Father, who is both a heir and a descendant, is still biased; the bound system has gone berserk.

After a brief silence in the tent, the crown prince hurriedly ordered someone to summon the army doctor.

The military doctor came over and ordered his men to lift the second prince onto a stretcher and carry him away.

The crown prince rubbed his forehead, his expression revealing a complex mix of emotions.

He exchanged a glance with Marquis An Ding and said, "Marquis Lin, let's continue discussing the surprise attack on the Chrysanthemum Hall army."

Marquis of Anding: "Good, good, this matter cannot be delayed."

On the other side, after Wen Lian finished discussing with Juhuatang, he hurriedly returned to the bandit camp.

"Strategist Wen is back!"

The bandits welcomed Wen Lian back with great enthusiasm. The bandit leader, brandishing a butcher's knife, greeted her with a simple, honest smile.

"Strategist Wen, you're finally back? When are we making our move?"

When the bandit leader asked the question, the bandits behind him all stared expectantly at Wen Lian.

A glint of light flashed in Wen Lian's eyes as she chuckled and fanned herself, "My brave warriors, there's no need to be impatient. I've made all the arrangements. Tomorrow morning, you will go and intercept the Snow Phoenix Army."

The bandits' eyes lit up. "Alright, Strategist Wen, we certainly won't let you down!"

"Good!" Wen Lian raised her fan high, exuding an imposing aura.

Seeing this, the bandits became even more excited, raising their butcher knives, sickles, hoes, kitchen knives, axes, and all sorts of other weapons...

"Good! Good! Good!"

The bandits roared excitedly, their momentum unstoppable.

Wen Lian looked at the bandits' exceptionally bright and excited eyes, concealing the dark glint in her own.

The Snow Phoenix Army can kill a hundred with one kill. These bandits only need to use their lives to hold off the Snow Phoenix Army. As for their sacrifice, he will remember them.

Xuefeng Army Camp.

Wushuang was surveying the surroundings when Jixi personally led a group of people over to convey the plans of Marquis Anding and the Crown Prince to Wushuang.

Just as they finished discussing, a report came from outside from a member of the Xuefeng Army.

It was said that He Yanqing, a commander of a thousand households under the jurisdiction of Yuzhou, and Wang, a wealthy merchant from Yuzhou, had come to visit.

Wu Shuang was surprised. The He family and the Wang family were both related to the Yuan family by marriage. What was the purpose of their visit at this time?

After a moment's hesitation, Wushuang had them brought in.

As soon as He Yanqing and Wang Fushang entered, they knelt down and performed a grand salute.

Wushuang glanced at them and said, "You are related to the Yuan family by marriage. What is the purpose of your visit?"

He Yanqing and Wang Fushang looked terrified and kowtowed repeatedly.

"General, we have come to tell you some confidential matters," the two said.

Wushuang sat at the head of the table, exuding an imposing aura.

He Yanqing said, "General, I was originally a subordinate of Wu Dusi, and many years ago I was married into the Yuan family."

Unexpectedly, the Yuan family now harbors rebellious intentions. I, your humble servant, do not wish to be accomplices with them, and have come here specifically to report this."

Wang Fushang also said, "General, although I am just a merchant, I still do business honestly after marrying into the Yuan family."

"I've been exploited and ripped off by the Yuan family for years, but if they want to use my money to plot a rebellion, I absolutely will not allow it."

"Oh? You mean the Yuan family is plotting a rebellion?" Wushuang said calmly.

"Yes," the two replied firmly.

He Yanqing then said, "General, I have here a list of the forces that the Yuan family has won over in Yuzhou, as well as their troop deployments."

As He Yanqing spoke, he presented a scroll.

Ji west stepped forward, took the item, glanced at it, and handed it to Wu Shuang.

Wushuang quickly finished reading, her pupils slightly contracting.

This Yuan Fuhai actually managed to win over more than half of the officials and forces in Yuzhou to his side.

Those who refused to be won over were eliminated and isolated by him.

He Yanqing said, "Originally... originally I was also used by him, but now, I really don't want to bear the crime of treason."

General, with my intervention, the military forces that the Yuan family had deployed in Yuzhou will all be rendered ineffective.

"I can cut off the Yuan family's escape route. Furthermore, the Yuan family is also colluding with the Chrysanthemum Hall and bandits. Their specific plan is..."

He Yanqing spoke eloquently, thoroughly explaining Yuan Fuhai and Wen Lian's plan.

Wang Fushang also said, "General, I am also willing to offer up all the resources of the Wang family to help pacify the bandits and refugees."

He took out the Wang family seal.

Wushuang said, "In that case, I will remember your merits."

This general is not afraid to tell you, the Yuan family's rebellion is doomed to fail. You two have made a wise decision to come."

"Thank you, General. We dare not deceive you. It's just that... our daughters married into the Yuan family and didn't have a good life. Now, we want to extricate ourselves from them."

"If the general is willing to protect our two families, the He and Wang families will certainly serve you to the utmost."

"Very well, this general will see how you two perform in the future."

He Yanqing and Wang Fushang both breathed a sigh of relief before taking their leave.

The former residence.

After comforting Yuan Mengli, Yuan Pengyi remembered his father's words that at this time, they could not offend the He family.

He then reluctantly returned to He's courtyard.

Ms. He was sitting in front of her dressing table, staring blankly at her fading youth.

Thinking of how Yuan Mengli had used and fooled her when she was young, and how her children and husband were not of one mind with her, she was overwhelmed with sorrow and lost all interest.

She had considered divorce, but the Yuan family would probably never let her go.

The Yuan family still needs the father's influence.

He smiled when this was mentioned.

So what if Yuan Pengyi doesn't like her? Doesn't he still have to rely on the He family's power?

Just as I was thinking this, Hara Tomoyoshi walked over.

He kept a straight face, concealing the disgust and impatience in his eyes: "Ms. He, I shouldn't have hit you today, but it's also your fault for saying such awful things."

Normally, Mrs. He would have stepped forward to argue with him, and in the end, they would both back down.

In the past, whether it was Yuan Mengli or other matters, they always handled things the same way.

Hara Tomyo thought it would be the same this time.

But to his surprise, Mrs. He did not come forward to argue with him as usual.

She remained seated at her dressing table, combing her hair while coldly watching him.

Yuan Pengyi frowned. "Ms. He, didn't you hear me talking to you?"

"I heard you," Madam He said calmly.

Yuan Pengyi's temples throbbed with veins. "Since you heard it, why didn't you say anything?"

He said, "I, He Saizhu, was once my father's darling. After marrying into your Yuan family, I became your wife, bore your children, and managed the household."

"I only said a few words about your adopted sister today, and you humiliated me in public. Yuan Pengyi, you don't think I, He Saizhu, am someone to be trifled with, do you?"

Yuan Pengyi stared at him wide-eyed, incredulous: "Mr. He, you're so petty!"

He glanced at him indifferently and sneered, "Then I'll just consider it petty of me. Yuan Pengyi, you slapped me today, you won't let it go so easily."

Seeing the coldness in Madam He's eyes, which didn't seem like she was just saying things out of anger, He Pengyi's heart skipped a beat. Suppressing his anger, he asked, "What do you want?"

"What do I want?"

Madam He put down the comb, stood up with a cold smile, and said, "In front of everyone, you should slap your adopted sister twice and apologize to me, He Saizhu, and then this matter will be over."