To be honest, getting lost in the desert—sometimes, even with a map—makes it easy to lose one's sense of direction.
The merchant caravan I mentioned to you earlier hasn't shown any activity these past few days. However, tomorrow morning, there will be a caravan from Haichuan heading toward the Capital City. I've arranged for you to join them; it'll be more convenient."
Jiang Shouzhong took the map and nodded, saying: "Alright, I'll set out tomorrow morning."
Initially planning to use the remaining time before his departure to have a proper conversation with Xiao Lingqiu, Jiang Shouzhong was caught off guard when she didn't return all day.
Only after asking Yun Zhu did he learn that Xiao Lingqiu had gone out to survey the terrain in preparation for her upcoming battle with the Fourth Prince, Wanyan Tianyou.
Jiang Shouzhong could only sigh helplessly.
At this point, he was completely resigned—this woman wasn't going to leave with him.
