After Gong Qinghua was released by Shangguan Xuanyi, he knew that his secret stockpiling of copious amounts of grain could no longer be hidden. The servant who had come to pick him up had also informed him about the territorial reparations.
When Gong Qinghua heard this, he was filled with rage. What a ruthless move by Shangguan Xuanyi!
Settling into the carriage, Gong Qinghua quickly calculated his next move as the servant offered him a handkerchief to clean the blood and wounds on his face. He declined the offer.
Intentionally, he didn't change his clothes or treat his wounds and went straight to see the emperor of Nangong Country with a bloody face and wounded head.