"The Youth Camp is only here to observe the battle. Look how happy that's made you." Lan Yuan teased from Gao Shun's side.
Lan Ji scratched his head, glanced at Lan Tian, and muttered softly, "I'd be happy whether we're watching or fighting. What if Father needs us at the last minute? The Youth Camp is ready at all times."
Lan Tian neither confirmed nor denied it. Turning to Gao Shun, he invited, "Whether we fight or make peace will be decided tomorrow. Boping, will you stay in the main tent tonight? It's been a long time since we last talked by candlelight through the night."
Gao Shun shook his head. "Sir already has a plan in mind. You need only discuss it with Boyang. Since I've gone to serve as General of Supervision, I will no longer interfere in Jiao Province's military affairs. That will also help Boyang grow."
"Could it be that you're making it up to Zhongling? The boy spent several years in Jing Province—do you feel you failed to teach him enough?" Lan Tian deliberately joked.
"Who told Zhongling to become a student of Tiger Guards Martial Hall? I look after them in my capacity as General of Supervision. Is General Guan not far better than I am at deploying troops? There's nothing for me to make up for," Gao Shun flatly denied.
Lan Tian pointed at Gao Shun and sighed. "You, always saying one thing and meaning another. Don't forget I still have Qing'er. In the future, don't favor one over the other."
Gao Shun wore a bitter smile. "Qing'er is, after all, a girl. There are always many inconveniences in teaching her. It's enough if she learns the Lord's methods. Besides, didn't you want her to study medicine?"
"Hahaha, that's true." Lan Tian nodded.