Lin Sheng, Chu Yang and Zhu Hua, three deputy generals who had accompanied Lin Mingyue through life and death for many years, were now waiting in the study in the front yard.

In the battle of Xiangyuanshan, the three of them were promoted to generals due to their military merits, but in front of Lin Mingyue, they still called themselves deputy generals.

"I greet the general!"

"We are all family, no need to be polite. Shu'er is here to meet the three uncles."

Lin Yushu saluted politely to the three generals. They often went in and out of the general's mansion in those days, so they naturally had an impression of Lin Yushu.

However, the little girl who looked like a bean sprout back then has now grown into such a bright and charming woman, which made the three rough guys a little restrained for a moment.

"Thanks to my three uncles who have stayed by my father and brother's side for many years and protected their safety. Without you, I'm afraid my father and brother wouldn't have achieved such great military exploits."

Lin Yushu spoke sincerely. She was truly grateful to the three of them. The three of them were the people Lin Mingyue could rely on for support on the battlefield. Lin Yushu did not exaggerate their contributions at all.

Lin Sheng, Chu Yang and Zhu Hua's faces turned even redder and they stammered words like "you're welcome". Seeing this, Lin Ling laughed secretly. It was rare to see three generals who were so powerful on the battlefield being in such an embarrassing situation.

After chatting for a while, Lin Sheng, Chu Yang and Zhu Hua reported military affairs to Lin Mingyue respectively.

Lin Yushu personally brought hot tea and placed cups on their table.

He first placed the first cup of tea next to the dark-faced, tall and fat Zhu Hua, then walked to the opposite side and placed the other two cups of tea on the table of Lin Sheng and Chu Yang.

Just as Lin Yushu was about to turn around and leave, she paused slightly, a hint of doubt creeping into the corners of her eyes and eyebrows.

Is this... the smell of musk?

The aroma was extremely faint, a mixture of the scents of many common spices. If Lin Yushu had not been an expert in poisons and had an unusually keen sense of smell, she would never have been able to detect the hint of musk in this faint fragrance.

Lin Yushu's expression remained unchanged as she returned to her chair and sat back down, but her heart was filled with turmoil.

Musk has a great impact on women's bodies. Smelling it for a long time will make it difficult for women to get pregnant, and pregnant women are more likely to have miscarriages.

The Great Zhou Dynasty attached great importance to offspring, so musk was rarely sold in ordinary spice shops within the Great Zhou Dynasty.

What's more, musk is extremely rare and expensive, and ordinary people can't get it at all.

But there is one exception, and that is Bei Liao!

The nobles of Northern Liao loved musk very much, and the women of Northern Liao had a special physique, so they could give birth to children even if they smelled musk for a long time.

Lin Yushu's eyes inadvertently swept across Lin Sheng and Chu Yang, and doubts slowly arose in her heart.

Who is it and how did he get the musky smell?

Is it...

Lin Yushu was daydreaming when she heard Lin Sheng suddenly speak.

"General, is the Fourth Battalion still under the command of the Major General?"

Hearing this, Lin Mingyue's eyes darkened. The Fourth Battalion was previously a military camp under the jurisdiction of the rebel general Zhang Yuan.

After his identity was exposed, the 4th Battalion was temporarily under the control of Lin Ling. However, until the end of the Xiangyuanshan Battle, Lin Mingyue still did not dispose of the 4th Battalion.

Lin Sheng saw Lin Mingyue's hesitation and continued.

"The commander, deputy commander, centurion commanders, and all soldiers of the Fourth Battalion have passed the assessment and screening. Except for the deputy commander and two centurions who were pawns planted by the traitor Zhang Yuan, all others are fine."

Lin Mingyue pondered for a moment and finally spoke.

"In that case, all the soldiers of the Fourth Battalion will be incorporated into the logistics and supply troops."

After these words were spoken, Lin Sheng, Chu Yang and Zhu Hua looked at each other, but Lin Sheng still lowered his head and did not dare to question.

Incorporating battle-hardened soldiers into the baggage train, where they can only do odd jobs on the battlefield, is undoubtedly a huge blow to the officers and soldiers.

