Chapter 160: What's Going On?

The man was caught by him, yet showed not the slightest sign of panic.

He reached his hand toward his own bosom.

"Don't move!"

Afraid he might suddenly pull out a weapon, several of them drew their arms and surrounded him.

The hand Xu Zhongquan had gripping his wrist also abruptly tightened its grip.

The man, however, gave a light laugh, and a young man's voice—utterly at odds with his appearance—reached everyone's ears.

"General Xu is truly loyal."

Xu Zhongquan stared hard at him.

"Who exactly are you?!"

"Cough, cough, cough!"

At that moment, Zhou Old General, who had been unconscious, suddenly coughed a few times.

"Little Xu, tell them all to step out."

Hearing this, Xu Zhongquan gave a wave of his hand.

The remaining generals and soldiers put away their weapons one after another and walked out of the tent.

When only the three of them were left in the tent, Zhou Old General completely changed from his sickly, feeble appearance just now, and sat up with a flip.

Xu Zhongquan was slightly stunned, and the hand he had reached out to support him froze mid-air.

"You're—?"

Zhou Old General laughed, stood up, and took a few steps.

"Don't worry, I'm fine. Everything just now was an act."

Then he looked toward the man who had been disguised as Imperial Physician Wu.

"Young man, we meet again."

Xu Zhongquan looked at the two of them.

"Again?"

Zhou Old General nodded.

"Yes, we met once just a few days ago. It was this young brother here who told me that Shizhao had been rescued."

"Have you come this time to deliver some other news?"

The man took a letter from his bosom and handed it to him.

"This is Lord Zhou's handwritten letter. Lord Zhou has already settled in Beihuang City, and Lord Zhou's family members will also be looked after along the exile route—they will certainly arrive at Beihuang City safe and sound. Zhou Old General need not worry."

Taking the letter, Zhou Old General's eyes reddened slightly.

Even though he knew Shizhao and the others were fine, which kind of comfort could compare to a real, tangible letter?

"Thank you."

Beihuang City?

Hearing those three words, Xu Zhongquan grew excited.

"You're from Beihuang City?"

The man looked at him and gave a slight nod.

"General Xu wants to ask about the Cheng Family, doesn't he?"

"You know?"

Before the man could answer, Zhou Old General laughed, shook his head, and explained.

"Look at me, so caught up in my own joy that I forgot to tell you."

"This rescue of Shizhao was done on Cheng Old Madam and Young General Cheng's instructions."

Hearing his words, Xu Zhongquan grew even more excited.

"Then did the Old Madam and Young General say when they would return?"

The man cast a sidelong glance at Zhou Old General and said meaningfully.

"Soon, I suppose?"

Hearing this, Zhou Old General's gaze shifted away from the letter.

The Cheng Family is about to make their move?

Half a year ago, let alone hearing such clear talk of rebellion, even if he had heard some vague, ambiguous rumors, he would have reported it to Your Majesty without the slightest hesitation.

But now, he had not a single thought of stopping them.

When did he begin to gradually understand the Cheng Family?

……

Inside the City Lord's Manor of Beihuang City.

Early in the morning, Yi Jiang ate mouthful after mouthful with great relish.

"Grandfather, Daddy, can I go find Yu'an to play today?"

Father and son of the Chen Family exchanged a glance.

In the end, Chen Delin set down his chopsticks, looked at Yi Jiang, and said.

"Yi Jiang, counting the few days before the new year, you haven't had lessons for nearly three months now."

Hearing this, Yi Jiang's chopsticks picking up food visibly slowed down.

Chen Delin frantically shot his son meaningful looks.

What are you looking at?

It's your turn to speak!

I can't keep playing the bad cop forever, can I?

Chen Ying dabbed the corner of her mouth with a handkerchief.

"Here's the thing — your daddy and your grandfather have found you another deeply learned tutor."

"He'll be arriving at the manor today."

The chopsticks in Yi Jiang's hand clattered onto the table with a snap. His little face lifted from his rice bowl, a grain of rice still stuck to his cheek.

"What? Today?!"

He has to go back to school again?!

Could happy times really be this short?

Yi Jiang hung his head; even roast goose couldn't comfort his wounded heart.

He hadn't had enough fun playing with Yu'an yet!

And the little playmate of whom he spoke, after finishing his daily lessons, eagerly packed up his books and prepared to start his daily quest—

Off to find Daddy!

But this time, the moment the little fellow tapped open the light screen, he saw:

Buzz!

An unexpected situation detected. The Time-Space Gate has been frozen. Unlock countdown: 29 days, 23 hours, 56 minutes…

Yu'an scratched his head in confusion, his big eyes full of puzzlement.

"Weird, what's going on?"