The Reincarnation of the Beauty: The Concubine Doctor and the Conspiracy

As night fell, a thick black fog enveloped the city walls, creating a dreamlike illusion. Shen Jingxuan and Yun Mengting struggled through the pitch-black alleys. After several attempts at dodging and fleeing, they finally found a temporary safe haven—a deserted tavern. The peeling wood panels on the tavern's walls exuded a stale air, and the air was filled with the invisible, oppressive feeling of a long-standing dusty heap.

"Are we safe?" Yun Mengting took a deep breath, looked around, and scanned the dim corners. Although she still had doubts, the silence at the moment seemed to give her a little comfort.

"There are no pursuers at the moment, but the danger remains." Shen Jingxuan's face was solemn. Although the two of them had temporarily escaped the pursuit of the men in black, he knew that the real test had just begun. He secretly warned himself: Never take it lightly.

"We must gather our forces and plan a counterattack." Yun Mengting's eyes were firm, and her determination to keep her word became even more apparent in the lonely night. "With your and my strength, we simply cannot compete with those men in black. We need to find more support and resources."

Shen Jingxuan nodded slightly in agreement. "Some loyal guards I know might be able to help. They won't sit idly by and watch the palace fall. If we can contact them, we can form a counterattack team."

"I know the location of the palace. We can find them earlier." Yun Mengting's thoughts surged like a tide, and she couldn't wait to take action immediately.

After quickly getting ready, they each donned loose cloaks to conceal their identities and avoid being tracked. Shen Jingxuan walked in front, Yun Mengting followed closely behind, and they discussed their plans in tacit understanding. In the quiet night, even the sound of their heartbeats seemed particularly clear.

After carefully moving through the area, they were finally approaching the palace. Just as they were about to open the familiar door, Yun Mengting suddenly reached out and grabbed Shen Jingxuan, whispering, "There are patrolling men in black ahead! We need to find another way."

Shen Jingxuan looked around and analyzed the best option. "There's an alley here. Turning left will lead to the back door of the palace. The enemy will probably not consider this route."

After some careful maneuvering, they successfully reached the back gate of the palace. Hiding in a secluded area, they observed the movements of several guards. They were dozing off, apparently unaware of the danger around them.

"I'll go call them." Shen Jingxuan decided to run over and called out softly, "Yide, do you still remember me?"

A faint voice pierced the silence, and the guards woke up instantly, their faces filled with surprise and joy. "Your Highness! Thank God, how did you get here?" Their voices were filled with excitement.

"The situation is critical. The palace is under threat from men in black." Shen Jingxuan's voice was low and urgent as he briefly explained the current situation to the guards.

"Yes! Let's gather the others right away!" The guards took immediate action and summoned the loyal warriors of the palace separately.

Soon, several guards gathered at the palace. As they listened to Shen Jingxuan and Yun Mengting's narration, the atmosphere grew increasingly tense. Shen Jingxuan, standing at the front with a fiery gaze, quickly encouraged everyone, "We cannot stand idly by! The men in black are approaching. Imagine the dire consequences if we let them go! Now is the time to strike back!"

"For the safety of the palace, we must not retreat!" A guard's voice was as loud as a rainbow, boosting the team's morale.

After a brief exchange, everyone quickly began deploying. Yun Mengting and Shen Jingxuan worked closely together to carefully formulate a battle plan, assigning each person's responsibilities and tasks. Shen Jingxuan reiterated, "We must proceed with caution this time. We must utilize the cover of night and avoid direct confrontation with the enemy. We must find their weaknesses; this is the key to our counterattack!"

At this moment, Ling Xuan arrived. His figure was like a ghost, quickly attracting everyone's attention. "What are you doing here?" He looked dissatisfied and anxious.

"Ling Xuan, we are preparing to fight back against the men in black." Yun Mengting explained hurriedly, secretly grateful to him for showing up in time.

"Counterattack is certainly important, but we must first ensure the safety of the palace." Ling Xuan's tone was calm and firm. "Before taking action, we must ensure that we have a detailed plan and cannot appear hasty in front of the enemy."

"Then let's make a plan together." Shen Jingxuan nodded, realizing that Ling Xuan's opinion was quite constructive. "Allow your insights to be incorporated as well."

Ling Xuan immediately began to plan his strategy. "We need to use the cover of night to set up an ambush and make sure we strike when the enemy is off guard. At the same time, I will send out scouts to continuously monitor the movements of the men in black to ensure we don't miss any opportunities."

Yun Mengting and Shen Jingxuan exchanged a trusting look, realizing that Ling Xuan's idea was perfectly reasonable. "Let's do this," she said decisively.

"Okay, let's get ready!" Ling Xuan immediately ordered the guards to divide into several groups, and then began to prepare for an ambush.

Time flies, the night sky shimmers with a hazy glow, and the arrival of dawn seems to herald the impending battle of life and death. The palace, like a ship in a stormy storm, bears the weight of fearlessness and perseverance, ready to face the unknown challenge. Though the approach of the men in black is a turbulent undercurrent, it cannot stifle the fighting spirit and courage within them. The decisive battle is approaching, and their fate, like the rising tide, will be rewritten.