Years turn into wind

Chapter 109 Silent Threat

Ling Xiaotian and Cheng Yuwei took a brief moment of peace to recover, but they soon discovered that undercurrents were surging within the mansion, and an invisible layer of crisis seemed to shroud them. Duan Yuxuan did not give up, secretly sending out spies to monitor every movement in the mansion, hoping to find a new breakthrough.

That day, Cheng Yuwei was researching battlefield first aid kits in her mansion. She'd come up with a simple combination of powders and herbs that could quickly stop bleeding and relieve pain, even potentially saving lives on the battlefield. While she was immersed in her research, Ling Xiaotian quietly approached her and whispered, "Yuwei, I keep hearing you've been busy these past few days, not resting properly. Is it worth it for these medicines?"

Cheng Yuwei raised her head, a determined light between her brows: "Xiaotian, every battle may be accompanied by casualties, and I hope to do my best. Even if it is just a small herb, as long as it can save a life, it is worth it."

Ling Xiaotian's eyes were filled with affection and heartache. He gently held her hand and whispered, "I understand your care for the soldiers. But I hope you are safe and healthy, and don't exhaust yourself."

Cheng Yuwei smiled slightly, held his hand tightly, and said gently: "Don't worry, I will take care of myself. But... you also have to remember that your life is equally important to me."

Ling Xiaotian's eyes softened, and the two smiled at each other in tacit understanding, as if they had found their home in this chaotic war. Just as they were enjoying a moment of tenderness, Ling Xiaotian suddenly received news that a servant in the mansion was acting suspiciously and seemed to be secretly passing information.

Ling Xiaotian and Cheng Yuwei exchanged a glance, their hearts aroused. He decided to remain silent and play along, hoping to uncover Duan Yuxuan's true intentions. He then secretly arranged for his trusted aides within the palace to maintain strict precautions, while outwardly acting normally as usual.

A few days later, Ling Xiaotian falsely announced that he would be leaving the palace to inspect the surrounding defenses, accompanied by a large force, seemingly preparing for a crucial battle. In reality, this was intended to confuse Duan Yuxuan, misleading him into believing it was a large-scale operation, thereby drawing out his spies and hidden forces. Cheng Yuwei played along, pretending to dissuade Ling Xiaotian from his trip and even busying herself around the palace to keep everything looking orderly.

As expected, Duan Yuxuan's spies were on the move. Ling Xiaotian had deliberately left some false information about their deployment and sent trusted confidants to monitor their movements. Just as he was about to close in on them, news suddenly arrived from the palace that Duan Yuxuan had dispatched a small team to raid the mansion under cover of night, intending to eliminate him while he was away.

This news sent a chill through Ling Xiaotian's heart, and he secretly marveled at Duan Yuxuan's decisiveness and ruthlessness. He quickly adjusted his strategy, secretly dispatching trusted subordinates back to the mansion to deploy defenses. Using the enemy's tactics, he arranged the mansion to appear empty, luring the enemy deeper.

Late at night, under a hazy moonlight, Duan Yuxuan's elite troops quietly infiltrated the Ling Mansion. Cautiously, they infiltrated the depths of the mansion unnoticed, preparing for a surprise attack. However, just as they thought they had everything under control, torches suddenly lit up all around them, and Ling Xiaotian and his elite troops surrounded them.

Duan Yuxuan's elite troops were instantly suppressed. Although they tried to resist, they were completely powerless under the siege of the Ling Mansion's elite troops. Ling Xiaotian looked at the group of attackers coldly and asked in a cold voice, "What exactly does Duan Yuxuan want to do?"

The leading assassin gnashed his teeth but refused to utter a single word. However, Ling Xiaotian could tell from their attire that these were no ordinary soldiers, but the assassin elites Duan Yuxuan had trained for years.

Cheng Yuwei stood aside, looking at Ling Xiaotian with a look of worry, but anger also flared in her heart. She whispered, "Xiaotian, since they're pressing so hard, why don't we take the initiative and strike back?"

Ling Xiaotian nodded. This was exactly what he was thinking. This conspiracy had made him fully understand that only by completely defeating Duan Yuxuan could he bring true peace to the mansion.

In the early morning, Ling Xiaotian personally led his trusted troops to launch a counterattack. With careful planning, they infiltrated Duan Yuxuan's territory. With the help of the incense and tranquilizer designed by Cheng Yuwei, they broke through the enemy's defenses one by one and even successfully infiltrated Duan Yuxuan's core camp.

Duan Yuxuan, believing victory was certain, rested unprepared in his tent until a sudden attack caught him unawares. He hastily responded, attempting to command his troops to counterattack, but Ling Xiaotian's elite troops moved with lightning speed, crushing Duan Yuxuan's men and forcing them to retreat.

At the last moment, Duan Yuxuan's remaining men fought desperately to protect his evacuation. He fled back to his rear base in a panic, finally tasting the bitter taste of defeat.

After the victory, Ling Xiaotian brought Cheng Yuwei back to the mansion. They stood on the high walls of the mansion, watching the enemy gradually disappear on the horizon, their hearts filled with relief.

Cheng Yuwei leaned gently on his shoulder and whispered, "Xiaotian, we finally have a moment of peace."

Ling Xiaotian held her hand tightly and said softly, "Yes, Duan Yuxuan was seriously injured this time. He won't come to disrupt our lives again in the short term."

But he knew that Duan Yuxuan would never accept defeat and would definitely come back. This was only a temporary victory, and he still needed to be vigilant.

A small suspense: However, just as they are enjoying this short-lived victory, Duan Yuxuan, far behind the battlefield, is secretly gathering new forces with a gloomy face, vowing to make a comeback. Faced with this new threat, how should Ling Xiaotian and Cheng Yuwei respond?