As Deng Youning had suspected, the recent heavy rains had blocked the roads, and news had yet to reach them.
The assembly was shocked to hear the report. None of them believed that the "reincarnation of the Baxia" meant to appease the river god would actually stop the rain. It was clearly a pretext to suppress the Han family; the Emperor was looking for an excuse to seize their Military Tally. If the Han Family Army were to fall, the Huayan Army would be next, and they would not have many peaceful days left.
"However, you need not worry. My grandmother and uncle have already formulated a plan," Deng Youning said, offering a faint, reassuring smile as she observed their increasingly grave expressions. "It is just unclear what complications might arise now that the Azure Dragon Guard has seized the rock lacquer."
Chapter 142