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As night fell, the general's mansion fell silent.

Murong Xuewei stood in the courtyard, gazing at the last rays of the setting sun on the horizon, a sense of unease rising in her heart.

After returning to the General's Mansion from the peasant woman's house, Gu Ye decided to go to the dilapidated temple to see if he could find any clues, but Murong Xuewei always felt that something was wrong.

“Madam, the General has asked you to wait for him at the manor,” Liuli said respectfully as she approached.

Murong Xuewei turned around, her brows slightly furrowed: "Liuli, do you think the General will be in danger on this trip?"

Liuli remained calm and replied, "General, you are highly skilled in martial arts and have brought trusted confidants with you. You should be fine."

Murong Xuewei sighed softly and said, "I feel uneasy and want to go with him."

Just then, Gu Ye walked over with steady steps. He had changed into casual clothes, and a long sword was tucked into his waistband.

Upon seeing Murong Xuewei, a gentle smile appeared on his face.

"Xuewei, I know you're worried," Gu Ye said softly as he walked to Murong Xuewei's side, "but this operation could be dangerous, and I don't want you to take the risk."

Murong Xuewei looked up into Gu Ye's eyes and said firmly, "Although my martial arts are not as good as yours, I'm not helpless. Let me go with you! Maybe I can be of some help."

Gu Ye grasped Murong Xuewei's hand, a complex expression flashing in his eyes.

Gu Ye knew that Murong Xuewei's martial arts skills were not high, but the journey was fraught with danger and he did not want to put Murong Xuewei in danger.

"Xuewei, listen to me," Gu Ye said gently but firmly. "The terrain around the dilapidated temple is complex. If we encounter danger, I'll have to take care of you. You should stay at the manor so we can arrange other matters. I promise you, I will return safely."

Murong Xuewei was unwilling, but she understood Gu Ye's intentions.

Murong Xuewei bit her lip lightly, and finally nodded: "Alright, I'll wait for you at the manor. But you must be careful. If you encounter any danger, don't fight head-on. I know you're highly skilled in martial arts, but I don't want to see you get hurt."

Gu Ye nodded solemnly and gently kissed Murong Xuewei's forehead: "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. Take care of yourself too. If anything happens, have Liuli contact me."

Watching Gu Ye's departing figure, Murong Xuewei felt a mix of emotions.

Murong Xuewei knew that Gu Ye's trip was of great significance, but she felt that something was not right.

Recalling her past life, she couldn't help but clench her fists.

"In this life, I will never let tragedy repeat itself," Murong Xuewei vowed silently in her heart.

At the same time, inside the *** mansion, a man dressed in black quietly arrived.

Xiao Wan Ning was sitting alone in her study when she heard a slight noise outside the window. A cold smile curled at the corner of her lips.

"Come in," Xiao Wanning said without looking up.

The man in black leaped in through the window and knelt on one knee: "Your subordinate greets ***."

Xiao Wanning then raised her head, a cold glint flashing in her eyes: "Speak, what news do you have?"

The man in black reported in a low voice, "Reporting to Master, Murong Xuewei has been cleared of suspicion as a spy. Gu Ye went to the dilapidated temple alone tonight to investigate the case, while Murong Xuewei remained at the General's Mansion."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Wan Ning's face showed a thoughtful expression.

Xiao Wan Ning gently stroked her teacup and said calmly, "I didn't really expect to successfully frame someone. However, this is indeed an opportunity..."

The man in black looked up and asked, "What does *** mean?"

A ruthless glint flashed in Xiao Wan's eyes: "Gu Ye's journey will undoubtedly be fraught with danger. Send someone to keep an eye on him. If there's an opportunity, make sure he stays in that dilapidated temple forever."

The man in black hesitated slightly: "But, wouldn't this alert them...?"

Xiao Wan Ning snorted coldly: "Fool! I have my reasons. Just follow my instructions; ask no further questions."

The man in black quickly bowed his head: "Yes, Your Majesty, I obey."

Xiao Wanning waved her hand: "Go, but be careful. Report back immediately if anything unusual happens."

