Indeed, at night, Ning Ye launched another attack on the city. Yan Qing and Ye Yan continued to lead the resistance, steadfastly guarding the city walls. Thus, the tug-of-war between the two sides persisted intermittently, and three days and nights passed in a flash.
Madam Ning observed the battle for three days and gauged Yan Qing's martial prowess. She realized the chances of killing him in a direct confrontation were too low. Being a calculated person, she suggested to Ning Ye, "I will lead people to infiltrate Youzhou City and kill Ling Hua."
