The doors and windows of every household were tightly closed, like a line of defense against disaster.
Occasionally, a few painful groans would come from inside the house, sounds that seemed to carry real pain and were heartbreaking.
The patients were as pale as paper, devoid of any color, their sunken eyes filled with a despairing, empty, and helpless gaze.
The doctors hurried through the streets and alleys, their foreheads covered in anxious sweat, yet they faced this raging epidemic.
Despite their best efforts, they could not stop the relentless march of death; life was as fragile as a candle in the wind in the face of this disaster.
Immediately afterwards, the image of the locust plague that blotted out the sky entered her thoughts without warning.
The dense swarms of locusts, like a black cloud, swept in, overwhelming everything.
Wherever they go, crops are devoured in an instant, leaving only bare stalks in the fields, swaying helplessly in the wind.
The people looked at the land that was once full of hope but has now turned to nothing, their legs went weak, and they collapsed to the ground.
Tears welled up in his eyes, yet he couldn't cry. It was a lament of despair for life and a helpless compromise with fate.
Qin Qianlu had a strong intuition that these events were inextricably linked to the current situation.
But when she calmed down and tried to unravel the connections, she felt as if she had plunged into a thick, impenetrable fog.
These calamities occurred in completely different locations within the Tianxuan Kingdom, some in bustling, prosperous towns, and others in quiet, remote villages where people relied on agriculture for a living.
These places are crisscrossed by mountains and rivers, and the journeys are long and arduous.
Finding the intrinsic connections between such scattered regions is like finding a needle in a haystack.
A careful analysis of the various signs presented so far suggests that these calamities were clearly meticulously planned and targeted at the Tianxuan Kingdom.
If it is said that the remnants of the other three kingdoms were secretly stirring up trouble behind the scenes, upon careful consideration, it is not entirely without basis or possibility.
After all, the former glory and dignity of those countries that were once annexed by the Tianxuan Kingdom were ruthlessly crushed.
Deep in their hearts, the idea of ​​restoring their kingdom may never have truly died out, like a ember buried in ashes, ready to reignite at any opportunity.
But upon closer examination, all of this seems far too coincidental.
The epidemic had just been brought under control, and the people were still immersed in grief over the loss of loved ones and friends.
Before they could recover from the heavy pain, the locust plague struck with overwhelming force.
Now, one baffling thing after another has happened, like a surging tide, leaving people exhausted from dealing with it.
It was as if an invisible hand hidden in the darkness was methodically controlling everything, pushing Tianxuan Kingdom step by step into the abyss.
Could it be that the remnants of the other three kingdoms have put aside their past grievances, secretly colluded, and joined forces to deal with Tianxuan Kingdom?
The thought had barely crossed Qin Qianluo's mind when she subconsciously shook her head and decisively rejected it in her heart.
Leaving aside the fact that before the Three Kingdoms were annexed, there were constant conflicts of interest among the various states as they vied for territory and resources.
They were constantly engaged in open and covert struggles, and had very little contact with each other, resulting in a weak relationship.
Even if there had been some insignificant contact in the past, after experiencing the pain of national subjugation and the difficult situation of fleeing to various places, things changed.
They wanted to eliminate past grudges and quickly unite in such a short time.
Forming a powerful opposing force and achieving a unified goal is almost impossible.
Furthermore, Qin Qianluo was well aware of Feng Qingyun's abilities; she could quickly detect any slight movement.
If such a large-scale joint operation by forces were to occur, such a massive commotion would inevitably leave behind clues.
With Feng Qingyun's methods and abilities, how could she possibly be completely unaware?
Moreover, if those remaining forces truly possess such extraordinary abilities...
How could they have been so easily swallowed up by the Tianxuan Kingdom, ending up in such a miserable state of fleeing everywhere and barely surviving like stray dogs?
The more Qin Qianluo thought about it, the more confused she became. If she didn't find the mastermind behind it soon, more innocent people in Tianxuan would suffer, which was not the outcome she wanted to see.
She looked up at the Emperor and silently made a decision in her heart.
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