Inside the restaurant, Long Zaitian flew into a towering rage. "A fine 'Chu Xuan' indeed! Even without the military tally, he can mobilize the troops of the southeastern borders with a single word. Does this Dayuan belong to the Long family, or the Chu family?"
Ge Hong, kneeling on the floor to the side, was already trembling. He had served Long Zaitian for many years, yet this was the first time he had seen the Emperor so furious.
"Your Majesty, please calm your anger. The troops in the southeast likely acted out of respect for the memory of Chu Leiting. However, Chu Leiting has been dead for five years; his influence will only continue to wane."
Chapter 74