Too many female prisoners, a special forces soldier transmigrates and marries wildly.

"No need to ask any more questions, just do as I say." Lin Feng interrupted him, his tone leaving no room for argument.

"In addition, send more capable men to secretly keep an eye on all unfamiliar faces that have appeared in the city recently, especially those with accents from within the Great Wall, those who are acting suspiciously, or those who pay special attention to government offices, the garrison headquarters, or even Miss Xie's residence in the West Courtyard. Once discovered, immediately monitor them secretly and report to me. No one is allowed to act rashly or alert them."

"Yes!" Although Han Tao didn't understand why, he saw Lin Feng's serious expression and knew that something important must have happened. He dared not delay and left to carry out the order.

"Thunder Leopard".

"Chief Lin, what are your orders?" Lei Bao had just returned from patrolling the city.

"Take a few men, change into plain clothes, and wander around the teahouses, taverns, inns, and warehouses throughout the city. Listen to any new rumors circulating, especially about the capital, the eunuch faction, or any old stories from the previous dynasty. Remember, just listen, don't ask, and absolutely do not cause trouble."

"Understood! I'm good at gathering information!" Lei Bao grinned and went off to carry out his orders.

A guard outside the gate reported: "Commander, Miss Xie from the West Courtyard requests an audience, saying she has important business to discuss."

"Please let her in."

Xie Wanqing curtsied and said urgently, "Sir, just now I was in the courtyard when I suddenly saw a gray-feathered falcon land on the wall with a copper tube tied to its leg. I took the tube off and found this inside." As she spoke, she handed Lin Feng a small, rolled-up piece of leather paper.

Lin Feng took it and unfolded it.

It was a warning from "Old Stone"!

The message reads: The Plum Blossom Guard is approaching. Check the jade pendant; it belongs to someone who was once a close associate of Prince Jing! "Qianyuan" is already aware of this and will send someone under the guise of "traveling merchant" or "visiting a friend," carrying the other half of the Heluo jade to make contact.

This warning came at the right time and confirmed the authenticity of Zhao Polu's secret order.

"Miss Xie, what do you think of this matter?" Lin Feng lit the note on the candle flame.

Xie Wanqing's face paled slightly, and she said in a low voice, "The Plum Blossom Guards... Li Song's henchmen. They're definitely after His Highness's past affairs, and perhaps also after Wanqing. Sir, if Wanqing stays in the manor, it might implicate you and Iron Wall City. Perhaps..."

"No need to say anything more." Lin Feng waved his hand, his gaze firm.

"Since you remain in Ironwall City, you are under my protection. If the 'Diving Abyss' envoy who holds the other half of the River Jade arrives, I will arrange for you to meet."

"Wanqing...Thank you for your protection, General Xie!" Xie Wanqing bowed deeply, her eyes filled with tears.

"Go back first and act as if nothing happened. If anything unusual occurs, have the guards report to me immediately."

"Yes."

On the afternoon of the third day, the gatekeeper of the garrison came to report that a middle-aged scholar was requesting an audience outside the garrison. He claimed to be surnamed Wen, a friend of Mr. Xie, an old acquaintance of the garrison commander, and had come from Jiangnan. He had important matters to discuss and presented an item as proof.

Lin Feng's heart skipped a beat: "Please invite him to the side hall and serve him tea. I will be there immediately."

In the side hall, a scholar of about forty years old, with a lean face, three long strands of beard, and wearing a worn blue robe, was sitting upright drinking tea with a calm demeanor.

Upon seeing Lin Feng enter, he stood up and bowed, saying, "I am Wen Ruoqian, greetings to Commander Lin."

"Mr. Wen, there's no need for such formalities. Please have a seat." Lin Feng sat down in the main seat, his gaze sweeping over the other man before finally settling on a small brocade pouch that the man had casually placed on the tea table beside him.

"Sir, you've come from afar, claiming to be a friend of Mr. Xie. May I ask which Mr. Xie you are, and what brings you here?"

Wen Ruoqian smiled slightly, took something out of the brocade pouch, placed it on the table, and pushed it toward Lin Feng. "The garrison commander will know at a glance."

It was a semi-circular jade pendant, which was "Heluo jade"!

