The World is Shocked 152. The Moon's Traces

After comforting Feng Zhiyao, Ye Li tapped her slender fingers and said thoughtfully: "Last time we tricked Lei Zhenting, it seems that he is determined to get back at us this time?" Mo Xiuyao shook his head and said: "Regardless of what happened last time, Lei Zhenting will do whatever it takes to deal with the Mo family army." After the defeat that year, the Mo family army has long been a thorn in the side of Xiling Zhennan King. This year, Zhennan King has

He was nearly fifty years old, which was barely the prime of life for a military commander. However, if he delayed any further, he would never have the chance to defeat the Mohist army and avenge the humiliation of that year.

Ye Li looked at Mo Xiuyao and said, "I'm afraid you guys will be very busy recently, so leave Xinyang to me."

Mo Xiuyao looked at Ye Li with some regret. They had been married for only a little over a year, and although he had always said that he wanted to let Ah Li live the life she liked, in fact, Ah Li had not had a single peaceful day since the day of marriage. Ye Li raised her eyebrows and smiled, "When disaster strikes, the people who fly away are not people, but birds. Or does Your Majesty not believe in my ability?" Mo Xiuyao smiled.

He smiled, admiring the confidence and pride in the face of the man in front of him. He said softly, "So, the defense and political affairs of Xinyang are all handed over to Ah Li?"

Ye Li nodded, "Just rest assured I'll be fine."

The news sent by Duke Hua was too sudden, but Mo Xiuyao and Ye Li both knew that Duke Hua would not make such a joke if he was not absolutely sure. Although no movement could be seen yet, Mo Xiuyao had to take the lead in deploying the troops of the Mo family army in various places to deal with the multi-party battles that might occur in the future. As for Xinyang, Mo Xiuyao really did not have much time.

After sending a copy of the various maps drawn by Qilin based on the data collected by Qilin to Mo Xiuyao, Ye Li asked someone to reorganize a study and quickly moved over.

"Princess, Concubine Bai has been clamoring to see the prince." Ye Li was thinking about the map in front of her when Qin Feng came in and reported in a low voice. Now all affairs in Xinyang are under Ye Li's full responsibility, including the tens of thousands of Mo family soldiers guarding Xinyang City. Mo Xiuyao is busy every day, so Su Zuidi's affairs can only be handled by Ye Li alone. Ye Li frowned.

, said: "If you hadn't told me, I would have almost forgotten about her. Do you know the whereabouts of Han Mingyue?" Qin Feng said: "The news from Xiling is that Han Mingyue has indeed left Xiling and entered Da Chu, but his whereabouts have not been found yet." Ye Li rubbed his eyebrows and said: "As expected of Mr. Mingyue, who is a professional intelligence officer, I think he is near Xinyang." Qin Feng nodded in agreement: "Based on Han Mingyue's

Mingyue cares about Su Zuidi, so he is very likely to be near Xinyang. Unfortunately, Han Mingyue himself is an expert at keeping his whereabouts secret, so as long as he doesn't show up for a while, it will be difficult for us to find his whereabouts."

Ye Li smiled coldly, "If he has a weakness, then we won't worry about not being able to catch him. However... I am not in a hurry to catch Han Mingyue. Rather, I am in a hurry to catch the Tianyi Pavilion behind him. Although the strongholds of Tianyi Pavilion in the Great Chu have been vigorously cleared by the prince, and many of them have also followed Han Mingxi to abandon the dark and join the light. However, there are inevitably fish that slip through the net. Such existence is really a fatal threat to the current Mohist army.

's threat." Qin Feng raised his eyes and asked curiously: "What is the princess's plan?" Ye Li said calmly: "It depends on how much Han Mingyue feels for Su Zuidie. Secretly let someone spread the news that I am jealous of the old relationship between Su Zuidie and the prince, and I make things difficult for her every day, and even... I plan to kill her behind the prince's back!" Qin Feng was startled, and asked hesitantly: "Will Han Mingyue be fooled?

? "Ye Li raised her eyes and smiled faintly, "Do you think I'm joking?"

Qin Feng was puzzled, "What does the princess mean?"

Ye Li smiled and said, "If Han Mingyue doesn't come... I will tear up Su Zuidie's jade and give it to him piece by piece. Those who betray their country and seek glory shall die!"

