"I can fight in your place, but there are conditions."
Xiao Ye continued.
Su Lianwu was suddenly overjoyed. Everyone knew that Xiao Ye was once a young genius who was invincible on the battlefield and made the arrogant Xiongnu people afraid.
If he hadn't been misled by beauty and lost military secrets back then, he wouldn't have been defeated by the Xiongnu.
In terms of combat prowess, he was an outstanding man.
What are Your Highness's conditions?
Su Lianwu asked.
He will absolutely agree to anything that he can do.
"This battle is extremely risky. I need you to sign a statement that if we lose, it will have nothing to do with you. I will take full responsibility for the failure."
Similarly, even if you win, you won't share any credit.
"this......"
For some reason, Su Lianwu felt something was off.
Although signing this treaty might seem like it would help him escape responsibility, he should be happy about it.
However, he felt no joy because of what came next.
"What, General Su doesn't agree? Does he want to bear the consequences alone?"
Seeing his hesitation, Xiao Ye immediately asked in a deep voice.
"No, this humble general agrees."
Su Lianwu came to his senses and realized that he truly could not bear the consequences.
It's fortunate that someone is willing to take the consequences for me now.
The people of the Northern Desert have already crossed the Ink Mountain and are heading towards the Secluded Mountain. The chances of him winning with his strength are extremely slim.
"Then let's sign it first. I'll set off immediately after that."
Xiao Ye waved his hand, and someone came forward to set out paper and pen.
A pre-war declaration was quickly signed.
After a brief farewell to Su Liluo, Xiao Ye led Su Lianwu's army to Moshan to meet the enemy.
As for Su Lianwu, Xiao Ye did not let him follow, saying that he was to guard the peace of the town.
"Who has been to my study these past few days? Summon all the servants working in the courtyard!"
As soon as Xiao Ye left, Su Lianwu's face darkened, and he shouted angrily at the servants in the mansion.
He wanted to catch the person who stole his military map and tear him to pieces.
Su Liluo pursed her lips and remained silent, watching the commotion from the sidelines.
Soon, all the servants in the entire mansion came to a courtyard and knelt down.
After questioning her one by one, Su Lianwu finally learned from Cailian that Ayu had gone to the study but had been stopped by him.
"Ayu? Someone, bring her here!"
Su Lianwu asked in confusion.
Although it's just a suspicion, in today's climate of intense public scrutiny, even this suspicion can be fatal.
A servant went to fetch Ayu, and soon returned in a panic.
"Oh no, General! Miss Ayu has gone missing!"
"What!"
Su Lianwu exclaimed in surprise. Now he was almost certain that Ayu had something to hide and had run away!
"Send word to search the entire city for Ayu!"
*
Two days passed, and Su Liluo stayed in the mansion while Xiao Ye was still fighting the Northern Desert people in Moshan.
Several messages came in, saying that the battle situation was urgent, the Northern Desert people were strong and well prepared, and Xiao Ye was leading his army to deal with the situation with difficulty.
There was a faint sense that they were about to lose.
Su Lianwu also caught the escaped Ayu within the last two days. When he brought Ayu back from outside, he ran into Su Liluo.
Su Lianwu, his face contorted with rage, threw Ayu to the ground in a disheveled state, then pulled out his whip and began to lash her repeatedly.
"No, it wasn't me, General, you've really misunderstood me. I just ran away from home in anger, I didn't run away! I, I didn't steal the map!"
Ayu explained while howling.
But Su Lianwu's eyes were bloodshot as he continued to vent his anger.
The situation reported by Xiao Ye is not good, which means that he may not be able to win this battle.
Even if he lost, he could escape responsibility, but he would still be angry inside.
Ayu rolled around on the ground, in excruciating pain.
Suddenly, she caught a glimpse of Su Liluo watching the commotion from the side.
He shouted, "General, your sister also went to the study that day...you can't just suspect me!"
"What did you say?"
Su Lianwu stopped moving, his face showing some surprise.
Su Liluo felt a pang of anxiety when she saw Ayu turn the fire on herself.
I really underestimated this woman!
So she chuckled and said, "I went to the study because I took the wrong turn. I didn't actually reach the study door. My maid Cailian can vouch for me."
My husband's fate is unknown on the battlefield. Does General Su doubt me? Why should a man of Liang help the Northern Desert?
Yes, why would she help Bei Mo?
The Crown Prince is now in danger on the battlefield!
Su Lianwu's suspicion vanished in an instant, and he turned around to continue beating Ayu.
He only had her taken away when she was almost dead.
A mocking smile played on Su Liluo's lips; in the end, he couldn't bear to part with this woman.
That's fine, as long as this woman is alive, she will be a handle on him.
On the third day, another battle report arrived.
Xiao Ye's army achieved a narrow victory over the Northern Desert, but Xiao Ye was seriously wounded and had to be carried back by his soldiers.
Even though Su Liluo knew that fighting would result in injuries, when he saw Xiao Ye lying motionless on a stretcher, his clothes stained red with blood and his face pale, he was still shocked.
She was ultimately terrified.
"Someone, quickly summon the army doctor! His Highness the Crown Prince has lost too much blood and is seriously injured!"
The soldier came in and called out anxiously.
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