Inside the royal palace of the Marquisate of Haiyuan, Guo Zhang, Marquis of Haiyuan, was discussing matters with the Marquisate's prime minister, grand general, and others.
Yet the scene within the Council Hall was somewhat unusual.
Within the Marquisate of Haiyuan, Guo Zhang naturally held the highest authority, with the prime minister and grand general beneath him. Yet at present, seated to Guo Zhang's left was a pale, beardless eunuch.
Even Guo Zhang, Marquis of Haiyuan, seated in the place of honor, repeatedly raised his cup toward that eunuch in salute.
"Rest assured, my lord. Though Ye Zhen is a Wind Patrol Envoy, he is deeply embroiled in conflict with the Western Patrol Envoy's side. He can barely attend to himself, so surely he cannot stir up much of a storm.
Give him a taste of our strength first. Once he comes begging at our door, grant him ten percent of the share. That will be enough to feed him." The pale, beardless eunuch known as Manager Mao spoke.
The prime minister of Haiyuan, seated first on the right, wore a worried expression. "Manager Mao is right, but Ye Zhen has built quite a reputation in North Sea Commandery over these past years. I fear he..."
"What is there to fear? I only fear that he will not make trouble. Hasn't my lord always wanted to avenge the old Marquis? If he dares make any improper move, we will be worrying over finding no handle to seize against him!" Eunuch Manager Mao was brimming with confidence.
At the mention of this matter, a thread of hatred suddenly surfaced in Guo Zhang's eyes.
Seven years ago, Ye Zhen and Princess Changle had returned from Devil Race territory, only to be pursued and attacked by He Shen, the former Second Route Wind