Chapter 365 Departure
Ye Lin looked anxious. He quickly walked up to General Ye and said, "Father, Lord Fan has found evidence of Cui Liren's human trafficking. The evidence is detailed and conclusive. Now that the time is right, shouldn't we set off? I really don't want to wait any longer, for fear of missing this opportunity."
"No rush, wait a little longer." Ye Zhen said, looking far away in the direction of Tingzhou, with a thoughtful look in his eyes.
Ye Lin was young after all, and he couldn't hold his temper. He immediately lost his composure and said, "I think if I don't take action now, Cui Liren will probably notice. Once he's on guard, it will be very difficult to take him down. Father, don't hesitate any longer!"
Ye Zhen narrowed his eyes slightly, looked at Ye Lin with a deep gaze, and said slowly: "Don't worry, my son. Your father has his own considerations. Don't rush into anything. If you act rashly, something unexpected may happen."
Ye Lin said anxiously, "Father, if we delay any longer, what if the news leaks out and Cui Liren becomes defensive? Wouldn't all our efforts be wasted? Then it would be even more difficult to bring him down!"
Ye Zhen sighed when he heard this and was about to explain the interests involved to Ye Lin again.
At this moment, a sudden knock on the door interrupted him.
He frowned slightly and said to the people outside: "Come in——"
As General Ye finished speaking, the heavy door of the study was slowly pushed open with a creak.
Deputy General Luo hurried in, bowing and speaking urgently, "After nightfall, our spies in Tingzhou saw the princess coming alone. Seeing the princess's haste, it seems she has something important to tell you."
Hearing this, General Ye's eyes flashed with surprise. He quickly glanced at Ye Lin and said, "Lin'er, you and Deputy General Luo should go and count the men. Act quickly and don't delay. This matter is of great importance, so you must act with caution."
Ye Lin looked up at his father who was sitting in the upper seat.
Given how well he knew his father, it was impossible for his father to come up with such a sophisticated and comprehensive method.
A military advisor? But my father didn't trust him enough to let him participate in such a confidential matter.
So who is the person behind this plan?
So, he asked hesitantly, "Father, who came up with this idea?"
When Ye Zhen was asked this by his son, the deep and cold aura that had originally been on his body instantly disappeared without a trace. A hint of embarrassment appeared on his face. He said helplessly: "Did you figure it out?"
"I have no choice." Ye Zhen said, and stood up and walked to the desk. He took out a booklet from the drawer of the desk and handed it to Ye Lin, "Take a look at it too."
Ye Lin took the booklet and quickly flipped through a few pages. His expression suddenly changed, his eyes widened, and he said in surprise: "This... they were the ones who tipped off the Tatars? Father, this is unbelievable!"
Ye Zhen's face darkened. "So, I, your father, can only wait. Fortunately, Master Fan is a decisive man. Otherwise..."
Otherwise, Ye Zhen didn’t say anything else.
But both Ye Lin and Lieutenant General Luo understood the unspoken meaning in Ye Zhen's words.
The two men exchanged glances, and Lieutenant General Luo spoke first, "General, we will immediately summon our best brothers to be ready for any emergency. I will do my utmost to ensure that nothing goes wrong."
Ye Lin immediately echoed, "Father, Deputy General Luo is absolutely right. More manpower will always provide more security. I hope Father will agree."
General Ye nodded slightly and said seriously, "Well, I'll leave this matter to you. Be sure to select loyal, reliable, and highly skilled warriors. Don't make any mistakes."
So, when Chu Ci arrived at the General Zhenbei's Mansion, he saw that the courtyard was densely packed with people.
Chu Ci couldn't help but raise an eyebrow, and said with a hint of sarcasm, "Isn't it a bad time for me to come? What kind of military or national affairs are they discussing? Why is there such a big scene?"
Chu Ci was just a casual joke.
Unexpectedly, Lieutenant General Luo suddenly rushed in front of Chu Ci, with an anxious look on his face, and even beads of sweat on his forehead, and said: "Princess Yixin, what do you think of these brothers?"
"Each one of them has been carefully selected, and they are extraordinary! Not only are they highly skilled in martial arts, but they are also loyal!"
"Are you here to see the general? Do you need help?" Lieutenant General Luo asked immediately, his face full of earnestness, his eyes fixed on Chu Ci. "We brothers are all very brave and strong. If you need us, please don't hesitate to ask!"
"Whether it means climbing a mountain of swords or descending a sea of fire, brothers, we will not say a word!" Deputy General Luo said as he winked at Ye Lin, his eyes full of anticipation, which was mixed with a bit of anxiety and nervousness.
Ye Lin also nodded quickly and agreed, "Can you tell me what it is?" His eyes were full of sincerity and curiosity.
"If it's just a small matter like borrowing someone, Lieutenant General Luo and I can make the decision. Princess, just tell us what you want. As long as we can help, we will not refuse." Ye Lin looked sincere and looked at Chu Ci firmly, as if to show her his determination.
The two's behavior was too abnormal. Chu Ci couldn't help but turn to look at Ye Lin, with a puzzled and inquiring look in his eyes, and his eyebrows slightly furrowed. "Do you know why I came here today?"
"Uh..." Ye Lin and Deputy General Luo exchanged a glance, their expressions slightly awkward. Ye Lin hesitated and said, "If I tell her I know, will the princess think we are deliberately spying on her whereabouts, or will she suspect we have ulterior motives?"
Chu Ci shook his head slightly, his expression calm and determined, "No, after all, if they had malicious intentions, they would definitely try to cover it up and not be so blatant. You guys..."
Chu Ci didn't finish his words, but gave him a look that seemed to say, "You are so anxious, you must be hiding something from me."
Ye Lin hesitated for a long time, with a hint of uncertainty in his eyes, and slowly said: "Princess, these people are prepared for you. I wonder if they are enough? If not, I will find a way to mobilize more people."
Upon hearing this, Chu Ci immediately gave Ye Lin a thumbs-up, his face full of admiration, "Young General, you are so open-minded!"
Then, without hesitation, she laid out her purpose, her expression serious and her tone firm, "Young General, I don't care what your purpose is. My purpose is to make sure that after tomorrow, the Cui family will no longer be able to bully others in Tingzhou."
Is Chu Ci creating an opportunity for himself to collect evidence?
Without even thinking, Ye Lin's eyes flashed with determination, and he said, "Deal!"
Chu Ci's expression lit up with joy, and he said impatiently, "Okay, then let's set off immediately. Time is running out, and delaying could lead to unexpected events."
Ye Lin nodded solemnly, and immediately ordered the people behind him with a serious expression: "Everyone, bind the horses' hooves and the people's feet. Move quickly and don't make any mistakes! Let's go——"
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