"Now, all we have to do is wait."

"Wait for them to make a mistake in the situation, and then strike with a fatal blow."

"But before that, we must ensure that the defense of our borders is impenetrable."

Chen Ping nodded and said, "I have arranged for the Jinyiwei to closely monitor the movements of the border. Every move of the Xiongnu is under our control."

Ying Yuan's eyes flashed with a cold light, and then he said: "The Xiongnu are just a tool used by the rebels to disrupt the situation, but they don't expect that I have already laid a net for them to fall into."

"This campaign is not only a counterattack against the outside world, but also an internal cleansing."

"What I want is not only to defeat the main force of the Xiongnu, but also to completely expose the rebels in the court through this war."

Chen Ping took a deep breath and then said, "Sir, you have a far-sighted vision. I will follow your plan and push forward with all my strength."

Ying Yuan nodded slightly, and then said, "Very good."

"Let the generals on the frontier continue to act according to the plan and don't rush for success."

"Although the Xiongnu are powerful, their actions have long been under my control."

"As long as they dare to step into our defense line, there will be no chance of turning back."

Chen Ping nodded, and then said: "I understand. I will continue to keep a close eye on the Xiongnu's movements and ensure that their every move is under our control."

Ying Yuan's eyes were still cold and his thoughts were running fast.

He knew that the final battle of this storm was coming.

Whether it was the invasion of the Huns, the rebellion in the court, or even the undercurrent in the palace, they were gradually approaching the most critical moment.

But Ying Yuan was not afraid at all, because he had already laid a tight net.

"All enemies and conspiracies will be wiped out in this storm."

His voice was low and powerful, as if he had foreseen the end of the storm.

As time passed, the atmosphere in the study became more and more solemn.

Just then, hurried footsteps were heard outside the door.

A Jinyiwei leader walked quickly into the study with a nervous look on his face.

"Sir, the latest military information has come from the border. The Xiongnu army has approached our defense line. They are mobilizing troops and preparing to launch a full-scale attack."

Ying Yuan's eyes turned cold in an instant and he clenched his fingers lightly.

"The Huns finally couldn't hold back any longer."

"That's exactly what I want."

The commander of the Jinyiwei continued to report: "The generals on the border have begun to deploy troops and deploy them according to the plan, but the Xiongnu have a large number of troops, and our defense line may be under great pressure."

Ying Yuan smiled coldly, his eyes revealing great confidence.

“Let them continue with their plans and not panic.”

"Although the Xiongnu are powerful, their every move is under our control."

"What I need is not a temporary defense, but a thorough counterattack."

The commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard respectfully accepted the order and immediately withdrew.

Ying Yuan's eyes remained stern, his fingers tapping lightly on the table, his thoughts racing.

"Although the Xiongnu's attack was powerful, they did not know that the outcome of this war had already been determined."

"I will launch a fatal counterattack at the most critical moment and completely destroy their main force."

He slowly stood up, walked to the window and stared at the sky in the distance.

The wind outside was still howling, as if foreshadowing the approach of the storm.

"All enemies and conspiracies will be wiped out in this storm."

His voice was deep and powerful, as if announcing his impending victory.

At this moment, hurried footsteps were heard outside the door again.

A eunuch hurried into the study, looking nervous.

"Sir, the Queen Mother invites you."

Ying Yuan's eyes suddenly turned cold and his brows furrowed slightly.

"The Queen Mother summoned me at this time, obviously not just to ask a simple question."

"It seems that she has also sensed the approaching storm."

He thought for a moment, then said, "Tell the Queen Mother that I will be there later."

Ying Yuan walked towards the Queen Mother's palace with steady steps and a normal look, but his thoughts were racing.

It was not ordinary for the Queen Mother to summon him at this moment.

She must have noticed something, or tried to gain more benefits for herself from the change in the situation.

"The Queen Mother, she couldn't help it after all."

Ying Yuan sneered in his heart.

"But no matter how she plans, I have it all under control."

"Everyone's fate will be determined in this storm."

Soon, Ying Yuan arrived outside Fengyi Palace.

The maid gently lifted the curtain and respectfully led him in.

The hall was filled with fragrance, and the Queen Mother sat on the dragon throne in the center with a solemn expression.

Her eyes fell on Ying Yuan, revealing a bit of inquiry and temptation.

"Yuan'er, you're here."

The Queen Mother's voice was calm as water, yet it carried a certain pressure that could not be ignored.

Ying Yuan bowed slightly, speaking in a respectful tone.

"Yuan'er pays respect to the Queen Mother. I wonder what instructions the Queen Mother has for you?"

The Queen Mother smiled faintly, her eyes lingering on Ying Yuan's face for a moment, as if observing his every expression.

"Yuan'er, have you felt tired in handling the affairs of the court recently?"

Ying Yuan's heart moved. It was obvious that the Queen Mother's words were not just idle chat, but had hidden meaning.

He smiled slightly, his tone respectful and calm.

"Your Majesty, you are worrying too much. As a prince of the Qin Dynasty, it is your duty to serve the country."

"No matter how many things there are, Yuan'er can handle them."

The Queen Mother nodded slightly, with a hint of approval in her eyes.

"You really lived up to my expectations."

"However, the situation in the palace and the court has been turbulent recently, and I am often worried about it."

"Especially the Queen's actions, which seem a little unusual."

Ying Yuan sneered in his heart but remained calm on his face.

"What the Queen Mother said is absolutely right. The Queen did have some dealings with several important officials in the court, but Yuan'er has been paying close attention and has not discovered anything wrong with her."

The Queen Mother's eyes were somewhat tentative, and she slowly said, "Yuan'er, have you ever thought that there might be other forces behind the Queen supporting her?"

"I heard that the Xiongnu in the border areas have been harassing us recently. Is this all a coincidence?"

Ying Yuan was secretly shocked. The Queen Mother's test had obviously touched upon the crux of the situation.

She obviously realized that the Huns' attack was not just a simple border war, but there might be a deeper conspiracy behind it.

"The Queen Mother is indeed perceptive."

Ying Yuan was secretly alert in his heart, but still remained calm.

"The Queen Mother is very observant. The Xiongnu's attack is indeed unusual, but Yuan'er has already made comprehensive defenses on the border. The Xiongnu's actions are under our control."

"As for the Queen, Yuan'er will continue to keep a close eye on her and will never allow her to take advantage of any opportunity."

A hint of deep thought flashed across the Queen Mother's eyes, and then she nodded slightly.

"Yuan'er, you are indeed doing things in a safe way."

"However, I have something else I want to discuss with you."

Ying Yuan bowed slightly, his eyes still calm.

"Please let me know, Queen Mother."

The Queen Mother glanced gently around the hall, as if to confirm whether there were any outsiders, and then slowly said: "Yuan'er, do you have any idea about the position of Crown Prince?"

These words exploded in Ying Yuan's ears like thunder.

Although he had expected the Queen Mother to hint at something, he did not expect her to mention the position of Crown Prince so directly.

This is a huge temptation. (End of this chapter)