Chapter 280. This girl really deserves a smack
After more than ten days of travel, Qiao Sen and his party finally returned to the Capital.
Looking at the familiar city gates in the distance, there was no joy on Qiao Sen’s face because the missing Mr. Ling and General Zhao had still not caught up to join them.
Losing two key allies before even accomplishing the mission, Qiao Sen could still maintain his determination, but his mood inevitably bore some pessimism.
Compared to him, the three of Yu Qing were much calmer, observing the famed city before them.
"Yu Qing-jie, will Mr. Ling and General Zhao really be okay?"
Qiao Sen couldn’t help but ask Yu Qing. After spending this time with her, he had been deeply impressed by her character, even starting to address her more intimately.
"Don’t worry, Qiao Sen, Mr. Ling is stronger than us; he’ll take good care of General Zhao. Perhaps they got delayed because of something,"
Yu Qing comforted Qiao Sen. Although she was actually quite worried herself, she never showed it.
As they neared the capital, Qiao Sen did not reveal his identity; he had snuck out of the city, pretending to be in the Crown Prince Mansion praying and fasting for a month to bring blessings to the Emperor.
If discovered sneaking out, the label of being unfilial would be enough to get her into trouble.
After Zhao Luofei disappeared, Deputy General Cao Zixuan temporarily replaced her position, responsible for Qiao Sen’s safety.