Chapter 507: The tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind! (Thanks to the book friend Ye Yimei Dare Shui for the reward!)
After letting Qiqige send Qiu Jing away, An Miaoyi sat on the chair and thought carefully about Qiu Jing's last words. Because she always felt that Pei Zhixiu, the female doctor brought back from the palace by Ye Mingsheng, had an inexplicable sense of mystery, so An Miaoyi had been quietly paying attention to Pei Zhixiu and her Changshan Medical Clinic...

By seeing how popular Changshan Medical Clinic is, she naturally realized that Pei Zhixiu's medical skills are very advanced. But now after listening to what Qiu Jing said, she began to realize that perhaps Pei Zhixiu's medical skills are even better than she imagined!
Compared to Bai, Jinyu and other women in the mansion, An Miaoyi doesn't like Pei Zhixiu who has always been a loner. Born in a noble family, she has received traditional education since childhood. She thinks that women should stay in the mansion as much as possible, not show up in public and reduce contact with the outside world, even if they don't go out of the front door or the back door.

Therefore, in An Miaoyi's eyes, Pei Zhixiu, who opened a clinic outside to treat patients, was an outlier. However, Pei Zhixiu opened the clinic outside with the approval of Ye Mingsheng, so she couldn't do anything about it.

When Ye Mingsheng was still in Dongning and had not led his troops to war, she had hinted to Ye Mingsheng several times that Pei Zhixiu should not be allowed to treat patients outside, and that the Changshan Medical Clinic should be transferred or closed.

In response to An Miaoyi's hint, Ye Mingsheng simply said that Pei Zhixiu was doing good deeds to accumulate merit for the Ye family. With Ye Mingsheng's instructions, although An Miaoyi was not used to the existence of Changshan Medical Clinic, she couldn't say anything.

An Miaoyi doesn't like Pei Zhixiu, not only because of the clinic incident, but there is a more important reason, that is, she is different from Shen Yutong, Jinyu, and Bai Shi, who would surround her tightly as soon as she uses a little trick and uses both kindness and force.

Pei Zhixiu relied on Ye Mingsheng's favor and was the first woman to follow Ye Mingsheng. She always pretended to obey his arrangements and persuasions, listening when she wanted to and not listening when she didn't want to.

If Ye Mingsheng hadn't protected Pei Zhixiu, An Miaoyi would have wanted to teach Pei Zhixiu a lesson long ago...
It was precisely because she didn't like Pei Zhixiu that An Miaoyi, knowing that Pei Zhixiu was an excellent medical skill, only let Pei Zhixiu diagnose her for a while when she first went to Changshan Medical Clinic to test Pei Zhixiu. After that, she never looked for Pei Zhixiu again, but instead found Qiu Jing to protect herself and the fetus.

As for the reason for choosing Qiu Jing, in addition to the fact that Qiu Jing is a famous miracle doctor in Liaoyang with impeccable professional skills, Qiu Jing's eldest son married a concubine's daughter of the Cui family. She was recommended by Cui Shao himself and is trustworthy. An Miaoyi, who was born in a noble family, has seen a lot since she was a child. She has to be on guard against the sinister and vicious schemes of jealousy and intrigue among women.

While An Miaoyi was thinking, Qiqige, who had sent Qiu Jing away, also returned to the house. Seeing An Miaoyi frowning as if she was thinking about something, Qiqige thought that An Miaoyi was hesitating whether to follow Qiu Jing's request and find Pei Zhixiu, so she took the initiative to say:

“Madam, Pei Zhixiu looks weak on the surface, which makes men feel pity for her and seduce the governor, but I think she is a vixen who eats people without leaving any bones. Besides, her medical skills are so great, if she wants to do something bad, no one will be able to see it...”

After saying that, Qiqige looked at An Miaoyi with concern. Seeing that An Miaoyi did not answer her, she mustered up the courage and said:

"Madam, Doctor Qiu has said that you and the fetus are both very healthy. The midwife that Elder Cui has prepared is also the most experienced midwife in Dongning. I believe that everything will be fine by then. You and your baby will be safe. There will be no need for that woman Pei Zhixiu!"

After listening to Qiqige's words, Pei Zhixiu did not give a reply but asked calmly:
"Has Master Cui delivered the things I wanted?"

Qiqige lowered her voice and said:

"Master Cui sent someone to deliver a message! He said that the matter of Pei Zhixiu, the vixen, in Gongdu, both the people and the evidence have been dealt with by the Coordination Office. If we continue to investigate, we will be easily discovered by the Coordination Office!"

