Thrown out of the house, the wet nurse enters the noble household and becomes a person of high statu

The group listened to Liu Wenying's advice, since if they didn't leave, she would stay and endure it with them.

When Liu Wenying returned to the house, it was already broad daylight.

Xiao Zhu brought hot water to help her wash up. Seeing the dark circles under her eyes, she said with concern, "Master, you haven't slept all night again. Please rest."

Liu Wenying shook her head, forcing herself to handle several urgent matters at the manor, and only managed to lie down in the afternoon.

My body was extremely exhausted, but my mind was very clear, like a tangled mess that I couldn't untangle.

She finally fell asleep in a daze, but her sleep was extremely restless.

In the dream, it was the cold and gloomy Ministry of Justice prison, where Pei Yaojun was chained up and covered in blood.

The Xuan paper that fell at his feet had large, blood-red characters written on it: "Execute immediately."

Liu Wenying woke up suddenly, her nightgown soaked with cold sweat.

The sky outside the window was nearing dusk, and the setting sun, like blood, dyed the window paper a poignant red.

She clutched her wildly beating heart and was about to call for Xiaozhu when she heard hurried footsteps outside the courtyard.

"Bang!" The door was violently kicked open.

Xiao Zhu disregarded etiquette and stumbled in.

"Master, Master, something terrible has happened! News has come from the capital..."

Liu Wenying's heart tightened, and she abruptly stood up: "What news?"

"Third Master will be executed at Caishikou in ten days."

With a sudden boom, it felt like a thunderclap exploded in my ears, and the world spun before my eyes.

Liu Wenying slumped back down, unwilling to faint, and bit her tongue hard.

A rusty, metallic sweetness spread through my mouth, while a sharp pain pierced through the chaos, abruptly pulling my mind back to reality.

She can't fall; she still has things to do.

"Go and tell the old man and the others to come to my house!"

The group gathered again. Pei Yaojun was to be executed in ten days, and they couldn't wait any longer.

But how to capture the city gates, and how to deal with the commander of the Imperial Guards? Without solving these problems, everything else is just empty talk, like throwing an egg against a rock.

Just when they were at their wits' end, Xue Bi, who was sitting in the corner, suddenly said, "I have something on Wei Zheng, the commander of the Imperial Guards, enough to make him not dare to tell Xiao Chenlin after he sees the Second Prince."

Pei Zeyu asked, "What leverage?"

"Wei Zheng's only son is not his biological son. He was born to his wife and her ex-husband, who was framed and killed by Wei Zheng."

Wei Zheng deeply loves his wife and cherishes his only son as well. If this matter is exposed, not only will he be disgraced, but the child's true parentage will also be revealed, and his fate will be unimaginable.

Xue Bi provided incriminating evidence that could kill Wei Zheng, hitting the nail on the head.

"How do you know? Such a secret is something ordinary people would never know."

It wasn't that Pei Zeyu was questioning him, but at this crucial moment, one wrong step could lead to utter ruin.

Even Xiao Yiheng was unaware of such a secret.

Xue Bi lowered her eyes, her tone sorrowful, "The Xue family was wronged back then. Besides the late emperor's suspicion, many political enemies took advantage of our misfortune, and Wei Zheng's father was one of them."

"Over the years, I've tried to infiltrate the capital to gather dirt on those people. It's not exactly a glorious thing to do, but I had no choice but to do it."

He wanted to revive the Xue family, even if it was just him alone.

Liu Wenying suddenly remembered that when he confessed his background that day, his words were sincere, but he was still hiding a secret.

So that's what he was hiding.

Liu Wenying looked at Xue Bi, her eyes understanding.

Xue Bi met her gaze and smiled with relief, "Wen Ying, from today onwards, I will no longer hide anything from you."

A silent understanding flowed between the two.

Pei Dingxuan abruptly interrupted, "Business is more important. How can we know whether the incriminating evidence you're talking about is true or not?"

Xue Bi glanced at him. "Whether you believe it or not is entirely up to you."

"You can also choose not to believe it and continue to sit and wait for your death, watching Pei Yaojun's head roll in ten days."

Before Pei Dingxuan could object, Xiao Yiheng spoke first: "I believe you. There's no better way right now than this to get in touch with Wei Zheng and find a breakthrough."

Xiao Yiheng pointed to a spot on the map, "The Wei residence is right here. I'm going to see him, but I need someone to provide backup outside."

