Wei Xiyin thought for a long time, so long that the people around her had already started to build a temporary camp.
In order to avoid being discovered by the enemy, the two teams responsible for setting up the camp tried not to destroy the buildings outside the village, and used the remaining walls to build an inconspicuous camp.
After Chang Ying surveyed the nearby terrain, he placed all the horses at the end of the village. Behind them was a bamboo forest with no road, so as to prevent the occasional noises made by the horses from being noticed.
Wei Lang helped with the work, cleaned up the stable, and then ran back.
He didn't understand what happened between his sister and Gong Liulang.
Wei Xiyin's heart was full of contradictions and struggles. Those doubts and speculations could only be confirmed by catching the Shifang Sect.
We cannot leave the Ten Directions Teachings unattended.
But she was too worried about her missing relatives. They were not far from Fufeng County and might be able to arrive there soon by riding a fast horse.
Add to that the Ten Directions Sect, and knowing that its followers were targeting the aristocratic families, she was afraid that any further delays would result...
Think for a long time.
Wei Xiyin sighed softly and made a decision in her heart.
She turned her gaze to her bewildered brother and beckoned, "Erlang, come here."
When Wei Lang heard his sister calling him, he ran to her happily.
Wei Xiyin pursed her lips slightly and asked him, "Erlang, do you know why we are here?"
"I know!" Wei Lang replied seriously, "We need to find our father, mother, and eldest brother and bring them home to reunite with our grandfather."
Wei Xiyin: "Well, Erlang is an adult now. How about I give you a task?"
When Wei Lang heard that he had a mission, he was very happy and said, "Okay!"
Wei Xiyin looked at her brother with a complicated expression. She didn't know when her brother had become taller than her.
She whispered, "Then Erlang will ride Buhei and take Chang Ying and the others to Fufeng County first to see if father and the others are there."
"Sister isn't coming with us?" Wei Lang's expression froze as he asked blankly.
Wei Xiyin: "Well, sister is going to stay here and beat up the bad guys."
Wei Lang got anxious when he heard this, "I want to beat up the bad guys too! I want to protect my sister!"
Wei Xiyin didn't coax people like she usually did.
Instead, he sternly scolded her, "Father, Mother, and Big Brother are in danger of dying. You need to learn to be independent and not act like a spoiled brat!"
This is why she thought about it for a long time.
One of the brother and sister must go.
Erlang is quite strong in fighting, and with Chang Ying by his side, they can go to Fufeng County to look for someone first.
If she couldn't find him in Fufeng County, then she would wait until she had dealt with the Shifang Sect and promised Guo Xiu that she would ask the Hedong Army to help find him.
Even if she had to search the entire Sizhou and Kyoto, she would find the person alive or dead!
Wei Lang pouted and agreed silently.
He also missed his family, but he couldn't be happy at the thought of being separated from his sister.
Wei Xiyin called Chang Ying over and said, "Take 500 of your men and 100 scouts and set out tomorrow. Cheng Xiu will be responsible for covering you as you cross Qichuan and reach Fufeng County as soon as possible."
Her expression suddenly grew serious. "Whether we find the person or not, send scouts back to report immediately!"
Chang Ying was shocked at first. He didn't know how many people were in the Shifang Sect, so it was not safe for the girl to stay here.
How could he leave at this time?
But Chang Ying was very familiar with his girl's temperament. She had made up her mind, so he was afraid that nothing he said would be of any use.
Chang Ying gritted his teeth and agreed, "Yes! I will definitely protect Erlangjun."
Dong Zhiyao and Gong Chun did not speak throughout the whole process.
Yuan Jin, on the other hand, had tactfully returned to the tent to rest.
Night falls.
There was no fire in the makeshift camp.
All the tents were set up in abandoned village houses.
The night was damp and cold.
But I was covered with thick blankets, so I could bear the absence of a campfire.
In the second half of the night, Dong Zhiyao, who was on duty, discovered something unusual.
Five miles away from their camp, a small team of only ten people appeared and rushed towards Gongjiawu Fort under the cover of night.
Knowing that Qichuan had been controlled by the Ten Directions Sect, they sent out many scouts to avoid being discovered and to gather information in a timely manner.
Not only the Wei family, but also the Hedong Army around Yuan Jin.
The scout returned quietly and reported in a low voice: "Looking at the direction, those people are coming from Hongnong County."
Dong Zhiyao looked into the dark night with sharp eyes.
He suspected that they were scouts sent by the Ten Directions Sect. Guo Xiu's plan was already being implemented. These people might have found out some news about Hongnong County and rushed back to report overnight.
Dong Zhiyao did not disturb the sleeping people. He led the women's army to lurk on the road that must be passed, intending to capture the ten people alive.
The battle under the cover of night came silently.
The moonlight is deep.
The entire Qichuan County had been cleared out as early as the summer, and there were no monsters to be seen anywhere. Occasionally, terrifying roars could be heard in the distance, also coming from the direction of Hongnong County.
The battle came and ended quickly.
The women soldiers showed their bravery, but in a flash, only ten bodies were left on the ground.
Dong Zhiyao originally planned to leave someone alive, but it was dark at night and he couldn't observe the opponent's expressions during the fight. He was afraid that the opponent would scream at the top of his lungs and be discovered, so he had no choice but to end the fight quickly.
A Pan squatted down and searched the bodies, and found a letter from one of the bodies.
I gained something, so the trip wasn't in vain.
Wait until dawn.
Dong Zhiyao handed the letter to Wei Xiyin and briefly but shockingly told her what happened last night.
"I'm afraid Hongnong County has already started the operation, otherwise these people wouldn't have rushed back to report the news overnight."
Wei Xiyin hadn't slept all night, tossing and turning. Upon hearing this, she perked up and opened the letter.
It was just as they expected.
The letter reported that the Princess of Hedong was missing, and the King of Hedong sent people back to call for reinforcements. If the army stepped out of the fiefdom, the defense of Hedong would be weak...
So, their next target is Hedong Kingdom?
Wei Xiyin thought for a moment, "Thank you for your hard work, Brother Yao, you should go and rest for a while. We will be stationed here for the next two days."
Once her scouts arrive in Hongnong, Guo Xiu's plan will probably change.
The King of Hedong had no choice but to unite with other aristocratic families and rush to Huayin County to wipe out the Shifang Sect.
But in this case, her identity and these troops could no longer be concealed, and Guo Xiu's plan to keep her in the dark also failed.
Just what she wanted.
Outside.
Chang Ying has integrated his army and is ready to head to Fufeng County.
General Cheng Xiu will lead two hundred scouts to explore the way ahead and cover them as they pass through the Qichuan area.
Wei Lang puffed out his chest and said loudly, "Sister, wait for me to come back with father, mother, elder brother, and uncle."
He paused, then quickly added, "You can't leave. You have to wait for us here!"
Wei Xiyin's eyes softened when she heard this, "Okay."
Chang Ying led his troops to pay their respects, and then they left.
Wei Xiyin stared at her brother's tall figure for a long time without saying a word.
And at this time.
Near the entrance to the secret passage of Gongjiawu Fort.
A refined man in cloth appeared, holding a box in his arms, wearing coarse clothes and cloth shoes, and walking slowly towards the hillside.
Behind him followed two men, both dressed in black, with hats on their heads covering their entire faces, making their features invisible.
The three of them stepped forward, opened the door of the secret passage, and walked straight into it.
Behind him, the door to the secret passage slowly closed.
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