Years turn into wind

Chapter 170 Night of Unity

It was a dreamless night, but when the morning light streamed into the room, Ling Xiaotian hadn't left the study. Cheng Yuwei woke up and found the bedside table empty. She frowned, put on her coat, and walked to the study.

As soon as she pushed the door open, she saw Ling Xiaotian slumped over the table, his maps and tactical plans scattered all over the table. Cheng Yuwei tiptoed over and draped her cloak over him, saying softly, "It's so cold, why don't you put on more clothes? Be careful not to catch a cold."

Ling Xiaotian raised his head, his tired eyes softening as he saw her. He smiled faintly, "I was a little confused about the enemy's intentions last night, so I wanted to think about it more carefully."

Cheng Yuwei sat down opposite him and handed him a cup of tea. "No matter how smart you are, there's a limit. Your body can't handle it. If you collapse, how are we going to fight the rest of the battle?"

Ling Xiaotian took the tea, took a sip, and smiled, "Is my wife going to be a military advisor?"

Cheng Yuwei pursed her lips and said, "I'm not that capable, but at least I'll remind you to take care of yourself." After a pause, she continued, "You've been under a lot of pressure these days, and I can see it. Tonight, let's go to the back mountain to relax and unwind, okay?"

Ling Xiaotian was stunned and hesitated: "The enemy's movements are unknown now, at this time——"

"If you don't relax, the enemy won't stop attacking." Cheng Yuwei interrupted him, a hint of determination flashing in her eyes, "Trust your subordinates, they will hold on."

Seeing her rare seriousness, Ling Xiaotian nodded: "Okay, I'll listen to you."

The tranquility of the back mountain

At night, the moonlight was like water, filling the mountain path. Ling Xiaotian and Cheng Yuwei walked side by side. There was silence all around them, save for the occasional rustling of leaves in the distant wind.

"It's so quiet here, completely different from the hustle and bustle of the city." Cheng Yuwei took a deep breath and a relaxed smile appeared on her face.

"This was originally a training camp before the war," Ling Xiaotian said. "After we settled down, I had it transformed into a back garden."

Cheng Yuwei sighed, "It would be great if the world could remain this peaceful forever."

Ling Xiaotian looked at her and said seriously, "I will do my best to calm it down, no matter how great the cost."

Cheng Yuwei was slightly startled, then she said softly: "But you have to promise me that you won't just think about protecting the people in the world, you must also protect yourself."

Ling Xiaotian held her hand, his voice low and firm: "Weiwei, the greatest meaning of my life is to keep you safe."

The two smiled at each other, and their shadows overlapped under the moonlight, appearing particularly harmonious and beautiful.

Prelude to crisis

However, during this warm moment, the city was in turmoil.

Wei Tianheng's men had secretly infiltrated, planning to disrupt Ling Xiaotian's city's food and fodder supply, forcing the defenders to fight to the point of no return. They also possessed a forged intelligence report, attempting to lure Ling Xiaotian into an ambush.

This intelligence was delivered to the military camp in the city by a newcomer. When Shen Zhaoning discovered the intelligence, he immediately felt something was amiss. He studied the contents carefully, his brow furrowing ever tighter.

"This intelligence seems to be fine, but the wording and formatting aren't typical of our people," Shen Zhaoning murmured. "Also, the enemy's intentions are revealed too easily. This isn't like Wei Tianheng's style."

He handed the intelligence to his adjutant and whispered, "Immediately find out who sent it, and keep a close eye on all those involved!"

At the same time, Wei Tianheng was also plotting his next move: "The enemy's Ling Xiaotian is too cunning. This time we must use a double strategy. On the surface, we will fabricate intelligence to lure his main force into an attack; secretly, we will raid his granary to truly cut off his retreat."

The subordinate bowed and accepted the order, and immediately began to mobilize manpower.

Ling Xiaotian's counterattack

When Shen Zhaoning handed the forged intelligence to Ling Xiaotian, Ling Xiaotian took one look and sneered, "Wei Tianheng is really too conceited. How dare you send me something so full of loopholes?"

Cheng Yuwei listened from the side and asked curiously, "It's such an obvious trap, isn't he afraid that you will see through it directly?"

Ling Xiaotian smiled faintly, "Because it's so obvious, people will think he has other motives. But in reality, he just wants to use this little trick to confuse us and make us afraid to act rashly."

Cheng Yuwei nodded, thoughtfully: "Then what are you going to do?"

A sharp light flashed in Ling Xiaotian's eyes. "Let's do the opposite. Since he wants me to believe this information, let's use it and let him feel the pain of being tricked."

Shen Zhaoning immediately understood his intention: "Master wants to fake