Lin Feng also took out his half from his pocket and gently placed it on the table.

With a soft "click," the two broken pieces of jade fit together perfectly, forming a complete, perfectly integrated round jade pendant!

It really was the messenger from "Qianyuan"!

"Mr. Wen." Lin Feng gently separated the jade pendants that had been closed, putting them away one by one. His expression became more serious. "May I ask what brings you here, sir?"

Wen Ruoqian's expression also turned solemn, and he said in a low voice, "I have come on the orders of Elder Shi to inform Commander Lin. Two captains from the Northern Garrison of the Plum Blossom Inner Guard, leading twenty elite soldiers, have secretly left the capital and will arrive in Shuofeng soon. The leader is Yan Ying, the chief executioner of the Northern Garrison. He is ruthless and skilled in interrogation, and is a confidant of Li Song. His deputy is surnamed Leng, and is good at tracking and infiltrating. We must be wary of him."

"Their objectives are twofold: first, to track down the whereabouts of the Panlong Jade Pendant; and second, to investigate any possible remaining forces and spies of Prince Jing in the northern border region. Iron Wall City is a key area of ​​suspicion for them."

"When will they arrive? And in what capacity?"

"They will arrive in Shuofeng within five days at the latest. Ostensibly, they will carry official documents from the Ministry of War or the Ministry of Justice, under the pretext of verifying military affairs and provisions in border towns, or investigating smuggling."

"Does Elder Shi have any solutions?"

Wen Ruoqian said, "The garrison commander can use the pretext of reorganizing defenses and investigating spies to strengthen control over the city, especially the area around the garrison commander's residence, making it difficult for them to act secretly. As for Miss Xie, we can try to temporarily relocate her, or arrange for an absolutely reliable person to protect her closely."

"Thank you for informing me, Mr. Wen. Please also convey Lin Feng's thanks to Elder Shi." Lin Feng cupped his hands in greeting. "I wonder if Mr. Wen will remain in the city afterward, or..."

"I am under orders to stay temporarily at the 'Ink Rhyme Study' in Shuofeng City, under the guise of a schoolteacher. If the garrison commander has any urgent business, he can send someone to the study to say that he is 'seeking to purchase a rare copy of the 'Records of Mountains and Rivers' from the previous dynasty,' and someone will come to his aid. I cannot stay any longer, so I will take my leave now." Wen Ruoqian stood up.

After seeing Wen Ruoqian off, Lin Feng paced back and forth in the side hall. The Plum Blossom Guards would arrive within five days. Time was of the essence.

Yun Li walked in quietly, carrying a plate of pastries. "Husband, is something troubling you again? You look so worried."

Lin Feng took the snacks, pulled her to sit down, and after a moment of contemplation, felt that there were some things he could no longer hide from her. He lowered his voice and explained that the Plum Blossom Guards were coming soon.

Upon hearing this, Yun Li's face turned pale, and she gripped Lin Feng's sleeve tightly with her fingers: "They...they're here to arrest me? Because of my father..."

"Don't be afraid, I'm here." Lin Feng held her cold hand and said gently, "You are my lawfully wedded wife, and you have no connection to Prince Jing's affairs. They have no evidence and dare not do anything to you. However, you need to be more careful. In the coming days, unless absolutely necessary, do not leave the hospital, and do not have too much contact with Miss Xie, so as not to arouse suspicion. As for the jade pendant, you know nothing about it, understand?"

Yun Li nodded emphatically, but worry remained in her eyes: "Then what about Miss Xie...?"

"I will do my best to ensure her safety," Lin Feng said in a deep voice. "It may require some inconvenience, though. Security will be increased in the manor in the coming days, and you will not be able to come and go freely."

"What's the big deal? As long as my husband is safe, we're fine no matter what." Yun Li leaned on his shoulder and whispered, "But husband, you must be careful too. Those people... they sound terrifying."

"I know." Lin Feng put his arm around her.

The five-day period passed in the blink of an eye.

As dusk fell, a group of riders indeed arrived from the direction of Shuofeng City. There were about twenty riders, all dressed in dark blue, narrow-sleeved, close-fitting outfits, with worn-out cloaks over them, covered in dust.