"Chu State!" Handan was filled with cursing and shouting.
No matter what, Yanyan was still the Grand Administrator of the two commanderies appointed by the State of Zhao. As long as Yanyan did not declare independence or proclaim himself king, they could still deceive themselves into counting Yanyan's territory as part of the State of Zhao's domain.
Now that the Chu State had sent an envoy, it meant they acknowledged Yanyan's self-reliance, bringing the matter out into the open. This was a direct slap to the face of the State of Zhao.
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