'I just need to convince the Little Emperor that as a reclusive figure who has left the secular world, I won't meddle in his affairs. That should be fine.'
These craftsmen were on death row; they were destined to die anyway.
Xu Lei was saving them and giving them a few more years of life.
If they could truly help him build what he needs...
...Xu Lei could even provide some benefits to their families and descendants.
'This way,' Xu Lei thought, 'I won't have to feel any guilt.'
'After all, I'm letting men condemned to die live longer, allowing them to continue creating value, and ensuring their parents, wives, concubines, and children can live better lives.'
'It could even be considered a good deed, right?'
'In any case, it's a win-win.'
And so, Xu Lei had to make a trip to the Capital City.
Qing Lian didn't ask many questions, simply following Xu Lei obediently toward the Capital City.
「Two days later.」
On this day, Xu Lei and Qing Lian had yet to reach the Capital City.
