Shen Yue's sudden disapproval of Zong Ze caught the crowd by surprise.
Not long ago, the crowd had observed Shen Yue advocating for an official position for Zong Ze. In their minds, Zong Ze was undoubtedly one of Shen Yue's "allies." Shouldn't Shen Yue be extolling Zong Ze instead?
Zong Ze himself was taken aback but humbly inquired, "Why is old Zong unsuitable?"
Shen Yue gazed at the brilliance in Zong Ze's eyes and slowly said, "Elder Zong possesses a fierce and unyielding character. While you might endure personal sacrifices on behalf of others, for the sake of the nation's greater good, you would never present a friendly face to the Jurchens."
Zong Ze did not respond, though inwardly he knew that Shen Yue's assessment was entirely accurate.
At the moment Zong Ze volunteered to take on the mission, he had not actually planned to return alive.
