Chapter 2125: Shao Yunduan Has Nothing To Say
A sense of helplessness pervaded the room as they exchanged glances. How could they conjure any solutions?
The road ahead was obstructed by the cunning maneuvers of the Fan mother and daughter!
With this path leading inevitably to a dead end, there seemed to be no alternative.
While other predicaments might offer room for reversal, the specter of ârebellionâ loomed as an irrevocable verdict.
No monarch could brook such insubordination.
Even the most lenient ruler would sooner execute the offenders than let them slip through their grasp.
Following Fan Ruyin and her daughterâs brazen actions, Sun Mengâs public interrogation, and the ensuing altercationâŠ
Shao Yunduan found himself at a loss for words.
No one would entertain notions of innocence. No one would chalk it up to mere misunderstanding.
Sun Meng, especially, with his singular focus, would undoubtedly stoke the flames of accusation upon his return.
Yet, to prevent his return would entail resorting to extreme measuresâ measures unthinkable, even in the heat of the moment.
Moreover, could General Sun, stationed in the provincial city, overlook such a grievance? No rationale, no matter how cunningly contrived, could absolve them of this debacle.
Especially to someone already predisposed against them, convincing the other party of innocence seemed a futile endeavor.
It was widely acknowledged that Anze Province stood united. Lord Shao wasnât the sole victim of the Fan mother and daughterâs deceptionâ they were all ensnared in their web of deceit.
Amidst exchanged glances and hushed conversations, simmering resentment bubbled to the surface.
The arrival of General Sun and his ilk only served to solidify their suspicions!
If he behaved thus, what of his master? Wasnât his masterâs master cut from the same cloth?
âLord! We refuse to endure such humiliation any longer! Why not⊠rebel!â
Jia Hemingâs hand slammed against the table, his tone dripping with disdain. âI canât tolerate this Sun any longer. Prefect Liu must hold a grudge against us for failing to exploit him in the past. With him in the picture, we stand to gain nothing! Heâs petty beyond belief! Since heâs thrust the accusation of rebellion upon us, perhaps itâs our destiny! In times of chaos, why not take a gamble? As men, we ought to strive for greatness and leave our mark. Our Anze Province boasts wealth, resources, and manpower. Why should we suffer needlessly!â
âAnd letâs not forget General Shao in the northwest! The leverage at your disposal rivals that of any prince.â
âIf all else fails, we can simply retreat into the depths of the mountains. Those rugged bandits, ignorant of civilization, can carve out their own kingdoms atop those peaks. Why canât we?â
With those words, a miraculous calm descended upon the previously agitated assembly.
Their eyes met, each echoing the same sentiment.
Indeed, forget everything elseâwhat he proposed held merit! Anze Province was cradled by vast forests spanning thousands of miles. The mountainous terrain offered labyrinthine hideouts; even a thousand-strong force would vanish amidst the foliage.
This served as a ready-made escape plan. Why not take the risk?
They all recognized Lord Shaoâs prowess. Following him seemed wiser than siding with the second prince.
After all, the Sun family favored Prefect Liu. The dispatch of Constable Li spoke volumes about his intentions and their precarious position in his hands.
Under his rule, misfortune awaited them sooner or later.
In times of turmoil, courage flourished, and no thought seemed too audacious.
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