Xue Lingjun said, "Li Tianheng publicly claimed that these officers intended to harm the Great Kang Mission. But as far as I know, the truth is that they planned to rebel, seize him on his birthday, and force him to agree to return to Great Kang."
Hu Xiaotian was inwardly startled. He simply could not understand how Xue Lingjun knew so much of the inside story.
Xue Lingjun said, "Li Tianheng suddenly moved to arrest every one of these officers who wanted to return to Great Kang. His intentions speak for themselves." She sighed. "I came to remind you to prepare early."
Hu Xiaotian nodded. If everything Xue Lingjun had said was true, Li Tianheng had undoubtedly decided to sever all ties with Great Kang. Would that not make this visit to confer a princely title on Great Kang's behalf a joke? He said quietly, "Thank you for the warning, Sister Jun."
Xue Lingjun sighed. "I've never had much interest in politics. I came to Western Sichuan intending to travel around, but I encountered this sort of thing as soon as I arrived. It seems there isn't a peaceful place anywhere under heaven."
Hu Xiaotian smiled. "Since when did you become so melancholy, Sister Jun?"
Xue Lingjun said, "The upheaval in Western Prefecture has simply affected my mood."
Hu Xiaotian said, "Sister Jun, I have nothing to do today anyway. How about I accompany you around the city to help you unwind?"
His suggestion immediately brought a radiant smile to Xue Lingjun's face. She nodded. "Wonderful. I was planning to offer incense at Western Mountain. Having you come along would be perfect."
Xue Lingjun had come on horseback that day. The warriors accompanying her were the same men who had been at the Hundred Flavors Restaurant. Hu Xiaotian greeted Guo