C1612 The Fifth Sage

Yingchuan Estate, Study.

Since returning from the palace, Gu Beichuan had locked himself in his study for three days and nights, not even attending court. Frustration, regret, anger, and resentment—so many emotions churned within him, making it hard to breathe.

Gu Beichuan sat quietly behind his desk, reflecting on the four strategists Yingchuan had sent to the capital: Wann Shaoqing, Looh Ming