Author: Leng Qingshan

Shang Ruyi looked at him, he hesitated to speak, his expression became more and more serious.

And Mu Xian seemed to feel something.

His breath suddenly choked, and his whole body began to tremble unconsciously. When he spoke again, his voice suddenly became hoarse: "Could it be because of that night -"

"..."

Shang Ruyi remained silent and sighed softly.

Mu Xian's face turned pale for a moment.

He is Yu Wenye's close confidant. Sometimes, he is even closer to Yu Wenye than his wife Shang Ruyi. Therefore, he clearly remembers that after Yu Wenye arrived in Fufeng and before he fell ill, he did not eat or drink.

Like everyone else, there are no other abnormalities.

Except——

On their way here, he fetched a bag of water from the river and gave Yu Wenye a sip.

"It's really, really me..."

Mu Xian felt regret and guilt in his heart, and his eyes turned red for a moment. Shang Ruyi took a step forward and said in a deep voice: "Mr. Mu, this matter has not been finalized yet, I just have suspicions."

"..."

"What's more, even if it's really because of that bag of water, it has nothing to do with you."

"..."

"No one knew that this kind of thing would happen upstream. You just did your duty, so you are not wrong at all. Do you understand?!"

Her low voice carried an indescribable sense of majesty. Everyone in the lobby fell silent for a moment, and Mu Xian was finally awakened by these words. He raised his head and looked at Shang Ruyi, his throat

Choking, he finally said: "I understand."

"..."

"Thank you, madam."

Shang Ruyi nodded, looked back at everyone, and then said: "I have been searching for the cause of the general's illness these days, but there is indeed no problem with the general's food and clothing after he arrived here. The only possible reason is because of that building

Jingguan has polluted the water source. Therefore, no matter what, you cannot go downstream to get water."

"..."

"If the water source really has brought the disease, then there is no need for Xue Xian to attack the city. The whole Fufeng will collapse without a fight."

At this time, even Song Yu and Ma Xu also shut their mouths.

You must know that epidemics are different from wars. They hold high positions, and even if they encounter wars, they will be protected by soldiers. But once the plague spreads, no matter whether they are high or low, no one wants to die from such a disease.

among.

However, although the lobby became quiet, there was also a low voice murmuring——

"Epidemic..."

Shang Ruyi's heart moved, and when he turned around, he saw Yu Wenzui standing behind him, with a dignified look in his eyes.

As if sensing the other party's gaze, he also raised his head to look at Shang Ruyi and said in a deep voice: "If it is true as my brothers and sisters said, the water source has been polluted, then -"

"...!"

Shang Ruyi's heart suddenly jumped.

Yes, she didn't think of this.

If Yu Wenye contracted the disease even after taking a sip there, then with so many villages and towns connected to the lower reaches of the Xiaolin River, wouldn’t they all be infected by the disease?

Dai Junliang on the side thought for a while and said: "There are actually other rivers downstream that merge into the Xiaolin River, so it shouldn't affect others."

Yu Wensu and Shang Ruyi looked at each other.

After a long while, he said: "That's fine."

Yin Changyue said: "Let's talk about the problem in front of us. Since the young lady is worried that the water source has been polluted, she cannot go downstream to get water. However, Xue Xian sent people upstream to monitor the coast. We sent people there several times but were defeated by them.

, what should we do now?”

Ma Xu sneered.

In fact, at this point, there is really nothing to say.

If there is sufficient food, grass and water, it is understandable to hold on to the fortified city, but without water, no one can hold it any longer, then there is only one way out -

Shang Ruyi looked at Ma Xu and then at Song Yu.

Although she wanted to say something, she also knew that if she continued to talk, it would be military affairs. As the general's wife, although she could inquire about what happened in the city, she could also insist on the sixteen-word military order that Yu Wenye ordered before he fell into coma.

But you cannot meddle in military affairs at will.

Just as she hesitated to speak, a trace of anxiety inevitably emerged in her heart, Yu Wenzhen's voice sounded again behind her.

He said: "Brother and sister, what do you think?"

"...?"

Shang Ruyi was stunned, and everyone in the hall was also stunned.

After all, this is a military matter. Whether to send troops or not should be discussed by these grown men. Why did the prince of the country directly ask a female prostitute?

When everyone looked at him in surprise, he saw Yu Wen smiled calmly.

He said: "Since Feng Chen had already given instructions about fetching water before he fell into coma, I think he should also have told you how the people in the city should deal with it if fetching water is blocked."

"..."

"If he said it, you might as well tell everyone."

"..."

At this time, not only Shang Ruyi, but also Mu Xian couldn't help but look at the eldest son with a shocked expression.

Didn't his words just let Shang Ruyi make the decision in the army?

