Chapter 220: Plan of Attack

“Something must have happened in the palace,” Jun Huang said, meeting Nan Xun’s gaze. “If the illness claimed the emperor’s life, all we’ve worked for will be for nothing. We must return as soon as we can. We can’t let this affect our plan.”

Nan Xun nodded. “We’ll depart tomorrow and rushed back.”

The next morning, Jun Huang and Nan Xun hurried toward the imperial city of Northern Qi. They dared not even stop to rest. When they arrived at the city, they were again informed of the emperor’s condition.

Nan Xun told Jun Huang to wait at his manor before going to the palace to check the validity of the news. He was stopped by a eunuch at the door.

The eunuch was the one the emperor trusted the most, and he was friendly with Nan Xun. Nan Xun frowned. “What happened? Wasn’t the emperor hale and hearty when I left? How did he suddenly fall ill?”

The eunuch made sure there were no unwanted eyes before whispering,...