NOVPUBXu Zening nodded slowly, then said to Xu Shiyi, “Go ahead and take care of your tasks.”
Xu Shiyi nodded in agreement. “Yes.”
Shen Roujia felt deeply guilty about Xiao Fu. Everything had taken her by surprise, and this recent event had completely disrupted her plans.
Shen Roujia was the kind of person who feared being overwhelmed by guilt, and now, her guilt over Xiao Fu felt like it had dragged some innocent people into it.
She lowered her head, lost in thought.
But whenever she remembered that she didn’t truly belong to this world, the urge to escape returned.
Perhaps Xiao Fu would live well if she stayed here. At the very least, she wouldn’t have to suffer anymore. As long as Xu Zening was around, Xiao Fu would continue to live comfortably.
With this thought, Shen Roujia felt a sense of relief.
Meanwhile, Gu Zhi frowned as she looked at the letter in her hand, then turned her gaze to Xiao Sinian in front of her.
“Can you handle going back on your own?”
Xiao Sinian nodded slowly, “You’ve brought some of the Wen clan members here, but they haven’t resolved their issues in the Northern Border. I’m planning to take some of them back.”
“Xu Liangeng, that fool, stirred up trouble in the imperial mausoleum and wasn’t even afraid of getting caught. This time, the emperor finally sees him for what he is.”
“This secret letter is in duplicate; one is for you. When you return victorious, you can testify on my behalf.”
Gu Zhi was stunned, then frowned, “You trust me that much? Aren’t you afraid I’ll do something underhanded?”
Xiao Sinian chuckled softly, shaking his head slowly, “Do you really think I’m that foolish?”
Gu Zhi looked at Xiao Sinian in surprise, then slowly said, “I always thought… never mind, maybe this is for the best.”
With those ambiguous words, Gu Zhi turned, grabbed her long sword, and walked out.
Xiao Sinian watched her in her military attire, unsure how to express his current feelings.
Just as Gu Zhi was about to leave the tent, she paused slightly and said softly, “Safe travels.”
Xiao Sinian hesitated before replying, “You too, stay safe.”
Gu Zhi responded with a cold “hmph” and strode away.
Outside, the constant sound of hooves seemed to echo the tense atmosphere.
