C513 This Game Has Been Lost

Lee Conghou held onto a sliver of hope with the Three Departments. If they could uncover even a shred of evidence, he was determined not to let the Hao Duke return to the North Mansion. While the Barbarians were a significant concern, they paled in comparison to the threat of rebellion.

He had even planned his next move: sending the seasoned North Suppressing Marquis to lead the troops in battle