After losing Li Jue, the mastermind behind the scenes, the Li Family and the Fang Family became even less of a match for the Song Family. During the time of Li Jue's disappearance, their families suffered heavy losses. Out of old friendship, the Song Family merely disrupted their business without exterminating their people. However, if they continue to foolishly assist the Crown Prince and fight against Prince Jing, then their families will start losing lives.
The Fang Family and the Li Family discussed for a long time and felt that it was unnecessary to completely sacrifice their clans for the Crown Prince and Duke Zhen, who were far away in the capital.
Despite sacrificing so much for the Crown Prince and Duke Zhen, they received neither comfort nor gratitude from the Crown Prince; instead, they were blamed for incompetence, accused of being unable to handle the Song Family even when united, and suspected of going easy on them.
