As the Deputy Chief of Staff Wu listened, he said with a furrowed brow, "General, I've heard recent news that Dongchen is likely to stay in Kyoto and be promoted to the rank of Four-rank General. It would be such a pity if that falls through. What if they pretend to get a divorce for now, and remarry when the policy changes years later?"
No sooner had Deputy Chief of Staff Wu finished his words than Han Dongchen responded gravely, "No need, things are fine as they are."
Then he turned to his uncle and others and said, "Uncle, big cousin, when you get home, pack up simply. You can't take much with you. You'll likely set off tomorrow. In a while, I'll take you home. Second cousin should be home by now, too. Don't worry. I've got the people sorted out. They won't give you a hard time."
"That's right, living conditions will be tough over there. You won't be able to bring any money. You might suffer for a few days. I'll set off as soon as possible. You'll be fine once I get there."
