"Northern Zhou?"
Hearing this, Wei Jue froze and looked at her and Gao Changgong. Then he seemed to understand. "Your Highness, you—"
"I've already agreed."
Gao Changgong looked at Wei Jue with a pale face and sighed. "The emperor is benighted and trusts treacherous men. There is no longer a place for loyal ministers and worthy generals like us in Great Qi! Mingda, after I leave, you'll be staying in Great Qi alone. Be careful."
Wei Jue fell silent, saying nothing.
Seeing him quiet, Verdant Green Maiden smiled and asked, "What, does it bother you that I'm taking the Lanling King in your heart to serve Northern Zhou?"
At her words, Wei Jue hurriedly shook his head. "No... it's just..."
He opened his mouth, but in the end, he still couldn't say anything. All he could do was let out a long sigh.
"So be it!"
"Your Highness, take great care in the Zhou state! If we meet on the battlefield someday, I'll certainly give you three leagues' ground."
Hearing this, Verdant Green Maiden smiled. "I thought you were going to come with us."
Wei Jue lowered his head, then smiled and shook it. "No matter where my ancestors came from, I grew up in Ye City, so naturally I should stay here. But Your Highness is different. If he doesn't leave, there'll be no place for him in Great Qi! So I support His Highness's decision, but I won't be going with him."
"Mm, you've got a bit of a Great General's bearing."
Verdant Green Maiden gave a small nod, approving of Wei Jue's words.
Gao Changgong walked over to Wei Jue and patted him on the shoulder. "Mingda, take care!"
"Your Highness, you too."
Watching the two grown men clasp hands and gaze at each other with tears