How could Minister Old Yun remain loyal to such a prince?
Minister Old Yun had to face the reality that the destiny of Great Qin was, in his view, already sealed. No matter who ultimately seized control, Great Qin was unlikely to emerge as the final victor.
What Minister Old Yun did not anticipate was the remarkable rise of his disciple, Shao Yunduan—though he had been only a tenuous disciple. Despite starting from the remote and backward Anze Province, Shao Yunduan had achieved unprecedented success.
Shao Yunduan had defeated the Second Prince head-on and conquered nearly all territories once held by the Third Prince, forcing him into retreat. The Fourth Prince had also lost ground and influence, and Shao Yunduan's reputation had become formidable and far-reaching.
If nothing unforeseen occurred, it seemed inevitable that Shao Yunduan would eventually claim dominion over the world.
