Tan You tapped her fingers on the table. "I understand what you mean, Yue Shu. How are things going with the city guard?"
Yue Shu slapped his chest. "The commander of the Yunzhou city guard is named Yuan. He's a forthright and generous man. We've had a few drinks together, and we're on pretty good terms."
Tan You nodded. "Good. Keep building a good relationship with the city guard. I have plans for them later."
"Oh, and start having people move supplies near the city walls. Once the peace talks are over, it'll be time for us to act."
Chen Xi pressed her lips together. "Mother, I've already moved most of the gunpowder, trebuchets, and other supplies to a residence near the city walls."
Tan You said approvingly, "Good. Well done. I knew I could count on Ming Guang to lighten my burden."
Chen Xi's smile widened. "Mother, I want to lighten your burden. I was worried you'd scold me for acting on my own."
