Sludge suction system

Yunniang returned to her room, which was dimly lit, with only a few rays of light filtering through the cracks in the window. She quickly walked to the bedside, sat down gently, looked around to make sure no one was there, and then softly called out, "Xiao Zha, come out."

As soon as she finished speaking, a dark shadow darted out from under the bed and jumped onto it—it was a pure white cat. Little Zha's bright eyes gleamed with a sinister light as it looked up at Yun Niang and said, "Host, what do you need me for?" Its voice was clear and crisp, with a hint of mechanical quality, quite different from its adorable appearance.

Yunniang reached out and gently stroked Xiaozha's head, her expression anxious: "Xiaozha, please help me find out what Chu Li is doing now. The war between Lincang Kingdom and Bilan Kingdom is about to break out. I always feel that Chu Li is behind it all. If we can find out his whereabouts, we might be able to change the situation."

Xiao Zha closed its eyes, a faint blue light emanating from its body, as if receiving some kind of signal. After a moment, the blue light disappeared, and it opened its eyes, saying, "Chu Li is currently at a secret camp on the border of Fengyu Kingdom. He, along with his strategist Zheng Yu and subordinate Qi Ge, are plotting day and night, seemingly preparing for a larger operation. Judging from their conversation, the current war between Lincang Kingdom and Bilan Kingdom is merely the beginning of Chu Li's plan."

Yunniang frowned, asking worriedly, "A bigger operation? What kind of operation? Did they mention anything specific?"

Xiao Zha shook his fluffy head: "They spoke very cautiously and did not explicitly mention any specific plans. However, judging from their frequent discussions about the troop deployments and food reserves of the three kingdoms, Chu Li is very likely planning to take advantage of the war between the two kingdoms and the depletion of their national strength to launch an attack on one of them, or even take action against both kingdoms at the same time, thereby realizing his ambition to unify the three kingdoms."

Yunniang gasped, "This Chu Li is so ambitious! You little scoundrel, we must find a way to stop him. If he succeeds, the people of the Three Kingdoms will be plunged into endless suffering."

Little Scum licked its paws, pondered for a moment, and said, "Master, what we can do right now is to gather as many details as possible about Chu Li's plan and then try to pass them on to the key figures in Lincang Kingdom. But this process is fraught with danger. If Chu Li discovers it, we will all be in dire straits."

Yunniang's eyes were resolute, and she gritted her teeth: "No matter how dangerous it is, I will try. Xiaozha, continue to keep a close eye on Chu Li's every move, and notify me immediately if there is any new information."

"Okay, host." After saying that, Xiao Zha disappeared from the bed in a flash, leaving Yun Niang sitting in the dimly lit room, her eyes filled with worry and determination as she pondered what to do next.

Deep within the dark and damp prison of Lincang Kingdom, a stench of decay permeated the air, and water stains trickled down the walls like jagged veins. Wang Chong and Consort Wang were imprisoned there, huddled in a corner of their cell, their tattered clothes offering little protection from the biting cold.

Suddenly, a jailer hurried by, muttering, "This is going to be interesting. The Azure Kingdom and our Lincang Kingdom are going to fight. It's said that it's because Wang Meng killed their General Mudar."

Upon hearing this, Wang Chong and Consort Wang instantly perked up. Wang Chong abruptly stood up, rushed to the prison gate, gripped the bars tightly with both hands, and shouted at the jailer, "What did you say? Explain yourself clearly!"

The jailer was startled by the sudden shout and glared impatiently at Wang Chong: "What are you yelling about! It was Wang Meng who killed the general of the Azure Kingdom, and now the two countries are going to war." After saying that, the jailer walked away cursing.

Wang Chong and Consort Wang exchanged a glance, a hint of surprise and hope flashing in their eyes. Consort Wang quickly walked to Wang Chong's side and whispered, "Brother, this is a good opportunity. Now that the two countries are at war, the court is bound to be in chaos, and the emperor is too busy to take care of himself. Perhaps we can seize this opportunity to turn the tide."

Wang Chong nodded slightly, a thoughtful expression on his face: "That's right, it seems even Heaven doesn't want us to die. But the matter of Wang Meng is too strange. He has always been loyal, so why would he rashly assassinate a general of the Azure Kingdom? There is probably a conspiracy involved."

Consort Wang snorted coldly: "Whatever the conspiracy, as long as it can get us out of this predicament, that's all that matters. We need to find a way to contact people outside and ask them to help us."

