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Upon reaching General Xia, he felt a bit reassured after listening to Cang Yile's words. Cang Yile was bold and straightforward, standing in stark contrast to the violent and arrogant Longhui Prince.
However, both princes had their own merits, and as a subordinate, he would refrain from making any evaluations.
"General, since Second Sister is no longer in serious danger, I will take my leave now!" Cang Yile said as he noticed General Xia's expression had softened considerably.
Before departing, he deliberately stepped closer to General Xia, politely bowed as a farewell gesture, and lowered his voice to remind him.
"Have you considered why the Right Chancellor chose to assist Second Sister? If something were to happen to her during this time, the people's hope that 'even if they suffer great injustices, there will be a wise ruler to seek justice for them' would be shattered. If someone were to take advantage of the chaos and stir up trouble, it could change the hearts of the people and the military. Who would benefit the most at that time? And who would suffer the most?"
Cang Yile noticed the confusion in General Xia's eyes and continued.
"If someone is indeed stirring up trouble, then in everyone's eyes, you would be seen as the one benefiting the most. You are at the head of the Three Armies; most soldiers would support General Xia. Your image would be elevated many times over in the eyes of the people, even surpassing that of Canglong Monarch."
"When they no longer support Canglong Monarch, even if you do nothing, you would still be implicated in inciting rebellion against the military and conspiring against the throne."
"General, this situation has escalated far beyond what either of us wished to see. My willingness to help does not stem from valuing your military power or reputation. Rather, during my initial time in the capital, I happened to encounter a scandal just before my younger brother's wedding that tarnished his reputation and affected his future claim to the throne. As his only competitor, those who understand the stakes believe I am behind this incident!"
"General, I simply do not want them to turn their ire towards you. Losing military power is one thing; losing a prince is another. The safety of the common people is paramount! For years, enemies have trembled at your name even from three miles away; if anything were to happen to you, they would immediately march their armies toward us!"
With that said, Cang Yile chose not to say more and decisively took his leave.
Only those who understand when to advance and retreat can achieve great things!
Sometimes, the more you desire something, the harder it becomes to obtain it. Letting go appropriately may lead to what you want eventually coming into your hands.
As for General Xia, he remained silent with a grave expression. Even long after Cang Yile had left, he still could not relax his furrowed brow.
Currently, although the Azure Dragon Kingdom and the Barbarian Northern Kingdom appear to be at peace, no one can predict when war might break out between the two nations.
At this sensitive time, he happened to learn important intelligence about the Northern Kingdom from spies lurking deep within it. Because this information was crucial for the royal family's reputation, he hurried back to the capital overnight to personally report everything he knew to the Emperor.
Seeing that this matter could affect the overall situation, the Emperor decided to keep General Xia in the capital for a few days to avoid any hasty movements that might alert enemy spies and disturb the situation.
This was also why General Xia did not rush back to the border.
However, upon returning home, he found that such a significant change had occurred. This extended stay in the capital made him feel increasingly uneasy!
Regarding Xia Yuhan, if it weren't for Cang Yile, there would naturally be others involved. But there were also wolves in sheep's clothing, pretending to be good people while being treacherous and cunning.
Thus, General Xia was half-skeptical of Cang Yile's words. Until the truth was revealed, he could only trust his own instincts!
After all, on the battlefield, anyone around could potentially be an enemy!
Since he couldn't understand his enemies, he would ensure that his own actions were flawless, starting with protecting Xia Yuhan at all costs.
...
Not long after Cang Yile left Xia Manor, he was quietly followed by a couple of people who thought he hadn't noticed them.
In fact, Cang Yile had sensed several tails behind him the moment he stepped out of Xia Manor.
However, he pretended not to notice and walked leisurely and casually along his way, boldly entering a brothel.
Seeing this situation, the spies split into two groups: one continued to follow him while the other returned to report to their master.
After Cang Yile entered Yanyu Tower, he moved like the wind, using his Lightness Technique to swiftly blend into the crowd. By the time the spies following him arrived, there was no trace of Cang Yile left. They had no choice but to exit Yanyu Tower and hide in the shadows, waiting quietly.
In fact, when Xia Yile reappeared before others, he had already changed into a different outfit to avoid detection and quietly slipped into one of the rooms.
"Master, you have arrived!" The woman in the room had been waiting for a long time.
Stepping out from behind the screen, one could see that she wore a flowing blue gauze dress adorned with flowers, giving her an ethereal appearance. Her hair was elegantly twisted and piled atop her head, lively yet stable, resembling the morning clouds.
Upon seeing Cang Yile, her gentle gaze transformed into a frosty expression, looking quite serious.
"Qing'er, how is everything progressing?"
Cang Yile, aware that time was limited, went straight to the point.
