Although Shaohua City is the imperial capital of Wei State, who doesn't know that it's surrounded by towering mountain ranges? Describing it with the phrase 'endless unbroken ridges' couldn't be more accurate.
He sent people to search?
Even if he sent an entire army, could they find a living person who could move, run, and traverse mountains and rivers?
Besides, he doesn't have the authority to dispatch any army!
"In that case, I shall not bother you any further."
Taking a deep breath, he turned and left, truly infuriated by Zhe Jue.
This place was simply his nemesis; last time he was the one who announced the decree as well and also failed to bring Lin Caisang to the palace.
Last time was alright; there was the Empress Dowager to smooth things over for him, but this time, how was he to explain to the Emperor after returning? Failing to bring the person, the Emperor would likely tear him limb from limb!
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"You're saying I went to gather herbs?"