Liang Zhaohuang sent a message to Yang Xiue to ask about the situation. She seemed to have some reservations and did not explain in detail, but her reply did state that the imperial clan and several first-rank aristocratic families of the Immortal Dynasty appeared to have reached some sort of compromise, and the turmoil within the Immortal Dynasty had temporarily subsided.
This was good news for Liang Zhaohuang and the Liang Family. After all, a peaceful environment within the Immortal Dynasty was more conducive to his and the Liang Family's growth and development.
What Liang Zhaohuang and the Liang Family lacked most now was time to develop and grow.
"But if they reached a compromise, which side won?"
Unable to tell who had won or lost, Liang Zhaohuang still could not confidently choose a side. After turning it over in his mind, it seemed the only option was to maintain the status quo: on one hand, keep up ties with the several first-rank aristocratic families; on the other, support the 'Crimson Cauldron' Wang Family in heading south to attack the Demon Country and open up New Province, thereby demonstrating loyalty to the Immortal Dynasty's central court and the imperial clan.
"I just wonder how long such a compromise can last, and how long the family can continue to play both sides."
"In the end, strength is what matters most. I must raise both my own strength and the family's strength and influence as quickly as possible."
Thoughts churned through Liang Zhaohuang's mind.
Four months later, his aunt Liang Xuemiao led the 'Crimson Cauldron' Wang Family's forces aboard Flying Boats and arrived in Liu Province.
The 'Crimson Cauldron' Wang Family was an old-established commandery aristocratic family with a legacy of nearly a thousand years. The family foundation and wealth it had