Rebirth: Find a General as Your Backer

The news of the eldest prince's failed operation spread like wildfire to the other princes.

A man wearing an exquisite tall crown, its top inlaid with dazzling gemstones, and a long robe predominantly dark blue embroidered with intricate patterns in gold thread—soaring eagles, blooming snow lotuses, and galloping horses—sat in the main seat, listening to his subordinates' reports. He then let out a cold laugh: "Hmph, the eldest prince is utterly useless. He took so many elite soldiers, yet he couldn't even bring back a mere physician. It's a complete joke."

After speaking, he narrowed his eyes slightly, his heart filled with doubt. Why go to such lengths to kidnap a doctor? And why lose so many elite soldiers for it? These were all the eldest prince's confidants. This matter was truly suspicious.

Then, he slowly said to the beautiful woman beside him, "It's hard to understand why the old wolf king would favor such a useless person. Look at that guy, cowardly and incompetent, with no achievements whatsoever."

The beauty nodded slightly, her long, silky hair swaying gently in the breeze. Her bright eyes shone with reverence as she softly said, "Indeed, how can they compare to our Second Prince? You are exceptionally brave, wise, and decisive, how could that useless person be compared to you?"

The night sky was filled with twinkling stars, their brilliance seemingly echoing their words, adding a touch of mystery to the scene.

"Hahaha... Hahaha...! !!! !!!!" The second prince, Urda, let out a wild laugh, a laugh full of confidence and domineering arrogance.

He burst into unrestrained laughter, and at the same time, he leaned down on the beautiful woman beside him in a domineering and irresistible manner.

Before long, some strange, blush-inducing sounds quietly emerged, standing out starkly in the tranquil atmosphere, as if adding an ambiguous and forbidden touch to this mysterious night.

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Inside the royal tent of the Canglang Kingdom, the luxurious decorations exuded an aura of royalty.

Lin Jingyao was gently massaging the Wolf King. Her movements were careful, but her eyes revealed a complex expression.

This woman was the maid who had come to marry Su Lianxue in her place. Initially, she was sent by the third-ranking scholar, Shangguan Yu, to monitor Su Lianxue.

However, the conditions offered by Su Lianxue were simply too tempting. The dazzling gold and silver jewelry, as well as the opportunity to become the Queen Consort of the Wolf King, were all irresistible to her.

Compared to the meager benefits Shangguan Yu had given her, this was far more generous. Moreover, Shangguan Yu had asked her to gather intelligence—such a dangerous task was something she had no desire to undertake.

Lin Jingyao leaned down slightly, her eyes filled with concern and tenderness, and said softly, "Your Majesty, what is troubling you so much? Seeing you like this, I am very worried."

The Wolf King frowned slightly, his face darkening, a hint of impatience in his eyes. He said with extreme displeasure, "Just focus on your massage and stop asking questions you shouldn't. How dare you presume to know what I'm thinking? Just do your job."

Lin Jingyao pursed her lips slightly, her smile vanishing instantly, replaced by a hint of displeasure.

She thought to herself, "This old man is indeed getting too old. His physical strength and energy are not what they used to be." Recalling their time in bed, she felt only discomfort, devoid of any passion or satisfaction.

The sons of the Wolf King were all young, strong, and full of energy.

She had heard that in the Canglang Kingdom, if the king died, his concubines could be taken over by his sons.

Thinking of this, a strange light flashed in Lin Jingyao's eyes, and she even had a thought of hoping that the old wolf king would pass away soon.

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At the General's Mansion, Xuan Ying and Xuan Chen knelt before Chu Mohan with solemn expressions and faces full of shame.

Xuan Ying spoke first, her voice filled with deep self-reproach: "General, we have truly failed in our duty to you in this incident involving Miss."

A flash of cold light appeared in Chu Mohan's eyes, and he said in a deep voice, "You have indeed disappointed this general somewhat?"

Xuan Chen lowered his head again and said, "General, we originally intended to capture the thieves with all our might, but they were extremely cunning. Although we tried our best, they still managed to escape. What's worse, the rest of those captured all resolutely committed suicide by poisoning themselves, and we didn't have time to stop them."

A cold glint flashed in Chu Mohan's eyes: "Have you found any clues?"

Xuan Chen continued, "General, we have carefully examined the bodies of the dead. Judging from their clothing, weapons, and some unique markings, these people should be subordinates of the eldest prince of the Canglang Kingdom."

We've previously clashed with the eldest prince of the Canglang Kingdom, and we have some understanding of their fighting style, weaponry, and personnel characteristics, so we can be fairly certain of these people's identities.

Chu Mohan narrowed his eyes slightly, his tone rising slightly: "Oh? The eldest prince of Canglang Kingdom..." Then, his tone was calm but carried an undeniable authority: "Go down and each receive thirty strokes of the military rod."

"Yes, sir!" Xuan Ying and Xuan Chen replied in unison.

Chu Mohan sat there quietly, his eyes slightly closed, his expression solemn, lost in deep thought. The image of the eldest prince and the scene of Su Lianxue's kidnapping kept flashing through his mind, and his heart was filled with doubts.

"It's actually the eldest prince." Chu Mohan murmured softly.

Previously, he had given the eldest prince a warning, thinking that the prince would restrain himself, but he never expected that the prince would still dare to risk kidnapping Su Lianxue.

What exactly is the connection between these two things? Chu Mohan pondered deeply, trying to find a reasonable explanation.

"Could it be because she knows Su Lianxue is my fiancée, and is using that to blackmail me?" Chu Mohan frowned and muttered to himself.

But soon, he shook his head, dismissing the idea. "No... The eldest prince must have other motives for sacrificing so many elite troops."

Chu Mohan's gaze deepened; he knew this matter was definitely not that simple.

Thinking of this, Chu Mohan opened his eyes, raised his head, and called out loudly, "Ling Feng!"

The sound echoed in the hall. A moment later, Ling Feng rushed over and stood respectfully in front of Chu Mohan, awaiting the general's instructions.

Chu Mohan looked at Ling Feng and said in a serious tone, "Ling Feng, you must immediately have someone contact our people in the Canglang Kingdom and carefully investigate the situation. You must find out the eldest prince's purpose and his action plan as soon as possible. This matter is of great importance and cannot be taken lightly."

Ling Feng's expression hardened, and he nodded solemnly, replying, "General, rest assured, I will handle this matter as soon as possible."

After saying that, Ling Feng turned and left to carry out the general's orders.

Chu Mohan fell into deep thought again. He knew that the eldest prince's purpose in coming here was definitely not simple, and he had to find out the truth.