The afternoon sun lazily streamed on the balcony. Zheng Wanqing leaned in a rattan chair, her fair fingers unconsciously playing with a strand of scattered hair. The sun danced on her moon-white cheongsam, outlining her graceful outline, and the rattan chair creaked as she moved. She closed her eyes slightly, tilted her head slightly to one side, and her posture was comfortable and leisurely, letting the warmth iron her skin inch by inch until it became soft, and even her fingertips were faintly pink.
Inadvertently, her thick eyelashes trembled slightly, and she slowly raised her eyes, casting her gaze casually at the street. At this moment, several hurried figures entered her sight. They were all wearing the same black suits, with their hats pulled down very low, almost hiding half of their faces in the shadows.
Zheng Wanqing couldn't help but frown slightly, a trace of doubt in her heart, her eyes were fixed on the figures that were gradually moving away. Her heart suddenly tightened, and an inexplicable uneasiness surged into her heart like a tide.
She frowned, her eyes revealing a hint of anxiety. After careful consideration, she asked Uncle Zhou to find out the news about those mysterious men.
Not long after, Uncle Zhou returned in a hurry. At this moment, his face was a little solemn, and his footsteps were particularly heavy, as if each step was carrying a heavy weight.
"Young Madam," Uncle Zhou deliberately lowered his voice, his expression as serious as if he was facing a great enemy, "I have inquired and found that those people seem to be related to the Japanese Chamber of Commerce. However, their specific purpose has not yet been found out."
When Zheng Wanqing heard this, her heart suddenly shuddered, as if a bone-chilling chill quietly spread from the bottom of her heart and instantly invaded her whole body.
The Japanese Chamber of Commerce sent someone here at this critical moment, and their whereabouts were so sneaky, they must have ulterior motives and were definitely not good people. Her thoughts involuntarily drifted to Xie Yun. As the governor, he had always maintained a delicate and complicated relationship with the Japanese Chamber of Commerce, like walking on a tightrope, and if he was not careful, he would fall into the abyss.
Could it be that there is some ulterior conspiracy brewing behind this?
At the same time, a burst of rapid and powerful footsteps was heard in the corridor of the office. The adjutant looked stern and rushed into Xie Yun's office at a rapid pace. He was panting slightly and reported an urgent news like thunder in a hurried tone: "Young Marshal, the commander-in-chief has just issued a military order, ordering you to rush to Yangcun tonight!"
Xie Yun heard that the Parker gold pen tip of his subordinate had spread a blob of ink on the battle map. He took off his gold-rimmed glasses and rubbed his brows.
He knew very well that the Yangcun railway crossing was a strategic location, and this military emergency must have meant the situation was extremely critical.
He thought for a moment, then made up his mind and said, "I will start tonight. Adjutant Zhou, you stay here and be very alert. Pay close attention to the actions of those cunning people in the Japanese consulate. Even the slightest movement must be reported to me immediately. No mistakes!"
After finishing his official duties, Xie Yun strode back to his house. When he opened the bedroom door, the wind from his clothes made the lampshade on the table sway slightly. He ran straight to the closet, and paused when his fingertips brushed the third brass button of his military uniform. Finally, he pulled out a half-worn gray cloth gown, which was convenient for concealing at night.
Zheng Wanqing, who was standing quietly at the side, couldn't help but feel uneasy when she saw Xie Yun's busy and hurried figure. She subconsciously grasped the handkerchief in her hand tightly, her knuckles slightly whitening from the force, and asked with a trembling voice: "What happened?"
Xie Yun heard Zheng Wanqing's slightly flustered question, stopped what he was doing, and turned around. Looking at her slightly trembling body, and the panic and worry in her eyes, his eyes softened a little, and he said softly: "I just received a military order, and I have to go to Yangcun to guard the railway entrance tonight. The situation is complicated now, and it may be turbulent during this period, so you'd better not go out, and be careful in everything. I have arranged for Adjutant Zhou to guard the office. If you encounter any problems, let Uncle Zhou inform him, and he will help you deal with it."
When Zheng Wanqing heard this, her heart suddenly tightened, and a trace of panic and reluctance quietly crept into her eyes.
She looked up at Xie Yun, her lips trembling slightly, wanting to say something, but not knowing where to start. After a moment of silence, she tried to suppress the overwhelming emotions in her heart and said softly, "You... you must be careful too." Her voice was soft but firm, full of endless concern.
Xie Yun looked at Zheng Wanqing, and a complex emotion surged in his heart. He wanted to reach out and comfort her, give her a warm hug, and tell her not to worry. In the end, he just nodded slightly and said, "Wait for me to come back."
As night fell, Xie Yun quietly set out with a team of people.
Zheng Wanqing stood at the gate of the mansion, looking at the team that gradually disappeared into the night, feeling mixed emotions.
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