Make Him Wait Obediently!

Five Peaks Mountain was an extension of the Azure Dragon Mountain Range's branch range, not far from the entrance to the Dragon Peace Trade Route. Of course, "not far" was only relative to other places; in truth, it was still some distance away.

Five Peaks Mountain City lay less than fifty li from Five Peaks Mountain, making it the small city in all of Wei River County City closest to the Dragon Peace Trade Route's entrance. By comparison, White Stone City was farther away.

Five Peaks Mountain City, within an incomparably lavish courtyard.

"Where has that newly appointed deputy commander reached by now?"

Guan Yuping reclined in a carefree grand chair and asked casually.

"Reporting to Commander, Chen Ping'an arrived at the Five Peaks Mountain Garrison today." A man dressed in a dark Fish Scale Uniform stood respectfully before him.

"He moved quickly enough!" Guan Yuping lifted a hand, and a maidservant beside him placed a peeled grape into his mouth. "What a pity. I'm not there, so no matter how fast he is, it's useless!"

Hearing this, the man in the dark Fish Scale Uniform bowed slightly. "My lord, should we prepare a carriage for you to return to the garrison?"

"Return to the garrison?" Guan Yuping sneered. "Those above gave him three months to investigate Feng Shixian's death! He is the one who should be anxious, not me! Why return to the garrison? Make him wait obediently!"

"Yes, my lord. I understand," the man answered.

Just as he lowered his head and prepared to leave, Guan Yuping's voice sounded again. "Yuanze! Pass down my orders: until I return, delay the handover. Also, report any news to me promptly."

"Yes, my lord."

Wan Yuanze bowed slightly. After completing his salute, he backed away with his waist bent. Before long,