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The messenger delivering the letter was Shu Ying, a guard under Xiao Jinyan's command, who stood upright outside the tent, reporting respectfully.
Weichi had been guarding the entrance, and it was because of his reminder that Shu Ying didn't rashly barge in.
Lying on the bed inside the tent, Xiao Jinyan had just fallen asleep when he heard of the letter from the Imperial Palace, and his eyes snapped open.
A single oil lamp left inside the tent made the top of the tent visible.
Before leaving, Xiao Jinyan had instructed that he be informed immediately of any matters concerning Shen Chuwei.
Now, hearing of the letter from the palace, he couldn't help but worry if something had happened to Shen Chuwei?
Was his father making things difficult for Xiao Jiu again?
Xiao Jinyan threw off the blanket and got out of bed, ordering, "Come in."
With the command given, Shu Ying lifted the tent's curtain and walked in.
Weichi also entered, lighting six more oil lamps.