Because Baili Moqing had suffered severe injuries, their party traveled much slower than they had on their way out. By the time they returned to the Capital, eight days had passed.
Throughout the journey, they were constantly shadowed. Although they did not know whose men they were, it was a safe bet they belonged to Lǎo Bā or Lǎo Jǔ. Baili Moqing ignored them; as long as they didn’t make a move, he acted as if they weren’t there.
He knew that once they returned to the Capital, a great storm or a chaotic struggle would likely break out. Perhaps this would allow everything to reach a conclusion ahead of schedule. That was the best possible outcome.
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