The latest news is bad news: Yelü Xiu has already reached the Daganru League and joined forces with Yuwen Shu’s army.
Tuoba Liuli has also arrived, bringing with her the intelligence that Huo Qing had sent back. It is a letter dispatched by Ning Anran, but it is one intended for Chu Yueli’s eyes only—even Lu Yunfei is not permitted to touch it.
By the time Chu Yueli awoke, her emotions had settled. Though her heart remained heavy, she appeared much calmer. She did not leave her quarters, but instead had Zisu invite everyone inside, including Lu Yunfei, who had been waiting outside; the newly arrived Tuoba Liuli; and Lu Fengjin, who was under the pavilion.
Chapter 777