"It was merely a single act of saving a life, and the favor has already been repaid. There is no need for you, Empress, to be so concerned." Hua Shunming felt a bit displeased seeing his empress make a special trip for a man outside the family.
However, he showed no hint of it on his face, quietly waiting for the Empress to explain.
"That may be so, but my brother is the only male heir of the Zhou Family. By saving him, he effectively became our family's savior.
The Holy Emperor is well aware of the vast difference between scholars and military generals. A household like Mr. Gu's would only have servants and common guards. The journey is long and perilous. Without adequate protection, my brother would only end up worrying about him.
Rather than have my brother assign his own elite guards to protect him, it would be better to let my idle personnel serve a final, useful purpose."
