58. Return

Seeing the hot potato thrown out, Wen Renliang bowed and quickly left with his attendants.

To him, it didn't really matter whether it was about killing or relief.

As long as he had the support of this Commandery Princess, he could easily extricate himself from any future troubles.

After walking some distance, he caught a glimpse of the short-haired woman still standing on top of the city wall. In a voice only he could hear, Wen Renliang murmured, "Compassion does not rule an army."

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Li Pei joked in self-deprecation, "Alas, I am indeed not cut out for handling military and national affairs. I was taken advantage of in just a few words, and now I've inherited such a mess."

Liao Ya stepped forward to hold her hand and sincerely said, "Commandery Princess, your compassion for the people and saving the lives of over a hundred thousand people outside the city is truly admirable!"

Liao Qe looked on with a face full of respect.