Yu Guiwan raised his hand and the torturer stopped.

"Master Yu came to Yuanzhou to ask for reinforcements, but was detained by Xiao Yan and Zhuang Feilu and tortured."

"General Xiao didn't send reinforcements because there was someone above him, but I don't know who it was..."

Because they cannot see, people's feelings of fear are magnified a hundredfold.

The person above.

Hearing this, Yu Guiwan and Xie Sui looked at each other. At first, they suspected that Xiao Yan was Xie Xiao's man, but now it seems that he is not Xie Xiao's man. The person behind the scenes is hiding so deeply, who else could it be?

"You are so brave to disobey the emperor's order." Xie Sui suddenly spoke.

"I just followed their orders. I really don't know anything else." Prefect Li explained anxiously, and the chains on his body made a clashing sound as he moved.

"General Xiao said that he would definitely go to the border to reinforce the troops, but the time would be a little later."

Governor Li confessed everything he could, but he really didn't know anything more.

From these words, it seems that they intend to put the people of the Yu family to death. There is no doubt that each of these steps is aimed at my brother and father.

Xie Sui raised his hand, and soon someone dragged Li Taishou away. This man was useless now, and no matter how much torture he used, he would not be able to get anything out of him. As for the person behind this...

"Please spare my life! I've told you everything!"

"My noble man, please spare my life!"

As Prefect Li was dragged away, he was still shouting loudly.

"Now it seems that the people behind this are all targeting the Yu family. Then your father..." Xie Sui's expression also became solemn. It seems that this incident is a trap designed specifically for them.

It kills two birds with one stone by getting rid of the Yu family and making military achievements.

When in the capital, spies reported that Yu Wang led a team to break out, but now it was Yu Yanlin who came out.

She analyzed, "My father is definitely still alive. He would never let my brother pretend to be him and break out unless it was absolutely necessary. Losing a general is a big taboo in the army."

"It's very likely that my father also faked his death and escaped. Now Xiao Yan and the others must know that my father faked his death and escaped, and they must be looking for their whereabouts in secret." When he said this, Yu Guiwan's tone became more anxious.

The border is different from the capital. If you are not careful, your father may fall into danger.

"Don't worry. Our people have been looking for him for so long but still can't find him. That means your father-in-law is safe now. I have also sent people to keep an eye on Xiao Yan and the others." Xie Sui patted Yu Guiwan on the back and comforted him.

These days, no news is the best news.

Yu Guiwan also knew this truth, but recent events had made her lose her rationality and her basic judgment. More than once, she felt fortunate that she had no virtue or ability to allow Xie Sui to treat her like this.

……

Pei Jin was always feeling uneasy, not knowing what was happening with Yu Guiwan. They only had another day's journey to reach the border military camp, and it seemed that Xiao Yan and Zhuang Feilu had not made any other moves.

Suddenly someone walked up to Xiao Yan and said a few words. Xiao Yan's eyes changed, but were quickly suppressed by him.

He just smiled and said, "I heard that His Royal Highness Prince Chen will come to the border soon. I wonder if the young marquis knows what orders His Majesty has given?" Suspicion and temptation flashed in his eyes.

Why did His Royal Highness Prince Chen come to this place for no reason?

If he hadn't received the news from above, he probably wouldn't have known of His Royal Highness Prince Chen's whereabouts until now. Could it be that he really favored Yu Guiwan as the rumors said? Did he come here specifically for Yu Guiwan?

Xiao Yan was dismissive of all this. He didn't believe that the dignified Prince Chen, the emperor's brother, would travel across mountains and rivers to the border for a woman. Everyone knew that he was weak.

Now it seems that it must be His Majesty's side...

Pei Jin couldn't help but frown when he heard Xiao Yan's words.

Xie Sui?!

He did not doubt the truth of this matter, because he knew that Xie Sui was capable of doing anything.

He is really courting death. If His Majesty knew that he left the capital without permission and came to a place like the border, he would be in trouble when he returned to the capital.

"No, it's just that the imperial physician said that the prince needs to go out and relax for a while to recover from his illness. So we came here firstly to find General Yu's whereabouts, and secondly to protect His Royal Highness Prince Chen."

"I hope General Xiao will keep this matter confidential. His Majesty does not want anyone to disturb His Royal Highness Prince Chen's interest."

Pei Jin lied without hesitation, and he didn't even blush or feel nervous.

Xiao Yan agreed, "Of course." But inwardly, he couldn't help but sneer. Relaxing at the border? Are you kidding me?!

However, Pei Jin's attitude made Xiao Yan even more suspicious that Xie Sui's visit to the border this time must be no simple matter.

Only after Xiao Yan returned to the room did he reveal his true expression.

Zhuang Feilu stepped forward and asked, "General, are you still going to attack Pei Jin?"

"idiot!"

He shouted angrily.

If they attacked Pei Jin again, it would undoubtedly expose their position. Now that Xie Sui had arrived, it would be difficult to handle the situation. Xiao Yan closed his eyes and said, "Send a letter to the higher-ups and ask the master what decision to make."

The matter was of great importance, so he did not dare to act rashly. If the capital city really discovered their intentions, and they exposed their identities, wouldn't all their efforts be wasted?

"Yes, my subordinate will go right away."

Zhuang Feilu lowered his head and immediately retreated.

They had people watching Pei Jin's movements at all times, and Pei Jin naturally had people watching their movements as well. The two of them were wary of each other along the way.

*

The news of Xie Sui's departure from the capital naturally reached Xie Xu. When he saw the memorial Xie Sui handed over, he was so angry that he threw it out and cursed, "What a fool! Execute first and ask for permission later!"

Xie Sui knew from the beginning that the news would be exposed sooner or later, so he wrote a memorial in advance and had someone deliver it to the palace after he arrived there.

"Thank you Shiyu! I'll break his legs when he comes back!"

Xie Xu was so angry that his face turned red, and he wished he could bring Xie Sui back from the border immediately.

"Your Majesty, I'm afraid you will be reluctant to leave His Royal Highness Prince Chen when he comes back. His Royal Highness is much better now and it would be good for him to go out for a walk." The Imperial Eunuch saw Xie Xu's expression and knew that he was not angry that His Royal Highness had executed someone without authorization, but was worried about His Royal Highness's health.

Speaking of this, Xie Xu couldn't help but sigh, and the anger in his eyes turned into worry.

"The journey is long, and I don't know what time it will be. It seems that I have been too presumptuous to him on a normal day!" When Xie Xu said this, there was no blame in his eyes, only heartache.

Actually, Shi Yu had never traveled far since he was a child. His health had not been good, so he was happy that he was finally feeling better.

But the border is not peaceful now...

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