Chapter 226: Jingrui Day, Dragon Slaying
At the West Depot Yamen, Yu Huatian summoned Ma Jinliang and the others after emerging from seclusion.
Before long, everyone gathered in the hall.
"Your subordinates pay their respects, Director!"
Sitting in a grand armchair, Yu Huatian nodded slightly. "Nothing happened recently, did it?"
Ye Gucheng, Yan Shisan, and Zhan Yu had already left for the Great Qing ahead of the others.
Several Thousand-Household Commanders of the Embroidered Uniform Guard had also led men into the Great Qing in secret.
Only Cao Zhengchun, Tan Luzi, Ma Jinliang, and Ding Xiu, senior figures of the Eastern and Western Depots, remained in the residence. In addition, "Swift Sword" A Fei stood to one side with Yuan Chengzhi and Wen Qingqing.
As for Murong Qiudi and Lian Chengbi, one was the leader of Heavenly Venerable, and the other the master of the Heavenly Sect. They rarely appeared at the yamen, coming to the West Depot to receive instructions only when Yu Huatian had orders for them.
"Reporting to the Director, everything is normal!"
Tan Luzi answered respectfully.
Yu Huatian nodded and turned to Ma Jinliang. "How is the task I gave you coming along?"
Ma Jinliang immediately stepped forward and said solemnly, "Reporting to the Director, our men have all assembled. We can depart at any time!"
"Excellent!"
Yu Huatian drew a deep breath, a keen gleam flashing through his eyes. "Make preparations. We leave for the Great Qing in seven days!"
"As you command!"
Everyone solemnly cupped their hands.
Just then, Ma Jinliang hesitated, then stepped forward and cupped his hands. "Reporting to the Director, there is one more matter..."
Yu Huatian's brows drew together. "What are you worried about?"
Ma Jinliang glanced at him. "It concerns Ximen Chuixue..."
Yu Huatian frowned. "Ximen Chuixue? What about