Years turn into wind

Back at the mansion, Ling Xiaotian arranged for personnel to step up security around the area, especially around Cheng Yuwei's pharmacy, to ensure that nothing could go wrong. However, Cheng Yuwei still couldn't completely relax. She knew that since the enemy had begun to infiltrate, they must have already planted spies in the city.

A few days later, Ling Xiaotian's reconnaissance team returned from behind enemy lines with crucial news: a secret plan was being quietly prepared within the enemy camp, the core of which was to capture Chaoyang City. Liu Jingyao appeared to be secretly involved, even going so far as to personally journey into Chaoyang City to witness the plan's success.

Cheng Yuwei read the message and suddenly had a foreboding feeling. She thought of Liu Jingyao, the daughter of an enemy general, her striking appearance, and her scheming nature. Such a person's presence in Chaoyang City was definitely not solely to see Ling Xiaotian.

To understand the enemy's movements, Cheng Yuwei decided to take action herself. Disguised as an ordinary merchant, she quietly investigated Liu Jingyao's whereabouts in the city. She discovered that Liu Jingyao had not only planted spies within Ling Xiaotian's army, but had also secretly contacted some of the city's powerful officials, attempting to arouse their suspicion of Ling Xiaotian.

While Cheng Yuwei was busy gathering intelligence, Ling Xiaotian also arranged for more personnel to protect her. Despite their busy schedules, the two of them always kept each other in their hearts. Whenever Cheng Yuwei returned home in the dead of night, Ling Xiaotian would gently put his coat on her and silently sit by her side, his warm gaze tinged with a hint of reluctance.

One night, the two were chatting in the mansion when Ling Xiaotian suddenly said, "Yuwei, I know you are not afraid of danger, but I can't let you take any risks."

Cheng Yuwei smiled slightly and leaned gently on his shoulder: "Xiaotian, I know you are worried. But I don't want to be just a person being protected. I hope to fight side by side with you, even if the road ahead is full of thorns."

Ling Xiaotian felt warm in his heart when he heard her words. He couldn't help but gently hold her in his arms and whispered, "Okay, since that's the case, let's face it together." The two looked at each other and smiled, and there was more tacit understanding in their hearts.

The next morning, Cheng Yuwei returned with the latest intelligence. Her investigation revealed the enemy's secret plan, dubbed "Operation Jackdaw," to lure Ling Xiaotian into a trap and then launch a surprise attack. Liu Jingyao was a key element in this plan, her presence precisely intended to lure Ling Xiaotian off his guard.

After Ling Xiaotian learned this, he pondered for a moment, then sneered, "Since they want to plot against us, then we should use their own tactics against them. That way, we can catch them all in one fell swoop."

Cheng Yuwei nodded in agreement and suggested planting a false alarm at an old camp outside the city, pretending that Ling Xiaotian would secretly transfer troops there to lure the enemy into action. She then began preparing some medicine and traps in the pharmacy, just in case.

A few days later, a pursuit sparked by Operation Jackdaw quietly unfolded outside the city. Unaware of the situation, the enemy generals, receiving intelligence, assumed Ling Xiaotian's army was isolated and helpless, and immediately launched a surprise attack. However, when they reached their designated location, they found it deserted.

At the same time, Cheng Yuwei, armed with a prepared anesthetic, led a small team into the enemy camp. Taking advantage of the chaos, they administered the anesthetic, causing the enemy to fall into a coma. When the enemy awoke, they had become Ling Xiaotian's captives.

Back at the Marshal's Mansion, Ling Xiaotian specially prepared a sumptuous dinner and personally poured a glass of wine for Cheng Yuwei: "Yuwei, this time it's all thanks to you, otherwise I would have almost fallen into the enemy's trap."

Cheng Yuwei smiled slightly and raised her glass in response: "This is our common victory. Xiaotian, our battle is not over yet, but I believe that as long as we are united, no enemy will be a threat to us."

The two smiled at each other, and the atmosphere grew warmer. Ling Xiaotian gently held her hand, his eyes filled with tenderness that was hard to conceal. He whispered, "Yuwei, when everything is settled, let's retire together and live an ordinary life, okay?"

Cheng Yuwei felt a warm feeling in her heart and nodded silently. However, she also knew that the road ahead was still full of unknown challenges, and only by constantly moving forward hand in hand could they realize their wish.

At this moment, the guards suddenly arrived to report that Liu Jingyao had disappeared in the city. Apparently realizing they had been exposed, they quietly retreated. The two exchanged a glance, their hearts wary, and once again plunged into the deciphering of the next conspiracy.