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Seeing that Zi Yuan had also nodded in agreement, Helian laughed heartily. Then, he sat down on a stool next to Zi Yuan.

Actually, I can already guess what happened between you and Murong Xiu even if you didn't say it. Although Murong Xiu and I have a different way of doing things, we both have one goal — contending for hegemony over the world. But, you can trust what he says, but you can't completely trust him. Helian Lie said slowly as he looked at the Violet Garden.

It was just as Helian said. What Murong Xiu had said was true and false, but some things were still believable. No matter how much Murong Xiu tried to pretend that he didn't believe it, Helian Lie was able to say it out loud so easily. It was clear that the two of them were trying to guess each other's thoughts.

"I know. I didn't believe what he said. But then again, I haven't been able to figure out what was going on with the Imperial Court." Thinking about the internal affairs of the imperial court, Zi Yuan felt a headache. Helian Lie had never told her about this. She wanted to thoroughly understand it as well.

"This is a long story. Do you still remember that night when I told you to go and assassinate Mo Feng and the other two?" Helian suddenly asked the Violet Garden. Seeing this, the Violet Garden nodded her head and Helian continued.

"After you left that day, I was thinking that if you could kill those three people, then the inside of the imperial court would be much safer. But now, it doesn't seem so. Although I don't know the name list you told me after you came back, Murong Xiu might not know that Mo Feng and the other two people are still in the Northern State of Yue. If they were stupid enough to give the name list to Murong Xiu, then they probably wouldn't have any use for him. When he saw the puzzled expression on the Violet Garden's face, he continued speaking.

If this person has value and is someone who can be controlled by you, then you can use it with ease. On the contrary, if there is a trace of distrust in him, then he will get rid of him, Mo Feng is like this, but after all, he has a lot of resources. Murong Xiu, as a ruthless person, does not want to destroy everything he has arranged here, but you suddenly killed Mo Feng. Mu Rong Xiu also knew that if he gave me a bit more time, I would be able to find those people on the list, so he didn't give me any time.

"Thus, he dispatched troops to the Northern Yue and prepared to fight a great battle with you. He also arranged for people to continue to work here, but he did not let you know, right?" The Violet Garden also understood when she heard this. She wasn't an idiot, so she didn't understand and didn't deserve to speak anymore.

"Yes, and I naturally wouldn't be afraid of fighting, so I led the troops and went over there. But before this, he and I both knew that if we made a move, then those small border countries would all become restless, so I didn't bring all the troops and horses over, but left some leeway. However, Murong Xiu brought almost all of Xi Li's army over, which made me have another plan towards Murong Xiu's estimation." Helian said this and was puzzled. Could it be that Murong Xiu had some kind of powerful skill?

"Just as you said, Murong Xiu said the same thing to me. From the way he spoke, I could tell that he was indeed worried about the forces of the small border countries." At this moment, when Zi Yuan heard the words that he had heard from Helian Lie about Murong Xiu's worries back in the day, he also restated his words.

"Oh? "Actually, I've thought about this before, but Murong Xiu's methods are too weak to guard against. After this incident, I'll definitely have a plan." If Murong Xiu was able to promise those small border countries a great deal of benefits, then they would indeed watch from the sidelines, but if it really came to a point where both parties were at a loss, they would definitely bite off more than they could chew, so no, no, no, no one would choose to eat the best meat and fight over the best benefits. Therefore, Murong Xiu was also worried about this, and Helian Helian also believed that Murong Xiu wouldn't dare to fight to the death with him.

"What are your plans?" After hearing Helian said that he had a plan, Zi Yuan also wanted to know what it was that Helian Lie had planned.

"The time is about right. Previously, I couldn't find any excuses to convince myself. However, this is indeed a good time to send troops." As Helian said this, his eyes turned cold. It seemed that the matters at Lan Cang's side were more or less settled. Inside the imperial court, Helian had already made up his mind to kill. After everything was settled, it was time to send out his troops.

"Zi Yuan, I'm preparing to send Lan Cang back this time. Once he returns, the expedition against Xi Li will begin."

"I want to go too. Let me go with General Cang." When the Violet Garden heard that Helian Lie was about to send out troops, she also volunteered.

