Li Xuanli finally had a moment of epiphany, holding his wife's delicate hand, he silently lamented how fortunate he was to have such a virtuous wife. Then he bid farewell to Li Tiangang and led his wife and children back home.
Soon, only Li Tiangang remained in the courtyard, along with his personal attendants brought back from Northern Yan, and others in the household like Li Hao and Zhao.
During the meal, Li Hao, hearing other aunts ask questions, also learned about many matters concerning Northern Yan.
Typical wars lasted perhaps two or three years, rarely stretching to seven or eight, but this protracted conflict had already spanned over a decade, mainly due to the Demon race's Sanctum forces from the north, who sought to tear apart Northern Yan as a breach to occupy and gain a strategic advantage against Dayu.
From the conversation, Li Hao also learned that although Dayu was at the peak of its power, prosperity did not mean the frontier was without trouble.
