The rune sent out to deliver the secret message only returned from outside the following morning, looking like he had traveled quite a distance, clearly showing signs of fatigue.
"Master, the Chifu Guard is stationed twenty li beyond the county town. After giving him the secret message, I also told him that the circumstances and final outcome of the Li State military camp incident are all detailed in the message.
The Imperial Censor was unexpectedly injured at the Li State military camp, and the injury was severe. To avoid risking his life, he had to stay here to recuperate and will return to report back once he's healed."
Lu Qing nodded in satisfaction, signaling the rune to go rest, and then asked Zhu Yu, "What do you think of this matter?"
"Our previous guess was probably right." Zhu Yu nodded knowingly and added, "Although the Chifu Guard belongs to the Holy Emperor, it seems the Holy Emperor doesn't entirely trust them either.
