The Emperor’s gaze suddenly turned sharp. "The situation within the palace is complex, and a portion of the court officials have already fallen under Imperial Noble Consort Shu’s influence. Right now, you are the only ones I can trust."
It was well known that the Emperor had once been deeply wary of the Prince of Zhendnan and the General. He had confronted the Prince of Zhendnan on several occasions and had even hoped to force the General to surrender his military authority, effectively ending his career. As an Emperor, such maneuvers were standard, yet when push came to shove, they were the only two he could rely on. It was, in truth, quite ironic.
Fortunately, despite their past grievances, both the Prince of Zhendnan and the General understood the stakes. They knew that the threat they faced together was the Western Regions. When faced with both internal strife and external threats, the latter took precedence. Even if they held resentment toward the Emperor, that was a domestic matter. With an enemy at the gates, they could not afford to dwell on personal bitterness.
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