"It should be so. By the way, I heard that Secretary Zhong Hui has pacified Zhen state, captured Yu Hou, and made great contributions. However, with Divine Teachings planning a rescue, I'm not sure if my assistance is needed?"
Li Fan was just being polite with his words, and Zhong Hui laughed in response,
"Those are mere rumors spread by insignificant people. Right now, Divine Teachings is dispatching troops to the pass; how could they have the time to care for a felon like Yu Hou whose fate has run out? Perhaps he antagonized too many by spreading poison in Zhen state over the years, and someone fears he might divulge secrets that should not be spoken, thus they wish to deal with him in advance. Rest assured, Yu Hou, the noble lord already has plans in place."
Following this, the two showered each other with flattery once more.
