"Marquis..." San Yisheng hesitated, wanting to speak yet holding back.
Ji Chang tiredly rubbed his brow. The dignity had vanished from his face, leaving only deep worry.
"Yisheng, you've seen it all, haven't you? The tree wishes for stillness, but the wind will not cease. I fear the internal troubles may be no less threatening than Great Shang."
San Yisheng said in a low voice, "The three Young Masters are all dragons among men. Since the Marquis has temporarily stabilized the situation, the most important thing now is to hope that National Preceptor Shen and Chancellor Jiang can bring back good news."
"Yes..." Ji Chang gazed out the window, his eyes seemingly piercing layer upon layer of palace walls to land on the distant horizon.
"Now, all we can do is hope that Shen Gongbao and Jiang Ziya will live up to expectations and persuade those two families to send troops. Otherwise, beset by internal and external troubles, Western Qi... is in danger."
Meanwhile, after leaving Marquis of the West's Mansion, Bo Yikao returned to his residence.
He immediately summoned the officials in charge of Western Qi's various storehouses, as well as those responsible for managing the people's livelihoods. After taking stock of Western Qi's reserves, he led a group of men to inspect the entire territory of Western Qi and calm the people's nerves.
On the other side, after returning, Ji Fa immediately and decisively summoned the commanders of all the armies, began selecting talent, and secretly prepared the troops.
But a trace of gloom remained hidden deep in his eyes. Although Ji Chang had shown him some favoritism and handed him military authority,
the unfathomable pressure exuded by Bo Yikao, along with Ji Dan's sudden ambition, made him feel threatened like never before.
"Pass down my order," Ji