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Chapter 769 The Saint is Cruel and Merciless (24)

Chapter 769 The Saint is Cruel and Merciless (Twenty-Four)

Duan Yingsheng purged the forces in the imperial city, especially those from the Shen family.

After Duan Yingsheng ascended the throne, he named his wife empress and his daughter princess, and he also summoned the daughters of several ministers into the palace as a means of winning them over. He also wanted to give birth to an heir, as Duan Jingwu had died and he needed a son to succeed him.

However, Shen Hechang was still alive and the imperial seal was not in his hands. Many people regarded him as a traitor, and those who wanted to protect themselves had resigned long ago.

Duan Yingsheng was blocked from winning over the ministers, so he sent many people to hunt down Shen Hechang.

The people who chased him came in waves, and the number of people who followed Shen Hechang to escape became fewer and fewer.

The Empress Dowager was used to a life of luxury, and soon after leaving the imperial city she fell ill and never recovered.

The child in Shen Tiaotiao's belly is Duan Yingsheng's grandson, so no one who is chasing her will kill Shen Tiaotiao.

Shen Tiaotiao knew the baby in her belly was now her lifeline. She glanced at her belly with disgust and took the bitter abortion-preserving medicine from Ruan Xin. She had been running for her life, and she had no candied fruit to drink with her medicine. But she knew complaining would be pointless and would only annoy her brother, so she kept quiet.

After several rounds of pursuit, the group became smaller and smaller. The Queen Mother was still ill, and the servants who could protect her from swords gradually died. One time, their whereabouts were discovered, and a large number of pursuers came. The carriage was split in half, and the Queen Mother was killed by the oncoming sword.

Shen Tiaotiao was also captured by Duan Yingsheng's men. Seeing the Queen Mother's death, she dared not struggle. She touched her already visibly pregnant belly, secretly thanking herself that she wouldn't die. The guards escorted Shen Hechang away.

Shen Hechang was on the verge of death several times. In the end, only Ruan Xin and Shen Hechang were left to escape to the south successfully. They joined forces with his confidants and raised an army to kill the rebels.

Shen Hechang had the legitimate advantage, and he had the defense map of the Shen Kingdom and was familiar with the military forces in various places. Duan Yingsheng had soldiers and had been preparing for so many years. Although he rebelled too hastily, he still had a lot of chips in his hands. Shen Hechang would not be able to recapture the imperial city for a while.

At this time, the Yun Kingdom took advantage of the situation and attacked the border aggressively. Shen Hechang immediately followed his grandfather's example and was willing to cede five cities to the Yun Kingdom, asking the Yun Kingdom to help him regain his territory.

Ruan Xin advised him not to cooperate with the Yun people or cede the city.

"Your Majesty, please treat the people well and govern the current territory well. When the time is right, you will naturally be able to recover the lost land. The State of Shen has been ceded once, and it cannot be ceded again! The people of Yun are ambitious and wicked. You cannot trust them, otherwise you will most likely suffer the consequences." Shen Hechang was eager for quick success and revenge, and did not listen to Ruan Xin.

"Ruan Xin, I appreciate you saving my life time and time again, but I have made up my mind. Don't mention it again, or else don't blame me for being ruthless."

Ruan Xin lowered her head and said nothing, her eyes full of coldness and disappointment.

Perhaps realizing his tone was too harsh, Shen Hechang took Ruan Xin's hand and coaxed her, "Xin'er, I'm also anxious for revenge, I didn't mean to be mean to you. I will be wary of the people of Yun. When I regain my kingdom, I will make you a noble concubine. Those women in the backyard are just me trying to win over those aristocratic families. You are still the one I love the most."

"Xin'er doesn't blame His Majesty. It was Xin'er who overstepped the bounds."

After Ruan Xin said a few perfunctory words, she saw that Shen Hechang was going to receive the prefect and the governor, so she left the room.

She returned to her room, smiled mockingly, and whispered to herself:

"My master is right. Men's words are deceitful. I haven't bothered about your beauty. The useless emperor relies on women to maintain his relationship with the aristocratic families. Now he's promising her the title of Imperial Concubine. Whoever believes it will be in trouble. The Ming Dynasty is in the hands of the Shen family. They cede land at every turn. It's really useless. He is courting his own destruction. There is no need for me to stay any longer."

The next day, Ruan Xin quietly left Shen Hechang. It was time for her to go. She had saved this waste's life over and over again, but there was no need to save it anymore.

Shen Hechang angrily held the note in his hand. Ruan Xin said that she was going to practice medicine and could no longer accompany him.

"Even you want to leave me! I am right! My grandfather can cede the city, why can't I!"

The person who had always been by his side also left, and Shen Hechang felt betrayed.

"Your Majesty, Concubine Song has brought over some lotus seed soup."

Shen Hechang suppressed his anger. He had just appointed Concubine Song, and the family behind her was valuable. He couldn't take his anger out on Concubine Song yet.

"Tell her to come in."

Shen Hechang regained his gentle demeanor. Soon after, he formed an alliance with the Yun Kingdom. Yun Kingdom sent troops to aid him, but the two armies attacked Duan Yingsheng, who was beheaded before the throne.

Shen Hechang laughed loudly. He had finally regained his throne, but his happiness didn't last long.