Chapter 189 Who is the Traitor It was impossible for their clan leader to be captured and taken to Shuiyi City. He must have been taken to the Shanniu tribe by Shuo Yun. Barris was worried that there were traps waiting for them, so he knew that the best way was to seek help from Xuan Lin.
Xuan Lin was surprised when he heard what Barris had finished crying, but he was still calm on his face. On the other hand, Manager Liu looked at Xuan Lin frequently and was obviously panicked.
The soldiers outside Shanniu City are basically members of the Yanye tribe. Zhuo Yun captured their clan leader. How dare those soldiers resist? They were forced to retreat with just one sentence. In the end, they were negligent. Who was Zhuo Yun trying to kidnap with his skills? , If it weren’t for the heavy presence of soldiers at all levels, it would really be impossible to defend against it.
"You go down first. There is no need to worry about Chief Guajiana." Xuan Lin didn't say much, and just asked Barris to take him down to rest.
Although Barris was disappointed that Xuan Lin did not arrange immediate action, he was slightly relieved after hearing those words, lowered his head and left with the chamberlain.
Half an hour later, Xuan Lin stood on the martial arts training ground, his eyes swept over the hundreds of people in front of him, and he said coldly: "Everyone, raise your heads."
Li Dianbo's heart suddenly crossed. With Xuan Lin's posture, could it be that he had discovered a spy? Just as he was panicking, he heard Xuan Lin continue: "Everyone who is related to Wen Yunxi must take the first ten steps."
Hearing this, Li Dianbo breathed a sigh of relief. He and Wen Yunxi had never been anxious. It seemed that Xuan Lin had noticed that Wen Yunxi's spy was in the stronghold, so he mobilized troops like this.
Li Dianbo thought he had controlled his facial expressions well, but he didn't know that his eyes had betrayed him long ago.
When General Manager Liu learned that there was Wen Yunxi's spy in the stronghold, he still didn't believe it. The people who are following Xuan Lin now were all brought by them from the imperial city, except for a few officials who were sent here after becoming the vassal king. , the chamberlains and guards have followed Xuanlin for several years at least, and they mostly stay in Lianguzhai on weekdays, so it is difficult to be bribed.
Moreover, when they usually discuss things, there are only a few people involved, and there are guards guarding the door. It is not so easy to spy, but without spies, the Yanye clan's affairs would be too bizarre.
Less than ten days have passed since they decided to let the Yanye tribe send troops. They have not received any response from Commander Fang. The leader of the Yanye tribe has been kidnapped by Zhuo Yun. Even if Wen Yunxi is well-informed, this is too mysterious. .
If someone leaked the contents of their conversation, then everything could be reasonably explained.
Therefore, Manager Liu stared closely at the people standing in front of him, and soon discovered something strange in Li Dianbo's eyes. However, since he did not come into contact with Wen Yunxi, and he could not overhear their previous conversation, it should not be Wen Yunxi. Yunxi's spies are probably from other forces.
Xuan Lin asked people to stand up, and soon there were hundreds of people standing, accounting for almost [-]% of Lianguzhai.
Wen Yunxi had been to Lianguzhai and lived here for several days. During those days, Wen Yunxi hung around here and came into contact with a lot of her.
Xuan Lin glanced at them and said: "Those who were saved by Wen Yunxi should take another ten steps forward."
This time, half of the people continued to move forward. Zhang Li hesitated and then stepped out.
Previously, the young master of the Yan family suddenly fell ill on the road and had to be treated by Wen Yunxi, so that the young master of the Yan family could come over safely, which also indirectly saved the group of guards responsible for welcoming him.
Xuan Lin made people move forward step by step, which really put people under great pressure. Zhang Ling almost couldn't control his facial expression.
At this moment, I heard Xuan Lin say: "Within ten days, the guards on duty outside my house will take ten steps forward."
Zhang Ling clenched his fist suddenly and immediately released it, but the expression on his face could not be controlled, revealing his panic.
