Chapter 969: The Turmoil of Nanyue Jun

Chen Wuji watched Qin Zhanhong's movements, practiced to perfection, extraordinarily smooth and alluring, and after a moment didn't react, saying, "Is this the important matter you wanted to tell me about?"

"Husband, the long night is short, let's talk while we play!" Qin Zhanhong blinked her eyes, her charming ripples spreading like water, her slender fingers lightly tracing over the delicate, fair skin, her red lips slightly parting, exhaling a fragrant breath like orchids.

"……"

Goddamn, the long night is short.

It's a long night, what's there to be short about?

However, Chen Wuji still really liked Qin Zhanhong's suggestion.

Talking while playing, neither interferes with the other—it couldn't be better.

After being a monk for so long, he's feeling quite restless now.

He roughly pulled Qin Zhanhong's hot, soft body into his embrace and lowered his head to kiss her.

"……"

About two hours later.

Chen Wuji and Qin Zhanhong finally had a chance to talk.

Qin Zhanhong let out a soft moan and said quietly, "Mr. Kong contacted me not long ago and personally brought me to meet the Listening Wind Pavilion's personnel in Nanyue Jun; they are all experts, from all walks of life."

"Only a tiny fraction of them are locals of Nanyue Jun; most are agents planted by the Listening Wind Pavilion in nearby commanderies. After discussing with Mr. Kong, we decided to temporarily station them in Nanyue Jun to gather intelligence for the upcoming war."

"Husband, reward me……"

Chen Wuji stepped on the accelerator, saying, "The Listening Wind Pavilion is an ancient force that has existed in Da Yu for countless years; I have no doubt about their abilities, but you must carefully secure their loyalty, especially those in key positions."

"With intelligence support, the war effort would be like adding wings to a tiger; without it, it wouldn't hinder my movements, but you and Wanwan's safety must always come first—don't give the enemy a chance to seize you to threaten me."

Qin Zhanhong gave a soft hum, "I'm still being careful; this time I covered myself from head to toe, never showing my true face. From now on, I'll leave contacting these people to my subordinates, preferably through two or three intermediaries, so I don't meet them myself."

"Even if you wrap yourself tightly, what good are the connections Mr. Kong set up?" Chen Wuji said, "I still trust Mr. Kong's character, but leaks often come from an offhand remark; if you accidentally reveal your identity, your whereabouts will be exposed."

"This matter, you can't cover it up yourself; discuss it with Old Kong. He knows better than anyone the details of the Listening Wind Pavilion's people. Going forward, you can ask Old Kong for personnel, improve your intelligence network, cooperate with him, and not think you can swallow the Compassionate Aid Sect all at once."

"Earlier, I was also a bit anxious; the Compassionate Aid Sect's manpower should probably be led by Old Kong—being too hasty invites trouble."

Qin Zhanhong said somewhat dissatisfied, "Husband, why are you stuck again?"

"I'm thinking things over."

"That doesn't interfere with thinking." Qin Zhanhong, a little upset, muttered, "Actually, after meeting Mr. Kong this time, I also wanted to bring this up. The Compassionate Aid Sect's manpower will eventually be merged into ours, but right now it's definitely not the best timing."

"Intelligence is of great importance; setting aside the distant future, if they send back false information, the consequences could be huge. For now, cooperating with Mr. Kong is the best approach."

Chen Wuji hummed absentmindedly, and after a moment finally made up his mind: "Alright then, where is Old Kong now?"

"He said he's going north to kill some people!" Qin Zhanhong said.

"When I saw him then, Old Kong's face looked terrible; it seems the internal problems of the Compassionate Aid Sect are far worse than we already know."

Chen Wuji frowned, asking, "Did he leave any contact information?"

"No, he said this is a private matter; after it's settled he'll come back to see me, tell me the detailed situation and personnel distribution of the Compassionate Aid Sect, and then come to meet you, husband." Qin Zhanhong said.

Chen Wuji sighed, "It looks like he deliberately doesn't want me to get involved."

"Husband, you needn't worry; with Mr. Kong's ability, there probably won't be any major trouble."

Chen Wuji shook his head, "Worrying now is useless. His ability is indeed sufficient, but this guy's biggest flaw is that he appears cold and stern all day, yet he's actually softer-hearted than anyone and most easily trusts others. I'm not worried he'll lose to someone in open combat, but rather to a hidden arrow."

Qin Zhanhong gave an "oh", patted Chen Wuji, and pouted unhappily, "Husband, why are you stopping again? Why don't… let me take the dominant role?"

"Come on, come on!" Chen Wuji chuckled.

He's actually quite restless right now, but the important matters are more pressing; he should think about what needs to be thought.

It's funny to say, in such an era, even taking the dominant role in bed is still taking the dominant role.

Qin Zhanhong used to love being on top, but after Chen Wuji's promotion to Military Governor and Marquis, she no longer does so; even if she wants to, she first asks Chen Wuji whether he's willing.

This probably counts as the damned ritual feeling between ancient men and women in bed.

"Any other news?" Chen Wuji, arms behind his head, smiling, watched Qin Zhanhong's swaying, charming grace.

His temporary study is small, with little room for anything; in the end, he only placed a soft couch there for his temporary rest.

A soft couch is somewhat of a challenge for bedroom activities, but fortunately Qin Zhanhong is very pliable.

"Hmm… yes." Qin Zhanhong said, "Cao Lin has divided his troops."

"When did that happen?" Chen Wuji exclaimed in shock.

Qin Zhanhong raised a hand, pointing, and pressed the half-raised Chen Wuji back down, saying, "Husband, don't panic, it's not a big deal; Cao Lin is heading for Lingshouzhou."

"This commandery, on the surface, its government office is nearly defunct, with hardly any troops—just a few thousand cats and dogs—but inside it seems not so simple. The Compassionate Aid Sect's people told me that rumors say troops are hidden deep in the mountains of Lingshouzhou, but they weren't interested in this before and never investigated thoroughly."

"Cao Lin seems to be heading straight for them. Besides this, he has also launched a counterattack against Li Yu; the recent reports say the fighting is fierce, nonstop day and night!"

Chen Wuji unconsciously played with his right hand, his expression grave, "I seem to have caught a familiar scent, like a fox's musk!"

"Huh? I don't have any musk!" Qin Zhanhong quickly lowered her head to sniff.

"I wasn't talking about you; I meant the Snake Staff Elder—Lingshouzhou might or might not be connected to him." Chen Wuji said.

"Nanyue Jun is only five prefectures, considered relatively small among Da Yu's commanderies."

"The Snake Staff Elder relies on the Wise King; since he's begun setting up in Guilin Xian, there's no reason he wouldn't aim for the whole of Nanyue Jun."

"With Guilin Xian's meager forces, taking Nanyue Jun is still difficult, but if there were additional reinforcements, it might just about work."