Chapter 63

“Killing two birds with one stone.” Hua Ren gasped in realisation.

“Exactly." Sheng Fei replied with a quiet chuckle. "But that’s if the birds let themselves get crushed by the stone." He then carefully applied the medicine to Hua Ren’s wound, his touch light and gentle.

“What do you mean?” Hua Ren frowned, his eyes narrowing. Were the Pei and Lu families planning something to hurt His Majesty?

“Think about it, General,” Sheng Fei said. “Do you think an old snake like Pei Lian and a crafty fox like Lu Wen will just sit back and let the Emperor frame them? No. I’m certain they’re already scheming, planning their next move.”

Hua Ren’s gaze darkened. “Then the Emperor’s plan might not go as smoothly as he hopes."