Moreover, Xia Zhan had already sustained some injuries in the initial battle.
As he assessed the situation, his heart grew ever colder. Xia Zhan knew that with Ke Ye and the others joining forces with Ling Xuanque, their chances of victory had become infinitely great.
Could it be that on the very day he won a great victory in Ying Shi City and dealt a crushing blow to the entire Cang Wu Kingdom army, he would truly lose his position as emperor?
How could Xia Zhan possibly accept that?
His thoughts raced as Xia Zhan searched for a way to break the deadlock.
"Ke Ye, Cang Wu is at war with our kingdom, its wolfish ambitions laid bare for all to see. You conspired with Ling Xuanque to frame me. Do you know that if you succeed, it will mean the fall of Gu Mu Kingdom?"
"Your actions will not save Gu Mu Kingdom. They will only nail you to the pillar of shame!" Xia Zhan said in a deep voice as his thoughts churned.
"His Majesty, you are mistaken!"
"Our purpose is merely to replace you and destroy the Elder Council, that true nest of traitors that watches over the treasury while stealing from it!"
"In the future, the Crown Prince will succeed to Gu Mu Kingdom's throne, rightful and proper!" Ke Ye said. Xia Zhan's words had not stirred the slightest ripple in the Great General's heart. Before taking action, he had clearly planned everything thoroughly.
"During the war, I spent a long time in contact with the Crown Prince. I believe that after he ascends the throne, he certainly will not be like you!"
At this moment, Ke Ye appeared composed and confident. The contrast between him and Xia Zhan, who seemed to maintain his calm and