Otherwise, how could it be that as soon as the troops of Nanmen State commenced their invasion, that mage sneaked into Zheng Capital, targeting his eagerness to find an antidote?
As for why Luh Xingze was sent to investigate, before Ju Nanyi's departure, he entrusted the Fire Order Squad to Luh Xingze. Zheng Congyuan was reluctant, but Luh Xingze indeed demonstrated his abilities, and forcefully taking it back would not have been proper.
"Any news?" Zheng Congyuan inquired.
"Your Majesty, there hasn't been anything suspicious. Ju Nanyi gave two letters to Luh Xingze, and they didn't take the military route. Both letters were meant to reassure Mother Ju of his safety, and there is nothing peculiar about the content of the letters." After Qi Jin reviewed them, he confirmed there was indeed nothing suspicious.
Zheng Congyuan lifted his gaze to Qi Jin.
Qi Jin was taken aback.
"Mother Ju is illiterate; every time a letter arrives, it's Luh Xingze who reads it to her."
