The relationship between Wuling Kingdom and Da Zhou Kingdom has only recently eased. If these envoys are indeed colluding with a powerful figure, the consequences would be unimaginable.
"Which powerful figure do you intend to contact? And what will you discuss?" Xu Yuehuai pressed.
The envoy hesitated for a moment, but finally spoke up: "We...we are here to discuss the border issue between our two countries."
Boundary issues?
Xu Yuehuai's heart skipped a beat; this issue had always been a sensitive topic between the two countries. She was well aware of the seriousness of the matter and knew that the truth had to be found out as soon as possible.
She turned to her subordinates and ordered, "Take these envoys back to the palace dungeon and keep them under strict guard." Then, she hurriedly left the inn.
Upon returning to the Prince's residence, Xu Yuehuai immediately went to the study to find Qi Guze.
"Ah Yue, what brings you here in such a hurry?" Qi Guze asked, seeing Xu Yuehuai's hurried expression.
Xu Yuehuai told Qi Guze everything that had happened at the inn.
Upon hearing this, Qi Guze's face darkened: "An envoy from Wuling Kingdom? A border issue? This matter is of utmost importance."
After a brief discussion, the two decided to launch an immediate investigation to uncover the identity of the powerful figure and thwart their conspiracy.
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In the shadow of the bustling capital, Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze were busy in various corners, their eyes firm and sharp, like hawks searching for prey. Their targets were the powerful and influential people who might have had dealings with the envoys from Wuling Kingdom.
As night deepened, the two quietly followed the martial arts practitioners who had been released, sneaking into a dark alley. The dim lights here contrasted sharply with the prosperity of the capital.
The stone path beneath their feet was uneven, and they took each step very lightly to avoid alerting any spies lurking in the shadows.
"Aze, do you think our investigation will yield any results?" Xu Yuehuai asked softly, her voice tinged with weariness.
Qi Guze didn't answer immediately. His eyes scanned the surroundings intently, as if searching for some clue. After a while, he slowly spoke: "A-Yue, since we've chosen this path, we must stick to it to the end. No matter the outcome, we must be true to our conscience."
Xu Yuehuai said, "Yes, I understand."
The two stopped and then sent the Wuling people to the front to wait for someone to come and make contact.
After a while, a faint sound came from the surroundings. Xu Yuehuai and the other person immediately became alert and quickly hid in the shadows to the side.
A man who looked like an official hurried past, his face showing some panic and unease. He came to the man from Wuling and began to talk to him in a low voice.
"It's him!" Xu Yuehuai exclaimed in a low voice, her gaze fixed on the official.
“Li Yu?” Qi Guze frowned. He recognized the official's identity—a high-ranking official in the capital who held significant power.
The two exchanged a glance, both somewhat shocked.
If it weren't for sending those Wuling Kingdom envoys out to "fish," they wouldn't have discovered this matter.
On a moonlit night, Li Yu's figure quietly disappeared into the darkness like a shadow.
Beneath this tranquility, two figures gradually emerged from the shadows—Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze. Their gazes were piercing as they silently watched the direction Li Yu had departed, as if searching for something.
"What did he just say to you?" Qi Guze asked the Wuling people in a low voice.
The man from Wuling frowned deeply and said in a deep voice, "He told us that everything should be done according to our previous plan."
"Plan? What plan?" Xu Yuehuai frowned, clearly puzzled by this sudden plan.
Among the people of Wuling, one who seemed to be the leader hesitated for a moment, but ultimately chose to remain silent.
Upon seeing this, Qi Guze's eyes flashed with a sharp light. He suddenly reached out and grabbed the man's shoulder.
The man, in pain, involuntarily cried out, "Stop! I'll tell you, we actually discussed this with Li Yu beforehand. He planned to have our men infiltrate the border and seize the border city."
Upon hearing this, Xu Yuehuai's face darkened, and her tone was filled with anger: "If your plan really succeeds, how many innocent people will lose their lives? This peace that we have finally achieved, why do you want to destroy it like this?"
A hint of helplessness flashed in the eyes of the Wuling people: "Peace? For us commoners, of course it's a good thing. But those generals, they don't want peace. If there's peace, what power will they have left to gain?"
Xu Yuehuai sighed softly, a hint of sadness in her eyes.
Yes, now that there is peace, how should those generals conduct themselves?
However, she did not expect that this matter was related to the generals of Wuling Kingdom.
The matter in the Mingyue Kingdom has only just been resolved, so why are the people of the Wuling Kingdom already so restless?
Moreover, it seems that the Eastern Sang Kingdom has also become involved in this matter.
Xu Yuehua frowned: "What should we do with these people?"
Qi Guze was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Lock them in the dark room first. I will have people guard them closely to prevent them from doing anything harmful."
Xu Yuehuai waved her hand, signaling the guards to come out and take the Wuling people away. Then she turned to Qi Guze and asked, "Aze, what kind of impact do you think this incident will have on us?"
A hint of worry flashed in Qi Guze's eyes: "I'm afraid it won't be good. These people from Wuling Kingdom appeared too suddenly, and their purpose is too mysterious. We need to be more careful in dealing with them."
As he spoke, he carried Xu Yuehuai to the city wall.
The silvery moonlight spilled across the tranquil city walls, draping the ancient capital in a veil of mystery. Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze stood side by side, their gazes fixed on the distance, as if they could pierce through the endless darkness and reach the distant future.
"And what's your opinion?" Qi Guze's voice was deep and firm, just like his eyes, leaving no room for doubt.
Xu Yuehuai sighed softly, her eyes filled with worry: "These people from Wuling Kingdom have undoubtedly brought new changes to this land. What exactly are their goals? Are they messengers of peace, or pioneers of war?"
Qi Guze clenched his fists, his eyes flashing with determination: "No matter what their purpose is, I will not let them succeed. This land is our common home, and we will not allow others to trample on it."
Xu Yuehua nodded slightly, a bitter smile on her face: "I know you've always been so determined. But, can we really stop all of this?"
Qi Guze turned around and looked at Xu Yuehuai with tender eyes: "Yuehuai, I have seen everything you have done. Your efforts and hard work are all for this land and for our home. I will not let you waste your efforts."
Xu Yuehuai's eyes reddened slightly as she leaned gently against Qi Guze's chest, feeling that familiar warmth: "Aze, thank you."
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