Return of the Swallow

ue to pursuit constantly nipping at their heels.
Uncle Alham was staying in the same tent as the brothers Harbhara and Caganbhara, the three of them taking turns to keep watch at night.
He’d just woken up from a nap when he heard the sound of footsteps, prompting a quick check.

Qin Yining put a finger against her lips in a shushing motion.
Though people were talking outside Lu Heng ’s tent, there was no response from inside.
It seemed he was indeed absent.

She pushed the flap aside in one smooth motion to see the tent completely empty.
Not only was Lu Heng not there, but his guards Feilian and Feiying were also gone.
Most importantly, their bags were also missing!

”So he really has run away, ” Liao Zhibing muttered quietly.

Now fully dressed, Uncle Alham crossed his arms as he came over to peek inside the tent.
His expression changed instantly.
”Where is he? Where is the chief? ”

Qin Yining furrowed her brows.
”Did you hear any movement next door? ”

”No.
I took a nap just now, but I ’ve been on the alert.
I could even hear snoring, but no commotion from his tent. ”

That proved Lu Heng hadn’t gotten into a scuffle when he left; otherwise, those in the tent beside him would ’ve heard something.

”He must have snuck out while everyone was resting, ” Liao Zhibing surmised.
”The soldiers have been hot on our heels these past few days, so perhaps Second Master Lu wished to return to Great Zhou more. ”

Qin Yining shook her head.

”I don ’t believe he would do such a thing, ” she refuted in a serious tone.
”Please don’t say so, Mister Liao, before we have concrete proof that he ran away.
We don’t need to impact the tribe negatively.
Furthermore, though our situation is indeed bleak, we can’t blame the second master for wanting to return to his home if that were truly the case.
He’s free to choose whether he stays or leaves. ”

Liao Zhibing ’s lips twitched.
In the end, he didn ’t continue arguing with Qin Yining, merely asking, ”Then what do we do now? According to the alliance head, he ’s free to leave, so we needn’t concern ourselves with him anymore. ”

Qin Yining shot Liao Zhibing a severe, commanding look of disapproval.
Only after he lowered his head did she continue, ”No matter the reason for his departure, we should go after him and clarify things with him.
Even if he wishes to return, it’s not like him to leave without saying farewell.
We must make certain of his safety. ”

”Her Highness has a point, ” Uncle Alham agreed.
”The entire tribe sees Her Highness and Second Master Lu as our chiefs.
Your wish is our command, Highness. ”
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