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Zhao Changhe, riding Wuzhui, had already crossed the Qinling Mountains.
To the north was Guanglong under Jiuyou's cover, and to the south was Ba Shu waiting to be received.
Li Shentong wanted either himself or Tang Wanju to take over, as he didn't trust the others in the Imperial court. But they were both busy; Tang Wanju definitely couldn't leave right now, and although Zhao was passing by, this was a territorial merger, not something that could be resolved by just one person running over and saying a few words...
He could only leave it for now and deal with it later... Zhao Changhe thought about it and decided to head south first to check on Li Shentong's recovery.
"You're here alone to take over Ba Shu?" Situ Xiao greeted the descending Zhao Changhe with exasperation: "Is this child's play?"
"No, I'm just passing by, here to check on Senior Li."
Situ Xiao led him all the way to the back hall, curiously asking, "So, are you taking Ba Shu or not?"
