After listening to his subordinate's report, Nian Feiyue thought for a moment and said:
"Let's wait outside the city for a few days. The other princes should arrive soon, and then we can work out a plan together."
In truth, Nian Feiyue had private troops at his disposal, but he had no desire to lead the charge. If he and Nian Fengyuan fought until both sides were battered, the princes who arrived later would get to pluck the peaches of their victory.
He would never do something so foolish!
He would wait. Ideally, he could sweet-talk another prince into leading the charge.
At that thought, Nian Feiyue stopped feeling anxious altogether and simply settled into the county town closest to Suyu City.
The other princes would also have to pass through here on their way back to the Capital. He sent men to watch the town gates every day and stop any princes they spotted returning to the Capital.
He had thought his brothers would reach the Capital soon, but several days passed without so much as a glimpse of them.
Not a single one had appeared. Something was very wrong.
Nian Feiyue sent men to investigate. As he read the secret report in his hands, he understood.
According to the report, his brothers had already begun making their moves.
Fourth, Nian Subai, had concealed his movements two days earlier, and no one knew his current situation.
On his way back to the Capital, Sixth, Nian Tongyi, had encountered Eleventh, Nian Zhiyun, and attacked him without hesitation.
Eleventh was no pushover either, and the two sides had fought.
After a fierce contest, Sixth had emerged victorious. Eleventh had escaped, only to suffer an unfortunate fall from a cliff.
Sixth had sent men to search the bottom of the cliff, but