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The vast sky stretched endlessly above.
This place was already far from the Qing River.
Zhuang Gaoxian turned back, just as Du Ruhui stepped forward.
"Why did the national advisor stop me just now?" he asked in a calm voice.
"The country has just won a new battle and expanded its borders. However, at the same time, General Duan was deposed, General He died in battle, and Dong Ah met with misfortune. Zhuang Country still very much needs Song Hengjiang," Du Ruhui said. "By blood, since he is Your Majesty's grand uncle, Zhuang Country needs him even more. Such military prowess should not die at Your Majesty's hand."
He noticed that when he mentioned "grand uncle," Zhuang Gaoxian furrowed his brow.
A king like Zhuang Gaoxian, who rarely showed his emotions, wouldn't easily reveal his feelings. The only reason Du Ruhui noticed it was to deliberately tell him—be mindful of your words, the king does not like to hear such talk again.
