At this moment, Baili Moqing’s coughing fit broke out again, settling the atmosphere in the hall.
"Aunt, you speak too seriously. Zhenli is merely here in Beisha City to relieve the garrison. The reinforcements for the north have already reached a point thirty miles east of the city. Knowing that this nephew of yours was here, he simply came to express his gratitude for my past favor in recognizing his talents."
Baili Moqing rested his head back against his wheelchair, a self-deprecating, bitter smile appearing on his face. "Aunt, do you honestly believe that with my current state of health, I could still harbor any ambitions?"
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