Early the next morning, a thin mist rose from the Wanie River and shrouded the entire camp at Cloud Mountain Pass!
Lin Junyu woke to find himself alone in the main tent.
Flowing Wind Shuang had gotten up and left at some point.
Trying to subdue his morning dragon, which had raised its head toward the sky, Lin Junyu straightened his clothes. Once he looked presentable again, he stepped outside.
The air outside was fresh and damp with river mist.
He looked around and saw cooking smoke curling up from every corner of the camp.
Soldiers throughout the camp had already begun lighting fires and preparing breakfast!
Lin Junyu looked left and right, but saw no sign of Flowing Wind Shuang.
Where had that girl run off to?
Forget it. Breakfast first!
After eating, Lin Junyu called the camp's senior officers together for a meeting.
Flowing Wind Shuang attended too.
But Lin Junyu noticed that she had changed into a brand-new outfit.
He found it odd. What had happened to the clothes she'd worn last night?
Flustered by his scrutiny, Flowing Wind Shuang blushed, snapped at him, and urged him to start the meeting and get down to business.
Lin Junyu felt wronged at being scolded for no apparent reason.
But this was a formal occasion, so he let it go. Once everyone was seated, he began the meeting.
They quickly settled on the commander, deputy commander, and military supervisor for the northwest front.
Commander: Flowing Wind Shuang. Deputy commander: Di Lin. Military supervisor: Lin Hu.
The three-person leadership group was established.
When matters arose, the three of them would not need to seek his approval. They could confer and decide for themselves, with the authority to act as circumstances required!
All other officers had to obey their orders. Disobedience