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Chapter 2286: Su Huai Returns to JiangningEditor: Henyee Translations

Without Liao Mingzhong, who would be willing to go to Huaixi province?

No one dared to meet the Third Prince’s gaze, fearing they might be chosen.

No one wanted such a task.

Shao Yunduan wasn’t the man he used to be. It would be a waste if he was killed. Did they expect the Emperor to avenge him?

The Third Prince was furious. Everyone had plenty of words, talking as if they all had good reasons, but none were willing to act.

Pointing at three people in succession, they all found excuses and hesitated to accept. The Third Prince was filled with anger, but he couldn’t compel anyone to go.

They had been debating for days about who should go, but had yet to reach a conclusion.

Before they could reach a conclusion, Su Huai returned.

Su Huai returned like a vengeful spirit, exuding an aura of menace. He appeared even more fierce and intimidating than before.

He didn’t return alone, but he also didn’t bring back everyone who had left with him initially.

Originally, he had five sworn brothers, but now only one remained. Half of his sworn brothers’ sons did not return, and only a few trusted subordinates accompanied him back.

Of his two sons, only the eldest returned. Su Lao Er had survived but was severely injured and unable to travel quickly, so Su Huai had to leave him behind to make his own way back.

That night, Su Huai went to the palace to see the Third Prince. He demanded money and provisions, intent on reclaiming Hangzhou City and avenging his fallen brothers.

The Third Prince was incensed by his audacity.

He had the audacity to return? To immediately demand military provisions upon his return? And dare to speak of avenging his brothers?

Did he take the imperial court for his personal reserve?

Every word from his mouth sounded like that of a bandit!

Why had he ever recruited such a band of outlaws in the first place?!

An intense argument erupted in front of the emperor and ministers. The young eunuchs and palace maids serving nearby trembled with fear, afraid to even breathe loudly. They all kept their heads bowed, wishing they could disappear into the ground.

At that moment, Su Huai resembled a desperate gambler with bloodshot eyes, hell-bent on winning back what he had lost. He firmly believed he could turn the tide as long as he received sufficient support.

If the Third Prince refused, Su Huai would not relent.

He was convinced that he had been outplayed by Zheng Sangge and Qin Wuyou. If they faced each other openly, he was certain he would prevail.

If they had duped him once before, they wouldn’t dare deceive him again!

He had fought hard to return to Jiangning. If they didn’t want him to seek revenge, why did he come back?

Su Huai showed no fear of the Third Prince. His patience wearing thin, he threatened openly. If the Third Prince didn’t agree to him, he would dare to confront him directly.

The two argued fiercely. Su Huai’s brows furrowed, his gaze cold and intense. The Third Prince, fearful and subdued, eventually yielded to Su Huai’s coercion and reluctantly issued an imperial edict to mobilize troops.

As for negotiating with Shao Yunduan? That was out of the question now that Su Huai opposed it.

Moreover, there were already no volunteers willing to embark on this diplomatic mission. Even if there were, none would dare to defy Su Huai’s wishes.

Were they eager to meet their end?

”Fear not, Your Majesty. I shall exact vengeance and reclaim Hangzhou City! Not just Hangzhou, but the whole realm shall be mine!”