Years turn into wind

Chapter 163 The Confrontation Between Two Love Rivals

After Ling Xiaotian's departure, Cheng Yuwei maintained a peaceful life in the mansion. She spent her days poring over the military maps in her study and the letters and notes Ling Xiaotian had left behind, trying to understand the evolving situation. Although he had urged her not to worry, Cheng Yuwei knew the tension wouldn't ease just because she ignored him.

On this day, the Ling Mansion welcomed an unexpected guest—Su Yuanyuan. She walked into the hall wearing a cheongsam, delicate makeup, and a somewhat provocative smile.

"Miss Cheng, how are you?" Su Yuanyuan held the teacup and looked at Cheng Yuwei with contempt, "Oh no, I should call you Madam now."

Cheng Yuwei smiled calmly and replied in a neither humble nor arrogant manner, "Miss Su, are you here today to discuss something, or are you just catching up?"

Su Yuanyuan raised the corner of her mouth slightly, clearly not intending to beat around the bush: "I came here today to remind Miss Cheng that you may be able to control some people for a while, but not necessarily for a lifetime."

Cheng Yuwei looked at her calmly, "I know what kind of person Ling Xiaotian is better than anyone else. As for the rest, you can give it a try."

Their eyes met, and the air seemed to be filled with the smell of gunpowder. However, just as Su Yuanyuan was about to continue provoking her, another familiar voice suddenly rang out from outside the door: "Miss Su seems to be in a good mood today, actually coming to visit in person."

It was Shen Zhaoning. He was standing at the door in a military uniform, his eyes darting over Su Yuanyuan. "Unfortunately, this isn't the place for you to run wild."

Su Yuanyuan snorted coldly and stood up. "Adjutant Shen is really meddling in other people's business. However, I didn't come to see the young lady today to waste time with you."

After she finished speaking, she turned to look at Cheng Yuwei, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes: "Ms. Cheng, I hope you can take care of yourself."

Cheng Yuwei looked at Su Yuanyuan's back as she left, and some doubts arose in her heart: What does this sentence mean?

Clues of hidden turmoil

After Su Yuanyuan left, Shen Zhaoning walked up to Cheng Yuwei and said seriously, "Young Madam, I think her intention for coming here today is unclear. I'm afraid it's not just for demonstration."

Cheng Yuwei nodded: "What she said just now really makes me feel strange."

Shen Zhaoning pondered for a moment and whispered, "Su Yuanyuan has always had secret dealings with the enemy. She might have some intelligence we don't know about. Madam, I suggest sending someone to keep a close eye on her."

Cheng Yuwei frowned slightly: "It's okay to keep an eye on her. But what's more important is to find out what message she wants to convey to me."

Shen Zhaoning agreed with this and immediately arranged for people to investigate Su Yuanyuan's movements.

Ling Xiaotian's Danger

Meanwhile, Ling Xiaotian was leading his elite troops to the border. They carefully evaded enemy detection and successfully ambushed the designated location. However, as night fell, an urgent report arrived from the scouts ahead:

"General, the enemy's strength far exceeds our expectations, and they seem to have set up an ambush long ago, as if they knew of our movements."

Ling Xiaotian's face darkened, and he tapped the map lightly with his fingers. "The enemy's intelligence is truly unexpectedly accurate. This suggests there might be a traitor within our ranks."

Chen Yunfan said, "Marshal, do we need to adjust our plan?"

Ling Xiaotian shook his head, his eyes as sharp as a hawk's: "Since the enemy wants to ambush us, let them know what a true hunter is."

The pleasure of exposing a conspiracy

Ling Xiaotian decisively ordered his troops to split into two groups. One group pretended to retreat, while the other quietly circled behind the enemy. Seeing their retreat, the enemy pursued them, only to run into a trap Ling Xiaotian had set along the way.

The gunfire was loud, and the enemy was caught off guard and suffered heavy losses. Ling Xiaotian's main force took the opportunity to attack the enemy camp and successfully defeated the enemy's command center.

After the battle, Chen Yunfan brought the prisoners back to the camp and said in surprise, "Marshal, this victory will greatly consolidate our border defense line!"

Ling Xiaotian nodded, but his expression remained grim. "Victory is victory, but the enemy's ability to grasp our movements so precisely is the greatest hidden danger. We must thoroughly investigate the traitor and not neglect even the slightest bit."

Undercurrents Resurface

Late at night, Ling Xiaotian was flipping through documents seized from the enemy. His eyes suddenly stopped on a list, and his expression gradually became complicated.

"As expected..." He murmured softly, then closed the file, a cold look flashing in his eyes, "It seems that this hidden line needs to be completely cut off."

Meanwhile, at the Ling residence, Cheng Yuwei also received a new clue. It was discovered that Su Yuanyuan had been in frequent contact with an enemy spy.

"It seems that this storm has just begun." Cheng Yuwei's fingers gently pinched the rim of the cup, and a hint of determination flashed in her eyes.