Fengyu thought to herself, "The emperor guards the nation's gates. If it truly comes to that, Xie Xun would never surrender. He would defend the city gates to the death and protect the homeland. If defeat is inevitable, then so be it—it is fate. He would never choose to live in disgrace."
She didn't feel discouraged. If she couldn't persuade Dugu Jing in one attempt, she would persist. She could see that Dugu Jing also deeply wished for the common folk to live peaceful and secure lives.
