204 Declaration of War (2/2)
With the military had been strengthening themselves; they were seen as threat especially with that kind of emperor who kept on looking outside. It made them see the Ming Kingdom as an ambitious Kingdom.
Strategist Wu understood all of it perfectly which was why his expression was grim. The Ming Kingdom might become the target of other kingdoms to take revenge at their losses.
The emperor was stumped after hearing Strategist Wu explain things to him. ”Why don't they attack the Jun family? The one going to the war is them.”
”They don't see the Jun Family as a big threat as long as they stay in Mountain Kingdom,” Strategist Wu answered. Without Jun Min leading them, they were only seen as ordinary soldiers who only capable to fight in mountains terrain. Somehow, he felt that the death of Jun Min instead helping the Jun Family rather than sending them into the doom.
The other kingdom would think that way and they preferred attacking those near them first. After all, Ming Kingdom was located in the very center of the big kingdoms. Rather than leaving Ming Kingdom recovered, they might choose to pounce towards them first.
”How about the Jun family?” the emperor felt reluctant to let them go.
Strategist Wu shook his head. ”Which one is more important? The Ming Kingdom or your revenge?”
If the Ming Kingdom fell, the enemies of the emperor would surely come to the surface and started to take advantage of the situation. They want to take the emperor head and possibly getting revenge towards what he had done to them. The emperor knew that the other kingdoms wouldn't pass on this chance, so he can only let the Jun family away for now.
”Gather the officials! We need to build strategy!”
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Ming Xiao felt that he's being left behind by the two of his brothers. They were telling him that he needed to find the chance to go outside, but he is not as sharp as them and didn't manage to find any chance to go.
Going back to his residence, he knew that the possibility of him surviving this time was low. The emperor might use this chance to let the princes contend against each other.
”Xiao'er, are you alright?” Lin San walked towards him with worry. She has been staying in the residence for some time and had gotten used with the etiquette of the palace. Maintaining her demeanor and all, she had become a splendid lady of the imperial family.
Other than that, she has been trying to get close with Ming Xiao. Despite their wedding was the first time they see each other, they respected each other. They didn't love each other, but still warm towards the other party.
”San'er,” Ming Xiao said. ”We might need to go from the capital.”
Lin San frowned. ”Is it dangerous?”
”I don't know.”
Seeing that helpless expression, Lin San extended her hand and held his hand. ”Everything is going to be fine.”
”Yeah,” Ming Xiao smiled. He stroke Lin San back, feeling the warmth from her. This time, he was no longer alone.