In the city of Liangzhou, inside the governor's study.0

Qi Zongbi sat in the study, engrossed in an old and yellowed, thread-bound book in his hands.0

Governor Lu Jianchuan stood at his side with his hands lowered, barely daring to breathe for fear of disturbing the powerful man before him.0

Qi Zongbi was so absorbed in his reading that he ignored his surroundings. When he reached for the tea on the table beside him and brought it to his lips, he frowned slightly as soon as it touched his lips.0

The tea had gone cold.0

Governor Lu Jianchuan, who had been watching carefully for some time, finally found an opportunity to speak. He quickly stepped forward and said, "Lord Qi, I’ll have the servants brew a fresh pot immediately."0

Qi Zongbi nodded, placing the...0