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The Zhan Family halted in Bu County and did not move. That single decision added fuel to the rumor mill.
More and more of those who had followed them south were beginning to regret their choices.
Waiting made seconds feel like hours.
Eight hours later, when the sun was already descending toward the west, the rider that Zhan Song had sent to Dunyu finally galloped back, bringing news that left the Zhan Family unsure whether to celebrate or worry.
“Dunyu posted a notice in the middle of the night yesterday. And today the whole city’s decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers. Every tavern and restaurant was packed by noon. The Song Family Troupe even set up a stage at Little Jiaotian Square by the southern gate to perform all afternoon. I heard that the performance was organized by the provincial government itself.” The scout added, “There were also dozens of heads hanging from the city gates. Those heads supposedly belonged to the officers of the Xun Province cavalry, including the worst of the looters and killers. They’ve been dusted with lime, and people are flocking to see them. Oh, and Dunyu City has reopened its gates. The lockdown’s been lifted.”
Enemy heads hanging from the city gates?
Dunyu’s open again?
Zhan Song slowly sank deeper into his seat, the chill in his chest sinking deeper and deeper. “We’ve been had. We’ve been completely h...
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