Elsewhere, in the Han Kingdom court, Ji Wuye's face was somewhat pale today due to the injuries he had suffered last night.
The ministers in court had all learned of the assassin's attack on the General's Mansion last night. Upon seeing Ji Wuye, Zhang Kaidi spoke up. "General Ji, I heard that an assassin entered your residence last night. Was the assassin captured...?"
King An of Han was also somewhat surprised. "General Ji, your residence was attacked by an assassin?"
Ji Wuye snorted coldly and cupped his fists. "Indeed. A thief came to my residence last night, but he has already escaped. There is nothing to make such a fuss over."
Stroking his fine beard, Zhang Kaidi sneered. "Is that truly so? This old minister heard that last night's assassin was exceedingly formidable. Even General Ji was injured."
"What?" King An of Han was shocked at once. Looking at Ji Wuye, he asked, "My beloved official was injured?"
Ji Wuye's expression darkened as well. He said coldly, "I did suffer a minor injury. That assassin's martial arts were extremely high. He was clearly a professional killer."
King An of Han snorted coldly. "Hmph, what audacity! A mere assassin dared to target the great general of our Han Kingdom. This is simply intolerable! General Ji, immediately issue a wanted order and bring that thief to justice."
"Father, that must not be done!" Han Fei spoke from below.
Hearing Han Fei's words, King An of Han was greatly displeased. "Why not?"
Han Fei immediately said, "Father, General Ji is the strongest man Han has seen in a century. His martial arts are exceptional, and the General's Mansion is heavily guarded. Yet the assassin was still able to carry out an attack within the mansion and even injure General Ji. This shows that