"Why?" Wen Jiu wanted to check on Wen Xi personally once she learned he was out of danger. As the head of the First Intelligence Pavilion, Keke would certainly know the situation; Keke was currently in the safest place—the capital—and Wen Jiu wanted to go back.
"The Emperor knows of your close ties with Miss Zhao, and the charges against the Zhao Estate have yet to be finalized. If you show up in the capital now, you’re just walking into a trap. Returning to the capital without an imperial edict is tantamount to defying a decree, which is a serious crime."
"When I return to the capital, I will report all of your meritorious deeds truthfully. I believe Lord Su shares this sentiment." It wasn't a question, but a statement of certainty.
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