"As you command."

In a small town near Xinyang, in an unremarkable house, Han Mingyue, who had not been seen for a long time, was sitting by the window. His handsome face showed a lot of sorrow and fatigue, as well as deep worry.

"Sir." A man in gray pushed the door open and said respectfully. Han Mingyue turned around and asked, "Any news?" The man nodded and said, "Miss Su is indeed in the governor's mansion in Xinyang City, but... our people can't get close to her at all." Han Mingyue was not surprised and said in a deep voice, "She is under house arrest by Prince Ding." The man in gray shook his head and said, "Prince Ding doesn't seem to have any interest in Miss Su. Since Miss Su entered the governor's mansion, Prince Ding basically doesn't ask about it. Now all affairs in Xinyang City are handed over to the Prince Ding. "It was handled by Princess Ding." Han Mingyue was startled, and looked at him sideways and said, "All matters in Xinyang City have been handed over to Princess Ding? Then what is Prince Ding doing?" The gray-clothed man frowned slightly and said, "I suspect that Prince Ding has learned of Prince Zhennan's plan, and it is very likely that he has already arranged it in secret. Otherwise... there are still hundreds of thousands of troops stationed outside Xinyang City, and Prince Ding cannot fail to personally preside over military affairs. Sir, should this matter... be reported to Prince Zhennan?"

Han Mingyue glanced at him calmly and asked, "We are here to comfort Zui Die. The Mohist Army has nothing to do with us. Do you understand?"

The gray-clothed man was slightly startled, then nodded and said, "I understand. I know nothing. Now that we know where Miss Su is, should we send someone to rescue her?"

Han Mingyue hesitated for a moment, frowned and said, "Save her... Prince Ding shouldn't hurt her because of their past relationship. So... it would be safer for her to stay in Xinyang City." The man in gray whispered, "But... according to the news from the prefectural governor's mansion, Miss Su is not doing very well there. She even had a bruise on her forehead a few days ago. Moreover, Princess Dingguo seems to be very dissatisfied with Miss Su's previous status as Prince Ding's fiancée. Now Prince Ding doesn't care about the affairs of the prefectural governor's mansion and Xinyang City at all. I'm afraid Miss Su will... not be in a good situation..."

"Princess Ding Ye Li..." Han Mingyue frowned. He had only met the princess of a famous family a few times. But it seemed that every time he met her, it was not so pleasant. Even so, he could not help but envy the good luck of his former friend. Princess Ding was an excellent wife, and was even more suitable for Mo Xiuyao and the Dingguo Palace than Su Zuidie, the most beautiful woman in Da Chu. She was smart, sharp, strong, decisive, and at the same time...she had enough perseverance and courage. If she wanted to embarrass Su Zuidie and the prince of Ding was completely indifferent... Su Zuidie would never be able to defeat Ye Li. Han Mingyue knows what kind of person the woman he loves is better than others think. In his dreams at midnight, he would even silently ask himself whether all this was worth it, but... "Have someone keep an eye on the governor's mansion and report any movement at any time."

"I understand." The gray-clothed man bowed his head respectfully. Han Mingyue thought for a moment, sighed and said, "Get ready. I will go to Xinyang myself." The gray-clothed man was startled and said somewhat disapprovingly, "Young Master, please think twice. The gates of Xinyang are now closed. It is not easy to get in and out." Han Mingyue said firmly, "Go down and get ready."

"…Yes, I obey your command."

"Princess, the Xiling army is still stationed 20 miles outside Xinyang City these days, but the prince of Zhennan secretly led nearly 200,000 troops to go south and seem to be preparing to join forces with the southern army. I speculate that Xiling may want to go around our army and attack Xinyang from both sides." Ye Li walked forward in the winding corridor of the prefectural mansion while listening to Zhuo Jing's report behind her. After hearing Zhuo Jing's words, Ye Li frowned slightly and walked away without stopping, saying: "Send a copy of the news to the prince. Is there any movement of the Xiling troops outside the city?" Zhuo Jing said: "The troops outside the city have been stationary these days."

"What is King Zhennan doing?" Ye Li asked.

