The study was eerily quiet.
The bright candlelight flickered slightly, casting a glow in the study. The father and son stared at each other in the candlelight.
For a long time, there was silence.
After an unknown period, Duke An finally spoke with difficulty, "This matter is of great importance; I must think it over carefully."
Zheng Chen remained calm, softly saying, "Time is short. I hope father can seize the opportunity."
Opportunity?
That was the devastation of war, countless lives of civilians and soldiers. Zheng Chen spoke with such a calm and collected voice, it was chilling. For some reason, Duke An suddenly felt a sense of fear and unease.
"You go back first; I need a moment alone," said Duke An.
