Ex-Wife is a Big Villainess
Chapter 759 - 373: Gorgeous Man-Eating Flower (Thanks to the Alliance Hierarch ’Not Me’)_2

Chapter 759: Chapter 373: Gorgeous Man-Eating Flower (Thanks to the Alliance Hierarch ’Not Me’)_2

Hearing Xiao Lingqiu’s plan, the crowd’s eyes lit up.

If they could take the opportunity to eliminate the scourge of the Scorpion, it would be greatly beneficial to their Heshan Tribe.

The Clan Leader, having witnessed Xiao Lingqiu’s formidable abilities earlier, made no hesitation and immediately said, "Ms. Jiang, let’s proceed according to your plan. I will send someone to notify Lei Tian."

Xiao Lingqiu nodded and emphasized a few critical details.

...

Leaving the council hall, Jiang Shouzhong and Xiao Lingqiu rode together on the same horse, ambling slowly through the alleys.

The clatter of the hooves resonated as the two leaned close, their posture extraordinarily intimate.

Xiao Lingqiu took out the list she had drawn up earlier, her head bowed in focused scrutiny.

A gentle breeze stirred, lightly brushing through the woman’s soft and smooth hair, carrying a faint fragrance that quietly wafted into the man’s nose.

"Yun Zhu was not abducted by the Fourth Prince’s troops," Jiang Shouzhong suddenly said.

Xiao Lingqiu paused slightly, her fingers tightening on the paper, and smiled as she asked, "Why do you say that?"

Jiang Shouzhong remained silent for a moment before saying, "After driving off the Scorpions that day, you had Liao Feihu secretly stash away some spoils of war, among them the armors and weapons of Nanjin Country."

"And then?"

Xiao Lingqiu’s lips curled into a subtle smile.

Jiang Shouzhong responded, "Liao Feihu, although an outsider, has forged life-and-death ties with some in the Heshan Tribe. Moreover, Yun Zhu is the clan leader’s daughter and surely has her trusted aides...

So, I have reason to believe that this so-called mid-journey abduction was orchestrated by Liao Feihu himself—there was no chance encounter with the Fourth Prince’s forces."

Xiao Lingqiu put the list away, took hold of the reins, and leaned her graceful back into the man’s embrace, smiling as she said, "Jiang Mo, I’ve gone through your detailed intelligence before. You’re a smart man. If you were in places like the Dali Temple, you would surely achieve great things."

Jiang Shouzhong took a deep breath and asked, "I just want to know your purpose for doing this."

"Haven’t I already told you? I want to play a game of chess here."

Xiao Lingqiu’s tone was casual.

——

The conspiracy was quietly unfolding as planned.

Due to the Scorpion’s suspicious and distrustful nature, he had a quarrel with the Third-in-Command, Wuyan Hu. Out of frustration, Wuyan Hu took a few of his brothers back to the old camp.

By doing so, Wuyan Hu intended, on the surface, to vent his anger; in truth, it was to prove his innocence.

After all, returning to the old camp equated to voluntarily locking himself up.

From then on, he could no longer participate in the various affairs of the camp.

If their leader suspected that his brothers had been leaking information to the enemy, fine. He’d rather abandon his post—think what he may.

But who would have guessed that not long after, a small group claiming to serve under the Fourth Prince suddenly arrived at the old camp, escorting a woman?

Wuyan Hu, a coarse and straightforward man, saw the soldiers in Nanjin armors and carrying the Fourth Prince’s distinctive troop tokens and instantly assumed they were genuinely the Fourth Prince’s men, harboring not the slightest doubt.

The leading junior Colonel informed Wuyan Hu that they had abducted the Heshan Tribe leader’s daughter on the road.

Having heard that the Scorpion had quite the fondness for the young lady, they intended to gift her to him.

Upon learning that this woman was none other than Yun Zhu, the daughter of the Heshan Tribe leader, Wuyan Hu was overjoyed and couldn’t wait to take Yun Zhu to the new camp to present her.

This would surely prove his innocence.

See, Leader, I’ve captured the Heshan Tribe leader’s daughter for you—still think I’m colluding with them?

However, at this juncture, the junior Colonel told him they had already coerced Yun Zhu into divulging critical intelligence—that the Heshan Tribe leader had taken over three hundred people and was heading toward Lei Tian.

If Wuyan Hu could set up an ambush in time at the southern side of West Wind Valley, wiping out these people and capturing the clan leader alive, then not only would the Scorpion dismiss his suspicions, but he might also promote Wuyan Hu to the post of Second-in-Command.

It was widely known that the Second-in-Command of Scorpion Camp and the Third-in-Command, Wuyan Hu, had long-standing animosity.

They almost drew swords over a woman in the past.

As long as their infighting didn’t spiral out of control, the Scorpion was happy to see them contend with each other. This was a classic divide-and-rule strategy. After all, it wouldn’t do to have underlings who were too united.

Thus, after being sweet-talked and brainwashed by the junior Colonel, Wuyan Hu was deeply tempted—profoundly tempted.

He had always harbored resentment toward the Second-in-Command.

Why was it that during every raid, you got to leisurely stay back at the camp while we risked our lives looting and fighting, only for you to take the largest share of the spoils?

Resolving to outplay the Scorpion, Wuyan Hu decided to stage a bold maneuver behind his leader’s back.

Leader, you’ve always looked down on me, thinking I lack the brains to be Second-in-Command. Today, I’ll show you that Wuyan Hu possesses both intellect and bravery!

Wuyan Hu first followed the junior Colonel’s advice to provide Yun Zhu with the best food and drink, ensuring she wouldn’t complain to the Scorpion or whisper harmful words in his ear once she became his favored concubine.

Next, he secretly ordered his trusted men to discreetly extract his forces from the new camp.

As the Third-in-Command of Scorpion Camp, Wuyan Hu, known for leading the charge, had forged life-and-death bonds with numerous desert bandits, having saved many of his brothers from fatal dangers countless times.

In terms of personal influence, he was in no way inferior to the Scorpion.

This was precisely why, despite suspecting Wuyan Hu, the Scorpion dared not act recklessly against him.

The recent spat between the Scorpion and Wuyan Hu likewise stirred dissatisfaction among some subordinates, who felt their leader’s excessive mistrust was demoralizing for the brothers.

After ensuring Wuyan Hu had taken the bait, the junior Colonel and his men departed.

But just as Wuyan Hu prepared for a grand campaign, the Scorpion caught wind of something amiss.

First, it was discovered that Wuyan Hu’s forces had disappeared from the new camp. Then, a subordinate came running to report that Wuyan Hu was planning to join forces with the Heshan Tribe and Lei Tian to bring down Scorpion Camp.

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