"Are you really going back?"
Li Muyuan also knew Chen Jing wanted to investigate the man who had first intercepted him.
But they had already arrested Wei Cen, and they had irrefutable evidence that Wei Mingjiao had colluded with Western Rong.
"Xiao Chen, I think we should eat our meal one bite at a time."
"And walk our road one step at a time."
"Even if there's still something fishy at Jingrong Pass."
"We should return to the Six Gates first and interrogate Wei Cen. That would be safer and more prudent."
"Besides, even if you want to go back."
"We can't spare anyone to help you right now."
Chen Jing considered this.
"We've just arrested Wei Cen. If there really is someone behind the scenes, they'd never expect me to turn back immediately."
"Carry on as usual. I won't take anyone with me. I'll sneak back to investigate, which will make things easier."
"If I'm overthinking things, I'll return to the prefectural city on my own."
With that much said, there was little more to discuss.
Li Muyuan knew Chen Jing had made up his mind.
Hearing this, Ding Qingyan, who stood beside them,
Admired Chen Jing so much he could have prostrated himself before him.
Not only was his strength monstrous, he was so devoted to his duty. With the imperial court battered by wind and rain, this was exactly the sort of talent it needed!
"Lord Chen truly is a pillar of the court! I cannot compare!"
Chen Jing waved a hand.
Ding Qingyan's flattery did nothing for him.
If old Ding could put in a few good words for him with Song Chenxing, that might actually be useful.
After all, Song Chenxing was a prefect, a high official of the Subordinate Fourth Rank, and his words