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"Xuewei, don't move."

The voice made Murong Xuewei freeze. She slowly turned around and, in the dim light, saw the person's face clearly.

“Jiang Lingyun…” she gave a bitter smile.

Jiang Lingyun, holding a long sword, slowly walked forward: "Long time no see, Madam Murong."

"Stop pretending!" Murong Xuewei said coldly. "I'm just unlucky to be in your hands now. Do with me as you please."

"Kill you?" Jiang Lingyun revealed a playful smile. "I wouldn't dare. You're the person the authorities specifically requested; how could I dare kill you?"

Murong Xuewei clutched her abdomen, looking at him warily: "What exactly do you want?"

"What do I want?" Jiang Lingyun sneered. "You and Gu Ye caused my demotion. Although I can't kill you, I can still take some interest from you. Seeing how much you value this child, you and Gu Ye would be heartbroken if he were gone, wouldn't you?"

"Jiang Lingyun, how dare you!" Murong Xuewei was furious. "If you dare to lay a finger on my child, I'll make sure you die a horrible death."

Jiang Lingyun threw his head back and laughed loudly, "Hahahaha, Murong Xuewei, you can't even protect yourself now, yet you want me to die a horrible death!" His gaze fell on Murong Xuewei's abdomen, "I'd like to see who dies a horrible death today, me or this child."

Just then, a cold voice suddenly rang out: "Jiang Lingyun, you dare to touch her!"

Consort Ning emerged from the shadows, a long sword in hand. Her night clothes were stained with blood, indicating that she had just been through a fierce battle.

Jiang Lingyun frowned: "Consort Ning, what do you mean by this? Are you trying to protect a wanted criminal?"

"A wanted criminal?" Consort Ning sneered. "There are no wanted criminals here. Lady Murong is the wife of a current general; she's not the kind of wanted criminal you're talking about."

"The evidence is right here." Jiang Lingyun took out a letter from his pocket. "This is a secret letter found in the General's Mansion, clearly stating evidence of Gu Ye's collusion with the Murong family. Do you still want to deny it?"

Consort Ning's eyes sharpened. "I also have one of those letters." She took out an identical letter. "Lord Jiang, tell me, which of these two identical letters is the real one?"

Jiang Lingyun's expression changed drastically: "Where...where did you get this letter?"

"Naturally, it was found in Xiao Wan Ning's secret chamber," Consort Ning said coldly. "It not only bears her handwriting but also her seal. Lord Jiang, whom do you think the Emperor will believe?"

Just as the two were facing off, Murong Xuewei suddenly cried out in pain and squatted down.

"Xuewei!" Consort Ning wanted to step forward, but was stopped by Jiang Lingyun.

"Don't move!" Jiang Lingyun pointed his longsword directly at Murong Xuewei. "Take another step, and I'll kill her and her unborn child!"

At this critical moment, a hidden arrow shot out from the darkness, striking Jiang Lingyun's sword-wielding hand.

"Ah!" Jiang Lingyun cried out in pain as his longsword fell to the ground.

Immediately afterward, a white figure emerged from the shadows, striking Jiang Lingyun in the chest with a palm strike. Jiang Lingyun staggered back, looking up to see who it was, a look of terror flashing in his eyes: "It's you!"

The newcomer was dressed in white, wore a bronze mask, and had a hoarse voice: "Jiang Lingyun, long time no see."

"Blue-faced Asura!" Jiang Lingyun's face turned pale. "Weren't you already..."

"Dead?" the man in white sneered. "Too bad, you're disappointed."

Consort Ning took the opportunity to help Murong Xuewei up, only to find that she was in too much pain to speak.

"Oh no!" Consort Ning exclaimed, "She's going into labor!"

The man in white glanced back: "Take her to the secret chamber! I'll hold him off!"

Consort Ning nodded and helped Murong Xuewei walk towards the secret chamber. Jiang Lingyun wanted to give chase, but was stopped by the man in white.

"Your opponent is me," the man in white said in a deep voice. "Today, you will not pass this place!"

The two immediately clashed, their swords flashing and killing intent filling the air. Although Jiang Lingyun knew martial arts, he only had a rudimentary understanding, and faced with the white-clad man's fierce attacks, he was forced to retreat steadily.

"This is a matter for our imperial court, it has nothing to do with your martial arts world. Do you really have to interfere?" Jiang Lingyun roared while blocking.

The man in white didn't answer, his attacks becoming even more ferocious. Jiang Lingyun was forced to retreat step by step.

