Standing in History

Marquis Weining Jiao Wu's declaration had been nothing if not fierce, nothing if not loyal.

With those words, everyone in the Jiao Kingdom would regard him as an enemy. After all, he had openly expressed a desire to see the kingdom destroyed!

Xue Mingyi did not press him any further. He released his grip and stepped aside. "This is a birthday gift from me. By all means, ask him anything you wish, Marquis Jiao!"

Jiang Wang now understood. Xue Mingyi had come only to deliver a warning on Han Xu's behalf. He had not truly intended to force Jiao Wu into rebellion.

There were two possible reasons for that warning.

Perhaps Jiao Wu really had been tempted by the Jiao Kingdom's proposal. If Yong Kingdom had fallen back then, he, Marquis Weining, might have rallied his troops and carved out a few choice territories. He might even have become Jiao's co-ruler.

But there was another possibility... It had to do with Mo Jingyu.

The benefits Han Xu had gained by bringing in the Mo Sect were obvious. Yong had stabilized the situation quickly, and the start of political reforms was proof enough. But the hidden dangers were slowly emerging, too. To put it plainly, would Yong come before Mo, or Mo before Yong? That was a struggle that could last for a long time.

In the past, he might not have been able to see things so clearly.

But after experiencing more and seeing more, he had gradually begun to understand things that had once baffled him.

Though he thought of Mo Jingyu, he did not let his gaze drift toward him again.

Jiang Wang kept himself well composed as he considered how everything he had seen and heard today might affect his plans, and what use he could make