267, Lord, you've come back late...

"I understand, Ke Rou," you take people to escort him back to the Imperial Court, and wait for Lord Duan to deal with it," Zhao Douan said calmly, "and convey my thanks to the Commanders of each guard on my behalf, considering this a favor owed."

He didn't overstep his bounds to mete out punishment, after all, his immediate superior was Old Ma.

Of course, another reason to send the man back was to pass the hot potato to Ma Yan.

Hmm, as the immediate superior, it's quite reasonable to clean up after a subordinate, isn't it?

"Yes!"

The crowd from Lihua Hall and the military officer bowed respectfully and promptly went downstairs to carry out their duties.

Eunuch Hai couldn't help but ask curiously, "You're not going to meet that Chai Keqiao in person?"

No... right now, I just want to focus on cultivation, as inspiration is fleeting, if I don't seize it, I'm afraid I'll lose it... Zhao Douan muttered inwardly, yet his face was stern, "What's there to see in a man?"