Half an hour earlier, Guan Liang arrived right on schedule, as usual, at the mansion where Hua was staying.
He crossed the courtyard and walked through the covered corridor. A few minutes later, he reached the pond and happened upon a guard feeding the koi.
He stopped and casually took half the fish food. As he helped his colleague feed the fish, he asked, "Where's the Marshal?"
His colleague replied, "The Marshal is dining on the observation terrace."
After saying that, he paused, pressed a hand to his earpiece, and listened intently for a moment before saying quietly:
"General Teng Xiao is here. He says something has come up, and he really doesn't know how to handle it..."
Guan Liang's eyelid twitched at that.
Damn it.
Apart from my former superior...
Who else could leave a Xianzhou General this indecisive?
And even make him come in person to seek instructions from his superior?!
His colleague continued, "He needs you and the Marshal to decide."
The corner of Guan Liang's mouth twitched. "...Understood."
He turned toward the main building and made his way to the observation terrace on the top floor.
Hua sat upright at the dining table, looking down at her Jade Abacus, seemingly attending to official business.
The servers carefully cleared the plates from the table. When they saw Guan Liang, they gave him a slight nod.
Guan Liang nodded back, pulled out a chair, and sat beside Hua.
Before the servers could leave, the Luofu General arrived.
Teng Xiao's head was covered in sweat, and his chest heaved as he hurried over to the two of them.
Guan Liang made a gesture. The servers understood and exchanged glances, leaving one of their number to make tea for the three of them.
Hua set down her Jade Abacus and