NOVPUBTo stay unnoticed in the military camp, Shen Roujia put on a soldier’s uniform.
Thus, a fair-faced young soldier appeared before them.
Gu Zhi treated her with special care, and there were even rumors outside that the young general had taken a liking to a new arrival.
Everyone wanted to see what Shen Roujia looked like.
However, Wen Surong protected Shen Roujia well.
Shen Roujia also stayed in Gu Zhi’s tent, so she never experienced any unfair treatment.
Meanwhile, in the capital city, tremendous changes had already occurred, though they were unaware of it here.
The old emperor, having consumed too many elixirs and similar substances, had ruined his health.
Xu Lianggeng, who had escaped from the imperial mausoleum with the remaining forces of the old prince and the power of the Bai family, took this opportunity to force the emperor to abdicate.
They pressed the emperor’s hand, making him write an abdication letter.
All of this was the result of collusion between Noble Consort Li and Xu Lianggeng.
However, at this critical moment, Xiao Sinian arrived with the imperial guards. Not only did they breach the city gates, but they also trapped Xu Lianggeng and his followers in the imperial city.
Xiao Sinian shot an arrow that killed Noble Consort Li and pierced Xu Lianggeng’s leg, though he managed to escape.
The Bai family suffered heavy losses as well and dared not make any further moves.
The emperor credited Xiao Sinian with saving the throne, and the years of estrangement between them began to dissolve.
Xiao Sinian sought nothing in return. 𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒑𝒖𝒃.𝙘𝙤𝒎
“I’ve been away for so many years. Now, I address you as elder brother out of respect. All I want is a peaceful home, elder brother. I will do my best in whatever I can do, but these nephews of ours, who were once outstanding individuals, have been unfortunate…”
Xiao Sinian declined all rewards, intending to settle the old emperor’s affairs before heading back to Yancheng.
The old emperor, however, was determined to keep Xiao Sinian in the capital. He even declared that the country could not be without a ruler for a single day. He was old, and the future of the realm should be entrusted to someone capable.
The death of Xu Zening also deeply saddened the old emperor. Combined with Xu Lianggeng’s actions, it left him disheartened and unwilling to continue ruling.
