Chapter 335 Is this person an enemy or a friend?
Shang Ruyi stood there for a long time before slowly turning her head to look at him again, and said softly, "So, you want to use him and Wanggangzhai as a tool—"
She stopped talking at this point.
After pondering for a while, he said with a solemn expression, "But didn't you use the same method last time at Xingluo Warehouse? Will it still work if we use the same method again?"
Yuwen Ye said, "Then we'll see if Wang Quyi has corrected his bad habits."
Shang Ruyi thought for a moment and said, "You mean, suspicious and distrustful?"
"And greed."
As Yuwen Ye spoke, he chuckled lightly, a hint of mockery in his smile, and said, "However, in my opinion, it is difficult for a person to change their greed, especially since Wang Quyi now holds a powerful position in the region, which makes it easier for his greed to grow. His suspicion of Xiao Yuansui is not only due to his personality, but also to the current situation. He has no choice but to be suspicious."
Shang Ruyi said, "You mean that now that Xiao Yuansui and Liang Shide have joined forces to take Luoyang, his power has greatly increased. In Wang Quyi's eyes, this is another case of 'his achievements overshadowing his master.' Therefore, Wang Quyi will definitely be suspicious of him and will take action against him."
Yuwen Ye said calmly, "Zuo Gong's suspicion of the tomb only gave him an excuse to take this action."
"..."
"Moreover, it's an excuse that a greedy person like him can't refuse."
Shang Ruyi took a deep breath.
When she looked up at Yuwen Ye again, her gaze became even more complicated, and she murmured, "I always thought you were just good at fighting."
Yuwen Ye looked down at her and calmly said, "Warfare is based on deception."
"..."
"Nothing in this world is more unpredictable than the human heart. To win a war, you must first understand the human heart. And once you understand the human heart, you can make good use of it, and the war will not be too difficult to win."
"..."
"But this time,"
He turned to look ahead again. Although he was still quite a distance from Wanggang Village and couldn't see the camp, his eyes were full of hostility and vigilance. He muttered, "Someone has not only figured out people's hearts, but also thought ahead of me, and has already started to make a move."
Shang Ruyi was taken aback: "You mean, the map of Zuo Gong's suspected tomb?"
Yuwen Ye nodded and said, "I just thought of this method, but the stall owner said that two days ago, news about Zuo Gong's suspected tomb had already spread, and the people of Wanggang Village had even obtained two maps."
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"It just so happens to appear at this time, and it just so happens to appear near Wanggangzhai."
"..."
"If it wasn't that there really was treasure in Zuo Gong's suspected tomb, and it happened to be found by some twist of fate, then it must be—"
Shang Ruyi said in a deep voice, "There are people like you who want to take over Wanggang Village."
Yuwen Ye's gaze sharpened.
The two men's gazes turned serious as they looked at each other.
With the world in chaos and heroes rising up everywhere, it's not surprising that someone wants to take action against Wanggang Village. However, to come up with such a plan and act so quickly shows that this person has extraordinary insight and courage, perhaps even comparable to Yuwen Ye.
Who could this person be?
To them, is this person an enemy or a friend?
By this time, they had reached the carriage. Yuwen Ye took her hand and helped her into the carriage, but when Shang Ruyi looked back, he did not get into the carriage. Instead, he had someone bring over a horse and immediately asked, "Where are you going?"
Yuwen Ye said, "Wait here for me for a while. I want to go and take a look around Wanggang Village."
Shang Ruyi frowned and asked, "Are you alone?"
Yuwen Ye said, "I'm just passing by and taking a look. I won't get into any trouble with them. I just want to see who is thinking the same thing as me and what this person is up to."
Are you sure he'll be near Wanggangzhai?
"The shopkeeper just said that two leaders of Wanggangzhai took two maps. I think this is not a simple matter. If someone really took action, then he should be waiting for the outcome nearby."
Upon hearing this, Shang Ruyi immediately said, "I'll go with you."
Yuwen Ye frowned, about to say something, when Shang Ruyi said, "If there is danger, you can't go alone; if there is no danger, I can go too."
"..."
Her words effectively shut down Yuwen Ye's words.
He paused for a moment, then remained silent, only looking at Shang Ruyi's still somewhat pale face.
Shang Ruyi immediately understood the meaning behind his gaze.
Actually, her health has been recovering quite well these days. After all, she's young and has a good constitution, plus the meticulous care from Tusheer and the others, she can now move around freely. However, the pampering and doting treatment she receives from everyone around her, treating her like a fragile doll, makes her feel a little uncomfortable.
Especially in front of Yuwen Ye.
She didn't want to appear too much like a "madam".
Since it's a transaction, it should be fair. That way, even if she and he really need to break things off in the future, at least she won't owe too much.
She said seriously, "I know my own body, and I won't push myself."
Seeing her like this, Yuwen Ye stopped trying to stop her.
So he only selected Mu Xian and a few others, along with Tu She'er, to make it look like ordinary people on their way, and then he got into the carriage and continued northward.
Finally, an hour later, a mountain appeared in front of them.
Yuwen Ye said, "Wanggang Village is just ahead."
"...!"
Upon hearing this, Shang Ruyi hurriedly lifted the curtain and peeked outside.
All around was lush woodland, with only one long road stretching from one's feet to a small earthen slope ahead. On the slope was a stone tablet, a pavilion, and several maple trees. It looked quiet and elegant, unlike the scenery that should be around Wanggangzhai.
The long road bends outside the pavilion, then turns to the other side, slowly extending up the mountain.
The scenery on the mountain is something that is difficult to see from below.
Yuwen Ye said, "Wanggang Village is right behind that mountain."
Shang Ruyi looked around and asked, "Aren't there any sentries at the foot of the mountain?"
Yuwen Ye shook his head and said, "The terrain here is too dangerous. Even if we set up sentry posts in front, it would take a long time for news to get to the back if something happens. It would just be a waste of manpower. Besides, if I were them, I would also set up sentry posts behind the mountain, making it impossible for anyone to guard against them."
Shang Ruyi sighed, "It seems to be even deeper than Xingluo Cang City."
"certainly,"
Yuwen Ye said, "Otherwise, Wang Quyi would not have been able to occupy this place and gather tens of thousands of followers, making it impossible for the court to deal with him."
As they spoke, their carriage drew ever closer to the earthen slope.
Just then, Shang Ruyi suddenly opened her eyes wide and stared intently at the pavilion, the most exquisite feature of the picturesque scenery.
There seems to be a person in the pavilion.
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