Years turn into wind

Chapter 113 Undercurrent is coming

As the night deepened and the stillness of the night descended, Ling Xiaotian's mansion gradually returned to its peaceful state. After a life-or-death struggle, the people in the mansion finally had a moment's respite. But Cheng Yuwei remained vigilant, knowing full well that Duan Yuxuan would never accept defeat and would surely wait for an opportunity to strike back.

Back in her study, Cheng Yuwei carefully analyzed the recent intelligence. She discovered that while Duan Yuxuan's army had a slight advantage in numbers and equipment, their actions this time were unusual, as if they had gained knowledge of the palace's defenses. This undoubtedly indicated that Duan Yuxuan still had spies inside. Her heart tightened, realizing the danger was far from over.

At this time, Ling Xiaotian pushed the door open and walked in. Seeing Cheng Yuwei's serious expression, he couldn't help but ask with concern, "Wei'er, why don't you go and rest? The battle just ended, and working yourself to death like this is not your style."

Cheng Yuwei looked up and looked at him firmly: "Xiaotian, Duan Yuxuan's actions are too strange. I suspect he has a trick up his sleeve. We must find out the traitor in the mansion, otherwise there will be no guarantee that there will be another surprise attack."

Ling Xiaotian frowned slightly, clearly realizing the seriousness of the situation. He nodded slowly, "You're right. He was indeed overly precise this time. It seems some people in the mansion have already betrayed us."

He paused, then held Cheng Yuwei's hand again and said softly, "But, Wei'er, you should take a break. You can leave the investigation to me, and I will deploy it secretly."

Cheng Yuwei nodded, but still reminded him worriedly, "I've already identified a few suspicious individuals. They've been acting suspiciously recently. Tomorrow I'll have them interrogated one by one and make sure to uncover those hidden threats."

The next day, a strict search began within the mansion, and all seemed calm. However, Duan Yuxuan's spies had already secretly sent out information, allowing him to monitor every move within the mansion. Meanwhile, his trusted confidant—a woman never seen before—sneaked into the Marshal's mansion and approached Ling Xiaotian as his personal maid.

The woman was charming and captivating, her every smile and gesture brimming with allure. She had quietly blended into the mansion, becoming a hidden pawn in Ling Xiaotian's entourage. Her name was Liu Meiqiu, one of Duan Yuxuan's spies, specifically sent to spy on and seduce Ling Xiaotian.

Knowing that Ling Xiaotian already had Cheng Yuwei by her side, Liu Meiqiu hesitated to act rashly, secretly observing their relationship. Soon, she discovered that Ling Xiaotian had a deep affection for Cheng Yuwei, remaining close to her, and that Cheng Yuwei, in turn, meticulously cared for Ling Xiaotian. Liu Meiqiu's jealousy grew, and her evil thoughts intensified.

As night fell, Ling Xiaotian and Cheng Yuwei were discussing the mansion's defenses. Liu Meiqiu entered the study under the pretense of delivering tea, waiting for an opportunity to approach Ling Xiaotian. She carried the tea tray, her brows lowered, her eyes submissive, her movements respectful, seemingly unremarkable.

"General, please have some tea." Liu Meiqiu said softly, glancing at Ling Xiaotian with a hint of tenderness that was hard to conceal.

Ling Xiaotian was slightly startled. Seeing Cheng Yuwei also looking down at the documents, he took the teacup and said lightly, "Thank you."

Cheng Yuwei glanced at Liu Meiqiu with a hint of alarm, a hint of displeasure welling up in her heart. She had always treated everyone in the mansion equally, but she felt an inexplicable aversion to this new maid, as if she always felt that her gaze held some strange meaning.

After Liu Meiqiu left, Cheng Yuwei couldn't help but ask, "Xiaotian, why was this new maid suddenly assigned to be with you?"

Ling Xiaotian smiled softly: "She is a new helper who recently joined the mansion. She seems to be a little special."

Cheng Yuwei frowned when she heard this and said softly, "I always feel that this maid is a little suspicious."

Ling Xiaotian also said seriously: "Do you suspect that she is a spy sent by Duan Yuxuan?"

Cheng Yuwei nodded: "I would rather be more prepared than lose control at a critical moment. Since there are doubts, let's closely monitor her every move."

Meanwhile, after leaving the study, Liu Meiqiu glanced around coldly, her mind calculating. Her mission wasn't just to gather information; more importantly, it was to undermine the relationship between Cheng Yuwei and Ling Xiaotian. She had sensed Cheng Yuwei's hostility towards her and decided to exploit it to sow discord.

Over the next few days, Liu Meiqiu deliberately appeared frequently beside Ling Xiaotian, meticulously serving him, and Cheng Yuwei became increasingly displeased. However, she knew that this was a critical moment in the mansion, and she didn't want to easily expose her suspicions, so she could only observe secretly.

Not long after, Cheng Yuwei suddenly discovered Liu Meiqiu sneaking out of the mansion at night with a letter in her hand. Cheng Yuwei followed her quietly and saw Liu Meiqiu hand the letter to a man in black, who then hurried away.

Cheng Yuwei was secretly delighted, knowing that the letter must contain important secrets. She didn't act immediately, but instead quietly noted the black-clad man's whereabouts, quietly returned, and told Ling Xiaotian about it.

A little suspense: Can Cheng Yuwei and Ling Xiaotian successfully expose Liu Meiqiu's true identity? How will Duan Yuxuan's conspiracy come to light?