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Chapter 378 Abnormality
After clarifying the plan, Su Lianyue and her team quickly got to work.

The remaining few thousand soldiers were carrying out their final preparations in an orderly manner.

Some people loaded the remaining food and military supplies in the camp onto horse-drawn carts in a grand manner, while raising a large flag high.

On the other side, several generals carefully selected dozens of elite guards. They carried no extra baggage, only dry rations, water bags, and personal weapons.

Inside the large tent, the moment of farewell had arrived.

Gao Kun, dressed in military uniform, no longer wore the dejected despair of his defeat; his eyes were now filled with a resolute, burning fire. He clasped his hands in a fist salute to Su Lianyue and said, "Sister-in-law, we're setting off now! Please take care!"

Behind him were equally resolute generals.

"General Gao, all generals, please take care." Su Lianyue held the sleeping baby, her face showing carefully crafted worry. "My child and I are waiting for your safe return."

Her words were so sincere and heartfelt that Gao Kun and the others were moved to tears, wishing they could immediately give their lives for her.

Gao Kun said no more. He kowtowed heavily, then suddenly stood up, turned to the generals, and hoarsely said, "Brothers, let's go!"

Everyone responded in unison.

They then left the tent.

Moments later, the thunderous sound of horses' hooves echoed outside the camp. Gao Kun led several thousand remaining soldiers, raising their commander's flag high, and marched away in a grand procession as if heading for a decisive battle.

Su Lianyue stood at the tent entrance, silently watching them depart until the dust settled completely. The worry on her face faded, leaving only a mixture of impatience and indifference.

As night deepened and all was quiet, it was time for them to set off.

A dozen guards escorted her to the prepared horses and said, "Madam, you may proceed."

"Mm." Su Lianyue nodded, then mounted her horse and headed towards the Black Wind Mountains.

Meanwhile, on the south bank of the Wei River, in the main military tent of the imperial army.

The tent was brightly lit. Chu Lu sat upright in the commander's seat, while Huo Qi and a group of generals stood on either side, discussing the next steps.

Just then, a scout rushed in and reported: "Your Majesty! We have learned of the enemy's movements! The remnants of the White Flag Army, led by Gao Kun, broke camp three hours ago and are fleeing in panic northward along the official road!"

Upon hearing this, the generals in the tent immediately perked up.

"Hahaha! He really escaped!"

"Gao Kun, you scoundrel, are nothing to fear, you're already a stray dog!"

Huo Qi stepped forward and solemnly requested permission from Chu Lu: "Your Majesty, now is the perfect opportunity for our army to press our advantage! This humble general will immediately select a fierce general to lead elite cavalry in pursuit, ensuring that Gao Kun and his gang do not escape!"

Chu Lu nodded and said, "Go."

"Your subordinate obeys!" Huo Qi accepted the order without hesitation, clasped his hands in apology, and then left the tent in a swift and decisive manner.

There was nothing more to discuss, and the meeting ended. The generals dispersed, and soon only Chu Lu and Xiao Luzi, who was standing to the side, remained in the tent.

Shen Yanchen stood meekly in the corner, her heart filled with contempt for Su Lianyue. —What a useless piece of trash, getting beaten like a dog, she's utterly disgraced the leading lady.

As it approached mealtime, Shen Yanchen also left the main tent.

As a eunuch who accompanied the emperor on his military campaigns and served him closely, supervising the imperial chefs' preparation of meals was her duty. From the selection and cleaning of ingredients to the cooking temperature and seasoning, and finally to the tasting and poison testing, she had to personally oversee every step.

Shen Yanchen arrived at the makeshift imperial chef's tent and began fulfilling her duties. Just as she finished testing a freshly cooked dish with a silver needle, she inadvertently caught a glimpse of an imperial guard hurrying towards Huo Qi's temporary tent.

——Something is wrong.

Shen Yanchen's mind went on high alert. The emperor's personal guards were only under the emperor's command, and they would never abandon their posts. His current trip to Huo Qi's camp must be on the emperor's orders to kill Huo Qi.

But the battle at the front was already decided, so why did the emperor suddenly send someone to find Huo Qi?
She finished her work quietly, instructing the imperial chef to deliver the meals to the main tent on time. Then, she made an excuse to patrol the camp and quietly left the imperial chef's tent, circling around to the back of that tent.

She dared not get too close, but patiently lurked in the shadows.

About the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the tent flap was lifted, and Huo Qi walked out with a puzzled look on his face. He quickly walked up to a captain surnamed Chen, lowered his voice, and said something.

The distance was too great for Shen Yanchen to hear the specifics, but she could see that the captain's expression had also become puzzled.

So she continued to wait patiently until Huo Qi left and Chen Xiaowei was alone before Shen Yanchen came out from her hiding place.

"Sir, you've had a long journey." She said ingratiatingly, her voice high-pitched and thin. "You seem to be in a hurry. Does General Huo have any urgent orders?"

Captain Chen clearly knew that this was a eunuch serving the emperor.

As the saying goes, it's easier to see the King of Hell than to deal with his underlings, so he naturally dared not be negligent and quickly said, "You're too kind, Eunuch Lu. It's not a military order, but General Huo told me that His Majesty has some minor matters that need to be handled."

"Oh?" Shen Yanchen leaned closer, feigning curiosity. "His Majesty specifically instructed General Huo, so it must be no small matter. We are both working for His Majesty, so more people means more help. Perhaps we can also lend a hand."

Captain Chen looked troubled, clearly unwilling to reveal the contents of the order.

Seeing this, Shen Yanchen immediately changed to a considerate tone, took out a small silver ingot from his sleeve, and quietly stuffed it into the other party's hand: "I know the rules, I will never ask questions I shouldn't ask. Just reveal a little bit, so that I have a clear understanding and can provide support at any time, so as not to delay His Majesty's important affairs. Neither of us can bear the responsibility."

Under her combined pressure and persuasion, Captain Chen's defenses finally crumbled. After a slight hesitation, he lowered his voice and said, "Your Excellency is wise. General Huo conveyed His Majesty's decree, ordering me to immediately find a 'Topographical Survey Map of the Black Wind Mountains' and present it to you as soon as possible."

Black Wind Mountains?

"A map?" Shen Yanchen looked puzzled. "Why does Your Majesty need this map at this critical juncture?"

"I don't know about that," Captain Chen said with a wry smile. "His Majesty didn't even tell General Huo, let alone a nobody like me."

"Is that so?" Shen Yanchen remained expressionless, simply nodding. "I understand. Thank you for your hard work, General. Go quickly, lest you delay His Majesty's important business."

Captain Chen nodded and hurriedly left.

Shen Yanchen stood there, watching him leave, the smile on her face slowly fading, replaced by deep wariness.

While the main force of the army was pursuing Gao Kun's troops to the north, Chu Lu secretly sent someone to ask for a topographical map of the Black Wind Mountain Range to the east. What exactly was he planning to do?
(End of this chapter)