225 Summoned To The Palace (1/2)

”Emperor Guan Hong wants us to return?” Rin read the letter with a slight frown.

”His Majesty has heard of your success in Tongshu province against the Tuhan enemy and has asked for your return to discuss further strategies.”

Rin listened to the emissary's report and suddenly frowned. How is it the emperor knew all of this?

Glancing behind her, Rin's eyes narrowed when they happened to meet the face of General Donghai. He looked back at her indifferently.

”I may be serving you here, but in the end, my duty is to report everything back to the emperor.”

Not at all surprised by his explanation, Rin folded the letter and looked at the emissary.

”Inform your emperor that we will be leaving tomorrow morning. I hope he understands, but there are still things that need to be settled here. Especially after we have suffered an attack, I must ensure everything is secure before I leave.”

The emissary appeared hesitant and couldn't help but glance at General Donghai. This subtle act of his caused Rin's eyes to flicker darkly.

”Is there something wrong with what I said?” Her voice was colder than ice. ”Please state clearly if the emperor would like me to arrive by tonight. I can make it happen. Otherwise, there shouldn't be any problems with me staying one more night in Tongshu.”

General Donghai's brows raised. Her voice was so thick with irritation that it was almost a growl. He had to laugh at such fierceness.

”Inform the emperor we will arrive tomorrow as the strategist said,” General Donghai waved his hand to dismiss him.

Nodding his head, the emissary quickly walked to his horse before mounting away. Rin watched him leave with a look of displeasure before turning around with a huff. When she met General Donghai's amused smirk, her frustration grew.

”What?”

”You have quite the temper in you for such a small boy.”

”I do not.” Rin could not keep the bitterness out of her voice.

”Sure…and I don't enjoy cutting the limbs and hearts of bastards.”

The edges of Rin's mouth twitched. It was so very clear he enjoyed killing people to an unhealthy extent. However, she understood his comparison. She looked up at General Donghai with a scowl, but the man continued to stare mockingly at her. The droopy flesh on his left eye raised as if he were arching his brows.

Rin thickened her voice as she said, ”I would rather not be questioned for my choices, that's all.”

Listening to his words, Rin's lips pressed together. She knew that but even so…she couldn't help but feel bothered by it. Even though the emissary's act just now had been rather reasonable and subtle, it still showed he didn't regard her words to any extent.

She felt like a spoiled and angry child everyone wished to please but did not respect.

Sighing, Rin lifted her head to General Donghai before turning away. When she noticed a certain figure coming down the stairs, her eyes brightened.

It was An Sun.

At the same time, General Donghai also happened to notice An Sun's arrival.

”You still have some who will bend the knee and back for you.” He commented simply.

In shock, Rin looked at General Donghai with a burning glare. He sneered and just shrugged his shoulders.

”By the way, I've informed the emperor about your friend as well. Tell him to come with us tomorrow morning.”

”I understand,” Rin nodded her head and noticed An Sun walking in their direction.

As An Sun approached, he couldn't help but notice the amusement in General Donghai's eyes.

”Well, I have matters I need to attend to. Don't forget to tell him, strategist.”

”Yes.”

Again, Rin nodded her head and watched the man leave while whistling a tune. Sometimes she couldn't help but wonder if that man enjoyed teasing people just as much as killing them.

Meanwhile, An Sun watched the general leave with an unreadable expression, before shifting his gaze back to Rin, his right eyebrow raised.

”Tell me what?”

Rin gazed back at him with her hands resting behind her back. Strangely, she couldn't seem to look him in the eye as she glanced ahead.

”Emperor Guan Hong has summoned us to return to the palace and discuss our following plans. He would also like it if you came as well.”