Back in the palace, Zhao Qingrui was getting busier and busier. The relocation work in Xianyang was coming to an end, and the Chief of Works had already started to demolish the buildings in Xianyang City with the prisoners.

"Report, Your Highness, something terrible has happened." Just when Zhao Qingrui was busy, the guard's report broke the tranquility of Zhangtai Palace.

"What happened?" Zhao Qingrui frowned slightly. She would talk to her father in the army every day. She knew the situation in Shangjun. There was nothing wrong in Shangjun at all, and the situation was even very good.

The situation in North Korea is also relatively stable, so there shouldn't be any problems.

"Your Highness, General Ren Xiong has passed away due to illness." The guard reported hurriedly.

"Ren Xiong is dead? I see. You can leave first." Zhao Qingrui nodded.

Ren Xiong had been ill for such a long time, and the imperial physician had visited him before, but it was still useless.

Now, it has finally collapsed completely.

"Someone, please change my clothes. Lu Zhi, come with me to the Ren family to pay our respects." Zhao Qingrui put down the memorial in his hand and said hurriedly.

"Yes." Lu Zhi responded respectfully.

After packing up, Zhao Qingrui took a carriage to the Ren family, where white cloth was hung outside the Ren family's house.

Zhao Qingrui came in person, and the people from the Ren family hurried to greet him.

However, there was sadness and discomfort on their faces. Ren Xiong was the pillar of the family. Now that Ren Xiong was gone, the Ren family would certainly be much worse than before.

"Mrs. Ren, please accept my condolences. The dead cannot be brought back to life." Zhao Qingrui said seriously.

After visiting Ren Xiong, Zhao Qingrui felt very sad. She had never thought of punishing Ren Xiong. If his health was still good, she would have wanted him to continue serving the Qin Dynasty.

Zhao Qingrui came personally to see Ren Xiong off, and other people in the court also came over quickly.

"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness." Madam Ren wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes. Her voice was a little hoarse and her eyes were red. It seemed that she had been crying for a long time.

"General Ren is a meritorious official of our Great Qin. It's a pity that God is jealous of talents. General Ren's passing is a huge loss to our Great Qin." Zhao Qingrui sighed.

The entire Ren family was filled with sadness, and Zhao Qingrui also met Ren Xiong's sons.

Ren Xiong had many children, but their qualifications were mediocre. Currently, only two of his sons were serving in the court, and they were both minor officials.

There is no one who can succeed Ren Xiong.

Zhao Qingrui sighed in his heart. A generation of famous generals finally came to an end.

She had medicine that could cure Ren Xiong, but she had never taken it out. Her father had let Ren Xiong take care of him in his old age, and she had no intention of re-employing him.

Moreover, she is closer to the Wang family.

After caring for Ren Xiong's descendants, Zhao Qingrui returned to the palace.

After returning home, Zhao Qingrui told his father about this matter.

Ying Zheng on the other end of the phone was silent for a moment. "Ren Xiong pacified the Baiyue in the south and guarded Lingnan for the Qin Dynasty, risking his life for the Qin Dynasty. Take something from my private treasury and I will reward you as you see fit."

"I understand, father. I will. I'll go find it right away." Zhao Qingrui nodded. These were what Ren Xiong deserved.

"Well, Ren Xiao's funeral should be handled solemnly. You can handle the other matters as you wish. You can also use the young men of the Ren family if you want."

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. General Ren has contributed so much to the Qin Dynasty. I will make sure his funeral is dignified." Zhao Qingrui nodded.

"As for his sons, forget about them. Although the court is short of manpower, it is better to have no one than to have unqualified ones." What she needs are talents who can handle various government affairs, not mediocre people. She doesn't want anyone to hold her back.

The father and daughter chatted about something else before hanging up the phone.

When they arrived at their father's private vault, it was still full of things. Zhao Qingrui picked out some things and asked Lu Zhi to send them to the Ren family.

Although people in the court felt sorry for Ren Xiong's behavior, life had to go on, and soon no one in the court talked about it anymore.

The things Zhao Qingrui sent to the Ren family actually helped the Ren family a lot.

After holding a funeral for Ren Xiong, the family's finances were greatly emptied. The things Zhao Qingrui sent were enough to ensure that the family would have no worries about food and drink for the rest of their lives.

Therefore, everyone in the Ren family was very grateful to Zhao Qingrui.

Ren Xiong's glorious escape and Zhao Qingrui's preferential treatment of the Qin Dynasty's meritorious officials also moved many Qin Dynasty officials.

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"Brother, after arriving in Liaodong County, remember to think more about the pros and cons of everything you do, and don't just listen to others." After sending Fusu to the carriage, Zhao Qingrui gave him careful instructions.

This time when Fusu went out, he only took Wang Xia with him. Ziying had to stay in the palace to study, and the other concubines stayed in Yichun Palace.

"Don't worry, little sister. I can save it." Fusu responded seriously.

During this period, he also learned about the situation in Liaodong County. The situation there was not optimistic. He also knew the mission he was responsible for and did not dare to be careless.

"If there is something that cannot be solved, send a letter back." Zhao Qingrui said softly.

Although this brother had obvious flaws, he was still very good to her. When Fusu was really about to leave, she was still reluctant to let him go.

"Well, I will try my best to solve it and not cause trouble to my little sister." Fusu chuckled.

"Don't worry, little sister. I will look after my husband." Wang Xia said seriously.

"It's because of my eldest sister-in-law that I can feel at ease when my eldest brother goes out." Zhao Qingrui also laughed.

Watching Fusu and his companions' carriage disappear on the official road, Zhao Qingrui felt lost and took Ziying back to the palace.

Ziying, on the other hand, although he was a little reluctant, was more happy. His father and mother were gone, and he was the eldest in the family. No one dared to control him, and he could do whatever he wanted.

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