"But with just the men at your disposal, can you really capture him? Has Lord acted yet? Or is Lord lurking in the shadows even now?"
Outside in the courtyard carriage, Ma Yan's expression changed slightly.
Iron Ruler Pass lay beside him with closed eyes, unable to hear the conversation in the courtyard due to serious injuries.
"..." Zhao Douan remained noncommittal:
"What are you trying to say?"
Haitang smiled charmingly:
"Nothing much, but you'd better hurry. With such a grand capture operation, the moment Iron Ruler Pass is seized, the eyes of the rebels have undoubtedly begun to act. Those associated with him might be dragged out as accomplices and are likely already fleeing.
By the way, a reminder. If Iron Ruler Pass admits to deceit too quickly after being captured, and does so very directly, it might be that, he is covering for someone."
Zhao Douan narrowed his eyes: "Explain."
Haitang smiled:
