章節 252: This is the Only Option

When they ultimately failed like this, they would feel that whatever they had done was not enough. 

They should have done more.

Wei Liuying closed her eyes for a moment, pushing all emotions to the back of her mind. She had to be strong because if she lost her mind in this situation, it might be too late.

She looked at the grieving Shi Mo then to Yang Xian. Her eyes were cold as she spoke out, "Tell me what you know about their plan."

Yang Xian gave the simplified version of what Xiong Tribe planned to do. They wanted to eliminate the crown prince and the princess in order to say that they no longer have to follow the treaty. Besides, this would also secure the second prince's path to the throne.

"And they succeed," Shi Mo said slowly, wiping the tears from his eyes. "Princess Ji Xiaoli had died."