Si Yuheng immediately changed his tone, "Miss Lihua, are you planning to travel with us?"
Startled by Ge Lihua's swift attack earlier, he couldn't help but lower his stance, even showing a hint of trying to please her.
Ge Lihua scanned them both, "Where are you heading?"
Si Yuheng was straightforward, "I'm going to the capital to find my grandfather."
Ge Lihua thought of bringing this person to see Qingzhi, perhaps he was Si Yingzong's nephew. She offered, "I'm also headed to the capital. Why don't we travel together?"
Si Yuheng quickly agreed, "As you wish."
Ge Lihua became the leader of their small trio, leading them towards the capital.
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At the Ministry of Revenue, the ministers worked overnight to tally the national treasury, finally completing it by dawn.
After the morning court session, the Minister of Revenue reported to the Emperor in the Imperial Study, "Your Majesty, the treasury has been counted."
