Years turn into wind

Chapter 186 The crisis is emerging

The next morning, the Marshal's residence was as busy as usual, but there was an indescribable sense of oppression in the air. Ling Xiaotian, as usual, rose early to check the military reports, while Cheng Yuwei was busy preparing breakfast for him in the kitchen.

"Xiaotian, drink your porridge before leaving." Cheng Yuwei walked into the study with a bowl of fragrant beef porridge. Seeing that he was still buried in the map and documents, she couldn't help but remind him.

Ling Xiaotian raised his head, eyes filled with fatigue but a forced smile: "Why do you get up earlier than me every day?"

Cheng Yuwei put down the bowl and gently pressed his shoulder with her hand: "You are busy, and I can't sleep well, so I might as well get up and make you something to eat. Otherwise, you won't even be able to take care of breakfast."

Ling Xiaotian looked at her, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart. He held her hand and said softly, "Weiwei, with you here, I always feel that life is not so hard."

Cheng Yuwei was stunned for a moment, then smiled softly and said, "Don't be so talkative, eat quickly, it won't taste good if it gets cold."

Urgent news from the front lines

After dinner, Zhang Jun hurried over, holding a secret letter in his hand, his face clearly anxious: "Commander, urgent news from the front line."

Ling Xiaotian took the letter, quickly unfolded it and read it, his brows furrowed tighter and tighter.

"Sure enough, they've already started moving." Ling Xiaotian put the letter down and looked at Zhang Jun. "Order all units to immediately enter level one combat readiness."

Zhang Jun nodded immediately and turned to leave. Cheng Yuwei, standing nearby, vaguely sensed the seriousness of the situation and couldn't help but ask, "Did the enemy take action?"

Ling Xiaotian nodded, his tone steady, "According to intelligence from the front, the enemy has begun to gather troops in the northern border area and may launch a surprise attack at any time."

"So soon?" Cheng Yuwei looked at him worriedly, "Then you...are you going to the front lines yourself?"

Ling Xiaotian was silent for a moment, then nodded: "This is a responsibility I cannot shirk."

Cheng Yuwei bit her lip. Although she was worried, she knew it was pointless to dissuade him. She gently took his hand and said, "No matter what, you must be careful."

Ling Xiaotian looked at her and nodded solemnly: "Don't worry, I will definitely come back safely."

The safety of the Marshal's Mansion

As the war intensified, security at the Marshal's residence gradually tightened. The number of guards had increased significantly over the past few days, and anyone entering or leaving was strictly checked.

Cheng Yuwei felt a little uneasy about this, especially since Ling Xiaotian mentioned that "there might be a spy in secret", she always had a vague feeling that someone was watching her.

One night, when she was sorting medicinal materials in the laboratory, she suddenly heard light footsteps outside the window.

"Who?" Cheng Yuwei asked vigilantly, and picked up the scissors on the table.

There was no response from outside the window, and the footsteps also disappeared. She walked to the window and looked out through the curtains, but only saw a few fallen leaves drifting in the wind.

"Is it my illusion?" She frowned, but still felt uneasy.

The next day, she told Ling Xiaotian about this.

"The Marshal's Mansion has indeed been in turmoil lately. Perhaps someone is taking advantage of the chaos to spy on something." Ling Xiaotian said in a low voice, then shook Cheng Yuwei's hand. "Weiwei, you must not stay alone in a remote place. Call for help immediately if anything happens."

Cheng Yuwei nodded: "I will be careful, and you should not push yourself too hard."

Hostility in the Shadows

At the same time, in a secret house near the Marshal's Mansion, a group of mysterious people were talking in low voices.

"Ling Xiaotian seems to have noticed our plan. What should we do next?"

A man with a hoarse voice sneered, "So what if he noticed? Our plan has already infiltrated him. No matter how defensive he is, he can't stop it."

"What about the target? Is she really that important?" another voice asked.

"Of course." The hoarse voice continued, "Her research is crucial to their military supplies. As long as we control her, it's like strangling Ling Xiaotian's lifeline."

Several people looked at each other and smiled coldly.

Unknown dangers

Although Cheng Yuwei promised Ling Xiaotian that she would be careful, she still insisted on working in the laboratory. She knew that her research could help the soldiers on the front line recover faster, which was crucial to their victory.

Late one night, she was brewing a new potion in the laboratory when she heard a knock on the door.

"It's so late, who could it be?" She walked to the door, but did not open it immediately. Instead, she asked vigilantly, "Who?"

There was no answer from the other side of the door, but the knocks sounded a few more times, followed by a deep voice: "Madam, it's me, guard captain Liu Qiang."

Cheng Yuwei lowered her guard slightly, but still observed the outside through the crack of the door. After confirming that it was Liu Qiang, she opened the door and asked, "It's so late, what's going on?"

Liu Qiang whispered, "The commander sent me a message saying someone might be plotting something bad against you. Please return to your room as soon as possible and don't stay here alone."

Cheng Yuwei nodded, packed up her things and prepared to leave. But the moment she turned around, she saw a strange light flash in Liu Qiang's eyes.

She paused, a sense of alarm suddenly rising in her heart: "Captain Liu, where is your gun?"

Liu Qiang was slightly stunned, then smiled and said, "I dropped it when I was checking just now."

"Really?" Cheng Yuwei pretended to be calm and then slowly backed away. "Then wait a moment. I still have some things to pack."

After saying that, she quickly turned around, locked the laboratory door behind her, and pressed the alarm button on the wall.

"Madam, what are you doing?" The voice outside the door became anxious, but Cheng Yuwei no longer dared to respond. She just waited silently for the guards to arrive.

In less than two minutes, Ling Xiaotian and Zhang Jun arrived with their men and subdued Liu Qiang.

"It's definitely a mole." Ling Xiaotian's eyes were as cold as a knife. "Zhang Jun, immediately investigate all the guards."

Cheng Yuwei leaned against the wall, looking at Ling Xiaotian with lingering fear: "Fortunately you came in time, otherwise I would..."

Ling Xiaotian walked forward, hugged her gently, and said in a low but firm voice: "Weiwei, I won't let anyone hurt you. It was my negligence that put you in danger this time."

Cheng Yuwei leaned in his arms and whispered, "It's not your fault. Xiaotian, we must win, not only for you and me, but for everyone."

Ling Xiaotian nodded, his eyes burning with a more determined belief.