The Ming Dynasty: The most ruthless imperial grandson, Old Zhu begged me not to kill him.

Chapter 692 The Hero Who Searches for Light in the Darkness

We're ready; they'd never expect us to attack at this moment.

One voice was full of confidence.

"Yeah, haha, they'll regret it then."

Another voice chimed in, its tone full of sarcasm.

Ye Qingzhou clenched the cloak in her hand slightly; this news had to be told to Zhu Xiong Ying and Lin Qi Ming immediately.

However, to ensure the authenticity of this information, she decided to investigate further; she couldn't let this lead become a misleading one.

Zhu Xiong Ying and Lin Qi Ming in the camp had not yet received the latest news from Ye Qing Zhou, but the two shared a tacit understanding. A silent understanding strengthened their confidence. No matter where the enemy attacked from, they had already made the worst-case scenario plan.

“Send another team to the north. It seems unlikely, but that’s precisely why the enemy is most likely to take advantage of it.”

Zhu Xiong Ying gave a decisive instruction.

"Understood. I'll arrange it right away."

Lin Qiming will not delay in the slightest.

Time passed slowly, but the tense atmosphere at the camp showed no signs of easing.

Zhu Xiong Ying would occasionally look up into the distance. Even though Ye Qing Zhou had been gone for many days, he could still feel the pressure she faced—a brave woman searching for light alone in the shadows where the enemy's blades were laid.

At that moment, a strange noise came from the entrance of the camp.

"Your Highness, there is news from outside."

A soldier strode into the tent, breaking the two men's train of thought.

Zhu Xiong Ying quickly took the letter, unfolded it, and felt a slight tremor in her heart.

He looked at Lin Qiming, a resolute look in his eyes, "It's time to reveal our trump card."

As night deepened, Ye Qingzhou carefully moved through the bushes on the outskirts of the camp, skillfully blending her own presence into the natural surroundings. She heard the enemy's whispers again.

"Everything will be settled by tomorrow morning."

A voice sounded excited and eager.

The other was slightly more cautious, saying, "Caution is the best policy; what if they notice..."

Ye Qingzhou held his breath and concentrated, making sure he didn't miss a single word.

This information is crucial; it concerns the very survival of the entire camp.

She continued to stealthily approach, but as she was about to turn back, an inconspicuous shadow suddenly approached from the side.

"who!"

The other party seemed slightly surprised, but their tone was unwavering.

Ye Qingzhou turned around instantly and analyzed the situation as quickly as possible.

It seemed she had already been discovered, but she couldn't show any weakness at this moment.

"Don't be nervous, it's me, Wang Er."

She forced a smile and said, pretending to be relaxed.

The other person was clearly taken aback. "Wang Er? What are you doing here?"

"Let's find out if there's any new development. We can't trust those guys."

Ye Qingzhou made a concerted effort to make his tone more spirited and casual, "But the fact that you're preparing for a major operation is a pleasant surprise."

The scout's vigilance eased slightly. "Oh, is that so... This matter is indeed of great importance." Through skillful conversation, she confirmed the enemy's plan.

Avoiding the spies' gaze, Ye Qingzhou quietly disappeared into the night, her heart pounding, yet her resolve unwavering.

Back at the camp, she found Zhu Xiong Ying and Lin Qi Ming and recounted everything she had heard in detail.

The tent was dimly lit. Zhu Xiong Ying examined the enemy list that Ye Qing Zhou had brought back, his expression stern yet tinged with a hint of satisfaction. "Qing Zhou, you have made a great contribution."

Lin Qiming gave her an encouraging smile, "This trip was really adventurous for you, but it was worth it."

"What's the next step?"

Ye Qingzhou asked with concern, knowing full well the urgency of the situation.

Zhu Xiong Ying took a deep breath. "We can't just defend; we must take the initiative. They think we're completely unprepared, so let them taste the bitter fruit of their counter-espionage scheme."

He and Lin Qiming quickly adjusted their plan, quietly deploying elite troops along the key route the enemy was about to take.

Upon receiving the order, Lin Qiming had no further time to waste. He quietly left the tent and began to make specific arrangements.

Zhu Xiong Ying watched his retreating figure, then turned to Ye Qingzhou, her tone solemn and grateful, "We owe you a great deal this time, Qingzhou. With this information, we were not only able to hold our ground, but also to inflict heavy damage on the enemy."

Ye Qingzhou nodded. Although she was still tired, the pressure in her heart seemed to have lessened. She glanced at the sky outside the window, which was already getting bright, as if she had a premonition that the dawn was about to arrive.

As dawn broke, Ye Qingzhou stood up again after a short rest, feeling both anticipation for the upcoming battle and a touch of unease.

She packed her gear and decided to go to the front lines herself to lie in ambush with the scouts and monitor the enemy's movements.

Inside the camp, Zhu Xiong Ying and Lin Qi Ming were busy directing the movement of troops.

Although everything appears orderly on the surface, each order contains a carefully planned deadly intent.

Zhu Xiong Ying's calm voice pierced through the morning mist, conveying to each soldier the responsibility they had to shoulder.

Meanwhile, the enemy's main force, completely unaware, gradually approached.

Ye Qingzhou, at the front line, carefully analyzed the enemy's movement trajectory, his expression focused.

She observed the soldiers' pace; the swirling yellow sand masked the sounds of their advance, but could not conceal their sinister intentions to attack.

Time passed slowly, and when the enemy entered the ambush area, Zhu Xiong Ying, who had been lying in wait for a long time, decisively ordered an attack.

As soon as the order was given, the Ming troops lying in ambush rushed towards the enemy like tigers emerging from the mountains.

The battle broke out instantly. Lin Qiming displayed his outstanding military talent, commanding the movement of his troops and cleverly employing a counter-espionage strategy to completely disrupt the enemy's formation.

The enemy commander was clearly caught off guard by all of this, and amidst the chaos of his ranks, he shouted loudly in an attempt to stabilize the situation.

However, their reaction was ultimately a step too slow.

Ye Qingzhou seized the opportunity at that moment, leading the reconnaissance team to rush towards the enemy command post. They launched a swift attack amidst the chaos, destroying the enemy's command system with lightning speed.

The entire battlefield descended into greater chaos. Due to poor command and being attacked from both sides, the enemy was unable to stabilize its lines and had no choice but to begin a retreat.

After a fierce battle, the enemy forces finally retreated in disarray, leaving behind a scene of devastation.

After the battle, Ye Qingzhou led the reconnaissance team back to camp quickly amidst the swirling yellow sand.

Throughout the journey, she and her soldiers could not hide their joy of victory.

Inside the camp, Zhu Xiong Ying and Lin Qi Ming stood outside the camp command tent, anxiously awaiting her return.

As soon as Ye Qingzhou dismounted, he went straight to Zhu Xiong Ying, his expression firm but his tone revealing a hint of excitement: "The enemy has retreated, and their command system has been completely destroyed by us. They are no longer capable of organizing an effective counterattack."

After listening, Zhu Xiong Ying nodded, a satisfied smile on his face: "Well done, Qing Zhou! It seems that sending you to the front lines was the right decision."

(End of this chapter)