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Di Yelei also understood all too well. As he drew closer to Gongzhou City, the absence of any trace of Sisi only compounded the troubles that assailed him, successfully riling up his anxiety.
Especially since the official ship's stay in Wanzhou Prefecture was down to six days. With each passing day, the likelihood of finding Sisi dwindled. He was even less inclined to deal with these matters.
Perhaps tomorrow he should send people to the towns near Wanzhou to search. The more places they covered, the more hope there would be, wouldn't it?
Having made up his mind, Di Yelei fell asleep as soon as his head hit the pillow.
In his dreams, he seemed to hear that elder woman calling out with a hoarse voice again: "Sisi, Sisi..."
