The news of internal strife in Great Wu rapidly spread throughout Great Sum, causing immediate panic among the aristocratic families within its borders.
If the external pressure on Great Sum vanished, it's very likely that the Sum Emperor would turn his blade on the aristocratic families next.
Suddenly, every major aristocratic family within Great Sum began to prepare. Some colluded with seigniors, while others chose to ally with princes, ready to overthrow the Sum Emperor and install a new one should he dare to move against them.
However, the following period saw an unexpected calm in Great Sum; the Sum Emperor showed no signs whatsoever of acting against the aristocratic families.
Not only was there no large-scale mobilization of troops, but he also established Prince Lu Shuyun as the Crown Prince, bringing immense joy to the aristocratic families in the South, who began to believe that the Sum Emperor was truly willing to make a full compromise.
One month later.