General Star?
His appearance was indeed General Star's, but his bearing was worlds apart from before.
He wore black brocade robes and black boots carved with purple floral patterns. A long saber hung at his waist, its hilt and sheath fashioned in an antique style.
His hair was gathered into a neat topknot, a band crossed his forehead, and his face was cleanly groomed. His eyes held a faint smile, yet were intensely aggressive.
-the imposing presence of a Golden Banner Officer of the White Tiger Guard was laid bare.
Chen Yi calmly looked him up and down, catching a few sounds as well.
It sounded as though Lou Yuxue was muttering something about how he could have found out.
Clearly, General Star's waiting here was no coincidence.
With that thought, Chen Yi tugged at his bamboo hat, revealing his handsome face. "General Star of the White Tiger Guard? Your name resounds like thunder."
General Star chuckled, the lanterns overhead in the corridor casting flickering light and shadow across his face. "You jest, Sir Dragon Tiger."
"I am merely a nameless man who risks his life for the Imperial Court. I cannot compare with a heavenly pride such as yourself."
He paused, cupped his hands, then gestured to his right. "I know you have come to discuss something. Why not speak in a private room?"
Chen Yi watched him without any change in expression, then nodded slightly. "Then I shall accept rather than stand on ceremony."
The private room over there was not the one Lou Yuxue occupied.
It seemed General Star had deliberately waited here for him and truly had something to say.
Chen Yi understood that perfectly, but followed him anyway.
As it happened, he too had come to Chunyu Tower because of the White Tiger Guard. He