Nian Yuexian's actions directly made Cheng Xiu feel like a fully drawn bow with a taut string, but the arrow on the string couldn't be released, leaving him extremely uncomfortable.
Seeing Lu Ye return, Cheng Xiu felt as if he had been granted amnesty and quickly signaled to Lu Ye with pleading eyes.
Lu Ye observed the situation with a mix of amusement and helplessness, unsure how Cheng Xiu had offended Nian Yuexian to be tormented like this.
He stepped forward a few paces, cupped his fists, and said, "My Lord, I have returned from my patrol. There is nothing unusual within a thirty-mile radius. Please give further instructions!"
Nian Yuexian softly acknowledged him and then said, "Come find me later; I have something to discuss with you."
"Yes!" Lu Ye responded, and when he looked up again, Nian Yuexian had already disappeared.
Beside him, Cheng Xiu was nearly faint from exhaustion, his legs trembling, "Brother Lu... please, help me up!"