He glanced at the others, finally stopping on Lu Ye.

"Lu Ye, why don't you come with me?"

Lu Ye was stunned.

Liu Wenying walked in front of Lu Ye, as if to block something, "I'm afraid that won't work. His injuries have only just healed, how can he..."

"I'm willing to go."

Lu Ye pressed down on Liu Wenying's shoulder and stepped out from the shadows in the corner.

"Wenying, now is the time when we need people, and I cannot stand idly by."

"But you..."

Liu Wenying wanted to say something more, but Lu Ye interrupted her.

"But you also want Third Master Pei to come back safely, don't you?"

Liu Wenying closed her eyes and finally made up her mind.

"Then you must be careful in everything you do and return safely."

She hoped that Third Master would return, and that they would not get hurt.

……

In the dead of night, the elegant dwelling in the manor became a tormenting prison.

Liu Wenying was restless, waiting for Xiao Yiheng and Lu Ye to return.

Pei Dingxuan comforted her, "Wenying, don't be anxious. His Highness the Second Prince is very resourceful, and although Lu Ye has just recovered from his injury, he is still very agile. The matter of the Wei family will definitely be handled smoothly."

Xue Bi poured her some water, saying, "Drink some hot water first to warm yourself up."

Pei Zeyu patted Liu Wenying's shoulder gently, "Don't worry."

Liu Wenying held a bowl of hot water, but hesitated to drink it, the wisps of steam swirling in the candlelight.

"I know, I'm just afraid that the plan might change and Wei Zheng might turn against me."

There was one more thing she didn't mention: she was even more afraid that Xiao Chenlin was already on guard, and that they had stepped into a trap.

"The worst outcome is a direct assault. Xiao Yiheng's Yanzhou army is outside the city. If we really have to fight head-on, we might not lose."

Xue Bi spoke casually, but she knew it wasn't just that.

A full-scale assault would mean mountains of corpses and seas of blood, and countless soldiers would die beneath the city walls. How could that be an easy task?

Xue Bi: "Wen Ying, do you believe me?"

Liu Wenying was taken aback.

"What I said is true. It took me years to get my hands on it, and I verified every single word."

"When Wei Zheng sees those things, he'll only be afraid, not gamble."

Xue Bi laid all his cards on the table, just to put her at ease.

Liu Wenying said, "Of course I believe you."

"Then trust me completely. They will definitely be back before dawn."

As if to confirm his words, the door was pushed open from the outside.

Liu Wenying cried out urgently, "Xiao Yiheng, Lu Ye!"

Two dark figures entered, their robes damp with night dew, but devoid of any blood.

They pulled off their masks, and Xiao Yiheng looked tired, but couldn't hide his smile.

Lu Ye's resolute face also showed a hint of joy.

"It's done."

Pei Dingxuan pressed further, "Tell me in detail."

Xiao Yiheng walked to the table, took the tea that Xue Bi handed him, and drank it all in one gulp.

Water stains dampened his chin; he wiped them away casually and began to narrate.

"Wei Zheng was very tough at first, saying that my return to the capital was a capital offense. But when I mentioned my weakness, his expression changed."

"That's his only son's future, and also the face of his whole family."

"Then, I showed him the dragon sash and the cloth. Xiao Chenlin has colluded with the enemy and betrayed the country. He is already a grasshopper in autumn. If he is stubborn and does not repent, he will be an accomplice of the rebels, and his nine generations of relatives will be in danger. If I do him a favor, he will be a meritorious person who restores order in the future."

Finally, after weighing the options, Wei Zheng said that the shift change at Donghua Gate would be delayed by half a quarter of an hour at 11:30 AM, as a way of making things convenient for them.

Half a quarter of an hour is enough time for a well-trained army to advance unimpeded.

Pei Dingxuan slammed his hand on the table: "Very good!"

Pei Zeyu's eyes also showed joy, but he immediately frowned.

"Donghua Gate is the inner palace gate. The Yanzhou army must first break through the outer city gate to reach it. If the outer city gate is not open..."

All eyes were once again focused on Xiao Yiheng.

"Then let's send a small group of men infiltrate the capital beforehand. At midnight, kill the city gate guards, open the gates, and simultaneously launch a strong attack from outside the city. With this coordinated attack from within and without, we're sure to break through in one fell swoop!"

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