Three Columns of Troops

The three had just returned to Dayao. Qing Yuan and Hong Luan then left to find the empress.

However, after the guards saw Qing Yuan and Hong Luan coming out of Ren Baqian's room, they looked at him as if they were looking at an animal.

Ren Baqian carried a pot of porridge to the rear courtyard and waited for a long time. He ate breakfast with the empress and had Qingyun Sword brought to the hall.

A moment later, Ren Baqian saw Qingyun Sword in the hall. He looked much older and more haggard, and Ren Baqian became worried because he looked like he could die at anytime.

"Well, have you decided yet?" asked Ren Baqian, who was sitting above him.

"What do you want me to do?" Qingyun Sword asked.