Chapter 117 The Grand Finale 5
With a "poof," Shan Yurou suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, her face instantly turning as pale as paper.
"How could this be... How could you..." Shan Yurou struggled to raise her head, looking at the powerful Shan Xi in front of her, her eyes filled with disbelief.
She couldn't believe that Shanxi, whom she had once regarded as a piece of trash, was now so strong.
Could it be that her father really wasn't lying to her?
Is Shanxi really that strong?
So strong that they even defeated the Southern Dynasty?
"With your meager skills, you dare to launch a sneak attack?" Shanxi coldly glanced at Shan Yurou, then suddenly looked at Shan Mingyuan, who was already dead.
Is Shan Yurou always following her?
Therefore, when Shan Mingyuan died, Shan Yurou actually witnessed it with her own eyes?
But how could she remain unmoved and watch Shanmingyuan die?
Thinking of this, Shanxi couldn't help but sneer, "What a filial daughter!"
Shan Yurou was both shocked and frightened. She suddenly regretted her impulsive decision to rush out...
However, the Ghost Sect has gradually begun to attack.
Even with the help of Old Master Shan, two fists can't fight four hands. The Shan family's meager strength was always insufficient to contend with the Ghost Sect, and they eventually fell into a disadvantageous position.
Seeing that the Shan family was about to be defeated and the situation was becoming increasingly precarious, Shan Yurou burst into excited laughter. Her laughter was sharp and piercing, as if it were a curse from hell: "Hahaha, if I can't live, neither can you."
Good people must die!
Sun Xi, you will surely die today too!
"What are you thinking?" Sunhee glanced down at her, a look that seemed to mock her as a fool.
With a wave of her hand, Shan Xi appeared instantly. Xuan Mingzi, the sect leader of Xuanzong, and the three elders of the Alchemist Guild landed in front of Shan Xi, protecting her behind her like guards.
"President, are you alright?" The three elders of the Alchemist Guild and Lulu all looked at Shanxi with concern in their eyes.
Although Xuanmingzi didn't speak, his eyes were full of worry for Shanxi.
Seeing that Shanxi had easily summoned the two top powers, Xuanzong and the Alchemist Guild, the retired emperor couldn't help but panic.
Although he had heard that these two major forces were on good terms with the Shan family, he never expected that Shanxi would so easily summon them with just a wave of his hand.
And, was he just hallucinating about what he just said?
Why would the elders of the Alchemist Guild call Shanxi the guild leader?
The retired emperor's eyes widened in astonishment, and he asked in a trembling voice, "Who...who are you?"
An unbelievable thought flashed through his mind.
However, the idea only lingered in his mind for a moment before vanishing like a bubble.
No, that's impossible. How can a dead person come back to life?
Besides, that person has been missing for many years, as if he had vanished into thin air. How could he possibly reappear in this world?
Not to mention that the person in front of him was clearly Shanxi, not... that person!
Shanxi looked calmly at the Emperor Emeritus, as if everything was under her control: "You've already guessed it, haven't you?"
Then, she gently rolled up her sleeves, her movements elegant and composed, a posture that felt strangely familiar to the Emperor Emeritus.
The moment he saw Shanxi roll up his sleeves, the Emperor Emeritus felt as if he had been struck by lightning, and he was almost certain of his guess.
It really is her!
But how could that be?
Isn't she already dead?
Just as the Emperor Emeritus was beginning to have doubts, the Ghost Sect members gradually lost ground and began to retreat under the combined attack of the Alchemist Guild and Xuanzong.
By the time the Emperor Emeritus realized what was happening, the Ghost Sect members were already lying sprawled out in disarray.
When the retired emperor saw that his plan had completely failed, his face turned extremely ugly and terribly gloomy!
He gritted his teeth and said, "How dare you ruin my plans! I will never let you get away with this!"
Lulu glanced at the Emperor Emeritus with disgust, as if he were looking at a repulsive fly: "You should worry about yourself first!"
As she spoke, she looked at Shanxi, her tone sincere and earnest: "President, we can agree to any conditions from the Southern Dynasty, as long as you are willing!"
Originally, President, you never considered leaving Junchao because of our past relationship.
But now that this has happened, it's hard to guarantee that the chairman won't consider leaving.
After all, the treatment offered by the Southern Dynasty was much better than that offered by the Jun Dynasty.
It's really strange that Junchao is like this. He has a great opportunity, but he actually wants to kill the president.
They had no idea how much the Southern Dynasty envied them for having such a powerful and loyal family as the Shan family, who had always been devoted to supporting them.
It really proves the saying: "If you don't do stupid things, you won't die!"
Upon hearing this, Shanxi gave the retired emperor a cold glance, a hint of hesitation flashing in her eyes: "It's late, everyone should go back and rest."
That statement is somewhat of an evasion.
Lulu knew that Shanxi would also find it difficult to make a decision in a short time. She glanced at the lonely Emperor Emeritus, her eyes full of disgust: "I'll let you off the hook for today!"
Shanxi and his entourage left in a grand procession, leaving only the stunned Emperor Emeritus standing there, looking completely bewildered.
Could it be that he was really wrong?
