Gai Nie stood up and spread a newly acquired bamboo slip on the table. "This records several communications between Ruyan and the Xiongnu princess. Her true motives are obvious."

Li Si took a closer look, frowning, "Just as expected. These evidences are enough to prove her intentions."

Gai Nie nodded, "Next, we have to find a way to lure out the mastermind behind the Xiongnu princess. This is related to the safety of the Qin State."

In the palace, Ying Yuan was reviewing memorials with a serious expression.

Zhao Gao, a trusted guard, came in and reported: "Your Majesty, as you ordered, we have deployed troops around Ruyan's residence, and her every move is under surveillance."

"it is good."

Ying Yuan nodded, but his worries were not reduced at all. "I hope that through these surveillances, we can find out all the connections between Ruyan and the hostile forces."

At this moment, Qing'er had already hidden the letter in her sleeve, carefully passed through the layers of palace gates, and came to a secret forest outside the city, where the Hun spies had been waiting.

Seeing Qing'er coming, Ying Yuan walked out of the shadows, took the letter, and quickly disappeared into the night.

But Ruyan didn't know that Li Si and Gai Nie had quietly followed Qing'er's whereabouts and left a witness for a future confrontation.

Ying Yuan summoned many ministers to discuss the situation in Qin State. The ministers in the hall offered suggestions one after another, but no definite and good plan was seen.

After weighing the pros and cons, Gai Nie proposed, "Your Majesty, we might as well use the evidence we have to spread false information and make the Xiongnu princess misjudge the situation, so as to lead out the mastermind behind the scenes."

Upon hearing this plan, Ying Yuan showed approval, "This is a great plan. I will follow your plan."

Then we worked out the implementation details with everyone.

At the same time, Ruyan was planning to implement the final step of her plan.

Although she knew that there were dark clouds ahead, she was still unwilling to sit and wait for death. Her brain was working rapidly, hoping that there was still a chance to turn the situation around.

The night enveloped the ancient land of Qin, with only faint starlight twinkling in the dark sky.

The woods outside the city rustled in the breeze, as if waiting for the fate to unfold.

Ruyan was wearing a veil and walking alone in a deep corner of the palace. The dim light cast her figure on the wall, making her look extremely lonely and determined.

She knew that the current situation in Qin was extremely dangerous and she was in danger, but it was also a critical time to change everything.

Elsewhere, Ying Yuan was looking at the map in his hand calmly.

Ying Yuan knew that the key to this game was not only the game of power, but also the contest of minds.

Zhao Gao walked in quietly, "Your Majesty, everything has been prepared. Ruyan didn't notice it, she still believed that she had a chance of survival."

Ying Yuan smiled slightly, "Very good, then let her walk into the trap we set willingly."

At the same time, the Xiongnu princess received urgent news and her face suddenly became much heavier.

In the hall, she paced back and forth, thinking about her next move.

The confidant showed some uneasiness, "Princess, Qin is in turmoil right now, this is a great opportunity for us to take action."

The princess raised her lips slightly, but her eyes were filled with vigilance. "I hope so. Ruyan must act quickly."

But Ruyan didn't know that a slight flaw in her conspiracy had been discovered by Gai Nie.

Ying Yuan was dressed in full armor and stood in the dim night, like a beast waiting for its prey.

Ying Yuan felt an inspiring force surge in his heart, "Tonight, it's time to close the net."

As the night deepened, Ruyan finally took the last step of her plan. She walked carefully across the courtyard, her heartbeat getting faster as she got closer.

When she thought she could see the dawn of hope, Ying Yuan stood on her path and smiled, "Miss Ruyan, it's so late, where else can you go?"

Ruyan's heart moved and she realized the complexity of the matter.

She quickly adjusted her expression and replied, "Your Majesty Ying Yuan, it is unexpected to see you so late at night."

There was an unfathomable meaning in Ying Yuan's smile, "I wonder what Miss Ruyan would think of the unexpected things?"

Before Ruyan could answer, Gai Nie and Li Si appeared vaguely in the shadows of the trees, and their intentions were obvious.

Ruyan stood under the cover of night and handed the plan to Ying Yuan calmly. Her fingertips trembled slightly, but she restrained herself and didn't show it.

Ying Yuan took the plan. Although he was satisfied with Ruyan's obedience at the moment, he still did not dare to take it lightly.

There was a scrutiny in his eyes, "Miss Ruyan, this is a smart choice. It's just a plan, how can it prove that you are loyal to us?"

Ruyan smiled calmly, with a hint of cunning in her tone, "I am speaking frankly, and I will do my best to just hope for peace."

Her gaze swept towards Gai Nie standing in the shadows, her eyes slightly raised, silently communicating and testing him.

Gai Nie stared at Ruyan with a sharp gaze, his tone firm but with a hint of tentativeness, "If Miss Ruyan can show us a secret route that leads directly to the core of the Xiongnu, then the value you can provide will be even greater."

His words contained his expectations and bets on Ruyan, and he also had full control over this game.

Ruyan took a deep breath, giving people a sense of calmness that no one could fathom.

"I have my own way. I just hope you two can keep your promise in the future."

She left a way out for herself, and at the same time observed the situation, constantly calculating in her mind how to make each next move.

At the same time, the Xiongnu princess walked into the secret room anxiously, her tone cold but decisive, "If Ruyan makes any unusual moves, the second plan for how to deal with it must be implemented immediately."

She knew very well how terrifying Ruyan was, and if she betrayed her, she would have to cut off the source of the trouble.

The confidant received the order and started fully operation at the first signal, making all preparations.

Inside the hall, the struggle between Ying Yuan, Ruyan and Gai Nie subsided temporarily, but both opposing forces held their breath at the same time, waiting for an opportunity.

The night in the courtyard seemed to be quiet and tense. The shadows of the trees floated in the breeze, quietly concealing a mysterious and unspeakable atmosphere.

Ruyan, Yingyuan and Gai Nie spoke softly one after another, but they all had their own plans in their hearts.

As the night deepened, Ruyan stood in front of the window, the moonlight shining on her face, and her thoughts drifted away.

She sighed softly, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes, then she put on her cloak and quietly left the room.

The courtyard was quiet, with only the occasional whisper among the leaves breaking the tranquility.

She walked through the winding path into the darkness until she stopped in front of a dense forest.

Ruyan walked quickly to the designated location, feeling a little nervous but her expression remained calm.

With a slight shrug of her shoulders, she motioned for the courier, who was hiding somewhere, to appear.

A short dark figure quietly stepped out of the shadows, and they exchanged a letter and a brief "received" in the moonlight (end of this chapter)