The rear courtyard of the County Magistrate's Office.
Cheng Zongyang and Li Lu were once again speaking privately.
But before Cheng Zongyang could speak, Li Lu's expression turned serious as he said:
"We'll discuss what I brought back later. I went to Qianye Commandery City this time."
Hearing this, Cheng Zongyang paused and frowned. "Did something happen?"
He hadn't seen Li Lu smile more than a few times since his return—a stark contrast to before.
Li Lu shook his head slightly and sighed. "There were many casualties on the road. If not for the blade you lent me, I'm afraid I wouldn't have made it back. By the time I left, the forces of the Thirteen Royal Families had almost completely taken over Qianye Commandery City. I fear it'll soon be the same here."
Cheng Zongyang fell silent for a moment, then took out a slip of paper and handed it to Li Lu.
Li Lu took it, looking confused. But after reading its contents, his expression grew grave. "Is this from the front lines?"
