Inside the Yue Clan Camp, the Second Prince sat brooding in his large tent, turning over the events of the past few days in his mind. His father the Khan had died suddenly last night, and now his eldest brother remained in the capital to manage state affairs. With the army suffering heavy casualties, continuing the siege seemed impossible; reinforcements had surely arrived for the enemy side, and these recent disruptions were likely their doing.
Yet, with his father dead, did he not have a fighting chance at that supreme position? At the same time, he was reluctant to abandon this juicy prey, having besieged the city for so many days. The garrison inside had been battered into a wretched state, and scouts reported that only twenty thousand defending troops remained.
Why not launch an attack right now? It would be over in three days at most. Finishing early would allow him to return to the capital and contend for the throne.
Chapter 64