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Murong Xuewei followed Xiao Wanning through a maze of alleyways, and in the blink of an eye, Xiao Wanning had vanished.

Murong Xuewei stood where Xiao Wanning had disappeared, looking left and right, but she still couldn't figure out how Xiao Wanning had vanished.

In the end, they had no choice but to give up and return to the general's mansion with Liuli.

Xiao Wanning stood by the palace window, gazing into the distance.

A hint of worry flashed in Xiao Wanning's eyes; the news of Nangong Yifeng's capture at the border made her somewhat uneasy.

Nangong Yifeng is, after all, a prince of the Qu Kingdom. It's unknown how much they plan to know about Nangong Yifeng.

Xiao Wan Ning gently bit her lower lip, then turned and walked towards the desk.

Xiao Wanning picked up a brush and quickly wrote a few words on the paper.

"The situation is urgent, come and see me immediately," Xiao Wan thought to herself.

She folded the note and handed it to the maid beside her.

"Give this to someone you know," Xiao Wanning whispered.

The maidservant respectfully accepted the note and quickly left the palace.

Xiao Wan Ning returned to the window, gripping the window frame tightly with both hands.

Xiao Wan Ning's eyes suddenly hardened, and a cold smile appeared on her lips.

"Nangong Yifeng, your misfortune has just made my plan work out perfectly," Xiao Wan thought to herself.

As night fell, Xiao Wanning stood in a secluded courtyard.

A man in black appeared silently behind her.

"Your Highness summoned me. What urgent matter do you have to discuss?" the man in black asked in a hoarse voice.

Xiao Wan Ning turned around and looked directly into the eyes of the man in black.

"Nangong Yifeng has been captured. Do they know about this?" Xiao Wanning asked in a low voice.

The man in black was silent for a moment, then slowly spoke: "The elders all know; they say this is an opportunity."

Xiao Wan Ning nodded, a glint of light flashing in her eyes.

"How should we take advantage of this opportunity?" Xiao Wanning pressed.

The man in black's voice grew even deeper: "Make this a big deal."

Xiao Wan Ning nodded thoughtfully, already having a plan in mind.

“I will go to the Emperor and propose exchanging Nangong Yifeng for three border cities of Qu Kingdom,” Xiao Wanning said.

The man in black nodded in agreement: "But will the Primordial Emperor agree?"

Xiao Wanning's gaze sharpened further: "He's always been selfish and self-serving. He'd certainly be willing to exchange a prince for three cities, but this can't happen."

The man in black frowned slightly: "What insightful opinion does Your Highness have?"

Xiao Wanning lowered her voice: "Have Nanzhao go to Qu Kingdom to stir up trouble and try to make the city exchange plan fail."

A glint of ambition flashed in Xiao Wanning's eyes: "That way, we'll have a reason to start another war."

The man in black was silent for a moment, then slowly nodded: "Your Highness has considered everything carefully."

Xiao Wanning revealed a smug smile: "Go and inform the elders that if these negotiations fail, immediately order the war to begin."

The man in black cautioned, "But what if the Primordial Emperor is unwilling?"

A glint of ruthlessness flashed in Xiao Wanning's eyes: "He has no choice but to agree."

The man in black bowed and said, "Then I will await Your Highness's good news."

Xiao Wanning nodded in acknowledgment, watching the man in black disappear into the night.

Xiao Wan Ning took a deep breath, a resolute glint in her eyes.

"Nangong Yifeng, it's a blessing that your life could bring about the destruction of the Taichu Kingdom," Xiao Wan thought to herself.

Meanwhile, inside the General's Mansion, Murong Xuewei had just returned.

"I failed to track Xiao Wanning." Murong Xuewei lowered her head, unwilling to look at Gu Ye, her tone filled with apology.

Gu Ye gently patted her shoulder: "It's alright, Xiao Wan Ning is very cunning."

