The stench of blood gradually filled the air, and the sounds of fighting echoed throughout every corner of the capital.
Severed limbs continued to slide off.
Some soldiers were beheaded, while others were struck in vital areas and died instantly.
This is the cruelty of war.
However, compared to what Chi Chang and Chi Wangshu have experienced, it's nothing.
Royal Palace
Chi Yuan, dressed in a dark gold robe, sat alone in the high hall, his arms outstretched and resting on the armrests of the large dragon throne.
He is waiting.
Sure enough, the palace doors opened.
An old man dressed in silver armor walked in, holding a straight, gleaming red-tasseled spear in his hand.
The large armor covered most of his face, but Chi Yuan could still feel his intense gaze.
Chi Yuan smiled with relief, and squads of imperial guards immediately appeared, lining up neatly beside the emperor and below the steps, closely protecting their Majesty.
"What, is the Emperor of Qi Dynasty so cowardly? He's making such a big show of defense even when it's just me?"
"I would like to speak with the old gentleman face to face."
"But there's no other way. I have a loving wife and young children at home, and they are all very worried about me. I don't want them to worry, so this is the only way."
Chi Yuan shrugged helplessly and began to show off again unintentionally.
Yuan Xu did not react to his words.
"Ever since the day Qi Chao stormed into the capital of Sheng'an, I have been thinking day and night about what His Majesty Qi Chao looks like. Now I have finally seen him in person."
He walked forward step by step.
"Old man, you must have already killed the emperor of Qi Dynasty a thousand times in your heart, so there's no need to be so polite to me."
Chi Yuan reached out and pushed aside the bodyguards who were surrounding him.
He stood up with his hands behind his back.
"Tell me how my mother died." Chi Yuan drew his sword from the side and went straight to the point.
"So Your Majesty can also have feelings of longing? I thought that those in power, who could destroy millions of families with a single thought, would never have such feelings."
Yuan Xu stopped, his tone sarcastic.
"The world, after a long period of division, will inevitably unite; after a long period of unity, it will inevitably divide again. The one who will one day trample your Sheng'an Kingdom will not be the Qi Kingdom, but another country today."
“Weakness is your original sin. If you were strong enough, it would not be your Sheng'an Kingdom that would perish, but our Qiqi Kingdom.”
"If you were the victors, would you still say such things?"
Chi Yuan walked down the steps and looked at him from a distance.
"Won't."
Today, I will stand on this high platform, just like you, saying the same words you did.
Yuan Xu took it for granted.
"If that were the case, does Your Majesty think our positions would be reversed?"
"Would you turn against us for the sake of your destroyed country, your dead parents, and your brothers and sisters who committed suicide?"
"Yes, I will," Chi Yuan replied firmly.
Unfortunately, this situation doesn't exist.
"So, Your Majesty, please don't be so condescending and criticize me. It's all just fate and destiny. We're all the same kind of people."
"It's just that your Qi Dynasty was lucky enough to break through the encirclement amidst the chaos; we were unlucky, so we can only be trampled under your feet."
“Those who benefit from the status quo have no right to criticize the corpses beneath their feet.”
"I know," Chi Yuan said expressionlessly.
"But that's the fact. Qi Chao won in the end, so your assumption is invalid."
Chi Yuan knew that Yuan Xu was right, but so what?
Did the Qi Dynasty pay less to unify the world than other countries?
Now he is the victor, and he is content to enjoy the victory he has achieved through his hard work.
"Report..." General Fu entered the main hall with his fists clenched.
"The Princess Zhenguo and the Prince Zhenhai have eliminated all forces outside the palace."
"In addition, all the rebel forces within the palace have been captured, and all their leaders have been taken into custody."
"Understood." Chi Yuan replied expressionlessly.
Yuan Xu didn't get any, but the last glimmer of hope in his heart was completely shattered.
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