Yang Hongyi said, "Suo Lun, but... but aren't they also citizens of the Suo clan? Many people followed Nurdan in rebellion, perhaps they were forced."
Suo Lun replied, "Sister Hongyi, in this world, no one is innocent. Rebel soldiers who blindly follow can live. However, every officer above the rank of centurion is guilty. Moreover, I don't have time to discern who among the crowd was coerced, at the latest the day after tomorrow I must lead the troops south to attack the Zhi Ning Allied Forces from behind at Tianlang Pass. Therefore, I need to capture Heavenly Water Main City in the shortest time possible."
Yang Hongyi spoke no further, realizing the Suo Lun in front of her was no longer the little brother she knew, not the wastrel who used to peek at her bathing and got beaten up by her daily.
