"Damn, does the Northern Kong Clan have that much power? They've made their traitorous intentions clear, yet they're untouchable?" Wang Linchi exclaimed, his expression aghast as he read the intelligence report provided by Li Zheng.
They had jointly pressured the Emperor to make him return to the Capital. If it weren't for Emperor Jing directly turning their pressure back on them, coupled with his usual willingness to kill, he would have been manipulated by them had he shown even a hint of weakness.
"We cannot kill them unless they rebel."
"Furthermore, if His Majesty acts, the other Great Families will help cover for them." Li Zheng's face darkened.
"What about the southern expedition of the Pitfall Army? What's the progress on that?" Wang Linchi asked.
At this question, Li Zheng's expression grew even grimmer.
