After having fun, we still have to deal with serious business.
Nineteen was instructed by Song Yanqing to guard outside the camp and prevent anyone from entering.
Only three people remained in the commander's tent.
After Song Yanqing and Lu Qiqi sat down, An Yi began to report the information that the Shadow Guard had gathered.
He said, "After the young master left the city, the Shadow Guards guarded the East Camp every day. Wu Guangping's every move was under their watchful eyes."
Previously, when Wu Guangping tried to break into the commander's tent, it was the Shadow Guard who informed Qin Shiyu; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to rush from the West Camp to the main camp in such a short time.
Song Yanqing poured Lu Qiqi a glass of water and asked, "Did you find anything out?"
An Yi replied, "According to the report from the Shadow Guards, there is a centurion in the Eastern Camp named Ye Lin."
During the time the young master has been away from the city, he has frequently visited the Wu residence.
Speaking of this centurion, Lu Qiqi still remembered him.
When Wu Guangping suspected that Song Yanqing was not in the military camp and tried to break into the main tent with his men, Ye Lin was one of the men he was with.
A gatekeeper has four deputy generals by his side. Whether based on military rank or personal favor, it shouldn't be a centurion's turn.
After all, he couldn't remain a centurion forever just because he had earned Wu Guangping's appreciation.
Thinking of this, Lu Qiqi said, "When your young master returned to camp, he was ambushed and killed by the Tatars."
The news must have leaked from within the city, giving the enemy an opportunity to attack.
An Yi pondered, "The Shadow Guards sent men to guard the Wu residence and the Eastern Camp. They had no chance to send messages out of the city."
Lu Qiqi had heard about the Shadow Guard's actions before, so she had no doubts about them.
But the news still leaked, which means there are still lawless areas that the Shadow Guards failed to investigate.
Suddenly, Lu Qiqi thought of something.
Aunt Cen died in childbirth, and Lu Xiangxiang also had a difficult childbirth.
One incident after another occurred among the women of the Wu family. Wu Guangping outwardly presented himself as someone who pitied his concubines and cherished his children, which made people believe him.
If Lu Qiqi hadn't frequently visited the Wu residence and witnessed Wu Guangping's indifference towards his wives and concubines, and his lack of concern even for his own child's injury...
Even she was starting to believe the persona Wu Guangping had created for himself.
How could such a cold-hearted person risk his life to return to the mansion to see his offspring?
The Tatars launched a fierce attack while Wu Guangping was seriously injured.
The timing of the incidents was also extremely strange, as they all occurred during the time when the women of the Wu family were giving birth.
Thinking of Lu Xiangxiang, Lu Qiqi asked, "Has there been any news from my aunt's side?"
The sudden change of words startled An Yi, but he quickly realized what was going on and said, "No, she had previously sent a makeup box through the Shadow Guards, saying that she must give it to you."
Upon hearing this, Lu Qiqi and Song Yanqing exchanged a glance.
Then Lu Qiqi said, "Bring it up quickly."
Before long, An Yi presented a box the size of a palm with both hands.
Lu Qiqi took the exquisitely carved sandalwood dressing box, and the moment she opened it, she could smell a fragrance.
The fragrance was so pleasant that Lu Qiqi couldn't help but inhale it.
There was a handkerchief in the makeup box; it was pure white and had no embroidery.
Lu Xiangxiang has excellent craftsmanship; it's impossible for her not to embroider anything on her.
However, Lu Qiqi did not believe that Lu Xiangxiang knew how to hide words with a handkerchief.
This made her ponder: what message did Lu Xiangxiang want to convey?
Why not just tell the Shadow Guards directly, instead of trying to pass on the message through this method?
The scented powder in the makeup box quickly spread its fragrance.
Lu Qiqi pondered for a long time but couldn't find anything wrong with the makeup box and handkerchief.
Suddenly, she felt that the fragrance was somewhat familiar; she seemed to have smelled it before at the Wu residence.
But she was certain that this incense was not used by Lu Xiangxiang, who was still breastfeeding her child.
Lu Qiqi frowned slightly, holding the makeup box, but remained motionless for a long time.
Song Yanqing suspected there was something fishy going on, so he said, "Since we're going to play the long game and catch the big fish, there's no rush. You can take your time to think it over."
"We both know that Wu Guangping alone has no chance of succeeding."
There must be Tatars lurking deep within the city, colluding with Wu Guangping from within. This time, we must eliminate them completely to prevent future trouble.”
After An Yi withdrew.
Lu Qiqi put the handkerchief back into the makeup box and asked, "When are you going to get the cattle, sheep, and horses out of the space?"
With such a large number of livestock, Lu Qiqi couldn't possibly make them fall from the sky without arousing suspicion.
However, the grassland in the space is limited and cannot provide enough food for cattle, sheep and horses for a long time.
Food and ironware are fine, but the livestock in the space need a good excuse to be released.
Song Yanqing had already thought about this matter. He said, "The grain camp has already harvested the grain. We can take some time to release the cattle and sheep in the open space."
When winter comes, the cattle, sheep, and grain we've collected from the Tartar camp will be enough to ensure our soldiers have a good winter.
Lu Qiqi asked, "Won't this arouse suspicion?"
Song Yanqing said, "The extra cattle and sheep in the grain camp will naturally arouse suspicion."
But don't forget, the reason I went to the Great Yu Kingdom before was to procure grain.
Entrusting this matter to the Shadow Guards will certainly not arouse suspicion.
At this point, Lu Qiqi added, "You previously procured grain from the Great Yu Kingdom. Now that we have plenty of grain, do we no longer need to procure any?"
Song Yanqing shook his head slightly, "The situation in the Great Yu Kingdom is not peaceful. Rather than saying that the Crown Prince is selling grain at a low price and it seems like he is sending grain away, it would be more accurate to say that he is storing grain in the Great Jin Kingdom."
This was unexpected. Lu Qiqi asked, "Isn't he afraid of losing everything by storing the grain?"
She was unaware that the princes of the Dayu Kingdom had long coveted the throne and were divided into several factions.
Song Yanqing then patiently analyzed the current situation of the Great Yu Kingdom with her.
Even if the eldest prince of the Dayu Kingdom were to leave his grain with the Jin Dynasty, it would be better than having it swallowed up by his other brothers, who would then use it to attack his soldiers.
Moreover, the ruler of the Great Yu Kingdom, namely the Great Yu Emperor, was not confused.
As people reach middle and old age, they begin to become more suspicious, and they tend to be more wary of princes with abundant provisions and troops.
The Great Yu Kingdom is rich in grain, and only by engaging in large-scale grain trade can the Great Yu Emperor's vigilance be reduced.
This is also to better conceal one's abilities and bide one's time.
After understanding Song Yanqing's words, Lu Qiqi nodded knowingly, "It seems that all emperors under heaven are indeed equally corrupt!"
This statement was a double entendre, insulting both monarchs.
Song Yanqing had long been heartbroken by the monarch of his capital, but his deep-seated respect for the emperor could never be erased.
Therefore, he spoke up to remind her, "Qiqi, you must not speak recklessly."
Lu Qiqi raised an eyebrow and then shut her mouth.
But in my heart I was thinking that I would have a whole roasted lamb tonight to satisfy my craving.
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