Outside the Li Anshi, a fat sheep turned slowly on a spit, its skin crackling over a blazing campfire. A perimeter of personal guards stood watch, their posture rigid, their expressions stern.
Just then, Li Chen emerged from the camp. He took in the scene before him and called out, "Who is Junxu Captain Li Yue?"
One of the guards approached, his gaze sharp. "Are you Li Chen?"
"I am," Li Chen nodded.
"Follow me," the guard said, turning to
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