A joyful atmosphere filled the Regent Prince Mansion.
But Chen Wangbei rushed over at that moment.
He ignored the unibrow on the Regent King's face, cupped his fist in salute, and spoke gravely.
"Your Highness, we've found the Xiliang prince."
The smile on Li Ji's face faded quickly.
He said to Manman, "I'll be right back."
Manman could guess what he was about to do. She quickly grabbed his sleeve, leaned in, and whispered a warning.
"I know you despise Ah Qi, but he is a Xiliang prince. If he dies in Tianjing, the Emperor of Xiliang will certainly not let the matter rest."
Considering Xiliang's predatory attitude toward Great Zhou, the Emperor of Xiliang would likely use this as a pretext to declare war.
Great Zhou had just endured a war and was in the critical transition between the old and new dynasties. Neither the court nor the common people could afford another conflict.
The wisest course of action now was to reduce friction and stabilize the morale of the people.
