MC - Chapter 578: A Storm is Coming

The plotting continued late into the night, and when it was finally over, the few men departed. Song Ting personally escorted Zhang Yu to the door. As they spoke about their past merits, they recalled that during the great battle back then, the two of them had been the key figures. Consequently, they were the only two granted the title of marquis. However, one had limited martial ability and talent, while the other had nearly caused a great disaster. Thus, neither of them held much influence in the current court.

Zhang Yu fared better, at least being in charge of the entire Patrol Camp, while Song Ting was entirely without an official position, having shed all his burdens.

However, his military prestige from earlier years was significant, and even though he had no real authority at the moment, the others still showed him considerable respect.

The two stood at the door. Just as Zhang Yu was about to leave, Song Ting could not help but remind him again, "Brother Zhang, in this matter, your role is the most critical. Be sure not to make any mistakes."

Zhang Yu laughed heartily. "Back then, when fighting the war, when have I ever made mistakes? His Majesty even dared to trust me with his back. Are you still not confident in me, old friend? Or do you really think that just because you've read a few more books, you look down on us martial artists?"

Song Ting smiled bitterly and said, "It's not that at all. It's just that this matter is of great importance, and I had to say a few extra words."

Zhang Yu nodded, then, after a moment of silence, asked a question that Song Ting never expected. "Brother Song, do you truly believe that His Majesty wants to kill him?"

Song Ting was stunned and then asked in confusion, "Why do you say that, Brother Zhang?"

Zhang Yu said with vicissitudes of emotion, "His Majesty has never shown much affection toward the princes. People say that His Majesty is truly a solitary figure, but in truth, it's because the personalities of these princes are so vastly different from His Majesty's.

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Martial Cultivator Chapter 578: A Storm is Coming

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