Yun Chi, upon learning of the disappearance of King Li and his army without a trace, had anticipated the potential calamity that might unfold. Thus, when he received a bird-messaged letter from An Shuli informing him that King Li had taken refuge with the Nanyi and overnight caused Ximan to lose three cities, he was not shocked or enraged.
With an expressionless face, he pinched the letter and read for a moment before instructing Little Zhongzi, "Prepare the carriage, I need to visit the palace."
Little Zhongzi hurriedly complied.
Before long, the carriage was ready, and Yun Chi left the traveling palace.
The King of Nanjiang naturally did not receive the news as quickly as Yun Chi and was unaware that Nanyi and Ximan had already broken their longstanding balance, undergoing drastic changes. He was discussing King Li with Ye Xiangming.