The two of them abided by filial propriety and never crossed the line, but they still took small liberties with each other now and then. Only after a round of tender murmurs and caresses did they each sit down at the table to talk business.
"I figured you were right to come to Beiyan, but I thought you'd go straight to the imperial capital. Yet here you are, running all the way to this Northern Region instead? The terrain and environment here are terrible, there's sand and dust everywhere, and you're really not afraid of hardship," Ah Jiu complained.
Wufu said, "I was worried about you. I was afraid Emperor Yan would secretly trip you up. I had nothing to do in Quanzhou anyway, so I simply came over."
"And you're at ease leaving Changsheng behind?"
"He has Hua Wushuang to look after him, and there's no shortage of people around him. Once he grows stronger, Uncle will bring him over." Wufu said, "Changsheng is important, but you're more important."
