"I, am exhausted."
The Regent rubbed his temples.
In employing people, one must not doubt those they use, and should avoid using those they doubt. On this point, the Regent believed he was competent, just like the Yan Emperor who dared to place such trust in his two lords; he, too, could trust Nian Yao unwaveringly.
However,
as the war continued,
the north of Town South Pass being repeatedly breached by the Yan people forced a defensive contraction,
prompting the nobility and many in the court to start shifting their stance.
The memoranda criticizing Nian Yao began to increase, with many containing veiled insinuations.
Beside him, Xiong Tingshan, who was lounging while eating an apple, laughed and said:
"Fourth Brother, don't listen to those flies, they're just an annoyance."
The Regent shook his head, tossed the memorandum aside, reclined slightly, and assumed a more comfortable position,
and said:
