Marquis of Ning's residence, Xie Yu's study
Xie Yu flipped through a ledger, frowning as he asked, "What is it?"
Xie Liu, a squad leader in the Flying Eagle Squad, bowed respectfully before replying, "My lord, I saw Qi Mama, who serves Madam, today. After meeting the Eldest Young Master, she left looking completely dazed."
Xie Yu paused, then asked gravely, "Who was Jingrui with?"
Xie Liu was ready with an answer. "The Young Master's sworn elder brother, Wang Yue. Wang Yue is now the leader of the Jiang Zuo Alliance."
Xie Yu considered this for a moment, then gave his orders. "In that case, send someone to keep an eye on the Eldest Young Master and Wang Yue. And Qi Mama, too!"
Xie Liu received his orders and left with a respectful bow.
After Xie Liu had gone, Xie Yu still felt uneasy. Whatever had so badly shaken Qi Mama must be serious. But what could it be, if both Wang Yue and Xiao Jingrui were involved?
He couldn't help thinking of the humiliating matter that had happened to him: Princess Liyang had conceived Yuwen Lin's child. Could Yuwen Lin be trying to contact Princess Liyang through the Jiang Zuo Alliance?
It certainly seemed possible. He had heard that Southern Chu intended to arrange a marriage alliance between Yuwen Lin's daughter and the Jiang Zuo Alliance. The two sides must be connected somehow.
At once, he shouted, "Someone!"
Xie Yi, who was standing guard outside the door, came in respectfully and asked, "My lord, what are your orders?"
Xie Yu gritted his teeth and said with steely resolve, "Send two squads to Southern Chu. Find a chance to kill Yuwen Lin!"
Xie Yi hesitated, then asked respectfully, "My lord, what if the Eldest Young Master's sworn elder brother gets