Before leaving, Liu Jue told Xiao Linghan the Taoist priest's secret.

Liu Jue's tone sounded casual, but there was an indescribable solemnity in it.

"I can't tell if Jiang Tian is truly shrewd or truly foolish. When I need to confront those powerful families, how can I leave the capital even for a moment? If I really leave and those powerful families find out, I might die on the way. And if her existence is exposed, she might have to go to the underworld with me."

"When I turn thirty, if I want to live, I will definitely become a Taoist priest, and leave behind all worldly affairs."

"She specifically asked for you, and I've seen you. You are indeed a good person. My fate with her ended in the capital. From now on, I want you to take good care of her, not to restrict her, and to be her support. Tell me honestly, can you do that?"

Liu Jue's gaze was sharp as a sword, fixed on Xiao Linghan.

Without hesitation, Xiao Linghan said, "I can."

As the two men looked at each other, it was as if they had made some kind of promise.

From that day on, Xiao Linghan knew what his mission would be.

But he's just a blockhead, completely clueless about romance and how to please her, which is only making the two of them grow further apart.

He really couldn't tell that secret; it was too dangerous.

If you actually say it, it will only add another person to suffer.

She was so good to him, so why did he have to put her in danger?

After he finished speaking, no one spoke for a long time.

“I require those around me to have absolute trust in me and to be absolutely honest with me. You think that secret will affect my life, so you don’t tell me. That’s your reason.”

“I can understand, but I can’t accept it, because ever since I brought you here from the capital, our safety has been intertwined. I can allow you to do many things, and I can allow you to do some things behind my back. But if I ask you something, you must tell me. That’s my bottom line.”

Jiang Tian's voice lowered: "If you can't do it, I won't force you. It's late, go to sleep."

Xiao Linghan remained silent for a long time.

Jiang Tian didn't seem to care what he was thinking. She turned over and went to sleep on the inside of the bed.

After a long time, Xiao Linghan slowly took a step, blew out the candle, and went to the low couch.

I spent a sleepless night.

The next day, Jiang Tian left as usual.

Just like yesterday, Xiao Linghan drank another bowl of tonic.

After finishing his drink, he didn't linger in the courtyard but went to the guard team and found his subordinates.

The Northwest is a region plagued by constant warfare, and the guards undergo rigorous daily training to ensure their master's safety.

After waiting for two hours, Xiao Linghan finally saw his loyal subordinates.

Compared to the capital, these people seemed more relaxed in the Northwest, and their faces showed less fatigue.

They were all very happy to see Xiao Linghan and asked about his situation.

Xiao Linghan said a few words in a low voice, without saying much more.

His relationship with Jiang Tian was impossible to hide from the moment he arrived in the Northwest, and his subordinates were well aware of it.

His original personal attendant couldn't help but remind him, "Sir, Madam Jinrong is a very good person, and she treats her subordinates very well. If you can stay with her, you will surely be able to settle down."

If it weren't for the crisis looming behind us, who would be willing to be constantly running around like a headless chicken?