The wind blew through the gap in the tent, and the candlelight flickered. In the midst of its dimming and brightening, a young woman's clear and melodious laughter echoed out from within the tent, creating an enchanting musical sound.
"What are you laughing at?"
The source of my confusion is unclear.
Under the soft candlelight, the young woman's face became even more translucent and radiant, like icy jade. As she turned her head, a ray of light flashed across her eyes, making Yuan Qi feel dizzy for a moment - he was used to seeing her every day, so why did it affect him this way?
He smiled wryly to himself, but heard Chen Lü say with a faint smile: "Your Majesty is indeed wise, but there is one thing you have overlooked!"
She gently swept the petals of the flower, and put away the sheepskin scrolls on the case: "There are many difficult problems in the world. In the end, they still need to be settled by people ---- Your Majesty has forgotten the most critical person in the entire event."
"Who is it?"
"Khan of the Tatars' Hulagu."
The young woman sighed softly, and as she brushed past the familiar name on her lips, time slipped away. Those people and things that seemed to be from another world were tinged with a melancholy wind and frost in her eyes. Except for the sighs, there was nothing else to say.
"Underestimating him, indeed as Your Majesty said, cunning like a fox. However, he is also the son of the grasslands' wild wolf, and the ferocity and bravery in his nature cannot be eliminated ---- In front of this perfect opportunity, will he endure without making a move?"
Morning dew said with a gentle tone, her eyes seemed to hold a deeper meaning, the melancholy of just now, like the night wind on this grassland, came and went without a trace.
Yuanyu was shocked: "What does he want to do...?"
He is also a highly talented person, quick-witted and has already thought of a terrible reality.
"He is actually plotting against the entire northern border!"
The emperor was enraged, and with a loud crash, he stood up, causing several candles to be extinguished by the sudden impact. Finally, they went out, and in the heavy darkness, there was a dead silence in the tent.
"It's not entirely so. If Your Majesty had reacted in time, he would have taken a few key towns and that would have been the end of it - after this setback, the court would never dare to launch another campaign against him!"
Morning 'dew' is still a calm piece, her wide sleeves gently lift up the fallen candle, with a hint of serenity in her eyes.
"I swear to kill this bandit ---- Could he have really led his troops to infiltrate the northwest inland?!"
The emperor was somewhat unbelievable. He secretly admired his opponent's crazy boldness.
"He recklessly loves to seek victory in danger, firstly, he has confidence that he won't be discovered, secondly, we can't do without his friends here, whatever the matter, just send a letter pigeon and rest assured!"
A flash of light in her eyes, for an instant. Sternly, she said: "I, your humble subject, wish to go and investigate personally!"
"Do you know where Hulunbuir's cavalry is stationed?"
Yuan Qi was first startled, then furious----
"On the other side of the law. It's indeed a tiger's lair, and you're venturing in alone. Don't you think it's likely to lose your life for nothing?!"
"Khagan cannot take my 'life' yet."
The girl's voice was soft, but carried an unyielding stubbornness.
"Tell me the location, I have many skilled people under my command. I don't need you!"
Chen 'Lu' hung her head in silence, Yuan Qi was anxious and angry, but she couldn't do anything about it.
The two stood facing each other for a long time, then Chen suddenly bowed and turned to leave. Yuan Qi was taken aback, wanting to reach out to stop him, but only grasped at air.
In the blink of an eye, the room was quiet again, with only the faint scent of a beautiful woman lingering in the dim light. Outside, the stars twinkled at the edge of the sky, and all that could be heard were the endless chirping of insects from all directions.
At this time, three watches had passed, and under a nondescript hillside, there was a person in black clothes with a covered face, suddenly sprinting.
She moved extremely fast, holding her sword and leaving, as if drifting between clouds, it was really beautiful.
After arriving at the mountain, all that could be seen were small tents scattered about, silent and still in the darkness, a vast expanse of blackness, like ferocious beasts lurking in wait.
The camp was unassuming, but the sentry was secretly strict. This road was extremely difficult to travel. When she arrived at the commander's tent, she slipped in with a ghostly movement.
The account is still bright, the "door" has a guard standing upright, and can only be turned to the side, pulling open a slit in the tent, and then hearing a soft voice.
A voice, majestic and authoritative, yet somehow familiar: "Sir, have I been too reckless this time?"
It's ridiculous!
The morning 'dew' slightly stirred in his heart, but then he heard the strategist-like person respond: "Your Majesty, this time is also a clever move out of desperation. Although the Tianchao Emperor is young, he has always been known for being wise and bold. This time, he personally led the expedition, so we must be on guard!"
"Turns out he's more promising than his father..."
Hu Lu Ke Khan snorted and said: "Mu Na last time, was recognized by him - this son of mine, has plenty of bravery, but in terms of strategy, is really not worthy."
Morning 'dew' peeped outside, only to see him standing under the lamp with his back to her, his face blurry, and his majestic demeanor made people feel inexplicably pressured.
The strategist gritted his teeth and said: "Heavenly Dynasty has always been humble in words and generous in courtesy to me, but this time they actually dared to design a plan to take away Liangchuan from me. I must make them suffer!"
Hu Lu Ke Khan did not have the slightest joy, he sighed and said in a melancholic tone: "It's good that someone is accompanying me to 'cross' hands, I am really too lonely"
It's been a long time... Twenty-six years ago, I followed Master's words and used the counter-espionage plan, which led to Lin Chen's death in the palace. Since then, under the vast sky, there has been no one who can rival me...
His words were desolate and filled with a lonely sorrow like snow. The morning dew was outside the tent, buzzing in her ears, and the blood in her limbs seemed to be dissipating, she grasped the tent curtain tightly, her fingers turning white from the pressure, yet she remained completely unaware.
All she could hear echoing in her ears was that one short sentence----
Use counter-espionage tactics...
She barely maintained a hint of clarity in her mind, and then suddenly heard Hu Lu's words: "It's really a pity to think about it, such a talented and beautiful woman, has ended up like this... People from the Heavenly Dynasty always liked to self-destruct their own Great Wall!!"
The strategist also sighed: "It's also because Miss Lin is too proud and extreme. In the imperial court of Zhongyuan, there are also people who want to put her to death. With evidence that is conclusive, even the Emperor of Tianchao cannot help but believe it."
"You're wrong!"
Hu Lu sternly shook his head and said, "They are a married couple, even if the wife has countless faults, they should be summoned back to the capital and slowly persuaded. Yuan Xu hastily took action because he had his own throne in mind!!"