When Yun Shu was seen, Zhan Ming and Yun Dezhi were stunned.
"Why are you here?"
The two questioned almost in unison.
Yun Shu looked at them with a half-smile, "I happened to have something to discuss with my father."
Then she walked over to Yun Changfeng.
Zhan Ming looked thoughtfully at Yun Shu.
Yun Dezhi, however, reprimanded Yun Shu sternly, "This is not a place for you to speak. You've only just arrived at the military camp. As a woman, what could you possibly know? The Regent is here, and this is no place for you to speak. Get out!"
With a wave of his hand, he intended to drive Yun Shu out.
"This is my military camp, brother. You have no business here either. If you have nothing else, you may return to the city," Yun Changfeng said expressionlessly.
Then, he looked at Zhan Ming again, "Your Highness, rest assured. As the commander of an army, I can resolve any matter that arises within my camp."
"Resolve? How will you resolve it? Can these sick soldiers go to the battlefield right now?" Zhan Ming narrowed his eyes and asked coldly.
His gaze involuntarily fixed on Yun Shu.
At this moment, Yun Shu appeared exceptionally calm and detached.
As if completely unaware of the crisis.
And that face, no matter how he looked at it, didn't seem like a mask.
It looked real.
But could it be real?
Yun Shu, with a smile in her eyes, asked again, "Who exactly is spreading these rumors?"
"Spreading what rumors?" Zhan Ming looked directly at Yun Shu.
At the same time.
Outside the military camp, a man pushed Zhan Tianye inside.
When Zhan Tianye saw soldiers emerging from the barracks, full of energy and holding swords, seemingly ready for training, he glanced back at the hidden guards behind him.
The guards were usually expressionless.
After all, as hidden guards, they had to control their emotions and presence.
But at this moment, his composure was slightly disrupted.
His eyes widened slightly.
Could the news that the soldiers in this military camp were poisoned be false after all?
Zhan Tianye withdrew his gaze. Since he was here, he might as well take a look.
He followed the soldiers towards the Great General's tent.
As soon as he reached the tent, he heard a woman's voice from within.
That familiar female voice, tinged with laughter.
It was like the laugh he heard that day during the hunt, when she didn't fall into others' traps but instead outmaneuvered them—a laugh that was lazy yet brimming with a hint of agility and coldness.
"Someone is spreading rumors that my father's military camp is in trouble? Clearly, the soldiers in my father's camp, who are defending the country, are perfectly fine. Why would anyone spread rumors that they are in trouble?" Yun Shu asked them with a half-smile.
Yun Dezhi's mouth twitched fiercely. He couldn't believe she was still being stubborn at this point!
He had every reason to believe that Yun Changfeng had instructed Yun Shu to say this!
Just stubbornness!
Trying to fob them off and get through this crisis unscathed!
How ridiculous!
What Yun Dezhi could think, Zhan Ming could also think. He narrowed his eyes and said coldly, "You dare to conceal it further!"
"What do you think I have concealed?" Yun Changfeng's imposing aura was completely unfazed by Zhan Ming's pressure.
Zhan Ming was completely enraged, "You're still being stubborn even now?"
"Yes, second brother. The news has already reached the capital. Do you think that by not admitting it now, you can cover up your mistakes? Or make all the soldiers recover? Since the Regent is here, why aren't you admitting your mistakes properly?!" Yun Dezhi was almost driven to madness.
It was too difficult to get Yun Changfeng to admit it himself!
His mouth was truly stubborn!
Yun Shu's gaze suddenly turned cold.
Just as she was about to speak, a voice, as cold as frost, suddenly came from outside the tent, "I wonder what mistake General Yun has committed that has made Sixth Uncle travel all the way from the capital to demand an explanation?"
Then, the tent flap opened.
Zhan Tianye appeared before them.
Yun Shu was somewhat surprised to see Zhan Tianye.
But she quickly understood. If Zhan Ming had received the news and rushed over, Zhan Tianye would also be able to learn of it and come.
Truly lively.
The two exchanged glances.
Zhan Tianye's eyes were dark and profound.
Yun Shu glanced once and then calmly withdrew her gaze.
"Why are you here?" Zhan Ming narrowed his devilishly charming eyes and asked coldly.
He was very displeased with Zhan Tianye's sudden appearance.
How dare he ruin his plans!
Zhan Tianye's expression was indifferent. "If Sixth Uncle can come, then naturally, I can too."
Zhan Ming let out a sinister cold laugh. "Since you are here, it means you are aware of what has happened in the military camp. There is no need to pretend ignorance."
He looked coldly at Yun Changfeng. "General Yun, stop hiding it. Tell me, what is going on with those soldiers?"
"Everything is well in the military camp," Yun Changfeng said in a deep voice.
"Second brother, your mouth is truly stubborn! Do you want the soldiers to come out of their tents so that the Regent can have a good look? Do you think by being so stubborn, you can whitewash the situation?" Yun Dezhi was so angry his beard was bristling.
If it weren't for the presence of Prince Ye, he would have slapped him twice.
Ever since Yun Shu returned, Yun Changfeng's demeanor had changed, abandoning his previous dejection!
It truly infuriated him!
Yun Changfeng looked coldly at Yun Dezhi.
Yun Dezhi felt a little guilty under his gaze. "Second brother, what are you looking at? Even though I am your elder brother, I cannot protect you at such a critical moment. After all, I am loyal to the Emperor!"
Yun Shu found this utterly amusing.
"Prince Ye, if General Yun is concealing military information, how should he be punished?" Zhan Ming asked Zhan Tianye with a smirk.
Zhan Tianye, who was being questioned, merely raised an eyebrow. "And if General Yun is being falsely accused, how should that be handled?"
Although Yun Shu disliked Zhan Tianye, she had to admit that Zhan Tianye's counter-question was very powerful.
Zhan Ming was enraged, his face turning cold.
"Well said, 'falsely accused'! I had originally intended to give General Yun an opportunity to confess voluntarily, thereby reducing his transgression. However, I did not expect that both General Yun and Prince Ye would not cherish the opportunity I provided. In that case, do not blame me for being unfeeling," Zhan Ming said with a cold laugh.
Yun Dezhi also repeatedly shook his head at Zhan Tianye. "Prince Ye, General Yun's mistake cannot be tolerated!"
The two sang in harmony, fully embodying a posture of control and superiority, as if they were in charge of the entire situation.
They had not considered at all that things might take a different turn.
Then.
Zhan Ming walked up to Zhan Tianye and looked down at him. "Do not blame your Fifth Uncle for not giving you face."
After speaking.
He walked out of the tent directly.
Seeing this, Yun Dezhi quickly followed. As he passed Yun Changfeng, he whispered to him, "Second brother, it is still useful to beg me now."
Yun Changfeng let out a sneer.
Yun Shu raised an eyebrow.
The next moment.
Yun Dezhi's incredulous shout was heard, "How can this be?!"
"This is impossible!"
Yun Shu slightly curved her lips.
Zhan Tianye suddenly looked back, his gaze falling on Yun Shu's curved lips.