Some things, when understood too clearly, can actually rob you of happiness.
Jiang Yichun wrapped an arm around her shoulder, speaking softly, "Don't worry, I've already used the unrest in the Capital as an excuse to refuse His Majesty. He plans to send Liang Jing to find King Rui instead."
Bai Ruozhu sighed in relief, "That's good."
As they were talking, Jianqi came from outside to report, "Master, the envoy from the Western Regions just entered the Capital City, and now they have already gone to the Palace to have an audience with the Emperor. The one leading them is Young Master Ao Qi."
Upon hearing this, Bai Ruozhu became elated, "Yingtong and Ao Qi are both here; we must hurry and meet them."
Jiang Yichun held her back, smiling, "Have you forgotten that our trip to the Western Regions was a secret mission? If you suddenly know them, wouldn't that give us away? It'd be better to find an opportunity to get to know them in a proper way."
