Zhao Baizhou's heart ached terribly. Naturally, he didn't want to part with his wife, but he had no choice; this was an opportunity for him. Currently, his official rank was too low, and his promotions came too slowly. He couldn't properly protect Chun Mian. If it weren't for the Emperor's ongoing protection, many people would have already used their power to suppress him and force Chun Mian to marry into their families!
Therefore, even if it meant taking a risk, he had to go!
He needed to climb higher. Even if he couldn't stand above the masses at the very pinnacle of power, he had to reach as high as possible. Only then would he truly be able to protect his children and have the confidence to choose a proper marriage for Chun Mian. Even if Chun Mian didn't want to marry, his presence would ensure that any idle gossip in the capital wouldn't dare surface openly!