Jiang Lingyun was kicked to the ground, and the white-clad man's sword tip was pointed at Jiang Lingyun's neck.

"Great hero, spare my life! I was just following orders."

The man in white sheathed his sword. "Today, I do not wish to kill."

Jiang Lingyun staggered to her feet, secretly grabbed a handful of dirt, and threw it at the white-clad man's face while bowing.

The man in white was caught off guard and blinded. Jiang Lingyun seized the opportunity and stabbed the man in white in the chest with his sword.

The man in white managed to evade thanks to his keen intuition.

"Hahaha!" Jiang Lingyun said smugly, "Once you're struck by my poisoned sword, you're doomed!"

The man in white touched his wound, then suddenly let out a cold laugh: "A poisoned sword? You think you can kill me with such a simple trick?"

Jiang Lingyun's expression changed: "You...you're not afraid of poison?"

"No one in this world has been able to concoct a poison that can kill me," the man in white said, removing his mask to reveal a familiar face.

"Zhang Jing!" Jiang Lingyun exclaimed in disbelief, "How could it be you!"

"Why can't it be me?" Zhang Jing sneered. "Three years ago, you and Xiao Wanning came to Divine Doctor Valley under the guise of seeking medical treatment, but instead stole our Valley's heirloom medical book and burned the entire valley to the ground. Jiang Lingyun, have you forgotten all that?"

"So that's how it is," Jiang Lingyun said through gritted teeth. "No wonder Gu Ye is so close to you. You two were in cahoots all along!"

Zhang Jing remained noncommittal: "It's too late to know now."

"So what!" Jiang Lingyun sneered. "Even if you rescue Murong Xuewei, the *** won't let her go! Besides..." He changed the subject, "Butler Lin is still in our hands."

"Uncle Lin?" Zhang Jing suddenly burst into laughter. "You mean, the Uncle Lin we rescued?"

Jiang Lingyun's expression changed drastically: "Impossible! The camp is heavily guarded, how could you possibly..."

“Because you’re too confident,” Zhang Jing said, taking a token from his pocket. “Look what this is.”

Jiang Lingyun stared intently, his face instantly turning deathly pale: "The Tiger Tally of the Zhennan Army! How...how did this end up in your hands?!"

"What do you think Gu Ye has been doing all these years?" Zhang Jing sneered. "The Zhennan Army has long been ours. Now, your camp is surrounded, and Xiao Wan Ning's side is under our control. Jiang Lingyun, you've lost."

Just then, a series of hurried footsteps came from outside.

"My lord! Something terrible has happened! The general has surrounded the camp with his troops!"

Jiang Lingyun's face turned ashen: "You!" He was about to make a move when Zhang Jing struck him in the chest with a palm strike, causing him to spit out a mouthful of blood.

"Don't waste your energy," Zhang Jing said coldly. "That sword is indeed poisoned. Although it won't kill me, but..." He looked at Jiang Lingyun meaningfully, "my poison is enough to make you wish you were dead."

Jiang Lingyun felt a chill run through his body, a sharp pain spreading from his wound throughout. He staggered backward, leaning against the wall, his eyes filled with resentment: "You...you all..."

"Dr. Zhang," Gu Ye's voice came from the shadows, "Thank you for your hard work."

Zhang Jing turned around and bowed respectfully: "General."

Gu Ye stepped forward, looking down at Jiang Lingyun: "Where is Xue Wei?"

Jiang Lingyun struggled to lift her head, wanting to say something, but suddenly her eyes widened, and she pointed behind Gu Ye: "You...you are..."

Before he could finish speaking, his head drooped limply.

"Dead?" Gu Ye frowned.

Zhang Jing shook his head: "It won't be that fast. My poison will make him suffer a fate worse than death for seven days."

Gu Ye nodded: "Okay. Keep him around; he'll still be useful. Now, the most urgent thing is to find Xue Wei immediately."

Just then, the sound of a baby crying came from afar.

Gu Ye's expression changed: "Xue Wei!" He then ran towards the direction from which the voice came.

"General, be careful!" Zhang Jing quickly warned. "This tunnel is full of traps and mechanisms. Let me lead the way."

Gu Ye nodded and followed Zhang Jing quickly. He had only one thought in his mind: Xue Wei, you must be safe!

Meanwhile, inside the secret room.

"Push!" Consort Ning gripped Murong Xuewei's hand. "The baby is almost out!"

Murong Xuewei was in so much pain she almost fainted, but she persisted. Just then, an elderly voice rang out:

"Consort Ning, do you know what you are doing?"