Koala Reads

"The butler was summoned. He knelt beside the bed, looking timid and afraid to look up at his master."

"Xiao Wanwu's voice was still hoarse, but his tone was emotionless. "Speak," he said."

"The butler took a deep breath and slowly recounted what had happened. "Sir, this morning, the emperor received a letter from General Xie, saying that the army would reach the capital in a few days. Along with it was a list of the casualties...""

""Among them was the name of the Seventh Young Master. So the emperor sent someone to inform the mansion first, so that you and the others in the mansion would be mentally prepared...""