Though the wounds of the recent conflict were still fresh, a sense of hope permeated the kingdom. Rumors of stabilization and peace began to spread, but not all was well. Whispers of dissent lingered in the shadows, as remnants of Lord Jiao's faction plotted their next move.
Xia sensed that the threat was not entirely extinguished. She gathered General Liang and Lin Feng to discuss the situation. "We cannot let our guard down," she said, her brow furrowed with concern. "There are still those who would seek to exploit any weakness."
General Liang nodded in agreement. "We must remain vigilant. The remnants of Jiao's faction may have lost this battle, but they could still be a danger to the stability we have worked so hard to achieve."
Lin Feng added, "It's crucial that we strengthen our intelligence networks and keep tabs on any suspicious activity. We cannot afford to be caught off guard again."