Ji Bo planned to attack a couple days later. Nan Xun and the officers took the time to regroup their soldiers.

Without giving Eastern Wu any time to recuperate, Nan Xun charged straight into Eastern Wu territory, vanquishing the enemies with such ferocity that they grew timid. The emperor of Eastern Wu panicked when he received the report.

The third prince scoffed inwardly at the scared emperor, but he maintained a polite smile. He didn’t want Eastern Wu to fall. “Royal Father, we have to stop Northern Qi’s advance. At the same time, we should send assassins to kill Nan Xun at the border.”

The emperor turned to the third prince, hesitant. The other officials echoed the prince’s sentiment, expressing their support for the plan proposed.

“Royal Father doesn’t have to worry,” the third prince said, glancing at the first prince. He was going to show everyone what he’d got. “This son...