The Black Tortoise Guard's clan leader, Xuan Baiqing, was a calm and collected person. He didn't speak but asked Long Dingkun, the clan leader of the Dragon Martial Guard, a question, "Brother Long, what do you think we should do about this matter?"
Long Dingkun asked, "Has there been any movement from Empress Wu?"
"No!"
All three clan leaders shook their heads simultaneously.
Long Dingkun analyzed, "That is the brilliance of Empress Wu. She will not easily show her attitude. Her goal is to make us act first, fight that kid until both are weakened, and then come out to maintain justice. This way, she can suppress us and recruit him for her use."
The three clan leaders frowned tightly and fell into a moment of silence.
Long Dingkun said, "At present, a change is imminent, and Chang'an City has long been full of treacherous waves. If at this time, we conflict with someone who has won the people's hearts, no matter which side we're on, we gain nothing."
