Xiao Shen took a deep breath, forcing down the anger in his heart. He turned to Ji Xiaosong, his tone instantly softening. "My wife, you must be exhausted from your long journey. Go rest in my tent. I will handle things here."
Ji Xiaosong nodded gently. "Be careful, Husband."
Afterward, Xiao Shen called over a trusted soldier and ordered, "Escort my wife to my tent. Protect her well, and allow for no negligence whatsoever."
Once Ji Xiaosong had left, Xiao Shen turned to the Crown Prince and said, "Your Highness, this matter requires further deliberation."
The Crown Prince stood up. "Come. Let us gather the generals and discuss how to respond."
Xiao Shen and the Crown Prince went to the main command tent together and summoned the generals.
「Meanwhile.」
Ji Xiaosong arrived at Xiao Shen's tent. It was simple but tidy inside. A low couch was set in a corner, covered with thick bedding.
In the center of the tent stood a wooden table, upon which lay military maps and documents.