"At present, we only know that Pei Zhixiu did open the Changshan Medical Clinic in Ruishan County, the royal capital, and she also made friends with the commander-in-chief there..."

Listening to Qiqige's words, a gleam of light flashed in the depths of An Miaoyi's beautiful eyes. Although Pei Zhixiu's background seemed very pure as the daughter of the royal physician of the White Capital, there was nothing wrong with it, but the more she came into contact with Pei Zhixiu, the more she could feel that Pei Zhixiu's past must be unusual. So in order to find out Pei Zhixiu's life experience, she entrusted her uncle Cui Shao to investigate on her behalf.

Cui Shao hasn't found out Pei Zhixiu's background yet, but the fact that both the people and the evidence have been dealt with by the Coordination Office made An Miaoyi realize that she was right. Pei Zhixiu's background must be unusual. She is definitely not the daughter of an ordinary imperial physician, otherwise the Coordination Office would not do so!
Then a new question arises, that is, does Ye Mingsheng know Pei Zhixiu's secret?

Thinking back to Ye Mingsheng's favor for Pei Zhixiu, and the loyalty of Huo San, Wang Xuecheng and others to Ye Mingsheng, An Miaoyi felt that the answer to this question was undoubtedly yes!
Thinking of this, An Miaoyi’s eyes dimmed. Ye Mingsheng knew the secret of Pei Zhixiu’s life experience, but chose to turn a blind eye and not pursue it. Then even if she found out the truth, as long as Ye Mingsheng’s attitude towards Pei Zhixiu did not change, she would not be able to do anything to Pei Zhixiu...

After thinking for about half an incense stick of time, An Miaoyi subconsciously stroked her bulging belly with her jade hand and instructed Qiqige:

"Wait for Pei Zhixiu to come back from Changshan Clinic in the evening, and go to her hospital to find her and ask her to stay in the mansion to accompany her during the next few days!"

Listening to An Miaoyi's instructions, Qiqige said with some concern:
"lady·········"

An Miaoyi shook her head and interrupted her and said:
"I know my limits in this matter. I won't use her unless it's absolutely necessary!"

"Don't you forget how my aunt died? The doctors all assured my father that everything was fine, and that both mother and child were safe, but in the end, wasn't there still one corpse and two lives?"

"Giving birth is a hurdle in a woman's life. It's better to be prepared than not to be afraid of a thousand things! I want to make the most thorough preparations!"

Seeing that An Miaoyi had made up her mind, although Qiqige still had different opinions, she could only nod and accept the task.

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Dongning, Murong Mansion.

In Murong Yuliang's study, Murong Yuliang and Murong Qingwu, father and daughter, were fighting fiercely over the chessboard.

Looking at the white dragon in front of Murong Yuliang, Murong Qingwu, holding the black chess piece with a serious expression, blocked a piece to delay the surging offensive on the chessboard of his father and asked, "Dad, how is the battle situation of the Fengwu Army?"

Facing his beloved daughter's question, Murong Yuliang did not distract himself and continued to erode Murong Qingwu's black chess piece before answering:

"Yijing has been conquered and Zhao Yong is dead. If nothing unexpected happens, Zhao Fuqu should not have many bargaining chips in his hand. According to the current situation, he will most likely not counterattack Yijing in a short time..."

Hearing Murong Yuliang's words, Murong Qingwu was stunned, and subconsciously placed the black chess piece in a useless place. However, she quickly reacted and wanted to pick up the black chess piece and play it again, but at this time Murong Yuliang stopped her and said:
"No regrets when you make a move!"

As he spoke, he quickly took advantage of the situation and placed the white chess piece in his hand at the key spot, which directly determined the outcome.

Seeing his father who had no martial ethics and launched a sneak attack, Murong Qingwu could only sigh in grievance and admit defeat.

After finishing the chess game, Murong Qingwu asked her father attentively:

"It's only been a month since the Fengwu Army entered the pass? They took Yijing so quickly?"

"How can I lie to you?"

Murong Yuliang shook his head and said with a wry smile:
“The combat capability of the Fengwu Army is even stronger than I expected. As long as we control Youyan’s territory, then with Youyan’s resource support and combined with the combat capability of the Fengwu Army, unless Shangguan Hongyuan captures Sichuan and Shu now and restores its strength to its heyday, otherwise, in the north of the Great Zhou, no one will be able to stop Ye Mingsheng’s conquest…”

"I, Murong Yuliang, followed the Fengwu Army's move, and now it seems that it was the right move!"

