"After all this time, it's still about this. You used to advise me not to dwell on the past, that getting angry over what has already happened is pointless. Why have you forgotten all that now?"
"It's just frustrating. It's been so long, and we still haven't found them."
He was genuinely frustrated.
The Capital City had already sent people to ask him to return and govern.
They also mentioned that rebels from Min State were gathering, possibly leading to unrest.
It seemed his departure from the capital to the sea had weakened his authority, giving those people a chance to exploit.
He really should return to the capital.
But the issue with He Hongzhao was holding him back.
He had never discussed these things with Sang Yan, not wanting to trouble her with them.
He just wanted her to live peacefully and joyfully by his side.
"If we can't find them, we'll continue searching. As long as she's alive, she'll slip up eventually. I have a feeling she'll show up soon."
