The ninety-third day of great unrest.
Outside the Chen Mansion, Dai Xishan had just crawled out of his warm bed. Upon learning that Chen Mo wanted to see him, he dared not delay for a moment and hurried towards the Chen Mansion.
"Deputy General of the Fire Qilin Army, Dai Xishan, here to see the lord. Kindly report," Dai Xishan said respectfully to the gate guard.
The guard smiled and said, "General Dai, you are too courteous. The master instructed that if General Dai comes, there's no need to report; just let General Dai enter."
"Please, General Dai, this way." A maid, who had been waiting, came over to lead Dai Xishan.
The Chen Mansion was vast and deep. The two of them walked for an unknown amount of time, through courtyards and along paths, bypassing rockeries, before the maid brought Dai Xishan to the study room.
"General Dai, please wait in the study. I will notify the master," the maid said with a clever smile.
