Xiao Huayu smiled softly and thanked Tang Yu with neither servility nor arrogance.
Tang Yu did not chat with her further. After sending back the group that had come to intercept and kill Huang Junxiong, he looked at Xiao Nanliang and asked with a smile.
"Now that Huang Junxiong is dead, will Centurion Xiao return to Kyoto and continue serving as a centurion, or will you take your sister somewhere secluded and retire from the world? Rest assured, whichever you choose, I won't make things difficult for you. It's your freedom."
After a pause, Tang Yu added, "Of course, it would be even better if you were willing to stay. I know your abilities very well."
Xiao Nanliang hesitated for a moment and was about to refuse. After serving in the Embroidered Uniform Guard in Kyoto for so many years and suffering repeated suppression, he had already grown somewhat disheartened.
But Xiao Huayu, beside him, took his hand and gave him an encouraging look.
So long as one was part of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, one's status and position were there for all to see—far better than being an elder in some major sect.
"Since my lord thinks so highly of me, I am willing to remain in the Embroidered Uniform Guard."
Xiao Nanliang naturally had no hesitation regarding his sister's wishes. Staying in Kyoto had its advantages as well, especially now that Huang Junxiong was dead.
"It's naturally best if you can stay. Since Huang Junxiong is dead, you can take his position. I have faith in your abilities."
Tang Yu smiled and patted Xiao Nanliang on the shoulder.
"Your sister isn't in very good health. I happen to know a Supreme Elder of the Divine Farmer Sect. In a few days, I'll have him treat her. And if