But Suo Lun was the person she trusted the most, the one she loved... the most.
Ye Jingyu said, "You, how did you know? I know you have always had a poor relationship with Lord Suo Hanyi, but… but Lord Suo Hanyi's loyalty to the Suo clan is evident to heaven and earth."
Suo Lun shook his head, not answering.
Because his heart was shrouded in darkness, always ready to speculate the worst in others. Also, he had an innate instinct for detecting conspiracies.
Not just him, Zhi Li and Zhi Ning both had this instinct. Only, Zhi Ning sometimes let his emotions sway him.
"I don't need to explain. By tomorrow at the latest, you will see the truth of the matter," Suo Lun said. "Rest for four hours, then head north to Linhai City."
...
Four hours later, Suo Lun led the samurai of his clan out of Baiyun County, following the only official road, heading straight north.
In a military camp a hundred miles away, a black bird landed in the palm of Zhi Ning.
