"Absolutely not!" Qin Shangzhi cupped his hands towards the Crown Prince. "Your Highness, burning and killing surrendered captives... The various nations are already dissatisfied with you. If you now request an imperial edict to execute General Bai, they will surely believe that you are trying to shirk responsibility by blaming everything on a woman!"
The Crown Prince nodded almost imperceptibly, his eyes thoughtful.
"Moreover... General Bai fought bloodily alongside the Jin Army. If Your Highness does this, it will also dishearten the soldiers! This will make Your Highness into someone disliked both inside and outside. Lord Fang, think carefully—is this not the truth?"
Qin Shangzhi knew the importance of Lord Fang to the Crown Prince. Thus, when offering this advice, he showed great respect to the person he usually despised, only hoping the Crown Prince would heed his words... If he could save Bai Qingyan's life, it would be worth it.