Gongsun Ren clasped his fists and accepted the command, "Rest assured, Grand Squad Leader Shi, I will do my utmost to ensure the safety of Madam and the children."
Then, he soared away.
In Mid-Autumn at Suzhou Prefecture, threads of coolness permeated the air.
A gentle breeze brushed by, carrying a faint scent of osmanthus, yet it couldn't dispel the chill of the night.
The moonlight was like water, spilling over the gently flowing Shantang River, shimmering as if countless tiny silver flecks were dancing on the surface.
The willows by the shore swayed softly in the wind, their slender branches like gentle ribbons, hinting subtly at a touch of desolation.
Following the clues, Shi Feiyang, Yili, Qi Meizhen, Bai Zhi, and Xie Wen tracked down to Shantang River.
On the river, a painted boat swayed gently under the night sky, like a drifting leaf, exuding an aura of mystery as if concealing countless unknown secrets.
