The two were somewhat surprised by the result.
Pei Ji'an didn't expect that he would only narrowly defeat Xiao Shiqing by one creature, and it was because of Xiao's concession.
Xiao Shiqing also didn't expect such a small margin due to this reason.
At this moment, the Emperor was put in a difficult position by everyone's chatter. He raised his hand to quiet them, scanned the crowd, and then pointed out to ask a question.
"Old Third, just now you were whispering with Old Fourth below. Were you discussing this matter? You might as well share your thoughts with everyone."
Old Third was the Third Prince. Being suddenly named, he wasn't flustered, and stood up slowly to express his views.
"As the saying goes, 'Heaven has the virtue of cherishing life, and people have a compassionate heart.' I believe that since today is merely a hunt for sport and not a matter of life and death, we should give the unborn cubs of pregnant beasts the chance to be born."
