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Fierce Fragrance The air was filled with a languid atmosphere. Lin Hongyao turned over in bed, and the beautiful woman beside him attended to his bathing and dressing. However, he pushed her down to the ground, causing her to collide directly with the intricately carved mahogany chair. Although she felt pain, a cruel yet beautiful smile remained on her face.
"Yun Yun, you can leave now; I have important matters to discuss." Lin Hongyao's expression was devoid of emotion, his voice deep and steady.
"What matters could possibly be something Yun Yun cannot hear?" She stood up, her exposed beauty in the dim light as pure as the moon, the crimson smile at the corners of her lips slowly dispersing in the air. With a casual flick, she wrapped herself in a purple-red bedsheet, her snow-white skin covered while her sexy thighs crossed over each other. She smiled sideways, "It's really boring for the General to send Yun Yun away."
Lin Hongyao's brow twitched slightly, his jaw muscles moving up and down. He ignored her further and clapped his hands. Only then did the officer outside dare to enter and report. Upon seeing Yun Yun, the officer's face flushed even more, hurriedly averting his gaze. "General... there is new military intelligence!"
Lin Hongyao's heart sank; he already knew about the loss of Zha Province. What worse military news could there be? His grip tightened around the teacup as an ominous feeling surged within him. "Speak!"
The officer steeled himself and said, "Yes! Shangguan Lin is currently arranging troops and reorganizing the army. In a few days, he will march towards Feng Province. That Feng Province was his old stronghold; both the people and soldiers are extremely willing to submit to him." The officer finished speaking in one breath and quickly lowered his head, not daring to look at Lin Hongyao's expression.
This battle was crucial; if Shangguan Lin took Feng Province, it would be like a fierce tiger returning to its mountain lair, making it even harder to deal with. Lin Hongyao clenched his fists but maintained an impassive face. "Go find Zhang Chiqi's subordinate commander... what's-his-name for me."
"You mean Commander Shaofeng of Zhang Chiqi's First Regiment, right? I will go handle it now!"
Once the officer left, Lin Hongyao relaxed his facial expression but felt an overwhelming tension in his heart. He had underestimated Shangguan Lin; he hadn't expected him to strike unexpectedly with such momentum. Noticing Yun Yun's increasingly strange smile behind him, his heart sank further as he asked, "What? Do you not believe I can hold the Northeast?"
Yun Yun let out a charming yet cold laugh, tossing the purple-red bedsheet onto the floor as she quickly donned a lace-patterned Qipao. "General, don't forget how you obtained this position; how could Yun Yun dare not believe in you?" Her words ignited a fire within Lin Hongyao. He reached out and grasped Yun Yun's neck; the harder he squeezed, the more beautifully cruel her smile became. His brows twitched as he threw her aside.
At that moment, the officer entered with Shaofeng.
"General!" Shaofeng stood at attention and saluted.
Lin Hongyao squinted as he sized up the man before him. Lean and capable, with a well-defined face, he sat down and took a puff from the cigar in his hand before slowly saying, "You are the leader of Zhang Chiqi's First Regiment?"
"Yes, I am Shaofeng!"
"Very good! Go and convey my orders to Zhang Chiqi. Tell him to inform Shangguan Lin that he has received intelligence that Feng Province is now heavily guarded by my troops, and advise Shangguan Lin to shift his attack to Har Province. By the way, make sure to deliver this message directly to Zhang Chiqi." Lin Hongyao's plan was well thought out; he believed that Shangguan Lin had not yet realized that Zhang Chiqi was his planted insider. Given Shangguan Lin's trusting nature, he would likely place great confidence in Zhang Chiqi's words. At that point, he could properly arrange his troops in Har Province and wait for the sheep to walk into the tiger's mouth.
"Understood! I will take care of it right away!" Shaofeng saluted and exited. As he closed the door, a flicker of hatred crossed his face. Noticing the adjutant outside watching him, he quickly masked his expression and said, "The Commander has sent me to discuss matters with the Chief. Please prepare a helicopter for me."
"It is already waiting outside. We hope Commander Shao will strictly execute the orders."
"Of course." Shaofeng boarded the helicopter, and the hatred returned to his face.
