"You've been away for a long time, Miss, but you must have heard some rumors, haven't you? Our master ordered the city sealed to catch a traitor to the nation. I heard he used to be one of General Peng's men. He stole military secrets, and now the Master is conducting a massive search for him."
Shen Ningning watched Mo Lingwei out of the corner of her eye. When he heard General Peng's name, the folding fan in his hand paused for a moment before he closed it without a change in expression.
"One of General Peng's men? How could that be? I heard everyone who serves the General comes from a long line of loyal officers. They're all completely devoted."
"Who can say? Miss, you can know a person's face, but not their heart. You're a sheltered woman. There are some things our master understands far better than you. Besides, it's not like General Peng's own hands are clean."
