Loading...
He Lingchuan gave a light cough. “This is the State of Chiyan’s Feitian Vanguard General, General Ling.”
“General Ling?” Zhongsun Mou’s gaze sharpened. “Orders have already been issued. At this time, you should be on the road to the front. Why are you still loitering in Zhitian Township?”
“None of your—” General Ling almost snapped, but the words jammed in its throat the moment it remembered Zhongsun Mou’s authority. It forcibly swallowed its retort and changed course mid-sentence. “I’ll arrive within the allotted time. There’s still plenty of time.”
Zhongsun Mou could not arrest it directly, but if he sent a formal denunciation to the State of Chiyan’s capital, that alone would be nauseating enough. General Ling knew this, so it pivoted quickly, changing the topic before Zhongsun Mou could press. “The dead were also soldiers of my Feitian Army. I want an explanation! Where’s the killer? What’s their identity? How will they be dealt with, huh?”
“The case is not concluded. Confidential details cannot be disclosed. This is simply procedure,” said Zhongsun Mou flatly. “General Ling should focus on the war. When the time comes, Lingxu City will formally notify the State of Chiyan, and you will have your answer.”
General Ling had no intention of leaving. If it went to the...
Unlock free chapters every day
Bookmark your novel and never lose track of your progress
Share your thoughts with your favorite translator in the comments.
