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"Why do you think the current ruler, if truly ruthless, waited until recently to summon Old General Hong Yu back to the capital?" Chi Rongyan asked.

Hong Xiao was momentarily stunned, unable to come up with a reason.

He was about to say, "The ruler's intentions are hard to fathom," when Chi Rongyan continued, "Have you heard of the current Regent, the Ninth Duke, Xie Xuanmo?"

"Of course