24 Generals Move (1/2)

Amid the night, an exhausted figure stood noiselessly in his room. He wore an anxious expression on his face. The person shuffled restlessly before finally heading over to a wooden bookshelf. From the top shelf, out of a purple velvet box, he took out a pearl necklace and rubbed the pearl between his fingers while he stood by his window wordlessly, pondering at the full moon hanging high in the sky. Another figure covered in dull gray swiftly entered the room.

”General!”, The dark figure announced.

”Did you check?” General Wei questioned bitterly.

”This lowly servant didn't find anything out of place. The Eldest Miss still has no signs of anypowers.”

”Then it must be a coincidence.”

The General sighed, troubled. He hadn't thought so either, however, he still couldn't calm down. There was no way she could have any powers at this stage, yet since she woke up from that high fever, he had been suffering much from all sorts of mishaps. At that time, his doctor reported that she was going to be okay. The report showed the poison from the bun was being countered by the poison he had given her. He was reassured that she was still poisoned; however, how was that wretch even able to remain alive after that lethal amount of poison? Her luck was really great! He clenched his hand tightly, crushing the pearl in his hand. He released his hold and patted his hands together, scattering the pearl dust in the fresh air.

Reaching out his right hand to stroke against the wooden craving on the side of his window, he silently gazed at the tall grass gently swaying.

”After a person has taken the ternal Death>, they only be able to go to the God of Death, nothing will be able to save her, isn't that right?” He doubtfully asked.

”Yes.”

”Why hasn't she died yet?”

”This...this servant doesn't know. Should I go get rid of her?”

General Wei finally turned around.

”Foolish! We can't use our own hands to kill her, that clan of hers can still contact the dead. Why do you think I acted so fatherly to her this whole time? It's to prevent them from targeting us first.” He sighed, ”It doesn't matter anymore. She's useless now, just a mindless puppet. Even if her clan try to save her, they won't be able to. If they try to question us, it won't be my problem anymore.”

”This servant was ignorant. General has enlightened me.”

General Wei nodded. He walked to his writing table and sat down.

”Did you find out what caused Concubine Mei to go crazy?”

The spy grimaced deeply.