"Fortunately, Fox had been arranged there and saved him at the crucial moment."
Thinking this, Su Ziji again instructed the Fox before him, "Once Yu Lü arrives, have the accompanying Imperial Physician treat him. Also, keep watch over the movements of the commandery's officials. If anyone makes a suspicious move, report it to me. I will draw in the net myself."
Fox chirped, and Su Ziji could not help smiling.
Chai Kejing might not be able to control the entire region. He had to add another move to the board. With Politics at level 18, he clearly understood that the starting point was extremely important.
Many people did not understand that where the first step fell decided half the game.
After Fox left, Su Ziji picked up his book again, yet he could not read a single page.
His gaze drifted as he murmured, "Last time, I said Zhang Dai had killed people. This time, I'm afraid I've killed even more. Still, I'll leave them to Zhang Dai. I wonder whether he'll kill them or not—this is his last chance."
No sooner had he thought this than hoofbeats sounded outside. A guard rode up beside the ox cart and reported to Su Ziji within, "Reporting to the Imperial Grandson, Prefect Chai Kejing of Nanxing Commandery awaits your carriage fifteen li outside the city."
Chai Kejing...
Su Ziji withdrew his thoughts and gave a quiet grunt to show he understood.
"Let us proceed!"
Nanxing Commandery · Outskirts · Guest-Welcoming Pavilion
A dark mass of people filled the place. Though dusk was nearing and cooling awnings had been specially erected, the scorching afternoon had still soaked everyone's heavy robes with sweat. Yet no one dared be negligent.
Chai Kejing and the commandery's hundred officials had brought a full ceremonial guard and waited