Chapter 110: Undercurrents
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“Li San.”
Pang Yukun and Xiao Ming looked outside to see Li San entering.
During the previous incident, Wang Xuan had suffered greatly in prison. When the executions took place in the eastern market, Wang Xuan was replaced by a death row prisoner.
Since Wang Xuan had been disheveled and the focus of the execution was on Wang Chengchou, Wang Xuan hadn’t drawn much attention. However, Wang Xuan’s injuries were severe, and he was now recuperating at home.
For the time being, the secret guards were under Li San’s command.
Li San approached and said, “Your Highness, I came precisely for this matter. You must not go to the Qin residence.”
“Why?” Li San’s serious demeanor gave Xiao Ming an uneasy premonition.
“Following Your Highness’s orders, the secret guards have been monitoring the powerful families these past few days. We’ve discovered that many private soldiers from these families have entered Qingzhou City. Qin Chuanyun’s invitation to Your Highness was not his own idea but a request made by the visiting powerful families,” Li San explained.
Pang Yukun’s expression changed. “Aside from the four major families—Wang, Sun, Qin, and Wei—there are many smaller powerful families scattered across the six states. This decree affects their interests as well.”
“The sword has been drawn; it cannot be sheathed. Since they want to challenge me, I’ll show them what I’m capable of. Some people can be won over with virtue, while others can only be made to bleed with swords,” Xiao Ming said, slamming the table. “If they want to set a trap, we’ll turn the tables and wipe out these families in one fell swoop.”
Pang Yukun anxiously said, “Your Highness, you must not take such a risk. Any mishap now would only bring joy to our enemies and sorrow to our allies.”