A Sorrowful Song Of Defeat In Western Hu

"The advice that should be given has already been given by many people. There is no need to say more." Fan Xian patted Ye Ling'er's shoulder with a smile. There was never any need for misgivings between the two of them.

Ye Ling'er did not raise her brows as was her habit. On the contrary, the expression on her face dimmed slightly. "Family discussions always end up worming into my ears. Although I don't want to hear these things, father is very angry about what's happening in the North." She looked at Fan Xian and hesitated. After a moment, she said intently, "After all, you and I are Qing people."

Fan Xian nodded his head and didn't say anything, but his smile was slightly bitter. After the members of the Qinian Unit that had been sent to Dongyi met up with Mu Feng'er and passed on his orders, the unrest in the small Liang Kingdom had been reignited. This allowed for a way to oppose the court's edict and the Great Prince to stay in Dongyi.