"What if I object?" Mu Jingrui didn't want Shangguan Wanning to run around anymore.
After all, this is not the capital. No matter how powerful Shangguan Yue is, there are times when he cannot take care of things.
"Jing Rui..."
Shangguan Wanning pulled Mu Jingrui's sleeve and acted coquettishly, but this time Mu Jingrui had no intention of compromising.
"I also know that some things must have a result once they have begun. If you want to investigate the case, you can hand it over to Huo Gang. He knows the former prefect, so it will be much easier for him to handle the matter. As for you..."
Mu Jingrui held down Shangguan Wanning's hand that was pulling his clothes and said sternly, "Just stay here obediently and don't go anywhere."
Shangguan Wanning suddenly felt like she had lost all her energy.
After Mu Jingrui dealt with everything, he talked to Huo Gang alone.
For Huo Gang, it was a perfect opportunity that Shangguan Wanning was protected and he could continue investigating the case.
Moreover, this time, Mu Jingrui also gave him a token that allowed him to travel with the government. He quickly packed up, said goodbye to Shangguan Wanning, and set off on his journey.
Mu Jingrui investigated the number of troops and logistical supply details of the Turkic attack and found that it was much less than they had imagined.
It was only at this time that Shangguan Wanning realized that the troops she saw in Ge Shuyan’s camp last time were already half of the main force.
"No wonder she agreed to my request so readily." Shangguan Wanning suddenly realized and became even more curious about the Turkic invasion this time.
Mu Jingrui personally led his troops into battle and won a great victory in his first direct confrontation with the Turks.
With him in charge of the army, Liu Xian didn't dare to do anything weird again.
Shangguan Wanning was left in the government office of the Southeast Prefecture, and Mu Jingrui temporarily bought two maids to take care of her daily life.
At noon that day, after dinner, Shangguan Wanning dismissed the maid and prepared to take a nap. Suddenly, the window swayed gently and a figure flashed by. She felt her body stiffen and she could no longer move.
"Is it you?"
Ge Shuyan walked in front of Shangguan Wanning.
Shangguan Wanning looked at her and found that her face was pale and gloomy. She asked softly, "Are you injured?"
Ge Shuyan did not answer, his eyes fixed on Shangguan Wanning. "I have something to tell you... Don't shout, don't attract others..."
"You are seriously injured. Please help me unblock the acupuncture points. I know a little bit about medicine and can help you."
Shangguan Wanning felt anxious when she saw Ge Shuyan, whose face and voice were very weak.
Ge Shuyan was still hesitating when there was a knock on the door.
Ge Shuyan nervously grabbed Shangguan Wanning's neck.
"Princess, Lord Liu sent some grapes for you to enjoy."
Shangguan Wanning was a little out of breath, so Ge Shuyan could only relax his wrist slightly.
"I've already gone to bed, so put it away first and wait until I get up from my lunch break."
"yes."
Only after hearing the footsteps fading away did Ge Shuyan let go of Shangguan Wanning.
"We had a pleasant cooperation last time. Please trust me again. I won't hurt you. At least, not now."
Ge Shuyan was about to collapse, so she had to use up her last bit of strength to untie the acupoints on Shangguan Wanning's body. Then her eyes went dark and she passed out.
Shangguan Wanning was shocked, she quickly squatted down to feel Ge Shuyan's pulse. She didn't dare to say anything, she moved Ge Shuyan to the bed alone, took out a silver needle to prick her acupuncture points, temporarily relieved her injuries.
She then took out the life-extending pill that Lu Xiangzi had left for her and fed it to Ge Shuyan.
After a while, Ge Shuyan slowly opened his eyes.
"How are you? Are you feeling better?" Shangguan Wanning poured a glass of water for Ge Shuyan, helped her up and fed her to drink.
Ge Shuyan secretly practiced his Qi and found that the energy in his Dantian was indeed much smoother.
"Do you really know medicine?"
"Of course. My master is recognized as the best doctor in the world. You are lucky. The life-extending pills he left for me are the ones that replenish blood and qi. I only have three pills with me."
Shangguan Wanning put the cup back on the table and looked back at Ge Shuyan. "Princess, the Central Plains and the Turks are at war right now. You risked your life sneaking into the government office. Do you want to assassinate Lord Liu again?"
"No, I came to see you."
"Looking for me?" Shangguan Wanning paused, then smiled faintly, "It seems that the princess does have something to say to me."
Ge Shuyan let out a long sigh.
"I want you to... persuade Mu Jingrui to withdraw his troops."
"Princess, I'm sorry that I can't help you with this matter. Things are no longer as simple as they were when we first made the deal. You should know better than me."
Ge Shuyan understood this truth very well.
"Do you know why I agreed to your withdrawal so easily?"
"I think... the princess probably doesn't want to fight either."
"You are very clever."
Ge Shuyan closed his eyes, his expression somewhat painful. "Now that things have come to this, I might as well tell you the truth."
"You have been at the border for so long. With your intelligence, you should have discovered that the Turks cannot compete with the Central Plains with their current strength. However, we still led our troops to attack. Because... from the beginning, we never thought of fighting, but had already regarded the Southeast Prefecture as something in our pocket."
"What?" Shangguan Wanning was very surprised, and a terrible thought flashed through her mind. "Could it be... that you have an insider in the Central Plains?"
"That's right. Liu Xian, the governor of Southeast Prefecture, had already privately agreed with my eldest brother that as long as my eldest brother sent troops, the city gates would be opened to allow the Turkic troops to enter. I was shocked when I heard the news. I don't want the peace treaty between the Turks and the Central Plains to be torn up."
Ge Shuyan's expression changed slightly, and due to the fluctuation of emotions, his chest began to ache again.
She paused, calmed down for a while, and continued, "So, in order to prevent their alliance from succeeding, I took the risk of sneaking into the Central Plains, wanting to kill Liu Xian once and for all. But who knew... Liu Xian was surrounded by many experts, and my assassination failed."
"I originally thought that I could no longer stop them, but who knew that God would help me. Jin Ruhong actually stepped forward and took the initiative to take responsibility, breaking Liu Xian's plan. I know that Big Brother has always disliked me. This time I went to the army as a deputy general, and he gave me the task of attacking Jin Ruhong."
"In fact, my situation was similar to Jin Ruhong's. If we continued to fight, there would be no reinforcements. My eldest brother and Liu Xian were taking the opportunity to eliminate dissidents. Your appearance was a surprise to everyone."
Ge Shuyan looked at Shangguan Wanning with some admiration.
Shangguan Wanning frowned slightly, her mind was very clear. "This is your own internal intrigue among the Turks, it has nothing to do with us. If you want us to withdraw our troops, there must be a reason that convinces us."
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