Resisting the Wind and Splendor

When Zisu delivered the snacks to the side hall, Jinglei had just finished reporting the events of the previous night to Chu Yueli.

Finally, Jing Lei also told Chu Yue Li Ye Huai An's conclusion: "Ye Shao Qing means that these rebels are currently homeless and should not have a fixed stronghold in the city. They have civilian passes on them, so they must have just entered the city from outside yesterday."

"That doesn't surprise me. The city is heavily guarded now, so even if there are still rebels left in the city, they wouldn't dare to gather in large numbers. However..."

Chu Yueli lowered her eyes and did not elaborate.

Jing Lei asked, "Is Your Highness worried about the manufacturing workshop?"

After Zisu brought over the snacks, she said, "Your Highness, Lord Jinglei said that he hasn't eaten yet either."

"Then let's go together." Chu Yueli waved her hand.

Jing Lei, feeling obliged, immediately sat down at the table.

Zisu handed over a warm towel, which Jinglei took and used to wipe his hands.

When Jing Lei returned the towel to Zi Su, he hesitated for a moment, as if it were all too natural.

It turns out that having someone at home to take care of your daily life feels so... wonderful.

His handsome face flushed slightly.

Zisu quickly replied, "If it were Liuyun, I would have taken care of her in the same way."

Jing Lei was taken aback, looking at her with some surprise.

Chu Yueli couldn't help but chuckle: "I had a private conversation with Zisu today, and this girl is probably afraid you'll think she's interested in you."

Jing Lei's bronze-colored handsome face twitched slightly, then a hint of sadness flashed across his brows.

He forced a smile: "Miss Zisu, don't worry, how could I possibly misunderstand you?"

"That might not be a misunderstanding."

"Miss!" Zisu glared at Chu Yueli.

What she said today has already left Zisu somewhat bewildered, so let's not add to the chaos now.

"Enjoy your meal, I'm going to get busy." After arranging the food, Zisu left.

Jing Lei looked up and saw Liu Yun carrying a bag of high-quality charcoal that had just arrived this year, coming in from outside the courtyard and quickly walking up to Zi Su.

The two were talking about something, probably Liuyun had chosen the best charcoal for Zisu.

The two chatted and laughed, and finally walked together towards the west wing.

The west wing is where Zisu lives.

Jing Lei withdrew his gaze, a barely perceptible hint of sadness in his eyes.

But when he looked up again, there was no emotion left in his eyes.

“Your Highness, although the workshop is in the city, its location is remote, almost no different from that outside the city. That place is a perfect breeding ground for filth.”

Chu Yueli nodded, seriously considering the question.

"Hidden in filth and wickedness" naturally refers to a place where thieves and villains hide.

If there were still bandits hiding in the city and hadn't left, then apart from those places, they had no way to stay in the city.

If Qin Mingyue and the white-robed sect leader really want to steal this batch of thunderbolts, then they will need manpower.

Such a large batch of weapons cannot be carried away by just a few people.

“Even if that place is secluded, if they want to hide many people, they will inevitably return to the city to buy food and drink every day. But Ye Shaoqing has been paying attention to unfamiliar faces in the city these days, so they may not be easy to hide.”

"So, does Your Highness mean that a large number of rebels will infiltrate the city in the next two days?" Jing Lei frowned.

With Lunar New Year's Eve just around the corner, business in the city has become increasingly frequent and bustling these past two days.

It was indeed easier to sneak into the city at this time than usual.

"Does the princess intend to ascertain the whereabouts of these rebels and then wipe them out in one fell swoop?"