The National Master's words negated Ji Youzhi's proposal, but Ji Youzhi paid him no mind, looking instead to the Emperor.
The Emperor forcefully snapped shut the folding fan in his hand and chuckled lightly. "If I am truly the Son of Heaven, the heavens will surely understand my determination to serve the country and its people. They will not make things difficult for me. I am confident I will return safely."
This meant he was determined to go.
The National Master sighed in resignation. "In that case, let's head towards Yunhang County!"
"Towards Yunhang County?" the Emperor asked in surprise. "Didn't we just say we couldn't go back to Yunhang County? Why are we heading in that direction now?"
