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The moonlight, like a veil, enveloped the silent streets.

Gu Ye's figure moved like a ghost between the eaves, always maintaining a safe distance from Jiang Lingyun, who was a hundred paces away.

His eyes were sharp as knives as he stared intently at the figure that appeared somewhat blurry in the night.

Jiang Lingyun rode his horse slowly forward, glancing back every now and then, appearing extremely cautious.

Seeing this, Gu Ye's lips curled into a cold smile. The tracking skills he had honed in the military camp over the years gave him complete confidence that he would not be discovered.

As the city gate drew near, the guards yawned and lazily glanced at Jiang Lingyun's token.

"It's so late, where is Lord Jiang headed?" a soldier guarding the city asked casually.

Jiang Lingyun smiled faintly: "I had some official business to attend to, which delayed me until now." He then handed over a silver ingot, saying, "Thank you all for your hard work."

"No, no, Lord Jiang, please take care." The city guards quickly bowed and saluted.

Gu Ye waited a moment, then quietly followed them out. The night in the suburbs was exceptionally quiet and cold, even the chirping of insects seemed particularly clear.

Jiang Lingyun's horse hooves rang crisply on the dirt road as it gradually drove toward a secluded farmhouse.

Gu Ye landed lightly on an old locust tree, using the branches and leaves to take in the scene inside the courtyard.

"Sir, you've finally arrived!" A hunched old farmer came out to greet him, his voice tinged with obsequiousness.

Jiang Lingyun dismounted, looked around, and then said in a deep voice, "How are the preparations going?"

"Reporting to you, sir, everything is prepared as you instructed." The old farmer rubbed his hands together. "The storytellers at tomorrow's market have all been taken care of; they'll surely tell those stories in great detail."

"Remember, you must say exactly what I gave you in the envelope, and absolutely do not cause any trouble." Jiang Lingyun lowered his voice, took out the envelope, and handed it to the old farmer. "You must make sure the people believe you."

Gu Ye heard everything clearly from the tree and sneered inwardly. What tricks was Jiang Lingyun up to now?

The old farmer nodded repeatedly: "Don't worry, sir, I've remembered everything. By the way, that woman from the Murong family..."

A cold glint flashed in Jiang Lingyun's eyes: "Murong Xuewei? Heh, she'll get what's coming to her in a few days."

Just then, Gu Ye slipped and accidentally kicked a small pebble.

The pebbles rolled down, making a clear sound in the quiet night.

Jiang Lingyun whirled around, her gaze sweeping sharply towards the source of the sound: "Who?"

Gu Ye's heart skipped a beat, but his years of combat experience kept him absolutely calm. He held his breath and pressed himself motionless against the tree trunk.

An old farmer came out carrying a lantern, the flickering light illuminating a corner of the courtyard.

Just then, a black cat leaped down from the wall, meowed, and disappeared into the night.

"It was just a stray cat." The old farmer breathed a sigh of relief, but Jiang Lingyun remained wary.

"Keep the letter safe. Proceed according to plan first thing tomorrow morning." Jiang Lingyun quickly mounted his horse. "If you succeed, there will be a generous reward. If word gets out..." He paused meaningfully, "...you know the consequences."

The old farmer shuddered: "I understand, I will handle it perfectly."

Jiang Lingyun flicked the reins and disappeared into the night in the blink of an eye. Gu Ye wanted to continue the pursuit, but Jiang Lingyun was riding too fast, and there was no point in chasing anymore.

He lightly jumped down from the tree branch, and after confirming that it was safe around him, he quietly left the farmhouse.

When they returned to the general's mansion, the first hint of dawn was already appearing in the east.

Gu Ye easily scaled the wall and was about to go back to his room to rest when he noticed that the light was still on in the study.

He pushed open the door and saw Murong Xuewei writing furiously at her desk. She only looked up when she heard the noise.

"My husband is back. Did you find anything?" Murong Xuewei put down her brush, a hint of concern flashing in her beautiful eyes.

Gu Ye sat down opposite her and recounted his discoveries from the night.

