After a moment's thought, he added, "I've never seen anyone as indifferent as you. Do you not realize that because of a single word from the Emperor, countless people would be willing to wait for years? Even those Advanced Scholars, waiting to fill official positions, need to wait a year, but you—you couldn't stand to wait even a day. Forget it, wait for a month. When the time comes and you leave, if the Emperor asks, I can say you rushed back to see your child. Considering your heartfelt paternal love, he won't say anything."
With a deadline set, Ye Zi'an naturally felt at ease and nodded, "Alright."
Baili Yan saw that he was agreeable now and snorted coldly.
Old Mu also came over, shook his head at his attitude, but said nothing. He could understand Brother An's feelings, as he too had been eager to rush home when he heard of Linhao's birth while serving in the military.
He reached out and patted Ye Zi'an on the shoulder, not saying a word.