In response to her father's boasting, Murong Qingwu shook her head helplessly and said:
"Although Gao Zongchang and Cao Changping are hardly outstanding men, they are not fools. Moreover, they have counselors around them. What you can think of, they can certainly think of as well. In my opinion, although the Fengwu Army has achieved brilliant results now, the tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind!"

"Ye Mingsheng and his Fengwu Army showed their prowess so quickly that they defeated Zhao Fuqu and forced him to live in a corner. What do Gao Zongchang and Cao Changping think? Ye Mingsheng fought under the banner of saving the people, but the people under their rule may live worse than the people of Youyan!"

"So if Zhao Fuqu is finished, Ye Mingsheng's next target will most likely be the two of them!"

“Zhao Fuqu’s advisor Huang Wen Ze is a very shrewd person. From what I can see, he has already started heading to Licheng and Yujing, trying to persuade Gao Zongchang and Cao Changping to jointly send troops to deal with Ye Mingsheng…”

Listening to his daughter's incisive analysis, the excitement on Murong Yuliang's face gradually disappeared, and his expression became serious. After thinking for a while, he looked at his precious daughter and said:
"Gao Zongchang and Cao Changping are not on good terms with Zhao Fuqu? They have always had minor frictions with each other. Will Gao Zongchang and Cao Changping help Zhao Fuqu?"

Looking at Murong Yuliang who still didn't believe it, Murong Qingwu continued to analyze calmly:

"Although I have never met Gao Zongchang and Cao Changping, from the rumors about them, I can tell that neither of them is a firm believer. Especially Gao Zongchang, who has changed sides many times and has no integrity or shame. Now that the Fengwu Army is threatening us, I believe they will temporarily stick together to deal with the common enemy!"

Listening to Murong Qingwu's words, although Murong Yuliang still didn't quite believe it, his reason told him that what his daughter said was a real possibility.

And if what Murong Qingwu said happened, it would mean that the Fengwu Army was in trouble...

It was completely foreseeable that the Fengwu Army's strength would surge after it captured Yijing. Any one of Zhao Fuqu, Cao Changping, and Gao Zongchang alone would not be a match for the Fengwu Army, but if these three united, the Fengwu Army's hope of winning would be very slim.

Even though there were many grudges and grievances between the three families, and they were superficially united but actually at odds with each other, as long as Zhao Fuqu could contain the southern part of Youyan head-on, Gao Zongchang could provide food and grass from behind and a steady supply of blood transfusions, and Cao Heping could lead his troops to contain the flank and carry out continuous harassment, the Fengwu Army would be forced to open up a second battlefield.

This would be enough to cause trouble for the Fengwu Army. If Zhao Fuqu handled it well, he might even be able to counterattack.

Seeing her father's increasingly ugly expression, Murong Qingwu knew that he had realized the seriousness of the matter, but she still poured cold water on him and said:
“If Zhao Fuqu is ruthless enough, he has another trump card in his hand. That is to promise the Luobi people on the grassland that as long as the Luobi people go south to attack the Fengwu Army, then Yuyang, Shanggu and other places will be ceded to the Luobi people. In this way, the Fengwu Army will be surrounded by enemies on all sides, and being able to retreat to Liaoyang would be the best outcome…”

Murong Yuliang shuddered uncontrollably when these words were spoken. He had met Zhao Fuqu in Luoan in the past and had had a lot of contact with him. He knew that what his daughter said was right. Zhao Fuqu was a man who cared a lot about his reputation. He would not do such a thing as colluding with the Luobi people unless it was absolutely necessary, which would make others gossip about him!

But if they really reach the end of their rope and have no way to retreat, Zhao Fuqu will be a mad dog and he might do anything. Just think about the Fengwu Army concentrating its forces and facing the three coalition forces with all their might, and the Luobi people on the grassland are roaring and stabbing the Fengwu Army's weak rear from behind. It goes without saying what is waiting for the Fengwu Army and Ye Mingsheng!
And if this entry into the pass fails, the Fengwu Army will inevitably suffer heavy losses, and even the situation in his hometown of Liaoyang may become unstable. Even if Ye Mingsheng can hold on, he will have to lie dormant for two or three years to recuperate. If Zhao Fuqu is prepared, it will be even more difficult to enter the pass again...

(End of this chapter)