49: The water is deep!

Seeing Shangguan Yuexi take the initiative to ask, Nangong Aotian didn't hide anything and directly stated his purpose.

"Yuexi, the reason I came here this time is because..."

He briefly explained the court affairs, then said, "Yuexi, that's roughly how things are. I suspect the Zhenbei Army's source of information is likely the Mysterious Person who appeared last time."

"See if you can contact the three commanders of the Zhenbei Army to see if it's possible to ask that Mysterious Person for some help. Of course, the compensation will not be small."

Relatively speaking, the Clear Serenity Empire currently lacks soldiers more than anything else.

If they could exchange Spirit Stones for intelligence to reduce casualties, or even decisively defeat the enemy, that would be even better.

Moreover, if they could decisively defeat the Beichuan Empire in one battle, it might deter the other three nations from making any rash moves!

Hearing Nangong Aotian say this, Shangguan Yuexi couldn't help but feel a little flattered, "Elder Brother, as the Emperor, you could directly ask General Nangong and the others. Why go through all this trouble to come to me?"

"It's different!"

Nangong Aotian shook his head and smiled, "Yuexi, as the acting commander of the Zhenbei Army, how could your Elder Brother overstep his bounds?"

Hearing this, Shangguan Yuexi was slightly stunned, then gave a bitter smile, "Elder Brother is joking. Although Yuexi temporarily manages the Zhenbei Army's military tally, the Zhenbei Army still belongs to Elder Brother. How can there be any talk of overstepping bounds?"

But as soon as she finished speaking, Nangong Aotian glanced at her, shook his head, and said, "The Zhenbei Army now belongs to Yuer, not me."

"Yuexi, you are currently temporarily commanding the Zhenbei Army for Yuer. If I need the Zhenbei Army's help, I must first ask you. This cannot be bypassed."

Seeing that Nangong Aotian didn't seem to be joking, Shangguan Yuexi also nodded slightly, "Since that's the case, I will send a message to General Nangong to inquire about the situation and see if he can contact that Mysterious Person."

"If there's any news, how about having him contact General Yang Zhong or General Ming Tianan directly?"

"Alright!"

Nangong Aotian nodded and smiled, "That way, it saves the message from being relayed through here, and it will be much faster!"

Shangguan Yuexi nodded slightly, took out a communication jade slip, and sent the message to Nangong Wenxin.

This communication jade slip is a special Magical Artifact. As long as two Jade Slips are successfully paired, they can transmit messages remotely, achieving barrier-free communication.

However, the communication jade slips that Shangguan Yuexi and the others could obtain had a maximum transmission distance of only from Clear Serenity Imperial City to the northern border; any further, and it wouldn't work.

Furthermore, communication jade slips are not common items that anyone can possess. This is also why intelligence agents deep within other countries need message relays; otherwise, if messages could be obtained at any time, what would be the point?

As for the Empire's use of communication jade slips, it was even more complex. Intelligence from various armies needed to be handed over to the Intelligence Department before it could be reported to the Emperor; one could not overstep their authority!

This was also why the Prince of Zhenbei had to send a request for aid to the Intelligence Department rather than directly to Nangong Aotian back then—it was due to rules and the inability to overstep authority!

After sending the message to Nangong Wenxin, Shangguan Yuexi looked at Nangong Aotian, "Elder Brother, do you have any other instructions?"

Nangong Aotian shook his head, "No, just this one matter. Since it's resolved, I should go back to my duties."

Nangong Aotian said, about to turn and leave, but suddenly thought of something and stopped.

He smiled slightly and said, "Oh, I forgot. Yuexi, when you have time, take Yuer to visit the Empress more often. The Empress said you haven't been there for a while, and she misses Yuer!"

"Okay, Yuexi will take Yuer there when she has time!"

Shangguan Yuexi nodded slightly in agreement but said nothing more.

At this moment, Nangong Ruoxue and the other person walked over. Nangong Yu blinked and asked clearly, "Imperial Uncle, are you leaving now? Aren't you going to play with Yuer for a while?"

Nangong Aotian shook his head, reached out and stroked his head, smiling, "Uncle still has things to do and can't play with Yuer for now. Yuer, just have fun."

"Oh, goodbye, Imperial Uncle!" Nangong Yu nodded, seemingly understanding, and said.

"Goodbye, Yuer!" Nangong Aotian smiled and turned to leave quickly.

Just as he said, with the war against the Beichuan Empire imminent, he was indeed very busy!

Nangong Yu watched his departing back and secretly conveyed a message to Ying Mei, "Tian Kui, continue to contact Nangong Wenxin and the other two from the Zhenbei Army. You can give some important military intelligence to Yang Zhong and Ming Tianan, but it must go through Nangong Wenxin and the other two. He himself should not make direct contact!"

"Understood, I will relay the master's order to Tian Kui immediately!"

Hearing Ying Mei's response, Nangong Yu nodded imperceptibly.

His current strength was insufficient to remotely transmit messages to Divine Shadow Emissaries, but Ying Mei, also a Divine Shadow Emissary and a commander, could.

Therefore, whenever he had an order to issue, if the Divine Shadow Emissary was far away, he would have Ying Mei relay the order.

Afterward, he secretly summoned two more Divine Shadow Squads, ordering Earth Leader to lead them immediately to the northern border to assist Tian Kui's actions... Clear Serenity Empire, Northern Border.

In an unknown valley, Nangong Wenxin received Shangguan Yuexi's message and couldn't help but look at Qin Wuhui and the other person with a slightly puzzled expression.

"What's wrong?" Nangong Lingyun noticed his gaze and asked.

Nangong Wenxin shook his head slightly, "Princess Dowager asked us, if we can contact the Heavenly God Emissary, to request him to provide intelligence to the Clear Serenity Empire's Northern Expeditionary Army. This might be difficult for us to say!"

"What's so difficult to say? Just ask him directly, can't you?" Nangong Lingyun frowned slightly, a little confused.

But Nangong Wenxin shook his head helplessly, "You don't understand, the waters here run deep!"

The two frowned slightly upon hearing this, but unlike Nangong Lingyun, Qin Wuhui was thoughtful.

Clearly, he must have thought of Nangong Wenxin's concerns.

The Mysterious Person who called himself the Heavenly God Emissary had an unknown origin. Although he seemed very friendly to their Zhenbei Army at present, unknown people always caused unease.

Moreover, their relationship with the Heavenly God Emissary was merely a cooperative one, intertwined with mutual interests.

Nangong Wenxin was probably worried that if they made the request, and the other party was displeased, they would not only refuse to cooperate with the Northern Expeditionary Army but also sever their cooperation with them, which would be a net loss.

Even worse, if the Heavenly God Emissary turned to the Beichuan Empire and provided them with information, the consequences would be unimaginable!

And even if the other party was willing to cooperate, given that it concerned a war between two nations, if the Heavenly God Emissary harbored ill intentions and transmitted false information, the Northern Expeditionary Army would likely suffer a great disaster!

At that time, as intermediaries, they would likely become criminals of the Clear Serenity Empire!

Thinking of this, Qin Wuhui's face also showed a hint of worry, and he was at a loss for a moment.

Seeing both of them act this way, even Nangong Lingyun, despite his straightforwardness, couldn't help but frown slightly.

He was straightforward and reckless, but he also understood reason, otherwise, he wouldn't have become one of the three commanders of the Zhenbei Army!

Now that Nangong Wenxin and the other person, who had some cunning among the Zhenbei Army, were acting like this, he didn't dare to speak carelessly.

After a long while, Nangong Wenxin finally shook his head slightly and sighed softly.