"This is preposterous! An imperial decree isn't to be trifled with!" Lord Yang erupted in frustration.
Qiao Xuan blinked, her response measured. "Indeed, it's a precarious situation. Consider the audacity of a Sun Family scion unjustly accusing our Lord of treason. One wonders what other audacities they may possess."
Attempting to quell his rising ire, Lord Yang interjected, "It was a misunderstanding!"
Qiao Xuan's skepticism remained evident. "I find that hard to believe."
Lord Yang's silence spoke volumes as Qiao Xuan continued, her tone shifting to one of concern. "General Sun's arrogance knows no bounds. His threats loom over us like a dark cloud, each encounter escalating in tension. But fortune favors the just, as they say. We pray for divine intervention."
With a gesture of prayer, Qiao Xuan appeared sincere, yet her words stung Lord Yang and Prefect Liu.
