Chapter 272: Only Success, Not Failure
Gu Zhaolin signaled to his personal guards, who immediately retreated and stood guard at the door.
Zhao Shuning lowered her voice to express her purpose. She wanted Chu Yian to leave the city and participate in the mission of searching and rescuing Xiao Yanci, and then wait for an opportunity to get rid of him.
Gu Zhaolin was already the King of Wu's man, and he would be happy to see Xiao Yanci being eliminated.
Zhao Shuning added casually, "Now is also the best time to get rid of Ge Xubai."
A hint of gloom immediately flashed across Gu Zhaolin's eyes.
If you were to ask who is his biggest thorn in the eye, it would be none other than Ge Xubai.
As long as Ge Xubai is around, his adoptive father will never be able to see him.
Ge Xubai is a martial arts expert, and he has no chance to attack him at all. This is indeed a godsend opportunity.
Gu Zhaolin pondered for a moment, then nodded, "Okay, I'll take care of this."
Finally, a hint of disdain appeared on his face. "You have to arrange everything and pave the way. Is this the husband you chose? Shu Ning, if you had chosen me back then, the outcome would definitely be very different."
Zhao Shuning lowered his eyelids slightly, hiding the sarcasm in his eyes.
Men are always so self-righteous.
How much better is his current situation than Chu Yian's?
Ge Xubai was about to ride on his head.
Zhao Shuning didn't show any of this in his mind, but instead gave a wry smile, "Everyone must be responsible for their own choices."
Gu Zhaolin seemed to want to say something else, but Zhao Shuning interrupted him.
"Has the Major General arranged that matter?"
Gu Zhaolin was interrupted and had to get back to the point.
"It's all arranged. Just give the order and the plan will be implemented immediately. Shuning, when will we start?"
Zhao Shuning looked calm, "The time is not yet ripe."
Gu Zhaolin was even more impatient than her. "The Imperial Hospital and the Jiang family have been dispensing medicine for several days. Everyone is getting better. If they don't act now, I'm afraid that in the end, the credit will really fall into their hands."
At the beginning, he submitted a memorial in the name of Gu Qishan to ask for merit for Zhao Shuning. Afterwards, he was severely scolded by Gu Qishan, and the rift between father and son deepened.
Later, the Jiang family intervened, making Zhao Shuning's previous achievements unjustifiable, and Gu Zhaolin's situation became delicate. Now he is eager to turn the tables.
Zhao Shuning remained unmoved. "Young General, please be patient. Trust me, this matter is under control. It's too early to act now."
"This matter can only succeed, not fail. Do you understand?"
Zhao Shuning nodded, "I understand. Believe me, this will definitely work."
Seeing her so calm, Gu Zhaolin's originally restless heart slowly calmed down.
He smiled and said, "You are the most capable woman I have ever met. I believe you."
After finishing the business, Zhao Shuning simply got up and left, without giving Gu Zhaolin a chance to chat.
Reminiscing about the past was the most meaningless thing. Her time was precious and she didn't want to waste it on these things.
Gu Zhaolin looked at Zhao Shuning's back as he left, feeling a little lost.
What you can't get is always the best.
Zhao Shuning was just an average-looking woman, but she was intelligent and decisive, calm and steady, and possessed wisdom far beyond that of men. These qualities deeply attracted Gu Zhaolin and made him fascinated by her.
It's just that the timing is not right now, and he doesn't have the time to talk about love. Otherwise, he would definitely find ways to snatch Zhao Shuning away.
Gu Zhaolin went to meet with Gu Qishan and asked him to send more people out of the city to search and rescue.
"Xu Bai has been out of the city for so long, and there's been no news. I'm really worried. Qiang Di must be resentful after this setback. If they find Xu Bai, they will definitely pursue him relentlessly. I'm afraid Xu Bai will meet with an unexpected disaster."
Gu Qishan couldn't help but frown when he heard this.
This is also what he is worried about.
In recent years, Ge Xubai has become quite popular.
Half a year ago, an epidemic broke out in Xiping and the Qiangdi tribe invaded. Ge Xubai single-handedly killed several Qiangdi generals. That battle made him famous in the Qiangdi tribe.
Later, Qiangdi's roving soldiers came to the village to harass the people. Ge Xubai led his troops to pursue them, killing all the remaining soldiers and hanging the head of their leader on the city gate as a warning.
If we were to say who the Qiangdi people hate the most and who they fear the most, besides Gu Qishan, it would be Ge Xubai.
If the Ruoqiang flute players discover Ge Xubai's whereabouts, they will not let him go easily.
Stealing a glance at Gu Qishan's expression, Gu Zhaolin added, "Foster father, I think we can send another team out of the city to investigate the situation. If there's any danger, we can provide timely support."
After some consideration, Gu Qishan nodded.
Neither Ge Xubai nor Xiao Yanci can get into trouble.
Gu Zhaolin proposed to lead the troops himself, but was rejected by Gu Qishan.
"My body has not recovered yet, and the city needs someone to guard it. It is not appropriate for you to leave the city at this time."
Gu Zhaolin had no real intention of going. He just acted like that because he was sure that Gu Qishan would not agree to let him go.
"Father, you are indeed thoughtful. I will go and gather the troops and make arrangements for this matter."
Gu Qishan nodded, and Gu Zhaolin left quickly.
As soon as he left, Gu Qishan signaled to his confidant, "Keep a close eye on it, don't let anything go wrong."
The confidant immediately nodded in agreement.
Xiao Yanci's high fever has recurred over the past two days, but today his temperature has finally stabilized.
The high fever subsided, the snake venom was neutralized, and he quickly regained consciousness. His overall mental state also improved a lot, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
The first thing he said after waking up was, "It's not advisable to stay here for long. We must leave as soon as possible."
His premonition at this moment was particularly sharp, and he knew that danger would soon come.
Lu Zhiran's eyelids twitched, and the same thought arose in her mind: she must leave as soon as possible.
While protecting their safety near the swamp forest, the secret guards were looking for a way down the mountain, scouting the enemy situation, and beginning to prepare for evacuation.
Ye Hanyi also explored the terrain with Ye Jianqing and others, looking for the best way down the mountain.
She grew up in southern Yunnan and has been going in and out of mountains and forests since she was a child. She is very good at hiding her body in the jungle and has a good sense of direction.
They soon discovered several Qiangdi stragglers and took action to eliminate them without hesitation.
Unexpectedly, one person was missed, and that person blew the whistle and sent a signal.
There happened to be a group of Qiang flutes nearby. After receiving the message, they immediately gave chase.
Ye Hanyi and the others were startled and did not dare to fight anymore, so they turned around and ran away.
Instead of running towards the swamp forest, they ran in the opposite direction.
Unexpectedly, there was also a group of people ahead, and Ye Hanyi and his group ran head-on into them.
The two sides came into close combat and were on the verge of war.
Ye Hanyi cursed inwardly, drew out Wu Nian, and started fighting with the opponent.
She originally thought it would be as easy as cutting melons and vegetables, and she could easily defeat the opponent, but as soon as they started fighting, she realized that she had underestimated her enemy.
The opponent's sword was like a dragon emerging from the sea, and with one blow it slashed with the force of thunder.
Ye Hanyi's pupils shrank sharply, and he hurriedly took the Seven Star Steps, using his sword to move in an unconventional direction, and only then did he manage to avoid the unstoppable sword attack.
She didn't dare to underestimate the enemy anymore, so she took a deep breath and used the Ye family sword technique.
The other person's figure paused noticeably.
"Hanmei Dianxue? Are you from the Ye family?"
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