Liu Hong had no desire to let the mastermind behind this—"Dragon Spear" Liu Wu—get his way.
With Asutai in his hands, he had options, whether to press forward or fall back.
But with Du Cang's arrival, he had to rein in any personal motives.
"Liuan, bring Asutai over."
"Yes."
Du Cang let out a laugh, directing the handsome-looking guard he was controlling to sit imposingly across from them.
During the wait,
Liu Hong slowly closed the unfinished memorial on his desk. He lowered his head slightly, a sinister look lingering in his eyes.
"I won't question what General Du intends to do, but I do have one suggestion."
Du Cang sneered. "Is Lord Liu worried I might take Xiao Yuan's life?"
Liu Hong nodded, his eyes instantly turning clear and sharp as he looked up.
"As long as Old Marquis Xiao is around, he can keep the hot-blooded members of the Dingyuan Army in check. What's more, his presence forces Xiao Jinghong to be more cautious."
