The night was as dark as ink, and the water vapor on the Canal carried the chill of autumn.
Inside the cabin of the Lin Family Treasure Ship, the lights were bright.
After seeing off the last group of people seeking medical help, everyone showed no sign of fatigue and didn't hurry to rest; instead, they busied themselves and waited patiently.
Just when they thought nothing would happen tonight, a sudden turn appeared.
"They're coming!"
Li Yan sniffed a bit, his gaze penetrating the porthole.
On the pier, the distant shadows of a team with wavering lanterns appeared.
Soon after, the sounds of clattering footsteps and whispers approached, stopping at the end of the jetty.
But the arrival of these people was somewhat unexpected.
One of them was clad in Captain Bureau armor, having a leopard-headed ring-eyed appearance, burly and strong. During the day, Li Yan saw him in the imperial envoy's entourage; he was the Thousand Households with real power at the Yangzhou Captaincy.
