It was not Chu Xiaohe's intention to keep the Chu Family Army in Nanmeng—at least, not for now.
The Chu Family Army had to return. If they did not go back, the Emperor would inevitably suspect them of harboring ulterior motives, which meant the soldiers who returned would face grave danger.
At the same time, Lu Beimo and Chu Yueli had to go back.
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