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The initial victory brought joy to everyone.
However, this was just the beginning; the real battle was only just starting.
Outside, the army matters were being handled by Gu Bei, who had done everything humanly possible. What remained was to see how fate would unfold.
Now, the most important task was to place insiders in the capital as support. This way, when the Army launched its attack, they could coordinate from within and eliminate the enemy in one fell swoop.
"I've arranged for some people in the capital, but right now Murong Cheng is keeping a close watch. We must operate in secret, which makes things inconvenient," Gu Bei said as he spread out the documents on the table, searching for suitable individuals to send to the capital.
Murong Jing shrugged helplessly. "My people were mostly killed by my royal brother before I even left the capital. There are still a few left, but it's indeed difficult to operate as smoothly as before."
Murong Cheng valued the throne beneath him more than his own life; it had always been this way. Once he ascended to the throne, he became even more paranoid, fixated on eliminating anything he perceived as a threat to his rule.
This was also why fewer and fewer ministers supported him.
Yeh Hsiao-Han thought for a moment; since they were both unable to act openly, perhaps she should take on this task herself.
"My identity outside is just that of an ordinary merchant. Even if they suspect me, they can't just come and arrest me," Yeh Hsiao-Han said with a sense of relief. She was glad not to have wasted her time during this period. She was no longer the easily manipulated farmer's girl but a wealthy tycoon with immense resources.
Even if Murong Cheng wanted to target her, he would have to consider her wealth and connections behind her, making him hesitant to act recklessly.
"No way!"
Before Yeh Hsiao-Han could finish, Gu Bei and Murong Jing simultaneously rejected her proposal. After Murong Jing spoke, he caught the glances of the other two and realized he had been a bit abrupt.
He wondered what identity he had to stop Yeh Hsiao-Han's adventure. Their relationship had already deteriorated to the point where they could no longer even maintain a simple friendship.
And he was unwilling to remain just friends.
Murong Jing slightly averted his gaze, not knowing how to continue, creating a somewhat awkward atmosphere.
Yeh Hsiao-Han and Gu Bei also felt the tension, but these matters had to be faced. Avoiding Murong Jing would not make the situation disappear.
"What are you all doing? Is this a moment of unity?" Yeh Hsiao-Han exaggeratedly remarked, trying to lighten the mood. "What, do you look down on me and think I can't handle it?"
Gu Bei sighed, "You know we're worried about you. This mission is no joke; it's serious and dangerous. I don't want to see you take risks."
Everything he had done so far was to protect his family and Yeh Hsiao-Han. If his actions ended up putting her in danger, wouldn’t that be counterproductive?
"Do you have a better plan?" Yeh Hsiao-Han pouted, looking at Gu Bei. She didn’t want to put herself in danger either! But for the sake of victory, someone had to take action.
And she was the best candidate for this mission.
Gu Bei truly had no better plan, but he didn’t want Yeh Hsiao-Han to go and insisted on thinking of another way.
Yet Yeh Hsiao-Han was determined: "Once the war starts, time becomes a decisive factor. We don’t have the luxury of slowly figuring things out. I've made my decision; if you don’t agree, I’ll go secretly!"
In any case, she wouldn’t stay in a safe place as a bystander. This was her war too; she had to step onto the battlefield herself.
Even if it was just a small contribution to this victory.
In the end, Yeh Hsiao-Han's persistence earned her the qualification to carry out this mission, with the condition that Luo Jingxian would accompany her.
This was something Luo Jingxian insisted on after learning about the plan. Although she did not use strong language, she silently stuck by Yeh Hsiao-Han's side, following her everywhere without leaving her side.
Gu Bei initially disagreed. Luo Jingxian was a rare expert, but war was never determined by individual prowess alone. Moreover, with Luo Jingxian's identity as the Exiled Princess, any mistake could jeopardize the harmonious relationship between their two nations.
However, Luo Jingxian insisted on going: "I am skilled; if danger arises, I have a better chance of escaping and seeking help. Furthermore, because I am the Exiled Princess, they will not want to offend the Exiled Nation and will refrain from harming me."
