The Fang Family remained peaceful and tranquil, with not a single rumor of discord between husband and wife. However, recently, Fang Chuning and Fang Lingjun had confined themselves at home, and now, Fengyu's birthday had arrived.
Xie Xun had predicted correctly, and he didn't even have time to prepare a birthday gift for Fengyu. Together with the entire Cabinet, and even Xie Jue, they were all racking their brains to secure the greatest possible advantage from Sannan. The best outcome would be to compel Sannan to surrender. Moreover, with Dugu Jing currently in the Capital City, Xie Jue had sent word early on: the outcome of a duel with Dugu Jing would determine victory or defeat. If Dugu Jing was defeated, Beiman's submission would merely be a matter of time. With Sannan isolated to the south of Beining, it too would inevitably yield. That territory—Beining was determined to claim it.
