"Lord Yang, if you keep this up, you truly will overwhelm me with honors I do not deserve."
Seeing Yang Qing bow to him yet again, Suotu immediately reached out with both hands to stop him.
"I had thought that once this battle was over, we could return to Capital City together. I never expected you to have such plans, Lord Yang."
Suotu asked Yang Qing, "Does His Majesty know of this?"
Yang Qing nodded. "Naturally. I informed His Majesty long ago."
"But surely His Majesty knows that venturing beyond the pass will be nothing like a leisurely excursion through mountains and rivers..."
Though Yang Qing had not said so outright, Suotu knew that the pass he intended to leave through was Yan Pass, where they now stood.
He also understood that whatever Yang Qing intended to do must still concern Northern Liang.
But leaving the pass was nothing like remaining here in Western Chu.
Beyond the pass, he would have only himself to rely on.
What was more, packs of wolves lurked on every side out there. The slightest misstep could cost him his life!
"Lord Yang, please come with me." Suotu invited Yang Qing into his Military Tent.
Once he saw that no one else was around, Suotu hesitated several times before finally deciding to offer some advice. "Lord Yang, this is a matter of grave importance. I would still urge you to consider it thoroughly before acting."
Yang Qing shook his head again. "Thank you, Guard Suotu, but this matter is already pressing at our brows."
Seeing Yang Qing's resolute expression, Suotu knew there was no room left to change his mind. He sighed. "Since that is the case, all I can say is this: take care."
"Thank you!" Yang Qing replied.
Suotu turned away and searched