Mu Xian immediately turned his head again and looked at the young lady carefully. It was also at this moment that a single word could affect the life and death of the people in the city. Obviously, Shang Ruyi was also shocked, but she did not say anything immediately.

What? I just thought about it in silence for a while, then raised my head again, with a calm expression on my face.

She said: "No."

"..."

"Before Fengchen fell into coma, he only gave the military order to fortify the city and nothing else."

"..."

"However, the method of defending the city should be based on local conditions and the time. The situation now is different from before. I'm afraid you will need to worry more about how to do it."

After saying that, she nodded and said: "In this case, I will go back first."

Mu Xian was stunned for a moment, seeing that she actually nodded to everyone, then turned around and left, and he could only follow her.

After a while, the two walked into the second door along the way they came.

Mu Xian's heart was full of doubts and more anxiety, but he could only hold it in. His breathing became heavier along the way. Until the two of them were almost walking back to the courtyard, he finally couldn't hold it in anymore and said softly: "Young Madam

Just now, why didn’t you say it?”

Shang Ruyi kept walking, but a little slower.

She said: "What did you say?"

"The eldest young master just wanted the young madam to give me some advice. If the young madam has any ideas, why don't you put it forward?"

"..."

"I think the young lady should have a way to deal with it."

Shang Ruyi then turned to look at him and said with a half-smile: "Do you have a way to deal with it in your mind?"

Mu Xian frowned and thought for a while, then said: "I am stupid, there is only one way I can think of at the moment - to go out of the city to get water. Since the people on the other side have been waiting upstream to look for opportunities to stop us, we can only send more troops

Manpower, because no matter what, the water supply in the city cannot be cut off. Once it is cut off, the people's hearts will be in chaos. Once the people's hearts are in chaos, Fufeng will collapse without fighting without the enemy from outside."

"..."

"Moreover, the longer we delay in getting water, the worse it will be for us."

Shang Ruyi nodded: "This is not because you are stupid. At the moment, not only me, but also the people in the lobby just now can think of only this way."

Mu Xian said: "Then——"

"Since there is only one way, why do you have to ask me?"

"..."

"When I speak, it's like the general speaks."

"..."

"If this method can successfully defend the city, the general is in a coma now, and the person who made the contribution is the person who went out to get water; if this method fails, the person who proposed the method will be held responsible."

"..."

"So, this matter may not be beneficial to us at the moment, but it is mostly harmful."

"..."

"I can't compare the results of Fengchen's previous two battles to defend Fufeng, because my words will ruin it. He risked his life to do it!"

"So, that's it."

Mu Xian suddenly realized it, and then recalled that the people in the lobby just now seemed to have some thoughts in their eyes, but none of them said anything. Instead, they were all as boring as gourds, and he couldn't help but feel a chill down his back.

These people are so scheming.

especially--

Fortunately, Shang Ruyi not only did not be fooled by some flattery words, but actually saw the other person's thoughts clearly at this time, so that he could stay out of the matter for the time being.

After all, Yu Wenye has been in coma for several days, so they can only stay out of it for the time being.

While talking, the two people had already reached the entrance of the courtyard. Cheng Qiao happened to be passing by with a group of people. When he saw Shang Ruyi, he hurriedly bowed his hands and saluted. Mu Xian gave him a wink, looked at Shang Ruyi again, and then nodded gently.

nodded.

Although he didn't know what the two people said just now, seeing him like this, Cheng Qiao felt relieved.

Mu Xian followed Shang Ruyi and continued walking inside.

When he walked to the center of the yard, he thought of something again and said softly: "Then the young lady will not care about this matter?"

"..."

Shang Ruyi stopped for a moment.

"Who says I don't care."

"That--"

"If I guess correctly, they should be deciding who will lead the troops out of the city to get water now."

"..."

"Moreover, in order not to be blocked by the other side, and to ensure that the water can be retrieved smoothly this time, they will definitely send a large number of troops, and there will be major generals leading the troops."

Mu Xian said: "Ma Xu?"

Shang Ruyi nodded lightly: "He has always wanted to make meritorious deeds in battle to offset the sins of previous defeats, so this time, he will definitely strive to fight."

"That--"

"But, he is definitely not the only one."

"...?"

"Ma Xu lost such a big battle before. No matter it is Yin Changyue or Dai Junliang, even the eldest brother... can no longer easily trust him and hand over the army to his hands. Instead, he must assist Ma Xu in leading the battle.

There is only one person who goes out to fight—"

Mu Xian's eyes flickered: "Song Yu?!"

At this time, they just walked to the door.

Shang Ruyi took out the piece of cotton gauze that he had just picked off, and slowly put the tethers on both sides behind his ears, revealing only a pair of big bright eyes. At this moment, in these seemingly clear eyes, suddenly

A cold light flashed.
Chapter completed!