Facing the relentless targeting from the Emperor's faction, both King Ye and the Fox King were straining to cope.
The two, who had always been at odds, looked at each other for help in a rare moment of seeking assistance.
In general, the situation in Donggao and the Beiyuan Court were quite similar, both undergoing a decline in imperial power.
Beiyuan was under the control of treacherous officials and the power of in-laws, while in Donggao, it was the Prince Faction that was powerful and the Emperor was weak.
Especially the Fox King, whose power was significant. Not only did he personally control the safety and defense of Yanjing, but his only son, Song Qingshan, also commanded a force and was adept at battling the foreign tribes on the frontier.
And King Ye, along with Song Qiyun, appeared obedient, but harbored a venomous snake in their hearts.
