Upon learning that his brother was trapped, Yang Chonghu threatened the people of Qixia and Xiyang cities and forced the royal cavalry to retreat.

When the princes from all sides heard that the female prime minister had died and Xue Yan had disappeared, their ambitions began to stir again.

They refused the imperial court's order to disarm, and joined forces with court officials to put pressure on the young emperor, forcing him to recall Pei Zhiyuan and withdraw his troops to seek peace.

"The Royal Division's Third Cavalry was ambushed outside of Xiyang City and completely annihilated."

"Protests erupted in Rock City, with people holding signs and calling for a ceasefire. The homes of several high-ranking officials were vandalized."

"Master Pei, your mansion in the capital was looted by bandits, and the concubine you left behind was also abducted."

"The Ministry of Revenue has refused to issue food and wages, and the relief grain allocated to the three northern prefectures has also been withheld. Lord Pei, if this continues, the royal army will be defeated!"

The generals of the royal army and the Mirror Envoy anxiously reported to Pei Zhiyuan the events happening in various places. After Yang Chonghu spread the news of the female prime minister's death, the world was about to fall into chaos again.

Pei Zhiyuan was already overwhelmed by the current situation. Now he was in a state of despair and all the problems fell on him.

The locust plague and famine in the north have not been resolved, and two tigers are causing chaos in the southwest. The nobles in the court are all concerned about their family's interests and are eager to prevent the world from being in chaos.

"Yang Chonghu is truly despicable and shameless! He is threatening the lives of ordinary people!

Let Yuan Shengjie manage the public security in Beijing, and anyone who takes the opportunity to cause trouble will be arrested.

"Order the Royal Army to withdraw from Jiangling and garrison the Qingzhou border. Once Yang Yihu comes down the mountain, capture him immediately!"

Pei Zhiyuan gave orders with forced calmness. The series of failures had made him unable to sleep or eat well recently, and he looked visibly haggard.

The tent curtain was opened, and a skinny figure stood at the door.

Shen Xu moved his pale and cracked lips, "Pei Zhiyuan, I want revenge."