With a plan forming in her mind, Xia nodded. "We need to create a diversion. If we can disrupt this meeting, we can sow doubt and fear among them."
The trio moved into position, carefully planning their approach. Xia took a deep breath and stepped into the open, her voice ringing out confidently. "Lord Zheng! Have you forgotten your loyalty to the emperor and the kingdom?"
The nobles turned in surprise, their expressions shifting from shock to hostility. "What are you doing here, Xia?" Lord Zheng spat, his face contorted with anger. "You have no place among us!"
Xia held her ground, her eyes fierce. "I have come to remind you that the path you tread is one of treachery. You seek to divide this kingdom, to sow discord among its people. But we will not let that happen!"
With that, General Liang and Lin Feng emerged from the shadows, their presence reinforcing Xia's stance. The atmosphere crackled with tension as the two sides faced off.