Thinking about all this, Hou Yuxiao understood why Sikong Yue acted so recklessly before. She must have concluded long ago that he wouldn't choose to cooperate with the Great Jin.
The more it was like this, the more Hou Yuxiao feared Sikong Yue.
Especially since his son was still in her hands.
Precisely because of the myriad thoughts in his mind, Hou Yuxiao intentionally did not spend effort to reclaim the two counties of Xiapi and Pengkang. He wasn't clear about the situation in Xingnan Prefecture and Zhongyuan Road, but reclaiming these two counties would inevitably bring the Hou Clan into contact with these families. Once contact is made, the choice between aligning with Jin or opposing Jin would immediately be put before them. He didn't dare make a decision now, so he could only delay as much as possible, hoping new developments would arise.
Of course, while delaying, the Hou Clan's own affairs never stopped.
