'The fish have taken the bait.'
Without further delay, he summoned Xu Shenzhi, Zhao Changqiu, and a squad of elite Jingwu Guards. Traveling light, they left the city and headed straight for the Xu Family estate on Yuquan Mountain.
The Xu Family estate was located at the foot of Yuquan Mountain, over thirty li from the Prefecture City.
The group galloped onward, their hoofbeats shattering the morning tranquility.
The scenery grew more serene, with rolling hills and lush forests. After covering more than half the distance, they reached a fork in the road in the middle of nowhere. By the roadside stood a simple tea stall, its cloth banner fluttering gently in the breeze.
Chen Sheng suddenly reined in his horse, raising a hand to signal for the group to halt.
"Let's rest here for a moment. We'll have some tea before we continue."