Murong Xuewei raised her head, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

Gu Ye comforted him, "Leave this matter to me."

Murong Xuewei nodded, then suddenly remembered something.

"Oh, by the way, Qin'er sent a letter saying she has something important to discuss with me," she said.

Gu Ye frowned: "Qin'er? The maidservant beside Xiao Wan Ning?"

Murong Xuewei nodded: "It's the one I turned before."

Gu Ye's eyes hardened with suspicion: "Could this be Xiao Wan Ning's scheme?"

Murong Xuewei shook her head: "I don't think so."

Murong Xuewei explained, "Xiao Wanning doesn't know I went to the border."

Gu Ye nodded thoughtfully, signaling her to continue.

Murong Xuewei added, "Furthermore, Qin'er has never contacted me on her own initiative."

A determined glint flashed in her eyes: "They must have come to see me about something important."

Gu Ye pondered for a moment, still somewhat worried: "But it's best to be cautious."

Murong Xuewei nodded: "I will be careful."

Gu Ye instructed, "If you decide to meet, be sure to choose a safe place."

Murong Xuewei looked at Gu Ye gratefully: "I understand, thank you for your concern."

Gu Ye gently shook his head: "We're in this together; it's only right that we look after each other."

Murong Xuewei smiled slightly, feeling a warmth in her heart.

She stood up, preparing to leave: "Then I'll go arrange my meeting with Qin'er."

Gu Ye nodded: "Be careful, and notify me immediately if anything happens."

Murong Xuewei nodded solemnly, turned around and left the room.

Gu Ye watched her retreating figure, a hint of worry flashing in his eyes.

He walked to the window and gazed thoughtfully at the distant palace.

"Xiao Wanning, what exactly are you plotting?" Gu Ye wondered to himself.

As night deepened, Xiao Wanning stood waiting outside the Imperial Study.

Xiao Wan Ning straightened her clothes and took a deep breath.

“Your Majesty, I have something important to report,” Xiao Wan Ning said respectfully.

The Emperor's voice came from inside: "Come in."

Xiao Wan Ning pushed open the door and slowly walked in.

The emperor got up from the bed, straightened his clothes, and waved for the concubines to leave.

Xiao Wan Ning glanced at the concubine with disdain, then knelt and bowed: "Your Majesty, I, your subject, greet you."

The Emperor waved his hand: "Get up. What brings you here so late?"

Xiao Wanning stood up, a glint of shrewdness flashing in her eyes.

"I have heard that Nangong Yifeng has been captured by our army," she said.

The Emperor nodded: "That is indeed the case. What do you intend to do with it?"

Xiao Wan Ning smiled slightly: "I believe this is an opportunity."

The emperor became interested: "Tell me about it."

Xiao Wan Ning slowly explained, "Nangong Yifeng is the third prince of Qu Kingdom and the strongest contender for the throne. We can exchange Nangong Yifeng for three border cities of Qu Kingdom."

A glint of greed flashed in the Emperor's eyes: "That's a good idea, but will the Kingdom of Qu agree to exchange those three cities for it?"

Xiao Wanning continued, "Nangong Yifeng is a prince of the Qu Kingdom; they will definitely agree to the exchange."

The emperor nodded: "That's true, but how exactly should it be done?"

Xiao Wanning confidently replied, "We can send an envoy to the Qu Kingdom to invite them to negotiate with the Taichu Kingdom."

The emperor seemed to be deep in thought: "So, does that mean we're going to let the people of Qu Kingdom come into our Taichu Kingdom's territory?"

Xiao Wanning nodded: "That's right. Negotiating on our Taichu Kingdom's territory means they have nowhere to play tricks."

The emperor pondered for a moment, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes.

"Wan Ning, you truly are my own sister, so intelligent. I will immediately draft an edict to do as you say," the Emperor said.

Xiao Wan Ning lowered her head humbly: "Your Majesty, I was merely fulfilling my duty to the country."