Sun Pu likely suffered a significant defeat, hence resorting to these words as a shield.
Despite their absurdity, as long as they came from the Sun family, who would dare question them?
Sun Pu was merely protecting his pride.
He couldn't be entirely faulted. He'd led a sheltered life, shielded from the cruelties of the world and the sting of defeat.
Perhaps this incident would serve as a valuable lesson, fostering his growth. If so, the trip wouldn't be in vain.
As for the loss of tens of thousands of troops, the Second Prince empathized with General Sun's pain. Yet, he maintained a pragmatic outlook. War inevitably entails losses; it's essential to glean lessons from such experiences.
Ultimately, victory belongs to the resilient.
In the grand scheme, forgiveness reigns supreme.
Upon their return to Wuchang, over a month had passed since Sun Pu relinquished his armor and army.
The Second Prince couldn't contain his impatience to address the matter at hand.
