With the situation in the Capital City growing increasingly tense, Li Bao and Wang Dongfang escorted Liu Shengnan back. Two cars drove directly into Li Xiu's garden estate. Li Xiu and Zhou Lian were waiting at the arched gateway. Seeing Liu Shengnan wearing a mask, glasses, and a hat, Zhou Lian smiled, stepped forward to support her, and led her directly toward the small building.
Recalling the look Zhou Lian had given him, Li Xiu chuckled and helped everyone unload the luggage from the cars. The two retired soldiers, who had been specially hired to protect Liu Shengnan during the journey, watched Li Xiu. At a subtle nod from him, they quietly fell in behind.
After placing the luggage in the room prepared for Liu Shengnan, Li Xiu led the others out, leaving Zhou Lian to keep Liu Shengnan company.
