"I will not fail the trust placed in me by His Majesty, and will fully assist the Regent Prince in finalizing this matter with the Zhou Dynasty!" Although Zhong Xingxiao was inwardly unwilling, he had to put on an appearance of willingness, feeling no less bitter inside.
If he could stay safely in Yandu, who would be willing to risk losing their head in the Zhou Dynasty?
If they could remain in Yandu, even if the Zhou Dynasty eventually decides to attack the Yan Kingdom, at least there would be soldiers in front to shield them, and they would have a chance to escape. But if they went to Zhou, a single displeasure from the Emperor of Zhou would mean they could lose their heads!
Now, Zhong Xingxiao could only hope for the Empress Dowager's intervention, wishing she would persuade His Majesty and the Ninth Prince to let him stay in Yandu.
