NOVPUBAs soon as Gu Zhi returned, she received good news from the prefect.
“Young General, your brilliant plan worked! The grain levy was completed in less than three days. You can now return and report your success.”
Gu Zhi, though relieved of her burden, found herself with new concerns.
Shen Roujia was alone here—what would happen to her? Who would take care of her?
Shen Roujia had no idea what had just occurred with Gu Zhi, but for her, the current situation was already a great start.
As the story was about to advance, Shen Roujia’s heart began to surge with excitement. 𝓷ℴ𝓿𝓅𝓊𝒷.𝓬𝓸𝓂
Once the story concluded, Shen Roujia might finally be able to return. After waiting so long, it couldn’t all be for nothing.
Meanwhile, in another place—
The entire Eastern Palace was draped in white banners, and the nation mourned.
By the time the news reached Huizhou, two days had already passed.
When Shen Roujia heard the news, she was in disbelief. “Zhi Zhi, what did you say?”
Gu Zhi’s brows were tightly furrowed. “Whether you believe it or not, it’s already happened.”
Shen Roujia never imagined such a change could occur.
First, the Crown Prince was assassinated, and then Prince Chun was relegated to the imperial mausoleum.
How could people not see what was really happening? It was clear to anyone with eyes that this situation was likely connected to Prince Chun, leading to the current state of affairs.
Who would have thought that the Crown Prince, having just lost his wife, would injure his hand, succumb to excessive grief, and pass away?
Shen Roujia still couldn’t believe it. “How could Xu Zening have died? I even sought out someone from the Divine Doctor’s Valley...”
