"Madam's words are intriguing. I'm just following the guidelines in the book."
Gu Yi set down the cup and leaned against the wooden frame with her elbow in a lazy posture. "Although there's a loss, it's acceptable if my opponent loses more—provided I'm rational. But unfortunately, I'm not, and that'll cost us everything."
"Are you threatening me?"
"Of course not. I'm simply informing you because I'm very protective of my shortcomings. They are the ones who dare to bleed and risk everything to save our civilians. How could we play them like pawns in our political fight? Leave them alone, and we'll both be happy."
"Madam, rules are rules. General Tang must be held accountable for proceeding with the mission without approval from the cabinet," the president said knowingly.
His words no longer irritated Gu Yi, who couldn't outright admit that she had authorized the mission despite having every right to do so. This left her opponents an opening to attack her.
