RIN

Chapter 89

After An Sun's bold words, the Province General ordered for them to surrender their weapons and follow them for further interrogation.

To their surprise, along with Rin's, An Sun surrendered and willingly allowed the men to bind their hands.

Following the group of soldiers with her hands bound, Rin shot a glance at An Sun who from the beginning, bore an emotionless expression – as if he wasn't being arrested.

Sensing a gaze on him, An Sun's gaze drifted casually over to Rin.

"What?"

"Nothing my lord, I'm just surprised by your calmness," Rin said lightly.

From what's she's seen from the man; he was one to do things on a whim and was quite ruthless when threatened.

Yet he so easily has surrendered to the Jilin soldiers and willingly allowed them to bind his hands. His actions somewhat surprised her.

An Sun's brows twitched. His lips pursed together, forming a thin line as his expression turned colder and colder.

"Are you saying I'm impulsive?"

Chuckling, Rin shifts her gaze away to look in front. "Of course not, my lord. I was merely pointing out an observation."

An Sun's eyes narrowed as he noted the amused expression on Rin's face, and he quickly shifted his gaze away with bitterness.

The two walked in silence - the Jilin soldiers in front while they walked in the back.

After a while, his gaze subconsciously landed on Rin's small face.

Rin's thoughts were currently focused on meeting the Jilin governor and her plans to gain his trust. However, it'd be difficult with An Sun, who had yet to trust her.

It was only then that she suddenly heard An Sun's low, magnetic voice speak. "I may be ruthless but I'm rational. If we're going to follow your plan through and through then I must also carry out my part."

Surprised, Rin turned to look at An Sun whose eyes were no longer on her.

At that moment, Rin saw An Sun's handsome, sharp features contort into a dark and bitter expression. She somehow found his expression entertaining to look at.

Rin smiled. "Thank you."

"Don't think because of this I trust you. Your one-month trial is still up." An Sun faintly snorted.

"Besides," His voice lowered. "If I wanted, I could kill these men and their governor."

Rin held back the urge to sigh helplessly. In the end, she looked elsewhere and continued to walk forward.

...

Passing through the gates, the soldiers guided their group forward. Entering the Jilin province, Rin took the time to admire the interior.

As expected, it was simple and rather poor looking.

But she knew it was all a façade. Behind the low-quality goods and roughly built structures was wealth and power - things all humans desire.

Rin's wandering eyes stayed on the buildings a while longer before turning to the front to examine at the Province General.

He was a middle-aged man, with a fair set of wrinkles under his eyes. Due to the cold weather and lack of sun, his complexion was much paler compared to those in the southern and eastern empires.