It was the Mid-Autumn Festival in the eighth month. Huan Wen, Jin's Grand Marshal, hosted a banquet at the former Yan Prince of Shangyong's Residence for the generals of the Northern Expedition who remained in Ye City. Murong Wei, Kezuhun Yi, Yu Wei, and the other former Yan sovereign and ministers were also invited. Before the banquet began, Kezuhun Yi said privately to Chen Caozhi, "Sima Chen, two years ago Qin Qin wanted to take you as her husband, but could not keep you here. Who would have thought that, with times and circumstances changed, we would come back around to Qin Qin's marriage? What plans do you have, Sima Chen?"
Chen Caozhi had fathomed Huan Wen's intentions thoroughly. He knew Huan Wen was eager to return to Jiangdong and, after weighing everything repeatedly, would leave him to hold Ye City. He answered with a smile, "How could I dare disappoint Her Highness Qin Qin's affection? Matters will become clear within the next couple of days."
Kezuhun Yi had obtained no definite answer, but there was no doubt that Chen Caozhi had feelings for Qin Qin. Moreover, rumors had spread through Ye City over the past two days that Huan Wen intended to send Murong Wei and the others to Jiankang. This made Murong Wei feel that his future was unpredictable, and he had ordered Kezuhun Yi to sound Chen Caozhi out. After all, Chen Caozhi was Huan Wen's foremost adviser, and because of Murong Qinchen, he ought not to be too cold-
Kezuhun Yi asked, "I hear Duke Huan will soon send-" Unsure how to address Murong Wei, he could only continue, "-send Qin Qin's elder brother to Jiankang. Is that true?"
Chen Caozhi said, "Please set your mind at ease. Going to Jiankang to pay respects to the