Even the royal family of Yong probably didn't expect that the fall of Yong would come so quickly, giving them no chance to react before they became prisoners of the Great Yan Kingdom.
Yan Xia, showing some consideration for the royal family, did not exterminate them, but merely captured them alive. As for those who stubbornly resisted, death was their only fate.
What is despicable is that not a single member of the Yong Kingdom's royal family was willing to put up a stubborn resistance, and they did not even have a shred of royal dignity to warrant ridicule.
"It seems the Empress Dowager was right, the Yong Kingdom is nearing its end." Yan Xia said upon receiving the news. To appease the people of Yong, he did not punish the Yong royal family too harshly, but merely granted them the title of Prince and imprisoned them, forbidding them from ever stepping out of the royal palace again.
The people of the world were filled with praise upon hearing this news, and their approval of the Great Yan Kingdom increased somewhat. "Better to be a dog in times of peace than a person in times of chaos"—this is the sentiment of most people. However, if a peaceful and unified environment could be achieved, without bloodshed deciding everything, the people would prefer a unified world.
Jin Mingrui of the Great Jing Kingdom also began to stir. The Great Yan Kingdom's ability to annex the Yong Kingdom had increased, and at the same time, he had seen the abilities of the young king of Yan Xia. If he were allowed to grow up, he might become the biggest obstacle to his unification of the world.
Both great powers harbored ambitions to dominate the world and were striving towards this goal, neither willing to concede defeat to the other. The Great Jing Kingdom began internal preparations for external expansion.
Neither side paid any attention to the people of Yong, focusing instead on their grand ambitions to dominate the world. Helan Wuxia, however, could not stand idly by. Although she was somewhat willful and naive, she had seen all the kindness her father and brothers had shown her, and how could she allow them to be imprisoned and deprived of their freedom for the rest of their lives?
Because of this incident, Helan Wuxia's initial guilt towards Wuyou quickly vanished, leaving only resentment. Regardless of anything else, they were blood relatives, yet Wuyou was so cold-hearted towards his family, watching them fall into poverty without offering any help. Such behavior was utterly heartbreaking.
Helan Wuxia stopped treating Wuyou as a sister and instead regarded her as an enemy who had harmed her birth parents, severing their ties and eliminating her past guilt.
Given their combined strength, it would be too difficult for the aunt and nephew to restore their kingdom and rescue their loved ones. Only by leveraging the power of the Great Jing Kingdom to strengthen themselves could they achieve their ultimate goal.
Faced with the hatred of family and country, personal feelings seem so insignificant. Helan Wuxia once had no feelings for Jin Mingrui, and was only acting out of necessity for the sake of her family. After becoming Jin Mingrui's concubine, she treated him coldly, gradually eroding his affection for her. After giving birth to his son, she never entered his palace again for a long time.
Things are different now. She needs Jin Mingrui's favor, his trust, and his high regard for her son, to groom him as her heir. This way, the Great Jing Kingdom will be in their hands, making it much easier for him to do what he wants.
Helan Wuxia was no fool; when he set his mind to something, he would give it his all. More than a decade had passed, yet she remained beautiful, her mature womanly charm adding to her allure. With meticulous adornment, she outshone all others.
With Helan Min, who knew Jin Mingrui very well, offering advice behind the scenes, regaining the emperor's favor was just a matter of turning her hand. Jin Mingrui already had some feelings for her, and Helan's abandoning his usual icy demeanor to try and please her gave Jin Mingrui a sense of conquest.
Through these interactions, Helan Wuxia quickly gained Jin Mingrui's favor and, with her intelligence and political acumen, became his strategist behind the scenes.
However, every gain comes with a loss. Helan Wuxia's actions were no different from those of a woman who fawned over him, having long lost his former integrity and pride. His behavior greatly disappointed Jin Minghe, who had always loved him and remained unmarried, and ultimately, the damage was done.
At Helan Wuxia's instigation, the territory of the Great Jing Kingdom rapidly expanded, conquering all sides and establishing a fearsome reputation. Jin Mingrui was inherently treacherous and adept at manipulating people's hearts. His heart was filled with the ambition to dominate the world, and he acted rashly and ruthlessly, suppressing the people with iron-fisted methods.
Helan Wuxia was impatient for quick results. Letters from home kept coming in, and her precarious situation made her anxious and restless, unable to calm down and think things through.
The actions of the Great Jing Kingdom terrified the other states, who feared becoming prey for the Great Jing Kingdom and being slaughtered at its mercy. Faced with the Great Jing Kingdom's iron cavalry, they were powerless to resist and could only await their deaths.
The only way to save our people and preserve our future glory is to surrender to another country. The only country capable of challenging the Great Jing Kingdom is the Great Yan Kingdom. Great Yan has a reputation for virtue and has always treated prisoners of war and defeated nations with leniency, never engaging in acts of slaughter or cruelty. If we must choose one to surrender to, Great Yan is undoubtedly the best option.
No matter what, preserving one's life is the most important thing.
As a result, within just half a month, he received pledges of allegiance from more than a dozen small countries, surrendering their lands to the Great Yan Kingdom and becoming its vassals, living as carefree princes.
Yan Xia was overjoyed to have gained so many people to surrender so easily, and at the same time, he admired Wuyou's methods even more.
It must be admitted that what Wuyou said is true: women should not be underestimated, and the underhanded tactics of the inner quarters should not be underestimated either; a small move can overturn the whole situation.
How could the royal family of Yong, under the complete control of Yan Xia, successfully deliver its letters to Helan Wuxia? The answer, of course, was Yan Xia's tacit approval.
A few letters home and some rumors were enough to throw the Great Jing Kingdom into disarray, causing it to act rashly and recklessly. These small actions stirred up the entire world, like dominoes, setting everything on the same track.
Many small countries on the mainland were either annexed, surrendered voluntarily, or were destroyed. Five years of war had left the people exhausted and yearning for a unified country. The general trend of the world was clear.
Amidst the scramble for power and the burgeoning of all industries, a battle is inevitable between the Great Yan Kingdom and the Great Jing Kingdom to determine the ruler of the land. This conflict is a clash of national ambitions, a collision of the aspirations of two men, and the result of a bloody struggle between two sisters.
Yanxia was busy with the final battle and hadn't stepped into Wuyou Power Supply for a long time, which showed how busy she was. Meanwhile, Wuyou was secretly planning to give Helan Wuxia a surprise.
The royal family of Yong had become useless, confined to the Prince's Mansion and forbidden from leaving at will, living the lives of ordinary commoners. From initial curses and resentment, to unbearable regret, to eventual peaceful acceptance, the suffering they endured is unimaginable.
Helan Wuxia hated her family, hated their injustice, indifference, and contempt, even to the point of wanting to destroy the Yong Kingdom. But Wuyou knew that this girl still had a soft spot in her heart. And her desire to wipe them out was undoubtedly the best explanation to Helan Wuyou.
"Deliver this letter and these items to Helan Wuxia without letting her suspect anything." She's held these items for nearly 20 years; it's time to return them to their rightful owner.
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