Manbao was not comforted at all. She glanced at State Duke Zhao and asked, "Are you being threatened?"
State Duke Zhao shook his head, "No one can withstand the advance of a great army." If there is anyone, it must be the Emperor.
Manbao withdrew her gaze and said to him, "Chief Steward, Bai Shan told me two days ago that he embarrassed you on the battlefield and wanted to apologize. I've noticed your complexion hasn't been good recently, so I'll have someone prepare a nourishing soup for you shortly."
State Duke Zhao instinctively touched his face and asked, "Is my complexion really bad?"
Then he nonchalantly waved his hand and said, "It's not a big deal. However, Lord Zhou should advise Lord Bai that even when saving lives, he must act within his means. Moreover, on the battlefield, mercy is least advisable."
Manbao responded calmly, "He's not in command of the troops."