Under the insistence of Yeh Hsiao-Han and Luo Jingxian, Gu Bei ultimately agreed to this operational plan.
Without further ado, after a brief preparation, early on the third day, the two of them set off for the capital.
Along with them were Gu Bei's subordinates, all carefully selected experts to assist Yeh Hsiao-Han in her tasks.
Upon successfully reaching the capital, Yeh Hsiao-Han did not stay at the originally purchased White Family Courtyard but instead arranged for a house to be bought with the help of the Manager in the capital.
Having learned about Luo Jingxian's three years of suffering, Yeh Hsiao-Han did not want her to get close to that sorrowful place again.
After taking care of all the matters entrusted by Gu Bei, Yeh Hsiao-Han finally breathed a sigh of relief and began to keep an eye on court movements while also attending to business affairs.
That morning, Yeh Hsiao-Han planned to visit her shop to check on some records. It had been a long time since she had properly managed the business; fortunately, it had already gotten on track and was self-sufficient.
"I'll be back a bit later. You can find something to do by yourself, no need to wait for me." Yeh Hsiao-Han did not take Luo Jingxian with her but left her at home.
The main reason was that their actions this time needed to be discreet. Even when Yeh Hsiao-Han went out, she would wear a Veil to avoid being tracked.
Luo Jingxian's breathtaking beauty was such that even if her entire face was covered, the graceful figure subtly revealed beneath the tightly wrapped clothing and her cold, noble demeanor made it easy for anyone to recognize her in a crowd.
She was simply too conspicuous.
From previous experiences, Luo Jingxian had fully realized the seriousness of the situation. She understood that following along would not only fail to serve the purpose of protection but could also easily expose their target.
Moreover, Yeh Hsiao-Han was not going alone; she had several skilled subordinates accompanying her. It was unlikely that anyone would dare to act against her in broad daylight.
After arriving at the shop, Yeh Hsiao-Han inspected it for a week and felt quite satisfied. Although there were fewer ancient machines, which increased the workload significantly, many tasks were completed with a level of detail that ensured quality.
Especially in the Silk Fabric and garments handled by Yeh Hsiao-Han, the standards for refinement were very high, and only manual work could guarantee absolute quality.
"Boss, these are the last two volumes." The Manager brought over the documents for Yeh Hsiao-Han to review. Just going through the overall catalog had taken her an entire morning.
She chuckled lightly and nodded, "Thank you. You can go about your business."
"Yes, Boss. Just let me know if you need anything." The Manager withdrew, no longer disturbing her.
By the time she finished reviewing the materials, it was already afternoon, and she had missed lunch. Yeh Hsiao-Han decided to find something to eat first and would check out another shop later in the afternoon.
"Are you leaving, Miss?" The Manager hurried over to inquire upon seeing Yeh Hsiao-Han come out.
Yeh Hsiao-Han nodded slightly and smiled, "I've seen the situation in the shop; you've managed it very well. When the year-end comes, I'll give you all a generous bonus."
"Ah, thank you, Miss!" The Manager didn't decline and happily agreed.
They had been working under Yeh Hsiao-Han for some time and knew that she was different from other employers. As long as one had real skills, they would receive appropriate rewards.
Moreover, she was open about the techniques and recipes in the shop. If someone was willing to learn, she would gladly teach them.
In ancient times, artisans' skills were passed down orally. It wasn't easy for apprentices to learn genuine skills from their masters.
They often had to endure hardships and toil without complaint, or worse, endure beatings and scoldings without retaliating.
A boss like Yeh Hsiao-Han, who selflessly shared her techniques, was truly rare at that time.
This was also one of the reasons her business continued to thrive. With the continuous improvement of her workers' skills and their loyalty, their motivation to work only increased.
Having finally returned to the capital city, Yeh Hsiao-Han decided to treat herself to a good meal and headed to the largest restaurant in the city.
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