The night in Heiyan City was so quiet that time itself seemed to have stopped flowing.
Moonlight, like a veil of silver, spilled over the pavilions and courtyards of the City Lord's Mansion, casting a dreamlike haze over the ancient architecture. A gentle breeze swept past, causing the leaves to rustle as if they were whispering untold secrets.
Standing by the window, General Li gazed out into the tranquil night, yet his heart was churning like rough waves. The farcical scene with Wu Yarou just moments ago, along with her mention of the Dragon-Patterned Jade Pendant Fragment, had thrown his thoughts into deep turmoil.
Chapter 259