"Quite delighted?"
"Yes, Your Excellency. Song Xuan does seem to be very happy. This servant returned after delivering the decree and did not linger."
Chen Zhennan hummed in agreement. Song Xuan's reaction showed that he really wanted Wu Yunyin dead. This guy was so happy; he obviously wanted to usurp the throne.
Chen Zhennan looked down at the eunuch and took a deep breath.
"Go back and tell Wu Yunyin that it was I, Chen Zhennan, who said that Song Xuan wants to rebel. Now that the capital is out of money and food, Song Xuan will never let this opportunity pass. Also, tell Wu Yunyin that I will suspend the attack and give her one last chance to live."
The eunuch nodded hurriedly, his voice trembling slightly: "Yes, yes, this servant will certainly convey your message."
Chen Zhennan waved his hand, signaling his men to take the eunuch away.
After the eunuch was taken away, Song Yunming walked up to Chen Zhennan with a puzzled look on his face.
"Why tell Wu Yunyin the truth? And stop the attack? If Song Xuan gains the upper hand, wouldn't we have just been working for him for nothing?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Zhennan's lips curled up slightly, revealing a calm smile.
He slowly picked up a branch and gently poked at the fire, sparks flying everywhere, as if telling some unknown secret.
“Yunming, you and I both know that in chaotic times, people’s hearts are unpredictable and the situation changes in an instant. Those who follow the right path will receive more help, while those who stray from it will receive less. The will of the people is the key to success or failure. Even if he were to usurp the throne, he would not be able to hold onto the emperor’s position.”
Song Yunming frowned and asked in confusion, "Why? Song Xuan commands a large army and has Tianyang Pass as a shield. Doesn't he have a better chance?"
Chen Zhennan shook his head, his face full of contempt. "Although Song Xuan commands a large army, the court is currently short of money and supplies. Rebellion would be tantamount to suicide. We should set off now. Come with me to find Zhou Xiang. It's time to stir things up."
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