Chen Yi was naturally unaware of Xiao Jinghong's movements.
But he knew that within two or three days, Xiao Jinghong would inevitably return.
The reason was simple.
Liu Hong's hair had turned white overnight, and he no longer involved himself in political affairs. He was a grasshopper at the end of autumn—his days of leaping were numbered.
Zhu Hao's situation was much the same.
Furthermore, Capital Prefecture was closer to Guangyuan County.
If the Imperial Court dispatched people to Shu State, their first stop would undoubtedly be Guangyuan.
Once the dust settled in Guangyuan, Xiao Jinghong would return to Shu State and preside over the Xiao Family to prevent Liu Hong from launching a counterattack.
The only thing Chen Yi wasn't sure of was who would be credited for bringing down Zhu Hao.
He pondered, "The possibility of my older brother, Chen Yunfan, taking the top credit is much higher.
