What a Clever Move, Catching the Wolf with Bare Hands
"Of course I want to! Naturally, I do!"
Long Chen's face showed a look of desire, but he casually furrowed his brows and sighed, "However..."
"It's just that we’ve only recently taken Yanzhou, and the hearts of the people have not fully submitted yet. The counties within the province have yet to see my officials take office."
"Right now, Yanzhou is still unsettled, and going after Yuzhou as well... wouldn't that appetite be... a bit too big?"
Long Chen sat back in his chair, his fingers gently tapping the armrest as he let out a thoughtful sigh. He looked outside the window, where the afternoon sun cast golden rays over the courtyard. The lush gardens and the faint chirping of birds gave a sense of peace, yet the storm brewing in his mind was anything but calm.
As he spoke, he filled Guo Jia's cup with health-boosting goji wine and also topped off his own cup. His hand was steady, but the weight of his words hung in the air between them.