Just as he racked his brains, trying to think of an excuse to get out of there,
someone suddenly yanked hard on his sleeve.
"Senior Brother—!"
Ji Shuyu, who had been standing obediently behind him the whole time, now had stars in her eyes.
"We rushed all the way here. My legs are practically rubbed raw..."
You Wujiang hesitated. "This... Junior Sister, official business comes first..."
Just as he was struggling with what to do,
Jiang Yuechu spoke up as well. "General Wei is right."
Though she was cool by nature and disliked mundane affairs,
she still understood how to conduct herself.
Not to mention, the last time she returned to the Capital City, she had taken advantage of this honest man.
Even setting that aside,
he had traveled a thousand li to this godforsaken place and brought her elder brother's verbal decree.
If they didn't even offer him a meal before sending him on his way,
it would indeed be rather unreasonable.
"This..."
You Wujiang furrowed his brows.
If he insisted on leaving, not only would his junior sister make a fuss, but he would also offend the Grand Princess of Great Tang.
It would also make him, You Wujiang, seem petty and ignorant of common courtesies.
"Very well."
You Wujiang let out a long sigh.
He patted the back of his junior sister's hand, signaling for her to let go.
Then he cupped his hands in a salute, his tone resigned.
"Since your hospitality is so gracious, then..."
"We'll trouble you."
Night fell.
The flower hall in the Regional Command's rear courtyard was already brightly lit.
Though they had claimed to be preparing a simple meal,
how could Wei He, an old hand at this sort of thing, really serve the distinguished guests from the Capital City