The Emperor had sent an urgent but secret decree for Chang Jie Fu.
My hands trembled as I took in what I was reading on the scroll. The servants were bustling about outside as the temperature in the study hall dropped.
"Madame?" Captain Gu whispered. The four of them stood before me, looking confused.
"An imperial decree," I said, voice hollow. "Yin Shang's sending men to help with the bandit situation here in Chang Jie. A show of peace."
"Yin Shang?" The three bandits repeated, looking utterly bewildered.
They didn't understand why I couldn't just leave. The messenger had asked to speak to the Commander of Chang Jie Fu; as Deputy, I couldn't ignore the command.
"Yin Shang soldiers are already on their way. They arrive this evening." Giving Captain Gu a nod, he dismissed himself to prepare for the welcome.
Yin Shang... What was Emperor Lang thinking? Was he doing this on purpose?
"Well... Leave the Captain in-charge! We can leave for Dui!" Jue He stepped forward.