For three consecutive days, the Shan family remained calm and peaceful, without the slightest disturbance.
The royal family remained completely silent, as if nothing had happened.
However, the calmer the seas, the more violent the storms to come.
Just as Lulu was about to ask Shanxi what choice she would make, the Shanxi family suddenly received a brocade box from the royal family.
When the old master Shan took the brocade box and opened it, he almost threw it away.
The box contained nothing but the head of the retired emperor, a head that had completely lost all color!
Above the brocade box was a handwritten letter titled "Apology," written by none other than the retired emperor himself.
Although the Emperor Emeritus's handwriting on the letter was slightly messy due to his panic before his death, it still revealed his former sharpness and majesty.
"My lords, I know that I have committed grave sins. In the past, I was blinded by the lust for power and did many foolish things, which almost dragged the dynasty into an abyss of no return."
"Now, I am willing to atone for my sins with my death. I only ask that you, my benefactor, remember the years of friendship between you and me, as well as your past loyalty to the dynasty, put aside your hatred and continue to assist the dynasty."
After reading the letter, Old Master Shan sighed deeply.
The Shan family has been loyal and virtuous for generations, making great contributions to the dynasty. From expanding the territory to guarding the borders, from governing the country to pacifying the people, the Shan family has left their footprints on every piece of the dynasty's land.
But now, they've ended up in this state.
Upon learning that the Emperor Emeritus had committed suicide to atone for his sins, Shanxi's eyes showed no emotion whatsoever, as if it were all within her expectations.
"Grandma, Grandpa is still waiting outside to report back," Old Master Shan said respectfully to Shanxi.
Should they stay or leave?
The decision still rests with the great-grandmother.
After thinking for a long time, Shanxi said softly, "Let's keep it."
“But…” Lulu wanted to say something more, but was interrupted by Old Master Shan, “The Jun Dynasty is currently beset by internal and external troubles.”
“Externally, neighboring countries are eyeing our territory with covetous intent, always thinking of seizing it; internally, various forces are stirring up trouble, vying for power and profit, and the people are living in misery.”
"If the charitable family withdraws now, the dynasty will likely fall into even greater chaos, and the people will suffer even more."
"Our family has always taken it upon itself to protect the monarchy and safeguard the people. If we disregard the well-being of the world for our own selfish reasons, how can we face our ancestors?"
Grandpa Shan looked at Shanxi with understanding.
The current stability of the dynasty is the result of the joint efforts of his ancestors and forefathers in achieving this peaceful vision.
If we were to withdraw now, wouldn't all the hard work of our ancestors over the years be destroyed in an instant?
Shanxi tapped the table lightly with her fingertips, thought for a moment, and then said, "Go back and tell the Emperor that although the Emperor Emeritus made mistakes, he has apologized with his life. For the sake of the people of the Dynasty and for this land that we have protected for generations, the Shan family is willing to put aside the past and continue to assist the new Emperor."
Upon hearing this, Old Master Shan was overjoyed and quickly replied, "Yes!"
Hearing this, Lulu sighed helplessly, shrugged, and said, "Alright, then I have no choice but to tell the Crown Prince of the Southern Dynasty this bad news."
The Crown Prince of the Southern Dynasty is still waiting for her reply.
Unfortunately, this answer was destined to disappoint him.
The emperor was overjoyed upon receiving Shan Jia's reply and was about to bestow some reward when Jun Yan, who was sitting on a high seat, suddenly stood up and walked out of the hall.
Kind-hearted family.
When Junyan arrived at Shan's house, he saw Old Master Chen packing his things, preparing to leave.
Upon seeing this, Jun Yan felt his heart suddenly race, and an ominous premonition surged into his heart like a tide.
He rushed to Old Master Chen's side, his voice urgent: "Where is she?"
"You mean Miss? Miss is in seclusion," Old Master Chen said calmly.
Upon hearing this, Jun Yan's face turned deathly pale, and he seemed completely disoriented, as if his soul had been ripped out.
"Oh, by the way, Miss left you a message." Old Master Chen looked at Jun Yan with a puzzled expression.
The young lady is aloof and has never paid much attention to matters of romance, but she was willing to leave a message for Junyan while she was in seclusion, which shows that the Seventh Prince still holds some weight in her heart.
Upon hearing this, Junyan's eyes lit up instantly, and he looked at Old Master Chen with anticipation.
But then Old Master Chen said with a helpless expression, "Miss said that time flies and you should stop waiting for her."
As soon as he finished speaking, the light in Jun Yan's eyes vanished instantly, as if the whole world had collapsed.
Just as Old Master Chen was about to give up on the banquet and leave, he suddenly turned around and looked at Old Master Shan with a firm gaze: "Even if it takes ten or twenty years, or even a lifetime, I will wait for her to come out of seclusion."
After waiting and searching for so many years, does he still care about these few hundred years?
After saying that, Jun Yan turned and left the Shan family mansion.
Instead of returning to his palace, he went to the back mountain of the Shan family and built a thatched hut where he and Shanxi had eaten roast chicken.
From then on, he settled down here, spending his days cultivating and gazing in the direction of the Shan family, hoping for the day when Shanxi would emerge from seclusion.
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