The Huan King's Shamelessness

Lü Chen's expression shifted several times, making his fierce inner struggle plain.

Jian Shang curled his lips and, brimming with "concern," earnestly reminded him:

"This is a decision that will shape your whole life, General Lü. There's no need to rush. Take your time and consider it carefully! Think hard about whether that army across the river is worth sacrificing the rest of your life for!"

Was that a kindly reminder?

Perhaps!

Wasn't he simply forcing Lü Chen to make his choice as quickly as possible?!

After his thoughts whirled through his mind, Lü Chen's expression settled. Yet his emotions remained tangled as he replied with a bitter smile, "To receive such regard from the Huan King leaves Lü Chen overwhelmed by your favor. How could I dare refuse?"

At that moment, Lü Chen's feelings truly were complicated, deeply complicated...

In Lü Chen's heart, the Huan King was indeed more worthy of his allegiance and loyalty than either the Hidden King or the Acting King, and had greater potential for growth. Such regard from the Huan King ought indeed to have left him overwhelmed, proud, and honored.

But this was no ordinary recruitment. What the Huan King was doing scarcely differed from looting a house while it burned. And yet, indirectly, it also showed how highly the Huan King valued Lü Chen.

Unfortunately, the Huan King's offer had come at entirely the wrong time. For a loyal and honorable man like Lü Chen, this approach was excruciatingly uncomfortable!

"General?!"

The Zhangchu State envoys present blanched and cried out in shock.

Once he had decided, Lü Chen felt much more at ease. Openly showing his helplessness, he calmly looked at the other Zhangchu State envoys and asked, "Then tell me, what should I do? Stand by and watch our brothers and