After a long time, he slowly spoke, his voice low and steady: "I understand this matter, Li Xiwen, for now, do not let any information leak." Li Xiwen quickly nodded, softly responding: "As you command." Although his voice was not loud, it carried an undeniable firmness.
After sending off Li Xiwen, Yan Shan paced alone in the study.
The study was filled with ancient books and scrolls, but it was oppressively quiet. Sunlight filtered through the carved window lattices, casting mottled shadows. Yan Shan's steps were slow and heavy, each step seemed to press deeply into the floor, as if he were measuring the intricacy and severity of the issue at hand.