Zhu Qinghuo taking the initiative to make a statement had caused the atmosphere to freeze up. Everyone's expressions changed. Amongst the Xia Kingdom's five Great Houses, House Jiyan was considered to be the strongest after Li Taixuan and Tan Tailan's departure and Zhu Qinghuo becoming a fourth-grade Duke. This was one step higher than the rest of the other house lords.

His declaration was akin to openly standing with the Regent.

There was nothing strange about it, especially after the situation with House Luolan's Housemeet. Zhu Qinghuo and the Regent were now on the same boat.

"The three counties I govern also happen to be in the north and thus my choice does not need to be explained." At this point, Governor Zhong similarly spoke up as one of the Regent's staunch supporters.

House Jinque's Si Qing's eyes flashed briefly before he too spoke up. "House Jinque is willing to head north."

If he had not taken action against House Luolan during the Housemeet, he would have almost wanted to go south with the rest. But the Regent was strong, and he gave Si Qing a dangerous and foreboding feeling. Additionally, he was not a fan of this overt way of demonstrating one's support. Alas, he had ruined relations...