Wang Chong paced back and forth in the prison cell, and after thinking for a moment, he said, "We still have some old subordinates in the court, but they were severely suppressed before. I don't know if they are still willing to risk helping us."

Consort Wang's eyes were resolute: "No matter what, we must try. Brother, do you still remember Eunuch Zhang? He once received a favor from us; perhaps we can pass on a message through him."

Wang Chong's eyes lit up: "Yes, Eunuch Zhang. He's always worked in the palace and is well-informed. But the imperial prison is heavily guarded; how can we contact him?"

Consort Wang bit her lip, pondered for a moment, and then said, "I have a plan. Brother, do you remember the jade pendant I hid in my hair? It's what Eunuch Zhang has always wanted. We can give the jade pendant to the jailer and have him pass it on to Eunuch Zhang. Once Eunuch Zhang sees the jade pendant, he will naturally understand what we mean."

Wang Chong hesitated for a moment: "This jade pendant was left to you by your mother. Are you willing to give it away to someone else like this?"

Consort Wang resolutely replied, "What time is it to worry about these things? As long as we can get out, it's all worth it."

Wang Chong sighed and nodded in agreement: "Alright, we'll do as you say. I hope Eunuch Zhang will remember our past relationship and lend us a hand."

So, Consort Wang took the jade pendant from her hair and carefully handed it to the jailer, instructing him to make sure it was given to Eunuch Zhang. The jailer, seeing it was a precious jade pendant, beamed and readily agreed.

Wang Chong and Consort Wang watched the jailer's departing figure, their hearts filled with anticipation. They knew this was their only chance; success or failure hinged on this moment.

In the dark and damp prison of Lincang Kingdom, time seemed to stand still, every minute and every second an unbearable torment. Wang Chong and Consort Wang huddled in a corner of the cell, filled with anxiety, their eyes fixed on the direction of the cell door.

After an unknown amount of time, a series of dragging footsteps approached from afar, exceptionally clear in the silent prison. Wang Chong and Consort Wang instantly perked up and stood up nervously.

"Is this Eunuch Zhang?" Wang Chong asked tentatively, his voice trembling slightly with excitement.

The man approached slowly, the dim light of the prison lamp illuminating his face; it was Eunuch Zhang. He was dressed in a drab, gray eunuch's robe, his expression complex, his eyes showing both sympathy and a hint of caution.

"Lord Wang, Your Highness the Imperial Concubine, it's been a long time." Eunuch Zhang's voice was extremely low, revealing an undisguised nervousness.

Consort Wang's eyes reddened, and she hurried to the prison door, saying urgently, "Eunuch Zhang, we've been waiting for you! You must save us! The situation outside has changed drastically, and we are truly wronged!"

Eunuch Zhang frowned, looked around to make sure no one was nearby, and then said in a low voice, "Your Majesty, I have received the matter you and Lord Wang entrusted to me. However, the situation is too dangerous right now. The court is in chaos, and the Azure Kingdom is attacking aggressively. His Majesty is in a state of utter distress. I am truly..."

Wang Chong's gaze was intense as he interrupted Eunuch Zhang: "Eunuch Zhang, we know this matter is difficult. But think about it, if it weren't for my Wang family back then, how could you have gained a foothold in this palace? Now that we are in trouble, we are truly desperate and have nowhere else to turn, which is why we are begging for your help."

Zhang Gonggong hesitated, his hands unconsciously rubbing together. After a long period of contemplation, he gritted his teeth and said, "Fine, for the sake of our past relationship, I'll take the risk and give it a try. But I'm just a lowly person with little influence, and there's really only so much I can do."

Consort Wang nodded hastily: "Your willingness to help is our greatest benefactor. Now that the two countries are at war, if our former subordinates can seize the opportunity, they might be able to lend His Majesty a hand. At that time, our Wang family can also redeem ourselves. You only need to pass on a message for us, telling them to act according to the circumstances."

Eunuch Zhang sighed, his expression grave: "Very well then, Your Highness, please speak quickly if you have anything to say. I will remember it and find an opportunity to pass it on to the officials when I leave."

Wang Chong and Consort Wang exchanged a hopeful glance, then leaned closer to the cell door, lowered their voices, and explained their plan in detail to Eunuch Zhang. Eunuch Zhang listened, nodding slightly. The flickering candlelight in the cell reflected the tense yet expectant expressions on the three of them.