The man hastily kneeled down: "Second Prince, please forgive me! It was an oversight. But I am sure that even if Nangong Ye escapes, he will eventually fall into your hands."
The Second Prince took another bite of the mutton in his hand.
"Humph, the soldiers of Dajin have been cowardly for years. Now they finally sent a competent one. I'll surely show this Nangong Ye his place," he grinned.
"Second Prince is wise and invincible, not only in war, but also skilled in creating explosives!"
Disinterested in the flattery, the Second Prince dismissed his subordinate, "Get lost."
"Yes, sir!"
The Second Prince then went back to drinking wine, reclining as he did so.
Losing two cities in such a short period had caught him off guard, but now he could finally unwind and enjoy his wine.
But still, the toll had been painfully heavy on his side.
However, without sacrifice, there can be no gain.
Victory brings kingship, defeat disgrace. Is the road to supreme rule not paved with bones?
