"Ah Heng, if it really doesn't work out, you can take an official post outside the capital." In this life, Huo Zhengming once again made this suggestion.
Chu Heng was momentarily stunned, recalling in his past life how he had left for the Border Pass once more, guarding it for many years before returning to the capital.
"Forget it, as if I never said anything. Being an official outside is even more dangerous; it's not unheard of for officials to meet with mishaps on their journey," Huo Zhengming frowned, dismissing the idea as he glanced at the envelope, "Then I'll go to the palace to see the Emperor!"
Huo Zhengming set off for the palace, with Chu Heng following along, waiting outside the palace gate.
At some point, snowflakes began to fall, blanketing everything around in white.
As soon as Huo Zhengming entered the palace, Duke Zheng received the news.
He sat in his study, summoning Madam Tang to him.