Zhuo Jingjian frowned and thought, "The Xiling army has been on hold for the past few days, and there is no news from the King of Zhennan."

Ye Li paused for a moment, thought for a moment and said, "Let someone check whether the King of Zhennan is in the army. Also, tell the prince that Jiangxia should be more careful. Lei Tengfeng may not be leading his troops south to attack Xinyang."

"Yes." Zhuo Jing nodded and said, "The one in the side courtyard has been making a lot of noise these days. How do you think we should deal with him, Princess?"

Ye Li glanced at a small courtyard in the northwest corner. Walking in the corridor, she could not see anything. However, Su Zuidie had been making a fuss in the courtyard these days, asking for this and that. Ye Li knew it. She smiled calmly and said, "If she likes to make trouble, let her make trouble. Is there any news about Han Mingyue?" Zhuo Jing nodded and said, "Yesterday, news came that traces of Tianyi Pavilion under Han Mingyue were found in a town near Xinyang, but when we rushed there, the place was empty. The princess's inference was correct. Han Mingyue is near Xinyang."

Ye Li thought for a moment and smiled, "Maybe he has already entered the city. As long as he enters, we won't have to worry about not finding him. Xinyang is different now than before." Originally, Xinyang City had a large population and was a mixed bag of good and bad people, but now, apart from the military, there are not many ordinary people in Xinyang City, not to mention the merchants coming and going. It is not so easy for Han Mingyue and his party to hide their tracks. "Be careful in the prefect's mansion, don't let anyone break in and kidnap you. Once Han Mingyue and others are discovered, immediately block Xinyang City and allow entry but not exit. Han Mingyue doesn't think it's really that easy to enter Xinyang City now, right?" If it wasn't for keeping someone in the trap, not even a fly would be able to fly into Xinyang City.

Zhuo Jing smiled and said, "Don't worry, Princess. We may not be as good as Han Mingyue in hiding, but it may not be that easy for Han Mingyue to kidnap someone from us."

Ye Li nodded, stood in front of her newly built study and said to Zhuo Jing, "Go and do your work."

Zhuo Jing bowed and left. Ye Li walked into the room and saw Mo Xiuyao sitting behind the desk reading a book. She asked in surprise, "Why are you here?" Mo Xiuyao had been very busy these days, and the two hadn't seen each other for two days. Mo Xiuyao put down the book and chuckled, "Why? Ah Li doesn't want to see me?" Ye Li glanced at him and said, "I asked Zhuo Jing to send you some things, but you are here, so he has made a wasted trip." Mo Xiuyao stood up with a smile and pulled her to sit down together, saying, "It's still my fault. Ah Li, just tell me if there is anything important. It's rare for me to have some free time to come and see Ah Li." Ye Li rubbed her eyebrows, glanced at the files on the table helplessly, and said, "Your Highness still has time to take some time, but unfortunately I am very busy." Mo Xiuyao frowned as he looked at the things on the table, and asked worriedly, "Why are there so many things? There are still not enough people around Ah Li, why don't I send you a few more people?"

Ye Li waved her hands and said, "Forget it. You are busy yourself. It is inevitable that you will be busy now that Xinyang City is in a state of disrepair. It will be fine after a while. I estimate that Han Mingyue will have results in a few days, and An Si will be back by then. I have enough people around me."

Mo Xiuyao held her in his arms and whispered with some dissatisfaction: "If I had known that Ah Li was so good at training people, I would have forgotten to assign a few female guards to Ah Li."

Ye Li raised her eyebrows, "Is the prince jealous?"

"My wife is wise." Mo Xiuyao laughed softly. Ye Li snorted and said, "The prince has improved more and more. Now even the people around me are jealous?" Mo Xiuyao sighed with some resentment. He didn't want to make himself look like a resentful husband, but Ah Li was getting more and more dazzling, and the time he spent with her was obviously not as much as that with Zhuo Jing and Qin Feng. The most important thing is that Ah Li has never said she loves him until now... Zhuo Jing and Qin Feng should get married...

"If you are too busy, let my second brother come and help you."

Ye Li rolled her eyes. "Second brother came here in the name of the military supervisor. What's the point of him being by my side?"

"Second brother, am I at ease?" Mo Xiuyao said silently.

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