A Woman's Strange Angle

Gao Shun shook his head. "I'm not worried about the children. I'm actually concerned for you and the lord. The King of Hanzhong suddenly summoned your whole family to Shu, yet didn't explain things clearly to Yi Jibo. It's hard not to worry. Would you like to bring the Scout Battalion?"

Lan Tian was quite open-minded. "My brother-in-law is renowned for his benevolence. He wouldn't summon my family to Shu to put us in danger. There may be some secret matter he wishes to discuss, which is why he didn't want Jibo to pass on the message."

"You make a fair point, sir. Lady Gan has already been installed as queen. Even if someone slanders you, saying your achievements threaten the throne, the King of Hanzhong will still be wary of striking a rat for fear of breaking the vases around it. Boyang and the lord are also going to Shu with you. I truly can't see what's behind this." Gao Shun's expression remained grave.

"Boping, don't let your imagination run wild. While I'm away from Jiao Province, you'll bear a heavy responsibility as head of the Ministry of War Bureau. The tens of thousands of people relocated from Luling to Longchuan are bound to breed resentment in Jiangdong. Although Sun Quan won't dare to start another war openly, he'll surely resort to plenty of underhanded moves. Peace and stability are the foundation of all development." Lan Tian spoke in a serious, solemn tone.

Gao Shun clasped his fists and replied with force. "Rest assured, sir. I'll protect everything you've worked so hard to build."

"Good. I'm going back to find my wife. You get back to your own work, and remember to come by tonight." Lan Tian rose to his feet.

"I understand." Gao Shun nodded.

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