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Within Heavenly Gate Pass.
Li Hongzhuang stood atop the city wall, gazing into the distance, yet Li Hao had still not returned. Her eyebrows knitted slightly, as an inexplicable thumping sensation arose within her heart.
It was as though she had a premonition of unease.
"General, has Marshal Haotian not returned yet?"
A Grandmaster hurriedly came to ask.
Li Hongzhuang was taken aback and asked, "What did you call him?"
"Marshal Haotian," the Grandmaster replied, puzzled.
Li Hongzhuang's expression shifted slightly; earlier, Li Hao had been stationed in Dayue City and distinguished himself. Later, having defended Heavenly Gate Pass and contributed greatly, His Majesty had conferred upon him the rank of Marshal. This news had already made its rounds in the court and had long since been relayed back to Qingzhou the Li Family.