"Alright, but you need to dress up as a man! Although everyone else knows about it, we still have to be more respectful about our identities. " With his good friend Lan Cang protecting the Violet Garden, he could be at ease. Furthermore, the people in the army also had an unusual amount of familiarity towards the Violet Garden, and they also had great respect for it. Thus, he could finally be at ease.

"Alright, no problem." When the Violet Garden heard He Lian agree, she said straightforwardly as well.

"Yes, you can rest well in my study tonight. The morning assembly tomorrow will be the day of the Clear Slaughter!" It was already extremely difficult for Helian Lie to endure until now because he was the king of a country. At this moment, he really could not endure it any longer as he had a bottom line, not to mention he was also the king of a country. However, the power of a traitor was actually greater than his own.

Seeing that Zi Yuan had gone to rest, Helian returned to his study.

"Inform General Lan Cang on a horse. Tell him to pack up his squadron and return to the imperial court!" At this moment, Helian seemed to be talking to the air, but at this moment, a shadow suddenly floated out. At this moment, Helian seemed to be talking to the air, but at this moment, a shadow suddenly floated out.

"Yes, Mistress." After the shadow had finished speaking, it gently disappeared from the study. As for Helian Lie, after he felt the shadow leave, his eyes also turned cold.

However, at this moment, they didn't know that they had not been scared even after seeing how strong Purple Garden was. It could be said that these people had too strong of a mentality, but on the other hand, it showed just how much benefits Murong Xiu had promised them that they were willing to support Murong Xiu. Tomorrow, they would know that some benefits were not something they could enjoy at a time like this!

Thinking back on what she had said to Helian Lie in the past and today, she felt that today was a little different from usual, especially that kiss. Even she herself was trembling, in fact, because Helian was too concerned about it, so she did not want Zi Yuan to leave. However, Zi Yuan had never been in love with her, so she naturally could not feel it, and it was this hazy feeling that made it so certain that Zi Yuan could not sleep tonight.

As for himself, he did not know much about the Violet Garden either. When they first met, Lan Cang had already felt that the Violet Garden was someone important, and he had been busy with battles during this period of time so he did not have the opportunity to visit her. At this moment, he also wanted to visit the Violet Garden at the prince's mansion.

At this moment, Lan Cang had also arrived at the prince's mansion. When Cheng Huaiye saw that Lan Cang had come to pay a visit, he felt proud as well. Everyone in the Northern Yue knew the name of the Azure Dragon, and was extremely respectful towards him.

"General Lan Cang, for you to personally come, this old man is truly honored." Cheng Huaiye smiled as he spoke to Lan Cang.

"What are you saying, your highness? It's because Lan Cang has been busy with battles and has not had the time to come visit. To be late is after all, his sin." Lan Cang also said with a smile.

"Haha, General Lan Cang is too polite. Now that General Lan Cang has come out to represent us in the Northern Yue, this old man here should wish you a great victory in advance." When Cheng Huaiye saw how courteous Lan Cang was to him, he was overjoyed and spoke with good intentions.

"Haha, the princess' daughter is also with Lan Cang this time. With someone like Miss Zi Yuan accompanying her, it is likely that she will have a better chance of winning." The other party was polite to him, and he wasn't someone who didn't know how to be a person.

"Sigh, how could my daughter receive such praise from the general? I wonder what he plans on doing with his departure from the west?" Cheng Huaiye also asked about the battle. When Lan Cang came, he was somewhat surprised. For a moment, he didn't know what to say to the other party, so he decided to talk about the military.

"Your highness is the emperor's master. I'm afraid that you also know some things. Sigh, the Western Parting Army is not an ordinary army. Your highness also knows that this battle is difficult." It was true that he did not have the confidence to win the battle, but as a commander, he had the confidence to face off against the enemy. As a commander in chief, he had the confidence to face the enemy head on, but as for his own allies, they had the ability to deal with him together. It was obvious that Cheng Huaiye had the skills to deal with Helian, so there was no need for Lan Cang to lie in front of the enemy.

"General Lan Cang is right. With Murong Xiu controlling Xi Li, it's naturally not easy to deal with him. General Lan Cang has indeed met a formidable opponent this time." Cheng Huaiye also said with a sigh. He naturally knew that Murong Xiu wasn't easy to deal with.