Li Xuanjing sipped his tea and said, "Using a thief to catch a thief, there has never been such a precedent before. The three provinces might not approve, but I'll try submitting a petition first."
Li Nuo said, "Thank you, Dad."
Li Xuanjing did not continue the topic and asked, "How have you and Jiaren been lately?"
Li Nuo replied, "Quite well. You needn't worry."
Father and son chatted idly about family matters for a few moments. Seeing someone enter with a stack of scrolls, Li Nuo stood up and said, "I won't disturb you with official matters, Dad. I'll head back now."
Li Xuanjing nodded his head, remembered something, and added, "Yesterday, King Chun sent over two boxes of tribute oranges. I don't like them; you take them back instead."
Moments later, Li Nuo exited the government office with Housekeeper Wu and a young man following him, each carrying a box of tribute oranges.
As he was about to leave the Ministry of Justice, he suddenly heard music coming from a room.