The moonlight softly shone through the gaps in the leaves and into the window, falling on Luo Zheng and Lan Xue, with silence surrounding them, only the rustling of tree leaves breaking the tranquility. It was peaceful and enchanting. Luo Zheng gently held Lan Xue in his arms, stroking her beautiful hair, and remarked with a sigh, "We're still not experienced enough. It's fortunate that we haven't been exposed here, or we'd be in big trouble. However, it's ti to initiate the follow-up plan."
"I've drafted most of the plan already. You should take a look when you have ti, and if there are no issues, report it." Lan Xue, hugging Luo Zheng's waist, rested her face on his chest and spoke softly, finding comfort and warmth in listening to his strong heartbeat. Lan Xue enjoyed this feeling very much.
"In this collaboration, Yuanfei Zuo really taught a lesson. I didn't expect him to be hiding so deeply, and he played the role well. Fortunately, we adhered to our principles and didn't expose ourselves. Looking back, it must have been Yuanfei Zuo who leaked our whereabouts when we t up with Xinzi at the hotel last ti. It's just that Yuanfei Zuo didn't anticipate we'd be in disguise; Xinzi probably didn't know about Yuanfei Zuo's tactics either." Luo Zheng spoke gently, reminiscing about past events, his previously heavy expression gradually easing, recognizing that dwelling too much on what's already happened serves no purpose.
"Makes sense, Yuanfei Zuo wanted to spark conflict between us and the Shijing family and use them to test our strength. Thankfully, we used disguises; otherwise, a conflict would've been inevitable. If Xinzi knew the truth, she would've exposed us on the spot; she surely was unaware. This Yuanfei Zuo is quite skilled indeed and has given us a lesson. Luckily, we didn't lose anything, but trouble seems inevitable moving forward." Lan Xue gently reminded him.
"Yes, the Pri Minister's Residence eliminated the Shijing Kong family's influence, and the influence within the palace too, becoming the ultimate victor. Yuanfei Zuo and the military police appeared simultaneously, suggesting so agreent with the Pri Minister's Residence is in place. Eventually, Yuanfei Zuo will likely align with the palace, playing both sides, growing stronger over ti just like the Shijing family used to. In the end, it seems we're still toil for others' benefit." Luo Zheng said bitterly.
"Do you think those ninjas hidden around the palace are from Kaga?" Lan Xue asked, her face serious.
"We initially thought so, but it seems now they aren't. They might have been Shijing Kong's last reserve force, ant to be deployed at a crucial mont, only to all be wiped out. Ruthless, the Shijing family is finished for good. Eh? Sothing's off." Luo Zheng suddenly said, gently pushing Lan Xue aside, frowning in deep thought.
"What's wrong?" Lan Xue asked softly.
"Those military policen?" Luo Zheng said absent-mindedly. Seeing Lan Xue's puzzled look, he pondered before explaining, "Those military policen aren't ordinary, and quietly mobilizing such a large force of military police isn't easy. Where did this troop of military police co from?"
"You an?" Lan Xue imdiately reacted, opening her communicator and speaking into the earpiece, "Lan Xing, imdiately investigate the military presence over Chrysanthemum Group."
"Yes." Lan Xing's voice echoed in the earpiece.
"If it's truly the troops from Fushan, then the ground defenses of Chrysanthemum Group are vacant, right?" Lan Xue suggested seriously, feeling a surge of anger over being deceived, emanating an aura of battle readiness.
"There's sothing we need to verify first. Are the underground ninjas of Chrysanthemum Group still there? An empty Chrysanthemum Group isn't worth the risk of exposing ourselves." Luo Zheng said in a low voice, continuing to ponder with a grave expression.
"Tonight, the military police will double their efforts. The Pri Minister's Residence will be in chaos, making it the best ti for a surprise attack. But if Chrysanthemum Group is vacant, it would be a wasted trip for us, and we'll be exposed. No, we can't act rashly. Lan Xing, inform imdiately if there's any news." Luo Zheng said solemnly.
"According to satellite surveillance, there are no signs of movent. The military police on Fushan should still be there, but it's hard to judge the exact situation; it's pitch black, and the troops are asleep, making it difficult to assess. We'll have to wait until daylight." Lan Xing's voice ca through the earpiece.
"No signs of movent?" Lan Xue asked in surprise.
"That's right." Luo Zheng suddenly said. Seeing Lan Xue wasn't fully understanding, he explained, "Chrysanthemum Group guards the palace, essentially belonging to the palace. Above Chrysanthemum Group are the military police, who belong to the Pri Minister's Residence. If these military policen are tasked with overseeing Chrysanthemum Group, they wouldn't be mobilized at such a critical ti. If they belonged to the palace, they wouldn't move either; they would expose their intentions to wait for the enemy to co into the trap. The sudden ergence of forces within the palace shows preparation; any movent by the military police would reveal intent."
"Makes sense, so Chrysanthemum Group is already vacant, with manpower secretly dispatched to the palace for an ambush, while the military police are just a facade." Lan Xue agreed.
"This possibility is high. Otherwise, the sudden ergence of nurous ninjas from the palace can't be explained. Regardless of whose people they are, we can't recklessly expose ourselves. But tonight is a good ti for reconnaissance. The brothers from the branch should be mobilized for further investigation, and try to find a passage." Luo Zheng said in a deep voice.
"Alright, I'll make a call." Lan Xue agreed. Seeing Luo Zheng had nothing more to say, she turned and left, heading back to her room.
Luo Zheng continued to gaze out the window in deep thought. Yuanfei Zuo had already achieved his goal; replacing Iga was just a matter of ti. He would surely target them next, and this exposure seems intentional, provoking overreaction to reveal their position. An ingenious plan, vicious calculations, well done, simply excellent.
"Since you've made your move, don't bla for being ruthless." Luo Zheng said chillingly, gazing at the moon outside, his expression turning icy, with a chilling murderous aura.
Suddenly, Luo Zheng realized a problem; Chrysanthemum Group must be vacant already. He broke into a cold sweat, hurriedly stepping out, and saw Ghost Hand and others in the living room. Without ti for greetings, Luo Zheng pushed open Lan Xue's bedroom door, seeing her on the phone, and quickly stopped her, "Cancel the operation."
Lan Xue, surprised, looked at Luo Zheng, exchanged courteous words with the person on the other end, then hung up, and curiously asked, "What's wrong? Has sothing happened?"
"The Chrysanthemum Group belongs to the palace; they're surely not there now. The military police are still here, with no abnormalities, definitely not palace forces, else they'd be transferred to protect the palace. There's only one explanation, a setup to wait for us to walk into the trap, or else the Pri Minister's Residence couldn't possibly draw forces to assist with security, given the chaos in the city now. This troop of military police not moving is definitely suspicious." Luo Zheng sternly explained.
"Damn, we almost fell for it. What do we do now?" Lan Xue asked in a low voice, face cold with determination.
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