Upon hearing the bodyguard martial artist report that Zhao Lie had led his personal guard detachment in search of the Thirteenth Princess, apparently having discovered a lead regarding her whereabouts, Cāng Hán could no longer manage to take his usual midday nap. He immediately mounted his horse, rode out through the gates of the Prince's Mansion, and galloped southward.
All of this was promptly brought to the attention of Number Ninety-Nine.
Bearing the heavy responsibility of guarding the Military Arsenal, Number Ninety-Nine could not leave his post in person. Instead, he ordered Number Ten to accompany Cāng Hán, heading south along the Bilin River to reinforce Zhao Lie.
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