He Recalled a Country-shattering Secret

"Ah Mo, how is Brother Rong?"

"Xiaobei, how about you?"

"I'm fine, my Qi was a bit unstable earlier, but I'm okay now."

"Well, you took quite a long time to adjust your breath this time, and it seemed like you were practicing Qi cultivation.Do you think you are touching the door to the foundation stage of airbending practice? Because your current state is really impressive! How should I put it? Well, it's just...your complexion looks good now, like a clear sky after the rain, or the first light on a snowy mountain. In the future, you should do more meditation and breathing exercises." As Xiaobei ended in a good state, Ah Mo felt relieved. But after a while he thought about the secret RongZhi told him, he said to XiangBei with a heavy heart, "Xiaobei, Brother Rong just woke up. I must arrange for him to return to the capital immediately. He mentioned some things that I need to verify quickly. It seems there may be another war brewing in Dongbin."

"Ah Mo, I don't know what secrets Brother Prince RongZhi is hiding, and I won't pry into things you can't tell me, but whether it's war or disaster, you are the lord of Dongbin, responsible for defending the land and protecting the people. Just remember, I'll always be by your side."

"Thank you, Xiaobei. Let's go together to meet with the heads of the Family Guards troops of Cheng." Ah Mo and Xiaobei hurried to the secret chamber in the palace's study, where the leaders of the seven branches of the Cheng family guards, Shan-Mountain ,Hai-Sea, Yun-Cloud, Yu-Rain, Feng-Wind,, Lei-Thunder, and Dian-Lighting, as well as Cheng Tian and uncle Zhong, were already waiting.

"My lord, according to your secret arrangements, the scouts of the Feng-Wind branch responsible for intelligence have infiltrated into coastal defense Haifang City for investigation. The northwest official road leads directly into the outer city, and everything seems orderly, with no abnormalities in trade or settlement. However, the inner city is completely separated from the outer city by a wall over 5 meters high, reaching all the way to the coast. Anyone entering or leaving must possess a monthly exchangeable Lord's Order or a special trade order. Special trade orders can be obtained from the heads of commercial firms by submitting silver applications. No1 of Feng-Wind has already arranged to meet with the heads of the commercial firms."

"Good, I'll personally visit Haifang City. Cheng Tian, you immediately lead a team to escort the Crown Prince back to the capital. This matter also involves an old case from ten years ago, and it will directly impact the exoneration of the Qiao family's military injustice. We must not let any information leak out. After you arrive in the capital, contact Lord General Huo directly and follow his arrangements. I'll inform him in advance." Cheng Tian is the military manager of the entire Cheng family guard, and sending him to the capital is the most careful arrangement Ah Mo can make.

"Understood, my lord. Cheng Tian's trip to the capital this time will take at least a month round trip, so it's best to have No1 of shadow guards Yin one by your side, especially when you personally visit coastal defense Haifang City." Cheng Tian was very concerned about Haifang City, where the eldest son of the Qiao family perished ten years ago. So, he felt somewhat anxious about not being able to personally accompany his lord and protect his family. But he couldn't do anything as Yin one had already been assigned elsewhere.

Ah Mo's tone was not very good at the moment, "No need, since Yin one is with Miss Tong now, from now on, he will only follow her orders and recognize her as his master!"

"BroTian, you can rest assured. I will go with the lord Mo, and naturally, Yin one will come too." Xiaobei was anxious when she saw that Ah Mo's arrangement didn't include her, so she quickly intervened. The situation in Haifang City was precarious, and she had to go personally to unlock the space, so she hastily interjected.

"No, Xiaobei, you can't go," Ah Mo's immediate reaction was to keep Xiaobei away from danger.

"Why can't I go? You said there were no abnormalities in the outer city. You can take me along for a sightseeing and shopping trip. I promise not to enter the inner city. Besides, maybe I can provide you with some cover," Xiaobei was determined to go on this trip, regardless of her embarrassment in front of all the leaders of the Cheng family guards. So, she blinked her big eyes and threw a meaningful glance, aiming to sway Ah Mo's thoughts, "Like pretending to be an unmarried couple..."

"Alright, Miss Tong and I will pretend to be a married couple to visit the heads of the commercial firms. I'm going to celebrate my father-in-law's birthday and ask him to find some exotic goods. Meeting adjourned. Let's prepare, and we'll set off tomorrow." Ah Mo suddenly had an idea and not only agreed to let Xiaobei accompany him but also became excited and eager. He didn't want to be separated from his beloved, and since there was no war at the moment, he decided in a moment to take her along. He even thought of pretending to be a more intimate married couple and came up with a lively story.

"My lord, Master Qiao left an urgent letter for Miss Tong," as everyone came out of the secret chamber in the study, a servant from the mansion brought Qiao Er's letter.

"What? Qiao Ziqiu went to Haifang City?!"