Su Huai confidently exited the palace, clutching the freshly signed imperial edict in his hand.
Meanwhile, it seemed as though all the strength had drained from the Third Prince's body. He sat motionless on the dragon throne, his chest heaving with rapid breaths of fury. He felt utterly hopeless.
Counting on Su Huai to reclaim the world? He found the notion utterly improbable.
Even for Hangzhou City alone, he couldn't guarantee its return to his control.
Repeated disappointments had shattered his faith in Su Huai's abilities.
Yet, he found himself unable to rid himself of Su Huai. What options did he have left?
Despair settled upon the Third Prince.
Su Huai marched onward with the imperial edict, compelling the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Revenue to procure funds, provisions, and supplies. The court erupted in chaos.
Courtiers filed their petitions, vehemently advising against further conflict. They couldn't afford to continue the struggle any longer!
