Chu Yun took his time to digest what Hua Nanyi had told them. He paced in front of the dais with his hands tightly clasped behind his back in deep thought.
Could Chu Hean have been made captive, in the course of one of his assignments for Harmonious Resonance? Did a falling out case him and Ru Long to split up?
Why?
He couldn't help feeling afraid for his brother, despite everything. The Xiongnu were unpredictable, but unlike most other enemies Chu Yun didn't feel well-equipped to deal with them. They were illusive, and rarely sent ambassadors or invited anyone into their ever-moving camps, so it was hard to have a good read on their political makeup -- which was no doubt part of their goal.
However, the many years of peace without any Xiongnu incursions into their territories had made them grow complacent. Chu Yun had studied both Zui and Su diligently, but had only spared the Xiongnu the briefest of his attentions.
