Years turn into wind

Chapter 134 Another conspiracy

Lin Ting took his orders and left. The entire Marshal's Mansion began to rapidly operate. Soldiers, neatly dressed, quietly deployed their positions in the darkness. The defenses within the eastern barracks were quietly adjusted, and everyone was on high alert. Cheng Yuwei stood beside Ling Xiaotian, feeling the tense atmosphere. Her heartbeat quickened, and her palms sweated slightly.

"Xiaotian, could it be that Liu Yuan has already noticed something?" she asked in a low voice, worried that the plan would be discovered in advance.

Ling Xiaotian shook his head, a glint of confidence flashing in his eyes: "Liu Yuan thinks she has everything under control. She won't realize that we have set a trap. Tonight is the time to expose them."

The night deepened, and the sound of rapid horse hooves and metal clashing could be heard faintly on the wind. The enemy troops were closing in. Cheng Yuwei held her breath, her eyes fixed on the dark shadows in the distance. It was an elite force approaching with great momentum, and it was obvious that they had planned this for a long time.

Suddenly, a flash of fire appeared, and the enemy army sounded the attack horn. The eastern camp immediately responded, firing arrows in unison, and the air was filled with a tense and murderous atmosphere. The enemy was clearly surprised by this sudden reaction. They had not anticipated Ling Xiaotian's preparations, and their positions were immediately thrown into disarray.

"Move!" Ling Xiaotian shouted, and the soldiers who had been ambushing in the dark rushed out like cheetahs, cutting off the enemy troops at the outskirts of the camp. The enemy had clearly not expected such a strong counterattack, and the situation quickly tilted in Ling Xiaotian's favor.

Cheng Yuwei stood on the high observation deck, her heart slightly relieved. But as her gaze swept down a hidden path, she suddenly spotted a familiar figure—Liu Yuan. She was hiding in the shadows of a nearby tree, observing the battle coldly, her eyes filled with unexpected anger and surprise.

"She's here!" Cheng Yuwei's heart tightened, and she immediately realized that the real purpose of this attack was to attract attention. Liu Yuan had other plans. She hurriedly turned around and found Ling Xiaotian: "Xiaotian, Liu Yuan is on the side path. She must have other plans!"

Ling Xiaotian's eyes flashed, and he immediately ordered, "Lin Ting, take a few elite soldiers and quickly search the surroundings to see if there are any lurking enemies or secret passages!"

Lin Ting took the order and left. Ling Xiaotian held Cheng Yuwei's hand and said in a low but soothing voice, "Don't worry, we have taken the initiative. Any changes are under control."

However, at this moment, a loud explosion suddenly sounded in the distance, thick smoke rose, and the soldiers were in a commotion. Cheng Yuwei's pupils shrank, and she felt a huge ominous premonition: "What on earth is this?"

Ling Xiaotian's face was grim. He narrowed his eyes and looked at the explosion. He whispered, "This battle isn't over yet. We must be extra careful. Liu Yuan's move won't end easily."

Explosions crackled in the night sky, flames illuminating half the sky red. Soldiers frantically reorganized their formations. Ling Xiaotian, with a keen eye, observed the unfolding battle. At that moment, he keenly perceived that the true purpose of this attack wasn't to destroy the eastern barracks, but to sow chaos and conceal a larger conspiracy.

"Xiaotian, the explosion occurred in the granary!" Cheng Yuwei shouted, with a look of shock and worry on her face.

"Liu Yuan is truly ruthless! She's trying to destroy our supplies," Ling Xiaotian snorted, a cold glint in his eyes. He turned to look at the deputy commander standing nearby and immediately gave the order: "Seal off the surrounding area. Send people to check the granary. At the same time, search for any suspicious individuals."

The deputy general took the order and left. Cheng Yuwei's eyes followed his retreating figure, and she couldn't help but start to worry. The situation that night was full of twists and turns, and the enemy would take advantage of any opportunity if they were not careful.

"Xiaotian, how long can our defense line last?" she asked softly, with unconcealable worry in her tone.

Ling Xiaotian reached out and gently pulled her into his arms, his voice deep and powerful, "Yuwei, no matter how many storms there are, I will protect you. As for this Marshal's Mansion and our brothers, we will never be defeated by Liu Yuan's tricks."

His words were like a warm current flowing into Cheng Yuwei's heart, relaxing her tense nerves a little. However, at this moment, a soldier stumbled over, his face pale and his tone hurried: "Marshal, we have discovered a secret tunnel leading out of the city. Liu Yuan's men are retreating!"

"Retreat?" Ling Xiaotian frowned slightly, thought for a moment and sneered, "No, she is taking advantage of the situation. Lin Ting!" He turned his head and shouted.

Lin Ting quickly appeared from the side and knelt on one knee: "I am here."

"Take your men to track down Liu Yuan, but don't act rashly. Make sure you find out where she's going and the forces behind her. Tonight is our chance to uncover the truth."

"Yes, sir!" Lin Ting took the order and rushed towards the secret tunnel with a team of elite soldiers.

Cheng Yuwei stood beside Ling Xiaotian, her heart still restless: "After Liu Yuan's failure this time, will she become even more aggressive?"

Ling Xiaotian stared at the fire in the distance, a stern expression on his face. "She won't give up easily, but in this confrontation, we will take the initiative." He lowered his head and looked at her, his eyes softening slightly. "And you, just stay by my side and don't put yourself at risk again."

Cheng Yuwei nodded gently, with a hint of determination in her eyes: "I will, Xiaotian, we must go on together."

In this tender moment, a sharp horn suddenly blared in the distance, shattering the brief silence. Ling Xiaotian's eyes flashed, knowing that tonight would not be a peaceful night. He took a deep breath and returned to battle mode: "Prepare for the next attack. Tonight, we must not let the enemy succeed!"