For the first time, Yu Wenye compromised within the military.

He took her into Zhaoyu City alongside him, however, their entry into the city was not so smooth, not due to obstruction, but because they scouted the defenses of the three city gates of Zhaoyu City and finally found this one.

Yu Wenye turned to glance at her, under the sunset, Shang Ruyi’s fair face was faintly glowing.

He immediately retracted his gaze, coughed lightly, "Hmm."

Shang Ruyi said, "So, Shen Tu Tai and his men will keep watch outside?"

Yu Wenye looked back again before saying, "To avoid detection, they can’t approach here before it’s dark. However, given these people’s laxity, once night falls, they no longer observe the movements outside the city. By that time—"

By that time, they will control the situation within the city, and then open this city gate.

Zhaoyu City, can be taken!

Shang Ruyi said, "Then we should go find Lei—"

She immediately stopped talking, became cautious, and glanced around. Although the long street was already devoid of people and their voices were low enough, this was enemy territory, and she couldn’t afford to be careless.

Yu Wenye also gave her a glance and said, "Yes."

"Where is his home?"

"He shouldn’t be at home."

"Why?"

"As a Captain, he oversees the military affairs here, and, recently, the area around Taiyuan should be frequently mobilizing troops, so he should reside in a house behind the county government, ready to act at any moment."

Upon hearing this, Shang Ruyi immediately said, "Then we should go quickly."

Yu Wenye was not in a hurry. He looked at the sky before saying, "Walk slowly, it will still take a while for it to get completely dark."

Upon hearing his words, Shang Ruyi seemed to regain her senses.

Thus, she rode alongside him, not hurriedly, not slowly, moving forward.

As soon as the sun set, the sky darkened rapidly. By the time the two arrived near the county government, the surrounding light had dimmed considerably, and there were fewer pedestrians on the street. They still didn’t go directly to the county government but instead tied their horses in a small alley and walked a short distance behind it before arriving at the back of the county government.

Here, sure enough, was a row of bungalows specifically prepared for officials.

These dwellings have been constructed since the founding of the Da Ye Dynasty in various county and state official residences, allowing officials in charge of local military affairs to swiftly enter the government office to handle affairs during special wartime periods; and because of the unique geographical location of Qi County, with many visiting officials, these houses were not built shabby.

And Shang Ruyi immediately noticed that in the dim night, one of the windows of a room was lit.

She immediately whispered, "Is it there?"

Yu Wenye nodded.

But his attention wasn’t fully on that room; he glanced around and slightly frowned, "Why is there not a single guard here?"

Although the absence of guards facilitated their entry, something unusual must have a reason, so caution was necessary.

Shang Ruyi whispered, "Let’s go take a look first."

Yu Wenye nodded, then led her forward. The two moved cautiously, but indeed there wasn’t a single guard in the vicinity, making it easy for them to enter. Soon, they reached the door of the only room with a light still on. The door was tightly closed, the windows shuttered, yet the candlelight inside cast a few shadows against the window.

It was a silhouette of a man.

The person’s brow ridge was very high. Although it was impossible to clearly see his features, just by observing the silhouette through the window, he seemed to have his brows knitted tightly, appearing heavy-hearted; this person kept pacing back and forth in the room as if contemplating something, or in conflict for some reason, looking very anxious, and from time to time, a deep sigh could be heard.

The moment he heard this sound, Yu Wenye’s brow furrowed at once.

Shang Ruyi observed the equally handsome profile that was even more distinguished than the shadow in the window, and whisper-asked, "Is it him?"

Yu Wenye nodded.

Shang Ruyi was about to ask what they should do next, but before she could open her mouth, Yu Wenye had already stepped forward, approached the door, and knocked on it.

Shang Ruyi was momentarily stunned, but instinctively followed closely, standing behind him.

Inside, the footsteps immediately stopped, and there was a voice asking, "Who?"

Yu Wenye did not answer.

The footsteps inside resumed, quickly approaching the door. Then, the door was opened a crack.

A youthful but somewhat sorrowful face appeared before them.

This person was Lei Guo.

Almost the instant the door opened, upon seeing him, Shang Ruyi immediately found the resemblance to Lei Yu on this very face. This Lei Guo seemed to be in his early twenties, just like the shadow seen in the window earlier. He had a high brow ridge and the sharp yet defined features typical of the Lei Family. But unlike Lei Yu, his demeanor was much more reserved, and, whether due to personality or other reasons, a few deep furrows seemed permanently chiseled on his brow. Though he was young, his entire being exuded a sense of sorrow from his very bones.

And upon seeing the people outside the door, Lei Guo’s eyes widened in terror!

"You—"

He seemed incredulous, but in the next moment, his expression changed, and before Yu Wenye could speak, he suddenly reached out from the door and grabbed Yu Wenye!

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