The situation inside the Tingchao Pavilion suddenly became clear.
Monk Konghai had conceded, meaning he would no longer interfere in the struggle between the Zhou family and Hong Shigui. It would bring him no benefits to intervene, serving only to draw unnecessary fire upon himself. Moreover, Hong Shigui had helped the Zhao family to settle a personal vendetta; there was no formal alliance between him and the Fahua Temple, so naturally, the monk had no reason to entangle himself further.
Hong Shigui indeed had someone behind him—Dong Xingshu of the Confucianists. But if Hong Shigui had backing, did the Zhou family not have any? The Princess Daming, who had arrived at Yujing Mountain, was likely keeping a close watch on the Confucianist heavyweights, ensuring they did not intervene to save the situation.
Chapter 204