"Reporting to you, Master, all factions in the capital are stirring. The support for Canglong Hui is not as strong as before, but after all these years in power, dealing with his loyal followers is still quite tricky!"
"We cannot rush matters concerning Canglong Hui. If it were that easy to handle, why would This King have waited so many years to take action?"
The woman in blue lowered her gaze: "You are right, Master. Qing'er acknowledges her mistake!"
"Qing'er, have you figured out who among Canglong Hui's loyal followers is secretly supporting him? This King wants to cut off his wings so he can never soar into the sky!"
Qing'er bowed: "Reporting to you, Master, the detailed list is still being carefully confirmed. Please rest assured; I believe it will be ready soon!"
Cang Yile took the tea that Qing'er offered and sipped it lightly, exclaiming repeatedly, "This is truly good tea! Qing'er has become more capable! Last time at Yanyu Tower, if it weren't for your assistance, This King wouldn't have escaped so smoothly."
Upon hearing Cang Yile's praise, a ripple passed through Qing'er's cold eyes. She felt a tightening in her heart and quickly lowered her head to hide her shyness: "Master flatters me; these are things I should do! But Master is usually so meticulous and never careless. Why was it that last time someone managed to drug you without anyone noticing?"
"This is quite a long story! Ultimately, it was just a moment of carelessness on This King's part, not anticipating that the enemy would drug the noodle soup at the roadside stall! By the way, regarding the last matter, has This King instructed you to further investigate Xia Yuhan's background? Have you looked into it?"
The smile hanging on Qing'er's lips froze unnaturally upon hearing the name "Xia Yuhan": "Master... Master, regarding the background of Second Lady of the Xia Residence, Qing'er did indeed investigate. Qing'er suspects that this Second Lady of the Xia Residence might really be the person we are looking for, although Qing'er has not found conclusive evidence..."
"As long as there is a glimmer of hope, This King cannot give up! After searching for so many years without finding anyone related to that major incident, I didn't expect to find someone as soon as I returned to the capital. It seems that everything relies on fate!"
"Master, what if Second Lady of the Xia Residence is not the person we are looking for?"
At this moment, although Qing'er appeared extremely calm on the surface, her heart was already in turmoil. The jealousy burning deep within her eyes was fierce; she actually did not wish for her master to grow too close to Xia Yuhan.
Although Qing'er and Cang Yile presented themselves as master and servant, their relationship was far more complicated.
Qing'er was an orphan saved by Cang Yile from the roadside. He did not disdain her for being a discarded child of a family and allowed her to train martial arts alongside him; they grew up together.
After such a long time spent together, it would be strange if Qing'er did not harbor feelings for Cang Yile!
Upon hearing Qing'er, Cang Yile hesitated for a moment. However, after a brief pause, he smiled charmingly: "Even if Xia Yuhan is not the person we are looking for, if she can secretly assist us, we won't be at a disadvantage! This Xia Yuhan is indeed not simple!"
Seeing the captivating smile at the corner of Cang Yile's mouth, Qing'er felt her heart chill to its core; her master had never smiled at her like that!
Suppressing her inner pain, Qing'er struggled to control her emotions: "What you say is true. Did you gain anything from your visit to Xia Manor?"
Cang Yile put away his charm and sat upright: "There are other forces trying to win over General Xia, so how he chooses will depend on him. Therefore, there are no gains yet. However, if there comes a time when General Xia is forced against Mountains and Rivers, we might as well use that opportunity to bring down Azure Dragon Ear!"
"By the way, Qing'er, in case of emergencies in the future, disguise yourself as a maid and enter This King's residence. The Yanyu Tower will definitely be off-limits from now on!"
Her eyes sparkled with curiosity: "Why?" Does he not want to come see how she is doing?
The scorching gaze swept over Qing'er, leaving her somewhat dazed.
"This King does not like the smell of rouge and powder; it makes me uneasy!"
Qing'er couldn't help but smile bitterly inside: "Then does the General's residence not have the smell of rouge and powder?"
He looked up with a ghostly smile: "What do you mean by that, Qing'er? How come I smell a room full of vinegar?"
"Master has stayed at Xia Manor for quite some time; are you not afraid of gossip?"
"Hah? This King has only lingered a few hundred meters outside the Second Lady of the Xia Residence. Anyone can see that this King is pursuing Xia Yuhan. The actual contact with General Xia lasted no more than half a cup of tea. Even if someone suspects, they wouldn't think this King has anything going on with General Xia. They would only think this King is trying to gain power and influence. Before the rumors could settle down, Prince Yile came knocking!"
Hearing this, Qing'er felt even more doubtful: "Why does the master want to self-deprecate?"
Cang Yile's lips curled slightly, his gaze enchanting: "This King has his own intentions!"
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