In Shangguan Shaoyi's military camp, the troops were ready for action, their formation neat and orderly. He had easily conquered two provinces with little effort, boosting morale significantly; everyone was spirited and prepared to head straight for Feng Province to reclaim what was rightfully theirs. After several busy days, Shangguan Shaoyi finally found time to sort out matters regarding Huang Chenghao. Huang Chenghao was no fool; he must have realized the situation by now. With just a bit of coercion and temptation, he could be made to reveal the identity of another traitor. Without lifting his gaze, his eyes grew increasingly deep and somber. "Shen Deputy Officer, bring Huang Chenghao to me."
Shen Mingliang received the order and felt a surge of satisfaction; he could finally punish this wicked traitor properly. If it weren't for the Young Marshal's keen insight and clever strategy, they might have already fallen into Lin Hongyao's trap! He hurried towards Huang Chenghao's quarters but froze in place.
The room was empty except for a corpse, seemingly freshly dealt with. The marks around its neck were still visible, and the blood had yet to congeal. He quickly reached out to check Huang Chenghao's breath—he was already dead. Shen Mingliang immediately felt like banging his head against the wall; if only he had arrived a moment sooner...
"Report to the Young Marshal! Huang Chenghao has been strangled to death; it happened not long ago."
Shangguan Shaoyi was taken aback at first but then let out a cold laugh; this traitor acted swiftly. He became even more convinced that the traitor was someone close to him; otherwise, how could they have obtained so much information? His grip tightened unconsciously around the Blue-and-White Porcelain Cup, as if it might shatter under pressure, his eyes glinting coldly. "Bury Huang Chenghao and treat his parents well. Order the army to continue preparations and get ready to advance towards Feng Province!"
Shen Mingliang accepted the command but hesitated for a moment before saying, "Young Marshal, Miss Cheng has arrived and has been waiting outside for quite some time. Should we...?"
She has arrived? The cold gaze softened in an instant, and his long gaze extended out the window. A smile crept onto his lips as he nodded. Shen Mingliang hurried to invite Cheng Mo Su in, and the atmosphere in the room instantly changed; the earlier tension dissipated, replaced by warmth and harmony. He looked down at her, and she gazed up at him, their slow steps drawing them closer together.
It felt like the joy of their first meeting. Cheng Mo Su's beautiful face bore a gentle smile, but her eyes reflected genuine concern. "Are you ready to set off soon?"
"Yes," he replied with a faint smile and a nod.
"Then... be careful." After thinking for a long time, she still couldn't find the right words. Her delicate hands fidgeted together, revealing her unease. He was about to say something when an unwelcome voice interrupted from outside, "Young Marshal! Xiao Zhang has important military news and insists on speaking with you in person."
Who is Xiao Zhang? Cheng Mo Su looked at Shangguan Shaoyi in confusion. Shangguan Shaoyi smiled lightly and leaned closer to her ear, his pleasant voice carrying a slight tremor as he whispered, "Zhang Chiqi." So it was that person. Cheng Mo Su's heart skipped a beat as she suddenly recalled that she had sensed something off about Zhang Chiqi that day.
Before she could call out to Shangguan Shaoyi, he had already walked briskly outside. She hurriedly followed but saw Shen Mingliang blocking her way, preventing her from passing. From a distance, she could only watch the expressions of the two as they spoke—one animated and lively, the other cold and intimidating. She couldn't hear what they were discussing, but after a moment, Shangguan Shaoyi nodded and patted Zhang Chiqi on the shoulder before returning.
"Shen Deputy Officer, just now Chiqi provided me with some new intelligence. I need to adjust our strategic deployment. Have Zuo Wei take Mo Su back; once I finish adjusting everything, we will set off immediately!" His words were firm and resonant, leaving no room for dissent.
After parting ways with Shangguan Shaoyi, Zhang Chiqi moved to a concealed location where his subordinate, the commander of the First Regiment, Shaofeng, was waiting for him. A hint of a smile finally appeared on Zhang Chiqi's rugged face. "Go send a telegram to the Commander-in-Chief saying that I have completed the mission he assigned me!"
"Yes!" Shaofeng stood at attention and saluted, but a sly smile slipped across his lips.
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