Chapter 794: North Country Wind and Cloud(7)_1
Alhatu possesses a special humility that wins him much popularity, whether in the military or among the people. This consequently put Prince Brukan, who always seemed to fall short of finding a way to counter Alhatu’s strong reputation, on the defensive. Now, the wife of King Ling has handed them a golden opportunity - an Achilles’ heel. Both Brukan and the State Preceptor were eager to seize this moment.
"I shall send someone to assassinate the wife of King Ling. If she dies within Alhatu’s residence, Chu Suifeng will make sure Alhatu pays the price," Brukan declared excitedly.
The State Preceptor let out a sigh. He wondered how he ended up choosing such a man as Brukan as his protégé. Although brave, Brukan often acted impulsively. "Don’t forget, Prince, it was our men who originally kidnapped the King’s wife. Alhatu merely took advantage of the situation. Chu Suifeng, being cautious and vengeful as he is, will not spare us either if the wife of King Ling gets murdered under Alhatu’s roof," he reminded.
"Let him come. Do you think I’m afraid of him? Our men in the North Country are strong, Chu Suifeng, however talented, is not invincible." Brukan’s eyes gleam with a savage delight.
"Fear is not the point. The outcome, however, could be a Pyrrhic victory for both sides." The State Preceptor answered, throwing him a cold glance.
"How so?" Brukan asked, surprised. He knew the State Preceptor to be a prideful man; for him to make such a statement was unusual. It seemed to hint at his concerns about Chu Suifeng.
"Think about our devastating loss in the Border City battle. The Emperor is highly displeased while Chu Suifeng has begun to demonstrate his real strength. Whether he’s still hiding his full potential is hard to say. His weapons are superior and his troops are more skilled. A direct confrontation could lead us both to a no-win situation, leaving North Country a hollow shell, regardless of your rise to the throne," the State Preceptor calmly explained.
"What do you suggest we do?" Brukan calmed down and hurriedly asked him for guidance, understanding the pros and cons of the situation.
"Spread the news that the wife of King Ling is in Alhatu’s residence. Someone will certainly help us deal with him. As for the Queen, the Emperor would never allow her to die in our territory. But once she leaves North Country, who knows what may occur?" The State Preceptor chuckled sinisterly.
"This is all Alhatu’s fault. If it weren’t for his intervention, she would’ve already been killed by our men in the Northern Lands. With their involvement, we’d merely need to clean up after. Chu Suifeng would never suspect us," Brukan regretfully mused, slamming his fist on the table.