The waterways of the Luo River and the Yellow River Basin had always been exceptionally well developed, with astonishing depth and breadth. Even a great seagoing vessel like the Dongming, with a draft of more than ten feet, could sail through without obstruction, traveling all the way from Yuhang to Luoyang along the Grand Canal.
So, while Kou Zhong, Xu Ziling, and Wanwan had made their decision and were busily making preparations, waiting for nightfall to leave the estate and sneak into "Yang Gong's Treasure" to seize the Evil Emperor's Relic, all the gold, silver, weapons, and armor inside, then flee Luoyang and return to Yuhang, a certain missing little girl Grandmaster was aboard the Dongming, on the surging Luo River dozens of miles outside Luoyang. She was enjoying the dinner Shan Wanjing had carefully prepared for her, without the slightest restraint.
"..."
(??~??) Chomp!
Knock! Knock!
Before Annie had eaten for long, two hesitant knocks suddenly sounded at the door.
"??"
(°~°〃)
When Annie turned to look, she saw Shan Wanjing standing in the doorway. Who else could it be? She was beautiful and spirited, but for some reason, a trace of worry clouded her face.
"..."
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"Come in! What are you standing there for, silly?"
ヾ(^▽^*)))
Annie looked at Shan Wanjing, standing by the cabin door with words seemingly caught in her throat, helpless and anxious. A hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, but she didn't dwell on it. She motioned for Shan Wanjing to come in, then went right back to munching away.
"Remember to close the door behind you. The wind on the river gets really strong at night!"
(￣~￣) Chomp!
Annie wasn't stupid. She could tell Shan Wanjing had something to talk to her about. But no matter what it was, nothing mattered