Disguised as ordinary citizens, they conducted in-depth investigations and uncovered substantial evidence of corrupt officials embezzling, accepting bribes, and exploiting the people.
In the process of collecting evidence, they also encountered the henchmen of corrupt officials, but with their wisdom and courage, they managed to escape danger time and time again.
Ultimately, they submitted the evidence to higher authorities, the corrupt official was brought to justice, and the people cheered.
The bandits kept their promise, laid down their weapons, and returned to their rural home.
After this incident, Yuan Yin and Xu Ruyan became even more famous among the people, and their admiration grew day by day.
They continued their journey, their resolve to protect the Night Dynasty and bring happiness to its people strengthened.
After returning to the capital, they told Chen Xiao about what they had seen and heard in the valley.
Chen Xiao immediately summoned the court officials to discuss countermeasures.
With her talent and wisdom, Xu Ruyan proposed a series of plans to strengthen military defense, stockpile supplies, and appease the people.
Yuan Yin also actively participated, using her influence to organize civilian forces to assist the imperial court.
With everyone's efforts, Ye Chao began to make preparations in full swing.
Even amidst their busy schedules, Yuan Yin and Xu Ruyan would still stroll hand in hand in the courtyard on quiet nights, encouraging and comforting each other, knowing that as long as they were together in the face of the impending storm, they would have endless strength.
During the preparations, Xu Ruyan received an anonymous letter stating that a mysterious force was gathering on the northern border, intending to take advantage of the Night Dynasty's vulnerability while it was dealing with a crisis.
This force is in cahoots with a high-ranking official in the court. If it is not investigated and dealt with in time, it will deal a fatal blow to the Night Dynasty.
Xu Ruyan and Yuan Yin decided to investigate the matter secretly.
They disguised themselves and headed north to the border.
In the border town, they discovered some clues suggesting that a large amount of supplies were being secretly transferred.
Following the clues, they discovered that a trusted confidant of a senior court official was in control of everything.
It turns out that this old minister was dissatisfied with the fact that his position in the court had been shaken by newcomers such as Xu Ruyu, and he attempted to regain control of the government with the help of foreign enemies.
After obtaining the evidence, Yuan Yin and Xu Ruyan quickly returned to the capital. With Chen Xiao's assistance, they captured the traitor and his cronies, eliminating the hidden dangers within the Night Dynasty and laying a more solid foundation for dealing with the impending crisis.
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