68 Long Way To Go (2/2)
An Sun irritably casts a murderous glare in Manchu's direction.
Manchu not minding his dangerous glare, smiles. ”But in the end, he lacks something in his tactics.”
The blazing fire in the center of the tent sparked, the glowing embers crackled, casting a red glow over the men's faces.
”What do you think? Are Captain Bai Lan's tactics good enough for you?” Manchu asked amusingly.
”Tsk, hardly. If anything they're pathetic. He lacks the willpower and experience in battles.” An Sun said.
In response, Manchu laughs lightly. An Sun, ignoring the man, continues to look at the gleaming fire while drinking his wine.
That captain of theirs still had a long way to go before he was worthy…
…
”Young Master Bai.”
Currently walking down the hall, Rin turns in the direction of the voice. Instantly, her clear eyes catch sight of the familiar emblem of the Bai soldier's armor. The corner of her mouth quirking up.
”General Liwei, it's a pleasure to see you again.”
Walking up toward the girl dressed in men's clothing, the general smiles with a polite nod.
”Same to you, young Master Bai.” General Liwei bows his head.
General Liwei was a known general in the Bai army. He was second in command to her Uncle Guo and was skillful in leading their troops.
Seeing a familiar face, Rin felt her stiffness somewhat ease.
”I guess I should send Commander Bai something in return for his help this round.” Rin scratched her cheek.
”Haha, he would like that very much.” General Liwei chuckled, his bearded chin vibrating. ”Maybe try making your letters longer than one sentence for him as a gift this time.”
Blinking her eyes rapidly, Rin's lips curve up into a smile.
”I'll take that suggestion into consideration.” Rin chortled.
For a while, the two continue to converse as they walk, with Xu Mujin and a few other Bai soldiers trailing behind.
”Is the young Master returning to [1]Huushin anytime soon?” The general suddenly questions.
Folding her hands behind her back, Rin's eyes stray to the setting sky.
”Not yet. Not until this is all over.” Rin responded softly.
Examining the girl's determined yet peaceful eyes, General Liewei sighs. He somehow knew the young girl would say that.
As much as he understood her longing to reunite with General Guo and Commander Bai, just like always she was determined to never run away from a battle.
”I understand young Master.” He sighed once more.
Nodding her head with a smile, Rin and the general stare up at the sky.
”I also came here to inform you, young Master, that our men and I will be departing soon.”
With a questioning gaze, Rin turns her eyes toward General Liwei.
”Did something happen?” Rin's voice was traced with slight concern.
”En. There's been some suspicious activity in the Eastern Empire's Capital. Their emperor called in for reinforcements, including the Bai army.” He explained sternly.
”The Eastern Empire?” Rin softly uttered those words, her eyebrows furrowing.
Suspicious activity? What could possibly be so suspicious that they had to call in so many strong reinforcements?
Creasing her brows, Rin's expression turns grave as she soon lost herself in the endless thoughts surrounding her head.
”Don't worry too much young Master, I'm sure its minor. Your grandfather and the other Bai soldiers will be fine.” General Liwei smiles reassuringly.
”En, thank you.” Rin smiled generously in return. ”You be sure to stay safe as well.”
”Of course.”
Saying a few more words, General Liwei and the rest of the Bai soldiers lowered their heads courteously in Rin's direction before departing away.
Rin watched their armored backs disappear and narrowed her eyes – her lips pressing tightly together.
All of this was too suspicious. Could the Tuhan's have something to do with it? But that wasn't possible if they were fighting here. Wouldn't that mean they didn't have the time to head to the Eastern Empire?
Then who was it that was starting a war with them?
”Cough! Cough!” Run abruptly breaks out into fits of coughs, her small white fist lifting up toward her lips to muffle the sound.
”Young Master are you all right?” Xu Mujin, standing behind Rin asks with furrowed brows.
”I'm fine. Just a little thirsty.”
”Should I get the young Master some water?”
”No. It's fine. I'll get some later.”
Right now she had to go plan out their next attack and hopefully get some information on what was going on in the Eastern Empire's Capital.
Covering her mouth to soften the light coughs escaping her mouth, Rin walks down the halls to head toward her room in the governor's estate.
Winter was coming.