The reason why Lin Mingyue made such a decision is enough to show how great an impact Zhang Yuan’s betrayal had on Lin Mingyue. Now he even dares not to trust Zhang Yuan’s soldiers.

The few of them chatted for a while about the deployment of troops on the border. Lin Yushu didn't quite understand what they were saying, but she also knew that the deployment of troops on the border was a national secret, so out of consideration for Lin Yushu, they only talked about it briefly.

At this moment, a thought suddenly flashed through Lin Yushu's mind...

After a while, the three said goodbye and left.

As soon as Lin Sheng and his two companions left, Lin Yushu stopped her father and brother who were also about to go out.

"Father, I have something important to tell you..."

……

After finishing the discussion with her father and brother, it was already past noon. After a quick lunch, Lin Yushu walked out of the house and headed towards Xishui Street.

"Your Highness, Princess Shuyi is now in front of the Prince of Jin's mansion. She said she has something important to discuss with Your Highness."

"Ready your horse!"

Upon hearing this, Nan Rongjing immediately put down the documents in his hand, stood up and picked up the cloak. He threw the wide cloak across his body and walked out of the Yulin Guard Station without looking back.

Lin Yushu waited in front of Prince Jin's mansion for only an incense stick of time before she saw Nan Rongjing riding a horse galloping towards her, raising a cloud of dust behind him.

"How did His Royal Highness arrive so quickly?"

Lin Yushu was extremely surprised. The Yulin Guard Station was not close to the Prince of Jin's Mansion, and she thought she would have to wait at the gate for an hour.

Nan Rongjing suppressed the corners of his mouth that couldn't help but rise when he saw her.

"I just have something to go back home for."

Lin Yushu understood. No wonder he came so quickly. It turned out that Nan Rongjing was on his way back home.

Walking into the mansion and arriving at Nan Rongjing's simply decorated study, Lin Yushu took a breath and told her guess.

"I suspect there are spies around my father."

Nan Rongjing was slightly stunned. He was not surprised that there was a spy around Lin Mingyue, but he was surprised that Lin Yushu had discovered the spy's trace so quickly.

"Who?"

"There are two suspects, Lin Sheng and Chu Yang."

Nan Rongjing tapped the tabletop with his fingers, seeming to be lost in thought.

Both of them were deputy generals beside Lin Mingyue, and now they are generals who can lead troops. Both of them have accompanied Lin Mingyue in battles for many years, especially Lin Sheng, who, like the rebel general Zhang Yuan, can be regarded as a servant of the general's mansion.

The rebellion of such people is the most troublesome.

Because they have a very deep friendship with Lin Mingyue, they know each other inside and out.

Just like the situation when Zhang Yuan rebelled, if the imperial court knew about it, Lin Mingyue would definitely be implicated by Zhang Yuan and even framed as the mastermind of the rebellion.

And the appearance of a second such rebel general beside Lin Mingyue at this time would surely make Emperor Ming suspicious of him.

"Is there any evidence?"

Lin Yushu shook her head slightly and told Nan Rongjing about the musk.

"Maybe it's just a coincidence, I'm just overthinking it."

Nan Rongjing shook his head slightly and looked at Lin Yushu seriously.

"Don't underestimate your intuition. It may save your life at a critical moment. Don't worry, I will arrange for someone to monitor Lin Sheng and Chu Yang."

Lin Yushu felt a little warm in her heart. She didn't expect that her seemingly groundless guess could actually convince people other than her father and brother.

"Your Highness, you just left the guardhouse in a hurry, and the files that the Ministry of Justice needs to review tomorrow are left at the guardhouse."

Mu Shang was breathing heavily, obviously having rushed all the way here from the Yulin Guard Station. At this moment, he lowered his head and held a file in both hands, looking very dutiful.

Nan Rongjing blushed when he heard that and pointed at the table unnaturally.

"Just leave it there."

Lin Yushu was stunned for a moment. She didn't expect Nan Rongjing to rush back from the Yulin Guard Station just because of a word from her...

Suddenly, Lin Yushu's heart beat faster and she didn't know where to put her hands and feet.

After Mu Shang left, the room fell into an eerie silence.

"Yes, yes, I recently found out that a deputy envoy of Northern Liao had been in and out of Nan Huaishuo's mansion late at night."

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