Jun Mobai's journey back to the Capital was fraught with complex emotions; he originally planned to detour through Yu State, but changed his route last minute.
Although he had considered leveraging his young uncle's influence, truth be told, he hadn't made up his mind entirely, after all, he and Jun Yian, despite their generational difference, were close in age and had grown up like 'brothers.'
He just didn't expect his young uncle to strike first, cutting off his escape route.
And then conveniently pinned the crime on Li Guangpu, linking each step so meticulously that it was obvious his young uncle had long been wary of him.
While Jun Mobai expended effort in the Northern Land nurturing private soldiers for him, exploiting the public, and accepting bribes from various officials, he was simply being used; how could this not chill his heart?
Jun Mobai was not just chilled; he was also fearful.
