Run?
How could Liu Lang flee just because Xiao Jinghong was in the Prefectural City?
Not only would he not run, he would personally deliver himself to her door.
It was not that he was particularly brave, but because the letter from earlier had clearly contained several sentences:
[Zhang Dabao has Li Sanyuan of the Jizhou Trading Company in his hands. This man is the mastermind behind several grain merchants in Shuzhou.]
[You and Dabao should work together. In King Landu's name, draw out what he knows and find out why he came. Then bring Xiao Jinghong to see him.]
[As for Xiao Jinghong's location... you need only go outside Liu Hong's residence on Zhennan Street and reveal your true face.]
[Remember, after meeting Xiao Jinghong, answer truthfully. She already knows my identity.]
[Also tell her that someone else may know something. That person is—Mr. Lingchuan of Guiyun Academy!]
After reading it, Liu Lang immediately felt much more at ease.
Since Xiao Jinghong already knew his boss's identity, what was there for him to panic about?
None of the things he had done with his boss before had ever been meant to harm the Xiao Family.
With that in mind, Liu Lang briskly circled around the Prefectural City and headed west along the Tea Horse Road.
Now, he only needed to pry some information from that Li Sanyuan of the Jizhou Trading Company before he could openly go meet General Xiao.
"Fine, then."
"Last time, you spared my life. One Liu Jing was not enough, so I'll give you another Li Sanyuan."
"If that still isn't enough, there will always be chances to repay it in full later."
Liu Lang had probably forgotten that he had been ordered by Chen Yi to bring the man to Xiao Jinghong. It was