147 Unexpected Death (2/2)

”Is something wrong, Master Ruo?”

The pale young man wrapped in a white cloak raised his pale eyes and blinked.

An Ruo curled the corners of his lips and answered, ”An Sun has seemed to have died on his journey back.”

The young man visibly froze for a second.

”An Sun is dead?” His pale and profound pupils flashed. ”Then, is Master Ruo still proceeding with the plan?”

An Ruo shook his head, saying with an unchanging voice, ”It's not time yet. I can't be too hasty with my plans. Not until I increase my uprising.”

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”I see.” The pale man lowered his head. ”In that case, I know Master Ruo will do well.”

An Ruo was silent but revealed a faint smile to the man.

”Indeed.”

Now that he no longer had to worry about An Sun, he could now succeed his father.

He sneered internally.

It was all a matter of time before he became a great and powerful ruler.

With this thought in mind, An Ruo's smiles deepened. The young pale man observed the man's expression and quietly lowered his head to stare at his frail hands.

An unseen glint flashed across his pale, emerald eyes.

…

”Still no sign of the little strategist, huh?” Manchu glanced at the quiet man.

Inside a room in the governor's estate, An Sun stood by the window, staring at the full moon above in a daze. The serene moonlight emitted a faint light over the man's figure, setting him aglow.

Dressed in a dark robe, a modest portion of his muscled chest was exposed to the air. His long, jet-black hair draped behind him.

At that moment, the man exuded an icy aura, his expression dark.

Two weeks had gone by and there was still no sign of Bai Rin.

Despite learning the strategist's true gender, they were still unable to find anything within the neighboring villages.

It was as if Bai Rin's body had completely disappeared.

The winter night breeze brushed over An Sun's skin, lifting the two locks of hair by his face.

”Not yet. But I have faith we will eventually.” The man's deep voice was calm.

Manchu stared at the man's mild expression and sighed.

”Sun, are you not mad at her? After all, she lied to us about her gender for so long.”

An Sun shot a nonchalant glance over at Manchu. His voice was slightly chilly, ”I'm not mad, nor do I blame her for her actions.”

An Sun shifted his gaze back toward the window. His lips curved into a self-mocking expression.

”If she had told the truth me back then, do you think I would have killed her?”

Manchu's eyes widened somewhat, but he said nothing as he knew the young man would have. A shadow passed over An Sun's eyes. The hands held behind his back tightened into fists.

”She had every right to lie.”

He was glad.

He was glad she didn't tell him she was a woman. Otherwise, he may have done something he would regret for a lifetime.

Manchu stared at the man's gloomy aura silently. After a while, he huffed and stood up from his seat.

”I'm sure you're right about eventually finding the little strategist. She's full of many surprises. I'm sure there will be another to come.”

He walked toward the door and turned to look at An Sun.

”Hey, don't overwork yourself. You're still injured, learn when to take it easy.” Manchu reprimanded.

An Sun glanced back and chuckled. Manchu snorted and shook his head before leaving the room.

Left alone, An Sun's eyes dimmed. The mix of emotions in his chest made him uneasy.

Who knew two weeks could feel like an eternity.

They just had to keep searching. He was certain the girl would appear before them eventually.

An Sun pressed his lips together and sighed inwardly. He shifted his gaze to the jug of wine on the table and narrowed his eyes.

With all that was going on, it wouldn't help to have a drink.

When An Sun was pouring himself a cup of wine, a knock resounded on the door. He shifted his gaze and strode over. An Sun raised an eyebrow upon seeing the figure behind the door, looking seemingly surprised.

The burly middle-aged General Guo stood in front of An Sun's door. His grim eyes landed on the handsome young man coolly.

With a cold expression, he asked: ”If Lord An isn't busy at the moment, there's something I'd like to discuss for a moment.”