After listening to Chen Shijie, Zhao Xing couldn't help but feel some admiration.
Gui Niang and he had no official status, she was merely a close companion; Nanyang County's security was not his responsibility either, and the Minister of Agriculture's duty was merely to encourage farming, nothing more.
He could have disappeared without a trace, safely returning to the army to resume his role as the Military Minister of Agriculture Officer.
But he was willing to risk his life, set a trap to attract the Xuantian Sect to make a move against him.
For Gui Niang and the common people, it was a matter of loyalty and responsibility; exterminating bandits and killing enemies required courage and confidence!
Old Chen, truly a man!
After thinking for a while, Zhao Xing realized he needed to say something. Old Chen confiding in him meant a lot.
"Actually, my coming here also involves the Xuantian Sect."
"Oh?" Chen Shijie raised an eyebrow. "You mean..."
