Ye Feisheng said lightly, "If楼主 Hua wants to provoke me back to the capital, he should use a more clever method."
"I am merely offering a kind reminder. Whether you return to the capital or not is of no concern to me," Hua Zhaofei's eyes turned sharp. "However, if you dare to harm Jia Yan, you will never have the chance to return to the capital again."
After speaking, he left arrogantly. Ye Feisheng let out a cold laugh, young and impetuous!
He had indeed received news about the reactivation of the Five City Patrols. Since the founding of the Great Wei, the Qianniu Guard had been responsible for the security of the capital. Was the Five City Patrols meant to replace the Qianniu Guard?
No, the Qianniu Guard were all trusted confidantes of the Sage. There was no need to replace his own people, unless it was to... strengthen defenses. Had something happened in the capital recently?
"My Lord, a letter from the capital." Ye Feisheng had already entered the room.
The letters Ye Feisheng sent were mostly from the palace. The Sage was concerned about the progress of the Jiangzhou official school, as it was the first local official school in the Great Wei, and its success or failure was crucial. Only if the Jiangzhou official school succeeded could it be promoted nationwide.
After reading it, Xie Jia Yan asked, "Does Sect Master Ye wish to return to the capital?"
Ye Feisheng was stunned. "I am under orders to protect your safety. When you leave Jiangzhou, I will leave."
Xie Jia Yan smiled. "The Cui family has already left Jiangnan, and the academy's progress is going smoothly. It is indeed a waste to keep you by my side as a guard. Moreover, as you know, the楼主 Hua and I are close friends."
"My Lord, I do not intend to oppose楼主 Hua. The Wuji Sect was annihilated, and it is my duty," Ye Feisheng said respectfully.
He guessed that Xie Jia Yan had overheard his conversation with Hua Zhaofei just now.
Fengming Tower had become too famous in the martial world in the past two years, especially with the annihilation of the Wuji Sect overnight. The Sage was very displeased with this.
Furthermore, the Sage already knew about the relationship between his Lord and Hua Zhaofei.
"Sect Master Ye misunderstands my meaning. I have already informed the Sage of my relationship with Zhaofei in my letter. I know that Sect Master Ye has great ambitions, and it is a pity to be by my side. Moreover, there is likely to be turmoil in the capital. Sect Master Ye may have a chance to achieve something if you return."
Ye Feisheng's smile was somewhat bleak. "My Lord, please do not jest. Compared to what you have accomplished, I am truly ashamed. I sincerely wish to follow you and protect you."
Before, he had always wanted to distinguish himself and compete with the Duke's mansion. He didn't know when it started to feel meaningless.
Even if he suppressed the Duke's mansion, what then? Could it change the fact that his surname was Yu?
The fact that the Sage secretly supported the Wuji Sect was something even he did not know. The Cui family, a noble family for a hundred years, had fallen at the hands of rioters.
And the Gu family also made him understand that doing these underhanded deeds for the Sage would not end well.
It might even implicate the Yu family in the future.
It was better to keep a distance from the Yu family for now.
Moreover, he had been convinced by Xie Jia Yan's character during his time by his side. At such a young age, he was so indifferent to fame and fortune, and all his thoughts and actions were for the welfare of the common people. He was indeed a good official.
It was truly disheartening that the Sage had to guard against even someone like him.
Xie Jia Yan smiled and nodded. "I understand your good intentions, Sect Master. However, the capital needs you more at this moment, and this is also what Sixth Lady meant."
"She... knows?"
Xie Jia Yan nodded. "The Heir Apparent discovered Tubo spies in the capital, and the Great Wei is in constant internal strife. He fears that the Yumen Pass may be in danger and wishes to request an imperial decree to guard the border. The Heir Apparent and the Duke are not in the capital. The Gu family has suffered misfortune, and the noble families are in decline. The Yu family has no one trustworthy in the court and fears being calculated by villains and attacked from both sides. They still need Sect Master's secret assistance."
"She trusts me?" This girl was quite bold to entrust the Duke's mansion to him.