Song Qingshu quickly said, "Something happened to Naya'a!"
"What?" Lichimei was startled upon hearing this. Naya'a was an important court minister, commander of the Kheshig Guard, and responsible for Temujin's personal protection. His status was even somewhat higher than Lichimei's.
Moreover, they saw each other regularly and had a considerable friendship. How could Lichimei not be shocked to hear that Naya'a was in trouble?
He waved for his men to continue pursuing Guo Jing and the others while demanding, "Explain yourself. What happened to him?"
Song Qingshu wore a troubled expression. "I do not know how to put it either, but the Great Khan wants to kill him. I am afraid he will not survive this time." He did not know Haemish's exact plan, but he guessed the time to close the net was about right. After all, one caught a thief with the stolen goods and an adulterer in the act. Could they let the two finish up and go their separate ways afterward?
"Where is he? Take me there!" Lichimei did not waste words. He intended to see for himself.
Song Qingshu led Lichimei toward the Bayin Inn. Both possessed peerless lightness skills, and they arrived before long. Soldiers had already surrounded the inn so tightly that not even water could pass through. Lichimei recognized them as the Great Khan's most trusted guards, and his heart sank. Should the Great Khan not have been recovering from his injuries in the palace? Why was he here?
"By order of the Great Khan, no one may enter or leave!" As Lichimei approached, the guards at the entrance stopped him.
"Insolence! Do you not recognize me?" Lichimei immediately flew into a rage.
A guard captain hurried over after receiving word. Recognizing him, he quickly dismissed his subordinates. "So it is Mister