At this point, it's all about whose speed is faster. Shangguan Jian took a gamble in his heart, betting that the Chu Army still didn't know about their plan to dig a tunnel. As long as He Linghan wasn't transferred from the dungeon, they still had a chance. Otherwise, once the Chu Army starts searching the city, it's only a matter of time before they're found.
"Alright, let's pick up the pace." Man Cang nodded, then turned to pick up a hoe and entered the tunnel. As calm as a mountain collapsing before him, their trail might have been exposed, but if they outpaced the Chu Army, they could still succeed. The premise was that the tunnel had to be completed before the Chu Army discovered this stronghold.
"Hehua, it's likely that you've already been exposed, so don't return to the palace. Just stay here. This stronghold is small, but it shouldn't be an issue to spare a room." Shangguan Jian said softly, trying to comfort the scared Hehua.
"Lord Shangguan, can we succeed?"