Jiang Fei glanced at Zhang Ling strangely, and had a bad feeling in his heart. It couldn't be him, right? Manager Liu's anger surged to the top of his head. He rushed over and grabbed Zhang Ling's collar and asked loudly: "Why did you betray the prince?"
Xuan Lin carefully looked at the expressions of the others and found no flaws for the time being, so he locked his eyes on Zhang Ling.
It’s no wonder that Manager Liu was angry. He also didn’t expect it to be Zhang Ling. This man had been following him for nearly ten years, following him out of the palace and all the way to Lanzhou. Zhang Ling’s family had a hereditary military position, not to mention their wealth. Wan Guan is also quite wealthy and should be the hardest to bribe.
Zhang Ling knew that it was useless to argue at this point, so he squeezed Manager Liu's hand, and Jiang Fei led his men to tie him Ling felt the puzzled and angry looks of those brothers who had been together for many years, but if he had it to do over again, he would still choose to work for Wen Yunxi.
"Give me a reason." Xuan Lin closed his eyes before saying coldly.
Zhang Ling hesitated for a moment, as if ashamed to speak, "She gave me money, but I couldn't hold it back."
"Fart!" Jiang Fei yelled angrily and punched Zhang Ling on the chin, causing him to spit out a broken tooth.
Not only did this man betray them, but he also concealed it at this time. They were really easily bribed with money. They could betray Xuan Lin countless times when they were in the imperial city, but how could they get it now?
Xuan Lin looked at Zhang Ling coldly and continued: "I want the truth."
"Say, tell me quickly!" Jiang Fei pulled out the dagger from his waist and yelled at Zhang Ling's throat.
They have been through life and death for so many years, but this man betrayed the prince and these brothers, and now he refuses to tell them even a single reason.
Zhang Ling closed his eyes and gritted his teeth but did not speak.
"Your Majesty, do you want to try torture?" Manager Liu was still angry.
Xuan Lin looked at Zhang Ling's expression, waved his hand and said, "You all go down."
Jiang Fei and others turned back as they walked, but under Xuan Lin's gaze, they still walked hundreds of meters away. Even if they could not hear the conversation between the three, they could still guard the surroundings.
After making sure there was no one around, Manager Liu went over and kicked Zhang Ling on the shoulder, "Let's talk now."
Zhang Ling also had some things that were suppressed in his heart. Seeing that there was no one else around, he looked at Xuan Lin and asked, "My lord, do you want to come over and save us?"
"I thought about it."
"Then if you knew we were in Black Forest Village, would you immediately send someone to rescue us?"
Xuan Lin said bluntly: "I will save you, but I have to wait until the time is right."
He had just detoxified at that time, and had just made contact with outside forces. He didn't have much to rely on in Lanzhou. Heilin Village was very important, and there were hundreds of vicious thieves there. He didn't even have enough manpower to deal with it. Moreover, if Heilin Village was to be attacked, If Zhai takes action, that would be to openly oppose Sang Fu, which is really unwise.
Zhang Ling was not surprised by this answer. He would have made the same choice. This was very reasonable and normal. However, with Wen Yunxi's actions as a comparison, they were reduced to dust.
Manager Liu knew that Zhang Ling could understand, and no explanation was needed. The prince indeed did not prioritize rescuing them.
Zhang Ling just wanted to hear Xuan Lin's answer with his own ears, and did not resent Xuan Lin for it. He turned his attention to Manager Liu, "I once despised you, and I apologize to you."
His family's hereditary military position was inherited by his elder brother, so his father found a way to send him to the palace to become a guard. As soon as he entered the palace, he was assigned to the ninth prince Xuan Lin. At that time, he was only a teenager and had not yet become familiar with the palace. As for the situation, we saw many little eunuchs and maids being beaten, and they were very disgusted with those eunuchs who had some status and power.
(End of this chapter)