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Chapter 144 Our Target is Gu Ye

"Who are you? Who sent you?" Murong Xuewei asked sharply, while taking a wary step back.

The man in black didn't answer and lunged again. Murong Xuewei barely dodged, but her arm was still slashed. She gritted her teeth, enduring the pain, while searching for an opportunity to retaliate.

Just at this critical moment, a figure suddenly descended from the sky and stood in front of Murong Xuewei.

"Madam, I'm here!" It was Liuli's voice.

Liuli acted swiftly, forcing the man in black back in just a few rounds. Seeing the situation was turning against him, the man in black turned to flee.

"Trying to leave? Not so easy!" Liuli sneered and flew after him.

The two chased each other in the attic until the man in black jumped off and disappeared into the night.

Liuli wanted to chase after her, but upon hearing Murong Xuewei's cough, she immediately returned to her side.

"Madam, are you alright?" Liuli asked anxiously.

Murong Xuewei shook her head and forced a smile, "It's nothing serious, just a cut on my arm. Liuli, what are you doing here?"

Liu Li helped Murong Xuewei sit down, bandaging her wounds as she explained, "Madam, it was Xiao Sining who came to the manor to find you. I was afraid I couldn't keep it a secret, so Uncle Lin and I discussed coming to the border to find you. I didn't expect to encounter this upon arrival."

Murong Xuewei frowned in thought, "Xiao Sining? What does she want with me?"

Liuli shook her head. "I don't know. She seemed very anxious. Madam, do you think this assassin might be related to Xiao Sining?"

Murong Xuewei pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "It shouldn't be. If it were Xiao Sining, she wouldn't be so blatant. I suspect it might have been sent by Xiao Wanning."

Liuli exclaimed in surprise, "***? Why would she want to kill you?"

Murong Xuewei sneered, "She probably knows I'm not in the capital and wants to take this opportunity to get rid of me. However, she underestimates me far too much."

Liuli looked at Murong Xuewei with concern, "Madam, should we tell General Gu?"

Murong Xuewei shook her head. "Don't alarm him yet. This matter needs further investigation. Liuli, secretly investigate and see if any suspicious people have come to the border recently."

Liu Li nodded in agreement and was about to leave when Murong Xuewei called her back, "By the way, how's Uncle Lin doing?"

Liuli hesitated for a moment, but still answered truthfully, "Uncle Lin... seems to have some dissatisfaction with you lately, Madam. I overheard him saying something that he thinks you will influence the General."

Upon hearing this, a complex expression flashed in Murong Xuewei's eyes. She said softly, "I understand. Go and rest; there's a lot to do tomorrow."

After Liuli left, Murong Xuewei sat alone in the attic, gazing at the distant starry sky. Her heart was filled with doubt and unease. Why did Xiao Wanning want to kill her? What was Gu Ye's "grand plan"? And would Uncle Lin's dissatisfaction with her affect her relationship with Gu Ye?

Just then, a familiar sound of footsteps approached. Murong Xuewei knew who it was without even turning around.

"Xuewei, why are you here all alone?" Gu Ye's voice was filled with concern.

Murong Xuewei turned around and smiled at Gu Ye. "It's nothing, I just wanted to look at the stars."

Gu Ye walked to Murong Xuewei's side, but suddenly noticed the wound on her arm. His expression changed drastically, and he asked urgently, "You're injured? What happened?"

Murong Xuewei knew she couldn't hide it any longer, so she had no choice but to tell Gu Ye what had just happened.

Upon hearing this, Gu Ye's face darkened horribly. He clenched his fists and gritted his teeth, saying, "How dare they attempt an assassination on my turf! I will find out who did it!"

Murong Xuewei took Gu Ye's hand and said softly, "Gu Ye, calm down. We don't know who's behind this. Acting rashly might alert them."

Gu Ye took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down. He looked at Murong Xuewei, his eyes filled with worry, "Xuewei, what are your thoughts?"

Murong Xuewei pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "I suspect it was someone sent by Xiao Wanning."

"Xiao Wanning?" Gu Ye asked in surprise, "Why would she want to kill you? Even if you hadn't cooperated with her, she wouldn't have gone this far, would she?"

Murong Xuewei shook her head. "That's what I find strange. Although Xiao Wanning is ambitious, she should know that killing me would do her no good. Unless..."

"Unless what?" Gu Ye pressed.

A sharp glint flashed in Murong Xuewei's eyes. "Unless there's someone else behind her. Someone more powerful and ambitious than her."

Upon hearing this, Gu Ye's expression also turned serious. The two exchanged a glance, both seeing deep worry in each other's eyes.

"Xuewei," Gu Ye said softly, "I think you should go back to the capital. It's too dangerous here."

Murong Xuewei shook her head firmly, "No, I'm not going anywhere. Gu Ye, we're husband and wife, we'll share hardships together. Besides, it might not be safe for me to go back to the capital."

Looking into Murong Xuewei's resolute eyes, Gu Ye felt both moved and worried. He knew that no matter what he said, Xuewei would not change her mind.

“Alright,” Gu Ye finally conceded, “but from now on, you must have someone protecting you at all times. I will arrange for the most reliable person to stay by your side.”

Murong Xuewei nodded in agreement, but another question was on her mind. She looked at Gu Ye and asked softly, "Gu Ye, is there anything you're hiding from me?"

Gu Ye was taken aback, then forced himself to remain calm and said, "What could I possibly be hiding from you?"

Murong Xuewei looked intently at Gu Ye and slowly said, "I heard... Uncle Lin seems quite dissatisfied with me. He said I would affect your grand plan. Gu Ye, what is your grand plan?"

Gu Ye's expression instantly became complicated. He opened his mouth, but didn't know how to answer. Just then, a commotion suddenly broke the silence between them.

"General! General!" a soldier rushed in. "There's unusual activity at the border; the enemy might be preparing to attack!"

Gu Ye immediately regained his general's composure and said in a deep voice, "I'll go right away." He turned to Murong Xuewei and said apologetically, "Xuewei, we can continue our conversation another day. You should go back and rest, and remember to be careful."

Murong Xuewei nodded, watching Gu Ye leave in a hurry. She stood on the pavilion, watching Gu Ye's figure disappear into the night, her heart filled with doubt and unease.

Meanwhile, in the distant capital, a secret meeting is underway.

Deep within Xiao Wan Ning's mansion lies a hidden chamber. At this moment, Xiao Wan Ning is kneeling on the ground, respectfully speaking to a mysterious figure shrouded in a black robe.

“My lord,” Xiao Wanning said in a low voice, “I have already sent men to the border to assassinate Murong Xuewei as you instructed.”

The man in black robes said coldly, "Very good. However, remember, this is only the first step. Our real target is Gu Ye."