Inside the Shuangbai Town Government Office, after dispatching his men, Li Qiu dismissed everyone and sighed once he was alone in the room.
The authority of the Qingyun County Captain faded away, and he seemed to suddenly age a decade in a single breath.
"Li Qiu, you are unworthy as a father, ... if Xuan'Er comes to harm this time, it's all because of you. How could you face Xuan'Er's mother and her dying wishes...?"
"You've caused trouble for Qiao'Er too. How will you face the Martial Master?"
Li Qiu painfully rubbed his forehead; the tranquility was shattered by urgent footsteps outside, "Quickly, take me to see Lord Li!"
Inside, Li Qiu immediately sat upright, meticulously arranging his official robe and official's hat before standing up with a deep breath.
"Who's outside causing such a commotion? Let him in!" Li Qiu spoke in a deep voice.
"Master, Master... it's the young ladies, both of them have returned safely!"
"What?"
Thunk!