The man in black accepted the order and left. Xiao Wan Ning stood up and walked to the window.

Xiao Wan gazed at the distant night sky, a chilling smile playing on her lips: "Gu Ye, Gu Ye, didn't you want to investigate the case? I'll grant your wish and leave you to remain forever in that dilapidated temple."

As night deepened, Gu Ye, accompanied by several trusted men, quietly approached the vicinity of the dilapidated temple.

The dilapidated temple was situated in a desolate place, surrounded by overgrown weeds, exuding an eerie atmosphere.

Gu Ye gestured for his men to scatter and search, while he himself carefully examined the terrain of the dilapidated temple.

Gu Ye discovered that there wasn't a single house within three miles of the dilapidated temple, making it a perfect place for a secret plot.

"General, nothing suspicious has been found around here," a trusted aide reported.

Gu Ye nodded and was about to enter the dilapidated temple to investigate when he suddenly noticed something unusual.

Gu Ye looked around warily, but found nothing unusual.

"Strange," Gu Ye thought to himself, "Why do I keep feeling like someone's watching me from the shadows?"

Little did they know, in the nearby woods, a man dressed as a woodcutter was secretly observing Gu Ye and his group's actions.

This "woodcutter" had been following Gu Ye ever since he arrived at the dilapidated temple, always maintaining a distance that was neither too close nor too far.

Gu Ye led his men into the dilapidated temple and carefully searched every corner.

The dilapidated Buddha statues, collapsed walls, and dusty ground all reveal the vicissitudes of time.

However, after searching the entire dilapidated temple, they still couldn't find any valuable clues.

“General, nothing suspicious has been found,” one of his men reported.

Gu Ye frowned and fell into deep thought.

Gu Ye had hoped to find some clues here, but to his surprise, he found nothing.

"It seems I'll have to go back and investigate that peasant woman again," Gu Ye thought to himself. "Hopefully, I can get some useful information from her."

Just as Gu Ye was about to leave, he suddenly heard a strange noise.

He quickly drew his longsword from his waist and looked warily in the direction from which the sound came.

"Who?" Gu Ye shouted sharply.

However, the only response he received was the mournful sound of the night wind blowing through the dilapidated temple.

Gu Ye signaled his men to be on guard, while he slowly approached the source of the sound.

Just then, a mouse scurried out from the corner, and Gu Ye breathed a sigh of relief.

Gu Ye shook his head with a wry smile, secretly lamenting that he was too nervous.

“Let’s go,” Gu Ye said to his men. “There’s nothing more to investigate here. Let’s go back and investigate the peasant woman again tomorrow.”

The group left the dilapidated temple and disappeared into the night.

Upon seeing this, the "woodcutter" who had been following them emerged from the shadows.

The woodcutter was still holding a hidden crossbow in his hand, but the arrows on it were gone. He threw down the crossbow and quietly left.

It was already late at night when they returned to the general's mansion.

Murong Xuewei had been waiting at the door, and finally breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Gu Ye return safely.

"How is it?" Murong Xuewei asked anxiously.

Gu Ye shook his head: "Nothing to show for it. It seems we still have to start with that peasant woman."

Murong Xuewei said thoughtfully, "There's something fishy about that peasant woman's affair. I always feel there's some secret behind her that we don't know."

Gu Ye nodded in agreement: "Although that peasant woman is dead, her husband should know something. I will personally investigate and ask him tomorrow."

As the two were talking, Liuli rushed over: "General, Madam, we just received news that the peasant woman's husband, Chen Da... is also dead."

"What?" Gu Ye and Murong Xuewei exclaimed at the same time.

Liuli's expression was grave: "The person who reported this said that the man was a chronic alcoholic, and this time he drowned after accidentally falling into the pond while drunk."

Gu Ye and Murong Xuewei exchanged a glance, both seeing doubt in each other's eyes. Chen Da's death was too suspicious.

"It seems someone wants to silence us," Gu Ye said in a deep voice.

Murong Xuewei nodded: "Someone must not want us to find out the truth."