If the Crown Prince possessed both the courage and the means, he could potentially reverse the situation and seize power. However, such qualities were not inherent in his character.
Even if he were to ascend to the throne, the relentless expansion of Great Qin would persist, leading to an escalation of brutality and bloodshed. It became imperative to distance oneself from the capital and the imperial court.
The Crown Prince still harbored hopes of retaining him in the capital as an official, but such a scenario seemed implausible.
Xie Jingrong's knowledge of Anze Province surprised both Shao Yunduan and Qiao Xuan. Entranced by his insights, they were previously unaware that the region, rife with bandits and challenges, held a deeper complexity. The influential families collaborated with the bandits, openly or covertly, exerting control over nearly every aspect of the area. Their understanding had been superficial until Xie Jingrong illuminated the intricate details.
