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Upon hearing this, Zhang Jucheng’s doubts multiplied further.
It was not unusual for Qi Xuansu to have dealings with the Heavenly Preceptor. But that usually came through Zhang Yuelu’s connections. So why had Qi Xuansu come to him this time and not Zhang Yuelu? Moreover, there was no prior notice, and Qi Xuansu was clearly traveling discreetly, concealing his movements from Poluo to Jinling. Geographically, Lingnan Prefecture would have been closer to Poluo.
Though Zhang Jucheng’s relationship with Qi Xuansu was not hostile, they merely maintained polite surface relations and were far from being steadfast allies.
Though these thoughts ran through his mind, Zhang Jucheng said, “This is such a small matter. You could’ve just informed Old Tang. There’s no need for you to make the trip personally.”
In truth, Qi Xuansu had not thought that far ahead. At first, he had not intended to see the Heavenly Preceptor immediately and was hoping to find answers through Madam Qi instead. But when that yielded no breakthrough, he had no choice but to turn his hopes toward the Heavenly Prec...
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