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Sun Hongye fell silent.
He Lingchuan went on, “It’s been three days. I don’t think General Ke is going to send for you.”
From the time Sun Hongye was injured at the foot of Luming Garden to now, more than two days had passed, and Ke Jihai had not sent a single man to ask after him.
Clearly, Grand General Ke did not spare a thought for a nobody in plain clothes.
He Lingchuan did not mind being the second choice. “Look at the situation across the realm. If a man wants to make his name, he either goes west or he goes north.”
Sun Hongye studied him for a long moment. “Young Master, your character doesn’t match the rumors.”
“Rumors are smoke and shadows. If you believe them, that’s on you.” He Lingchuan stood. “Just answer me, are you coming or not?”
“I am!” Sun Hongye’s answer this time was crisp. He bowed long to He Lingchuan. “My lord, from this day on, I, Sun Hongye, will follow at your side and do my utmost to serve you.”
“Good, good!” Delighted, He Lingchuan helped him up. “At last, I have my first staff adviser!”
Fixer Liu, standing behind him, handed over a bundle that he had prepared in advance. He Lingchuan waved a hand and said, “There’s no time to waste. Go change right away....



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