"You actually... managed to persuade Lu Zhang to help?" Zhu Yu's astonishment did not diminish in the slightest, feeling a sense of incredulity. "Could it be that without Duke Yan, he lacks a backbone to this extent? Willingly offering such substantial help?
By doing so, we've exposed our tracks. Aren't you afraid he'll turn around and use this against you?"
"I don't have that kind of influence, nor is he that easily swayed." Lu Qing was amused by Zhu Yu's surprise, took a breath, and seriously replied, "The Chifu Guard has likely been instructed not to come to Shuo Land, so I had the Shadow Guard find a way to send them a message, having them devise a plan for Lu Zhang to station his troops at the pass closest to the Black Iron Mine.
When your father's personal soldiers returned with news, they specifically mentioned that Zhu Jie's people set off first, but it's obvious that the people he sent back didn't come to the Prince Mansion; it's clear whom they reported to.
