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Gu Ye and Uncle Lin emerged from the shadows with a squad of guards, surrounding the entire courtyard. But the man in black stood on the rooftop, only a blurry outline visible in the moonlight.

"Fifteen years," the man's voice held a hint of mockery, "It's truly one of my greatest regrets that I couldn't take your life back then."

"Who exactly are you?" Gu Ye demanded sharply. "Why are you opposing me at every turn?"

The man in black didn't answer, but simply smiled: "General Gu, do you really think everyone around you is reliable? Be careful, some people aren't as simple as they seem."

After saying that, he suddenly threw a smoke bomb. In the thick smoke, the man vanished instantly. When the smoke cleared, only a letter remained on the ground.

Gu Ye picked up the letter, unfolded it, and his expression immediately turned ugly:

"General, someone beside you might be my informant. Guess who? The game has only just begun."

Murong Xuewei emerged from the shadows and, upon reading the letter's contents, felt a chill run down her spine. This assassin was not only highly skilled but also incredibly cunning. A single letter like this was enough to make Gu Ye suspicious of everyone around him.

"Don't fall for his trick," Murong Xuewei said, grasping Gu Ye's hand. "He just wants to sow discord."

Gu Ye nodded, but the doubt in his eyes lingered. Yes, who around him could he trust, and who was the mole? This question was like a thorn, deeply embedded in his heart.

Uncle Lin led his men to search the entire mansion, but found nothing. However, on several streets, Zhang Jing's medicinal powder emitted a faint glow, indicating the escape route. But the trail disappeared after a short distance.

Back at the General's Mansion, Gu Ye sat in his study, silent for a long time. Murong Xuewei had hot tea brought in and said softly, "Don't overthink it. Perhaps this is exactly the effect they want."

“I know,” Gu Ye rubbed his temples, “but we have to be careful. Since this person has known me for so many years, he might really have planted a spy among my spies.”

“Then let’s go along with him,” Murong Xuewei said, a glint of shrewdness in her eyes, “let him think we’ve really started to distrust each other. That way, his spies will lower their guard.”

Gu Ye looked into his wife's eyes and suddenly smiled: "You're so thoughtful."

Murong Xuewei smiled too, but her smile held a hint of bitterness. Wasn't she also acting? Didn't she herself have her own unspeakable secrets?

Night deepened, and moonlight streamed through the window, casting dappled shadows on the floor. Gu Ye and Murong Xuewei sat facing each other, each lost in their own thoughts. They both knew that this contest had only just begun. The mysterious assassin, the hidden mole, would both become crucial pawns in the next move.

Meanwhile, in a corner of the capital, the man in black was wiping another hidden dart, a cold smile playing on his lips: "Gu Ye, do you really think the person you trust most is reliable? Just wait and see..."

After returning to the General's Mansion, Gu Ye settled Murong Xuewei in.

Murong Xuewei kept thinking about what the man in black had said. If there really was a spy around Gu Ye, then they had to find him as soon as possible.

Otherwise, if they suddenly appear out of nowhere and stab Gu Ye in the back, the consequences would be unimaginable.

"Husband, you should investigate as soon as possible." Murong Xuewei looked at Gu Ye with concern.

Gu Ye was taken aback and looked at Murong Xuewei, "Investigate what?"

Murong Xuewei tugged at Gu Ye's sleeve, "Of course we should investigate the spy the man in black mentioned. If we don't find him now, the consequences later will be unimaginable."

Gu Ye smiled, feeling incredibly happy.

Because of what happened before, Murong Xuewei had been cold and indifferent to him. He thought that the two of them would really reach a reasonable point, but he didn't expect that Murong Xuewei still had feelings for him.

Gu Ye reached out and ruffled Murong Xuewei's hair. "Just focus on your pregnancy, I'll take care of the rest."

Gu Ye carefully helped Murong Xuewei to sleep, then turned and went to the study.

As night deepened, the lights in the General's Mansion remained bright. Inside the study, Gu Ye was intently examining a confidential letter on the table, his brow slightly furrowed. Murong Xuewei entered carrying a cup of tea and gently placed it on the table.

"General, are you still handling official business so late?" Murong Xuewei asked softly, her gaze subtly sweeping over the scattered documents on the table.

Gu Ye looked up at her, a hint of tenderness flashing in his eyes. "Why did you get up? Didn't I tell you I'd take care of everything?" He put down the secret letter in his hand and pulled Murong Xuewei to sit down.

Murong Xuewei sat down opposite him, but a sense of unease crept into her heart. Ever since discovering the theft of the secret room and the missing list, she had felt that things were far more complicated than they appeared.

"I can't sleep, that list..." Murong Xuewei hesitated, unable to finish her sentence.

Gu Ye sighed softly, "I know what Madam is worried about. But since they left those words, they want me to start doubting the people around me. They want to see me become suspicious of those around me because of their words, and then watch us crumble step by step from within."

Murong Xuewei's eyes flashed. "General, are you saying they want to stir up internal conflict?"

“That’s right.” Gu Ye nodded. “The best attack is to throw the enemy into disarray. If I start to doubt everyone around me, wouldn’t that be playing right into their hands?”

Murong Xuewei listened quietly, but her heart was in turmoil. Gu Ye's words seemed reasonable, but if she put herself in his shoes, if she were his opponent, wouldn't she take advantage of Gu Ye's state of mind to better hide the traitor?

"So how does the general plan to deal with this?" she asked tentatively.

Gu Ye's lips curled into a cold smile. "Instead of passively waiting, we might as well take the initiative. Since they want to play, let's play along."

A glint of light flashed in Murong Xuewei's eyes. "I've thought of a breakthrough."

"Oh? Tell me about it." Gu Ye became interested.

“Jiang Lingyun,” Murong Xuewei slowly uttered these three words. “Although Xiao Wanning is 'dead' on the surface, Jiang Lingyun is still in court. As far as I know, he handles many matters that Xiao Wanning couldn't handle personally.”

Gu Ye's gaze sharpened. "What does Madam mean...?"

“Since Xiao Wan Ning and the Empress are colluding, then Jiang Ling Yun must also be involved.” Murong Xue Wei paused here, “If we can break through from him, perhaps we can find out what the Empress and Xiao Wan Ning are plotting.”

Gu Ye looked at her thoughtfully, "Madam is right. However, Jiang Lingyun is a cautious person, and it won't be easy to find a breakthrough with him."

"It's all up to human effort." Murong Xuewei smiled slightly. "I'll have Liuli check on his daily routine right away."

Gu Ye took Murong Xuewei's hand and placed it against his heart, saying, "With a wife like this, what more could a husband ask for! Xuewei, you are truly my lucky star."

The next day, Liuli rushed in, "General, Madam, there's new news."