Luo Kong had sent guests back?
This left everyone in the room somewhat uneasy.
According to the news sent back earlier, hadn't Luo Kong taken Crown Prince Bian and Imperial Prince Xie toward Chang'an?
Everyone found it very strange.
If Zhang Jue was Luo Xiao, then although the news had yet to arrive, Luo Xiao was already dead. Who else would Luo Kong have to send to Zhao City?
Luo Zhang asked loudly, "Who are these guests?"
The guard outside answered, "One is a rather kindly-looking middle-aged man. The brothers who returned with him said he was a worthy Young Master Kong recruited to offer to the clan, someone with the Talent of a King's Assistant.
"The other is a maiden whose beauty could topple cities and kingdoms. The accompanying female official said she was Cai Yong's daughter, entrusted to Young Master Kong. She is an extraordinary young woman who has just come of age. Young Master Kong intends for her to marry within the clan."
At this introduction, everyone understood. Someone with the Talent of a King's Assistant and an extraordinary young woman-no wonder he had sent them back to the clan. But deep unease immediately followed.
What had happened?
Why had Luo Kong risked sending them back rather than keeping them with him?
They could only send someone to investigate later.
Luo Zhang looked around, then addressed the Luo Clan Women. "I will make arrangements for Kong's situation. Any younger members preparing to leave Zhao City may come to me.
"Preferably those who have undergone their capping ceremony, though that is not a requirement. Anyone over fifteen may travel.
"Sorry for the trouble, but please go and meet this extraordinary young woman. I will meet this worthy with the Talent of a King's Assistant."
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