"Haven't you considered this— given the heavy losses suffered by the East State Court Eunuch, can he simply let things go, and how will he recover the losses? After all, the Inner Court Eunuch is not running a benevolent institution, and Sikong Chan is not his close kin; they are merely allies. His decision to send troops to aid Sikong Chan could only mean that Sikong Chan promised him substantial benefits."
"Let me ask you another question, if you were Sikong Chan, how would you placate the resentment of the Inner Court Eunuch now? To prevent the Inner Court Eunuch's anger from turning towards him."
Lu Luanti's expression suddenly turned grave as he realized with clarity, "The Iron Banner Gang?"
Sikong Chan would undoubtedly intensify his efforts, using all his power to target the industries up and down the Iron Banner Gang, and hand them over to that Inner Court Eunuch from East State."
This move would be killing several birds with one stone for him.
