Miss Feng to listen.
When Miss Feng put her ear close to the glass cup, she heard some strange noises. Her face turned slightly red and she looked at Tao Yao and shook her head slightly.
I've been standing in the secret room for nearly two quarters of an hour and there's still no movement.
Tao Yao looked at Lu Yan and said softly, "Marquis Pingyang, please leave first."
Lu Yan was a little puzzled: "Why me?"
Tao Yao pointed at herself and Miss Feng: "We are both women, it's not convenient for us to go out."
Lu Yan understood and quietly pushed open the door of the secret room. He saw two people lying naked on the bed in front of him.
He carefully closed the door of the secret room and extinguished the candle, then tiptoed out. After pushing open the door, he looked at the patrollers nearby and threw a stone.
"Bang!"
A slight sound startled a night cat, which jumped off the rockery and flew away.
The patrolling guard only saw a dark shadow passing by and shouted, "Help! There's an assassin!"
The house was suddenly in chaos. The two people in the house were awakened and put on their clothes in a hurry and went out.
"What assassin?" asked the Huzhou governor, wearing his clothes and holding a knife.
"Sir Governor! There's an assassin!"
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