Aside from the few guards left to protect the Crown Prince, Crown Princess, and the young imperial grandson, all the other soldiers perished in battle.
King Liang spurred his horse forward, the high-stepping horse trampling over the corpses and pools of blood, and approached the blood-soaked Crown Prince who stood shielding his wife and child.
Looking down at the Crown Prince, he said, "Even if Bai Jinxiu managed to leave the city... do you think she can reach Bai Qingyan in time to bring her back to save you? My dear Crown Prince brother..."
The Crown Prince's throat tightened with fear, staring at King Liang without saying a word: "Petty villain triumphant!"
"Or do you think Bai Jinxiu can leverage the Bai family's prestige to summon reinforcements for you? As of now... you are the rebellious son mentioned in the Imperial Edict!" King Liang smiled faintly.
