Chapter 1056 Running Around Again!
Just as Nie Chong rode his horse and led Shan Tong'er into Hulao Pass, a group of riders arrived at the Qin King's camp.
Mu Xian personally went to pick up the man and then took him to the King of Qin's tent. But when he went inside, he found that Yuwen Ye had fallen asleep on the table. A map of Hulao Pass was spread on the table, and the oil lamp next to it was almost burned out.
Seeing this, Mu Xian subconsciously took a step back.
He originally intended to leave and wait for Yuwen Ye to sleep for a while before coming back in to report, but before he had even left the tent, he heard Yuwen Ye's clear and calm voice behind him: "What is it?"
Mu Xian immediately turned around: "Your Highness, you're awake?"
Yuwen Ye slowly sat up straight, his eyes slightly red in the flickering light, but his expression remained calm. He said, "I wasn't asleep, just resting. What's wrong?"
Mu Xian then walked back, bowed, and said, "The people sent to Xia Prefecture have returned."
"oh?"
The last trace of weariness in Yuwen Ye's eyes vanished instantly, and he immediately said, "Bring the person in!"
Mu Xian turned around and called out to the outside. A soldier immediately entered the tent, saluted Yuwen Ye, and said, "No need for formalities. Have you found out the whereabouts of Princess Qin?"
The soldier shook his head: "No."
Yuwen Ye's brows immediately furrowed, his eyes filled with disappointment and worry. Mu Xian, who was standing next to him, couldn't help but sigh when he saw this.
The soldier continued, "But we've heard something. We've heard that after the Western Turkic Khan went south, he didn't go to Xia Prefecture, but instead turned around and went to Sui Prefecture."
"Suizhou?"
Upon hearing this, Yuwen Ye and Mu Xian exchanged a glance, both showing surprise. Mu Xian asked, "What is he going to Suizhou for?"
The soldier said, "We originally thought he was also making moves in Suizhou, or perhaps he was using a feint, but when we sent someone to investigate, there was no unusual activity in Suizhou. Moreover, Ashina Zhuye returned quickly and, knowing that Xiazhou had been lost, did not send troops again, but instead led his men back to the Western Turkic Khaganate."
Mu Xian took a deep breath and said, "It seems that someone or something in Suizhou lured him there. So, that's why the crisis in Xiazhou was resolved?"
"..."
"Who is it, and what is it?"
As he said this, he seemed to sense something himself, and Yuwen Ye's expression became even more serious.
He asked, "Did he take anyone else with him when he went back?"
The soldier said, "We sent men to investigate, and they found only his Khatun and some trusted subordinates; there were no others."
"..."
"Furthermore, we have also heard that Wang Shaoqiu died in Suizhou."
"What!?"
Even Yuwen Ye showed surprise at this, staring wide-eyed at the soldier: "You heard right? Wang Shaoqiu is dead?"
The soldier nodded solemnly and said, "No, Wang Shaoqiu is indeed dead. He died at Tianding Mountain in Suizhou."
"..."
“We encountered his entourage on the road, but we did not fight. We only heard that they were now unsure how to return to Luoyang and explain things to Liang Shide.”
"..."
"I knew things were not simple, so I immediately returned to report to Your Highness."
Yuwen Ye took a deep breath.
Something must have happened at Tian Ding Mountain in Suizhou.
It seems that Wang Shaoqiu went to see Ashina Zhuxie because Liang Shide sent him to contact the Western Turkic Khan and ask for his support to break the current predicament in Luoyang. But someone or something attracted them both to Tianding Mountain near Suizhou, and something happened there that led to Wang Shaoqiu's death.
Meanwhile, the crisis in Xia Prefecture was resolved, and Ashina Zhuxie, knowing that the situation was hopeless, retreated back to the Turkic Khaganate.
So, over in Suizhou—
When Mu spoke first, his voice was hoarse from excitement and nervousness: "Your Highness, could it be the Princess Consort?"
Yuwen Ye remained silent.
After a moment of silence, he said to the soldier, "You've worked hard. Go and collect your reward."
The soldier saluted and turned to leave. As soon as he left, Mu Xian immediately walked up to Yuwen Ye and lowered his voice, saying, "Your Highness, it was the Princess Consort. The Princess Consort lured Ashina Zhuxie and Wang Shaoqiu to Suizhou, killed Wang Shaoqiu, and relieved the crisis in Xiazhou, is that right?"
Although it was a question, the excessive excitement and joy on his face when he said these words clearly indicated that he was certain of it.
A hint of smugness flashed in Yuwen Ye's eyes.
But the next moment, his face immediately darkened, and he said in a deep voice, "Running around again!"
Hearing those three words spoken through gritted teeth, Mu Xian's heart skipped a beat. Looking at Yuwen Ye's face, he immediately understood and dared not speak, so he kept his mouth shut. Yuwen Ye lowered his head and looked at the map spread out on the table, which he had been pressing down on for half a day and which had already retained a little warmth from his body. After gently drawing a line with his finger, he said in a deep voice, "Send someone to Tongguan immediately!"
Mu Xian was taken aback: "What are you going to Tongguan for—"
Before he could finish speaking, seeing Yuwen Ye's ashen face, he immediately understood.
The crisis in Xia Prefecture has been resolved, and at least ten days have passed since Wang Shaoqiu died at Tianding Mountain. If Shang Ruyi really did it, then according to her pace, she should have arrived at Tongguan by the time she left Sui Prefecture.
If she really goes back to Chang'an.
Just thinking about it, Mu Xian immediately felt a sense of foreboding, but he still said immediately, "This subordinate will send someone immediately."
After saying that, he turned and walked out.
As soon as he stepped out of the tent, he heard a loud crash behind him. He didn't know what Yuwen Ye had kicked over, but the tent was plunged into darkness. The loud noise made Mu Xian and the guards outside the tent tremble. They exchanged glances and dared not speak, and could only silently go about their own business.
Inside the tent, Yuwen Ye remained silent, his face grim as he looked at the mess in the darkness.
After an unknown amount of time, the darkness was gradually dispelled by the morning light filtering through the tent.
It was almost dawn.
The entire military camp gradually began to stir, but perhaps knowing what had happened the night before, no one dared to approach the central command tent, as everyone seemed to be avoiding provoking His Highness the King of Qin's anger.
Yuwen Ye, too, allowed himself to be consumed by his unquenchable rage.
Then, another set of footsteps sounded outside.
"Your Highness..."
Mu Xian's voice rang out again outside the tent.
Yuwen Ye couldn't help but furrow his brow. He hadn't expected that Mu Xian, who had been with him the longest and knew his heart best, would disturb him at this time. He was about to angrily tell him to get out when he heard Mu Xian say in a deep voice, "Something has happened."
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