Chapter 29: 029 When the Khan calls you (first night watch)

Zha Xi reported truthfully, "Your servant watched as the pig iron couldn't be transported in, so I sent people to urge them on, but the other party always gave perfunctory responses. Your servant then grew suspicious and had a fellow townsman in Yanzhou investigate, only to learn about the collapse of the iron mine, which is said to have killed many people."

Yelu Yan's gaze was exceptionally cold; those who deceived their superiors and hid the truth were truly unforgivable.

Li Xianyun had developed a habit since childhood to approach any task with utmost seriousness. After she had finished the rough sketch, she noticed Yelu Yan standing beside her, though she had no idea how long he had been there.

"Finished?" asked Yelu Yan.

Li Xianyun nodded slightly and said, "I don't know if they will be able to understand it."

Yelu Yan glanced at Zha Xi who was waiting in the distance.