When Jiang Lingyun's plan was mentioned, Murong Xuewei frowned slightly: "Is Jiang Lingyun trying to use the same old tricks again? It seems he wants to take advantage of Nangong Yifeng's departure to cause trouble."

“However, this time we already knew his plan first.” Gu Ye summoned the guards secretly monitoring Jiang Lingyun. “Has Jiang Lingyun returned to the manor?”

"Reporting to the General, Lord Jiang did not return to his residence until almost dawn. I secretly followed him and discovered that after returning home, he went to the *** residence."

"*** Mansion?" Murong Xuewei's eyes flashed. "It seems that Xiao Wanning is indeed behind this."

Gu Ye nodded: "Nangong Yifeng is setting off tomorrow, and I'm afraid there will be some twists and turns."

Murong Xuewei stood up and walked to the window, gazing at the gradually brightening sky. "I've already instructed the shopkeepers to prepare. If anyone spreads rumors, they're to send someone to report immediately." She turned around, a hint of worry flashing in her beautiful eyes, "I just don't know what other tricks they have up their sleeves..."

Gu Ye walked behind her and gently pulled her into his arms: "Don't worry, I'm here. No matter what methods they use, I won't let you get hurt."

Murong Xuewei leaned against his strong chest, a warm feeling welling up inside her. She whispered, "I believe in my husband."

For three consecutive days, the city remained calm and peaceful, and no rumors about Gu Ye were spread.

This unusual calm only made people more wary.

Just after the morning court session that day, Nangong Yifeng sent someone to deliver a message saying that the negotiations were nearing their end and he was preparing to return to Qu Kingdom.

"Is Young Master Yifeng leaving?" Murong Xuewei put down the account book in her hand and looked at Gu Ye.

"Yes, we'll be setting off at noon tomorrow." Gu Ye said thoughtfully, "These past few days have been too peaceful, which has made me somewhat uneasy."

Murong Xuewei nodded: "I also find it strange. Jiang Lingyun couldn't have just let such a grand scheme end like this."

The day of farewell arrived quickly. Outside the city gate, carriages and horses bustled about, and Nangong Yifeng, dressed in white, stood before his horse.

Upon seeing Gu Ye and his wife arrive, a hint of reluctance flashed in her eyes: "This journey is thousands of miles long; I don't know when we will meet again."

"If Young Master Yifeng misses the delicacies of the Taichu Kingdom, he is always welcome to return," Murong Xuewei said with a slight smile. "I've had some snacks prepared for you to enjoy on your journey."

Nangong Yifeng accepted the food box and smiled, "Thank you very much, Xuewei. To be honest, I'm quite reluctant to leave after all the care you've given me these past few days."

“Xue Wei is right,” Gu Ye added. “The Kingdom of Qu and my Kingdom of Taichu are connected by mountains and rivers, making travel very convenient. I will definitely visit often in the future.”

Just as Nangong Yifeng was about to reply, a sudden gust of wind swept in.

Before anyone could react, a familiar figure was already standing on the city gate.

"How could such a lively scene be complete without me?" Xiao Wan Ning, dressed in magnificent robes, looked down at the crowd with a smile, but her gaze was icy cold. "Since Young Master Nangong is leaving, I naturally must come to see him off."

Gu Ye instinctively shielded Murong Xuewei behind him, his mind racing with alarm bells. Xiao Wanning's appearance at this moment was no accident. He secretly surveyed his surroundings and discovered many hidden figures, clearly indicating an ambush had been prepared.

The moment Xiao Wan Ning appeared, a shout suddenly erupted from the crowd.

"*** has risen from the dead; *** is a goddess descended to earth to protect us all."

After she finished speaking, another group of people knelt down.

Murong Xuewei gripped the hidden weapon in her sleeve, but her expression remained unchanged.

Xiao Wan Ning, seemingly unconcerned by the crowd's wariness, slowly descended the city wall: "I have always wanted to thank Young Master Nangong in person for his efforts in facilitating peace talks between our two countries." Her gaze swept across Murong Xue Wei's face, carrying a subtle threat, "After all, this parting may be a long time before we meet again."