Years turn into wind

The night at the Marshal's Mansion was still quiet, but beneath this surface calm, undercurrents surged. Although Cheng Yuwei and Ling Xiaotian temporarily enjoyed this moment of tranquility, they both knew that the real storm was about to come.

The next morning, Ling Xiaotian had just emerged from his room when he was stopped by his trusted aide-de-camp who had rushed over. "Marshal, there's urgent news from the front!"

Ling Xiaotian took the secret letter and hastily unfolded it. The contents of the letter made him frown. The enemy had already begun to move. Not only were they planning a surprise attack, they might even have joined forces with other forces in an attempt to tear through Ling Xiaotian's defenses in one fell swoop. Even worse, there were signs of military spies leaking intelligence ahead.

"It seems that what Lu Sheng said is right. The traitor is not just Yan Shikun." Ling Xiaotian threw the letter on the table, and there was a layer of coldness in his eyes.

"Continue to monitor all suspects, especially those generals who have frequent contact with the outside world." Ling Xiaotian's voice was calm and decisive. The adjutant nodded and hurriedly retreated.

Ling Xiaotian stood by the window, gazing at the distant morning light. He knew this crisis would not be easily resolved. Not only were his opponents outside, but there were also those lurking around him—these were the most dangerous enemies.

Meanwhile, Shen Yirong was also plotting in the mansion. Ever since her last meeting with the mysterious man, she had secretly contacted several factions, attempting to overthrow Ling Xiaotian's power with the help of external forces, even going so far as to join forces with Lu Sheng.

"Ling Xiaotian is so focused on the battle on the front lines that he's neglected the hidden dangers around him," Shen Yirong said coldly to a mirror. "As long as I dismantle his faction, everything he relies on will collapse. Then, I'll be the one who truly controls everything."

Greed and jealousy gleamed in her eyes. Ling Xiaotian had never truly loved her, and this filled Shen Yirong with resentment. She wouldn't allow herself to become a forgotten pawn, especially after seeing Cheng Yuwei gradually occupy the most important position in Ling Xiaotian's heart. Her heart was filled with jealousy.

At this time, footsteps were heard outside the door. Shen Yirong came to her senses and saw the mysterious man appear in front of her again.

"The news has been sent to the front line. Ling Xiaotian probably hasn't realized yet that the person closest to him might be the one who betrayed him." The man laughed coldly.

Shen Yirong smiled slightly: "Very good, the plan will continue as we agreed."

She knew that this time, she was not only seeking revenge on Cheng Yuwei, but also to completely defeat Ling Xiaotian. If she could control the entire Marshal's Mansion, the forces behind it would rely on her even more, and she would truly be at the pinnacle of power.

Cheng Yuwei has been feeling uneasy ever since she noticed Yan Shikun's suspicious behavior. She understands that Ling Xiaotian has begun investigating the traitor, but she feels there's more to the story than meets the eye.

One night, Cheng Yuwei suddenly received a mysterious letter with only a few words in it: "Be careful of the people around you."

This warning sent a shiver through her heart. She looked around, suddenly realizing she was no longer safe in the Marshal's Mansion. She had to do something.

Cheng Yuwei carefully hid the letter and decided not to tell Ling Xiaotian directly, but to investigate secretly on her own. She knew that Ling Xiaotian was already under a lot of pressure, and if she told him this rashly, it might distract him even more.

A few days later, Ling Xiaotian's army suddenly received good news: Yan Shikun's identity as a spy had been confirmed, and his conspiracy had been exposed. Ling Xiaotian personally ordered Yan Shikun to be imprisoned and began a thorough investigation of the other suspects.

However, the story didn't end there. The day after Yan Shikun was captured, the front line was suddenly attacked. This attack came unexpectedly. The enemy seemed to have known Ling Xiaotian's defense plan for a long time. They accurately struck several key strongholds, throwing Ling Xiaotian's defense line into chaos.

When Ling Xiaotian received the news, his face turned pale. "It seems there's an even bigger traitor hiding among us."

He knew that this raid was no accident. The enemy was able to strike so accurately, and someone must have been secretly providing intelligence. This time, he targeted a higher-level general.

At a secret military meeting, Ling Xiaotian summoned all core generals to discuss how to deal with this sudden crisis.

"There's a traitor among us," Ling Xiaotian said, looking at everyone coldly, his eyes like knives. "I don't care who it is. Find him and kill him without mercy."

All the generals lowered their heads, not daring to meet Ling Xiaotian's gaze. However, among those who lowered their heads, one pair of eyes flashed with an imperceptible cold light.

That man was none other than Xu Wenzhong, another spy planted by Shen Yirong. On the surface, he was one of Ling Xiaotian's most trusted advisors, but in reality, he had been leaking information to Shen Yirong and external forces.

After the meeting, Xu Wenzhong quietly left and quickly passed the meeting's contents to the enemy. He knew that all this was for Shen Yirong's benefit. And Ling Xiaotian would sooner or later be defeated by these conspiracies.

Late at night, Cheng Yuwei sat alone in her study, clutching the mysterious letter. She felt an unprecedented loneliness and powerlessness. Although she had gradually integrated into this era, facing the numerous crises before her, she still felt insignificant and powerless.

"What are you thinking about?" Ling Xiaotian's voice came from behind, interrupting her thoughts.

Cheng Yuwei looked up and saw him standing at the door with a tired look on his face. She knew that Ling Xiaotian had been busy dealing with the situation on the front line these days and had hardly had a rest.

"I... am just wondering when all this will end." Cheng Yuwei said softly.

Ling Xiaotian approached her, stretched out his hands to hold her in his arms, and whispered: "Soon, I will solve all the problems. Don't worry."

Cheng Yuwei leaned against his chest, feeling his warmth, but her heart still couldn't calm down. She looked up at Ling Xiaotian and asked softly, "Have you ever thought about what if these problems are simply unsolvable?"

Ling Xiaotian looked down at her with a firm gaze: "As long as I'm still standing, the problem will definitely be solved."

Cheng Yuwei was silent for a moment, but ultimately decided not to tell Ling Xiaotian about the mysterious letter. She didn't want to distract him further at this time.

However, what Cheng Yuwei didn't realize was that the hidden threat was closer than she thought. Shen Yirong and Xu Wenzhong's conspiracy was gradually taking shape, and Ling Xiaotian was being pushed step by step into the abyss of crisis.

Although the two snuggled up to each other that night, they didn't know that a real storm was about to hit them.