"...Yes!" A trace of pain appeared on Duo Ao's face, but he still endured it and responded.
"Duo Ao, as a subject of our Sand Sea, you must not consider personal gains and losses. The survival of the entire clan is the priority, while personal affairs are trivial. You are a trusted general of my Imperial Brother; you should understand the art of choosing between them!" Fufeng Tianlan said, waving a hand to Duo Ao, "Go and handle it!"
"Yes! I will take my leave!" Duo Ao bowed his head, saluted, and turned to disappear into the flowers.
After Duo Ao's figure vanished, a petite maid holding a tray appeared where Duo Ao had knelt, slightly raised her head, and with a solemn expression, looked at Fufeng Tianlan, who was standing silently by the window, and asked, "Miss, you know that the girl stationed in Xunyang is Duo Ao's cherished one. Why did you mention her on purpose? Isn't that..."
