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As Chen Xi spoke, he quickly wrote the dispatch order, sealed it with the stamp, and placed it on the table before rushing out. If he was too late, and Lujiang were to be taken, only Lu Xun and Lu Ji of the Lu family would be able to escape, which would indeed be a tragedy.

Once out of the Political Office, Chen Xi leaped onto a horse-drawn carriage. Liu Bei's sword was indispensable to him, and in such a rush, there was no room for error. He ordered the coachman to hurry to the Chen Family residence.

"What matter is so urgent, Master?" As Chen Xi pushed open the door, he did not wait for Old Butler Chen to pay his respects and headed straight toward the central hall of the inner courtyard, the voice of Old Butler Chen inquiring from behind him.