He fell into silence.
In his mind, he couldn't help but recall a few hours earlier, he and Mr. Wang were still here playing Shuanglu chess, guessing the possible "retaliation" of Zhao Douan.
But he never imagined it would be such a tempest, making a mountain out of a molehill.
"Sir, please say something."
This time it was Shi Meng's turn to play the role of the urgent one:
"If we wait any longer, I'm afraid the news will spread throughout the Capital Camp."
Xue Shence stood up and paced inside the room.
This matter, it appeared to be merely the dismissal of a dozen or so low-ranking military officers, affecting the Duke's son... but in the eyes of senior military officers like Xue Shence, what really mattered was the turmoil this would cause in the army.
If it couldn't be properly resolved, it was feared that grievances would arise.
And as the actual "department" in charge of the Capital Camp, the Privy Council would face immense pressure.
