Given the current situation, Jincheng absolutely could not go on being so lax all the time, because it would delay major matters later on. So Uchiha Hiko needed to explain his purpose in coming here to this uncle as soon as possible.
From their interactions during this time, Uchiha Hiko had gradually realized that this old woman was no ordinary person either. In the inner court, there were some very formidable figures connected to her.
And this old man had once been a ruthless figure in the palace as well. Later, he grew disgusted with the ruler and left to live his own quiet life.
But under the pressure of harsh taxes and levies, he could only live like this. He could not defy the ruler's orders and could only struggle on in this place. Many things were forced upon him, yet he had no choice but to silently accept and endure them.
"Uncle, I can tell that you are no ordinary person either. Although you have never spoken to me about these matters, I can truly feel it."
"So I have nothing to hide from you. I'll tell you directly: my main purpose in coming here this time is to address the country's internal problems."
"I was sent here by someone else to do this, so I have to see it through before I can leave. Otherwise, I won't be able to complete my mission, and I won't be able to get what I want."
"And I also know that although you are no longer in the inner court managing these affairs, you still care deeply about the country. I don't think you want to see your country gradually decline and fall into ruin, either!"
Uchiha Hiko had long seen the old man's patriotism in his heart. He felt