RIN

Chapter 135

After settling to team together to search for the missing body of the little strategist, the Bai army and An Sun returned to Jilin province.

Inside a room in the governor's estate.

"You still haven't found her?!" Bai Han slammed his fist against the desk.

The soldier was scared silly. His whole body trembled as he knelt.

Bai Han hadn't expected the results to turn out so empty. It was as if his granddaughter's body completely disappeared!

Bai Han grit his teeth. "Keep looking! Ask the town's citizens if they've seen her! A body doesn't go missing so easily! Spread men farther north and if it comes down to it, enter the southern territory."

"Yes, commander."

The soldier stood up from the ground and left the room. Not a moment later, Duyi Zhong entered and glanced at the old commander leaning tiredly in his chair. When he noticed how pale he looked, his pupils shrunk.

"Bai Han, you must rest. At this age, worrying will only worsen your health." Duyi Zhong sighed as he walked up to the man, placing a hand on his shoulder.

Bai Han's eyes were cast downwards, and he remained silent. His emotions at that moment crashed against the walls of his heart fiercely.

"I can't rest." Bai Han muttered weakly. "Not until I see her...dead or alive, I need to see her one last time."

"Bai Han..."

At this time, someone knocked on the door. Both men shift their gazes and stared as General Guo entered.

"Commander An's men returned from their search."

At this, Bai Han's eyes lit up; two sparks of light shining steadfastly in the depths of his dull eyes. He abruptly stood up from his chair before rushing out of the room. Duyi Zhong watched him retreat and revealed a complicated expression.

...

Waiting in An Sun's main tent, Bai Han nervously paced back and forth.

"Didn't you say they returned? Where is he?!"

General Guo calmly replied. "He's on his way commander."

Bai Han clamped his thin lips together and sunk into silence. His expression showed how displeased he was.

Unlike Bai Han, General Guo looked at An Sun in a more rational view. Though he too blamed the young man for kidnapping his niece, he knew her sacrificial actions were beyond the young man's control.

He knew his niece placed her trust in the young man. So well enough, she'd risk her life for him. Reluctant to believe it, he knew An Sun was an important figure in the girl's heart.

At that moment, the sound of snowy footsteps sounded nearby. The men shift their gaze to see An Sun entering the tent. His jet-black robes and perfectly straight posture caused his presence to feel cold and oppressive.

His gaze swept over to see that Bai Han had a haggard expression, evidently grieving over his grandson. Upon seeing the young man, Bai Han's eyes grew frantic.

"How'd it go? Did you find anything?"

An Sun's handsome face was rather serious and grim. He shook his head with a sigh. "Nothing. None of the villagers from the neighboring towns have witnessed a young man of his description. I've even ordered some men to ask the herdsmen traveling by."

Bai Han's expression sunk. "How can this be?"

Manchu, who entered behind An Sun, rubbed his numb body all over, warming himself at the brazier.