Dao Lord.

Summary

The news of Yanjing's defense and the repulsion of the Song Jun brought great joy to the harem's noble ladies, particularly among the lower-status concubines who feared for their lives. Despite the apparent victory, Meng Shan Ming expressed disappointment over the Song Jun's relatively low troop losses of 180,000, questioning the true significance of this battle for the Yan Kingdom. He felt that even if they won, it would only delay the inevitable suffering of the Yan people. Meanwhile, tensions rose between Yuan Gang and Niu You Dao over Yuan Gang's desire to join the battlefield, highlighting the personal stakes amidst the larger conflict. The return of Chao Sheng Huai, escorted by Jia Wu Qun, indicated political maneuvering, as the Prime Minister sought to maintain favor with the Wan Shou Gate amidst the ongoing war.

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