Just as Sima Jing was about to kill Bai Ruyan and Xiao Ning before committing suicide, shouts of killing suddenly came from outside the courtyard.
"Kill all of these people and find the Empress!"
A sharp roar followed, then the sounds of clashing weapons mingled with screams.
"What's going on?!"
The group of people surrounding Sima Jing inside the room changed their expressions.
Before they could rush out to check, a dark figure crashed into the house like a cannonball.
The man was covered in blood, and several knife wounds on his body were so deep that the bone was exposed.
"What's going on!?"
The group looked at him with suspicion and uncertainty.
"This...this is terrible! The imperial court's men are here! The Eastern Depot..."
Before he could finish speaking, the man's neck lolled to the side, and he died instantly.
Upon hearing that the imperial court's men had arrived, everyone inside was so frightened that they could barely stand.
Despite the fact that the Northern Darkness Sect acts arrogantly in Yunxia Valley and even dares to hunt down government officials and soldiers, their fear of the government is actually deeply ingrained.
Back then, the Northern Darkness Sect was incredibly powerful, with its leader and queen commanding 100,000 heavenly soldiers, yet it was still wiped out by the imperial court.
Bang!
Just then, the dilapidated wooden door was kicked down completely, and a group of people carrying knives rushed in.
"My lord, my lord, we surrender!"
"General, please don't kill me!"
"My lords, I joined the Northern Darkness Sect only to avoid paying silver and food. I have never done anything wrong. Please show leniency and let me go."
"..."
Upon seeing this group of fierce-looking eunuchs from the Eastern Depot, the members of the Northern Darkness Sect immediately dropped their weapons and knelt on the ground, kowtowing repeatedly.
The people from the Eastern Depot did not take immediate action, but instead looked around the room.
When they saw Sima Jing standing in the corner with a knife in his hand, they exclaimed with great joy.
"My lord, the Empress is really here!"
As they called out, a figure quickly walked in through the doorway.
Upon seeing Sima Jing, Wang Zhen's face lit up with joy. He quickly stepped forward and slid down to kneel before Sima Jing.
"Waaaah, that's wonderful! Your Majesty has finally been found! It's so good that Your Majesty is alright!"
Wang Zhen burst into tears, his once fair and beardless fat face instantly covered with tears and snot.
At this moment, Wang Zhen wasn't crying because he had found Sima Jing; he was crying because he could finally save his life.
"call!"
Sima Jing breathed a sigh of relief.
Although she didn't know how Wang Zhen managed to find her, at least she was out of danger.
"Mother...Your Majesty!!!"
The group of Northern Darkness Cult members kneeling on the ground were completely dumbfounded.
They never expected to run into such a tough opponent this time.
After Sima Jing breathed a sigh of relief, she immediately looked at Wang Zhen.
"Wang Zhen, have these vagrant scoundrels and villains torn to pieces for me! If any of them die a quick death, I will hold you responsible!"
Sima Jing's voice was icy cold, devoid of any emotion.
She used to think that tyrants were the most cruel people in the world, but now she realizes that some people are far more hateful than tyrants.
Wang Zhen's expression turned serious.
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Wang Zhen responded and then stood up to look at the group of Eastern Depot guards.
"Didn't you hear Her Majesty's order? Get to work!"
Upon receiving the order, a group of imperial guards immediately sprang into action, grabbing the kneeling Beiming Cult members.
"Ah, Your Majesty, please forgive us! We were forced into this by the White Dragon Envoy. Please spare our lives!"
"We will never dare to do it again."
The followers of the Northern Darkness Sect panicked and cried out for mercy.
But their pleas for mercy were quickly silenced, followed by a series of heart-wrenching screams.
When it comes to methods of torturing people, no one in the world can compare to these people from the Eastern Depot.
Soon, the stench of blood filled the entire courtyard.
"Wang Zhen, order people to buy a coffin and funeral clothes; they must be of the best quality."
Sima Jing had no heart to look at the way those people were being skinned and dismembered; she was only filled with grief as she helped Liu Gan Niang collect the corpses.
"yes."
Wang Zhen is now begging this lady to return to the palace, and he will naturally grant her every request.
Before long, the people from the Eastern Depot bought a coffin made of fine nanmu wood and silk burial clothes.
"You may leave."
Sima Jing waved her hand, then proceeded to collect Liu Gan Niang's body on her own.
Wang Zhen opened his mouth.
This old woman was nothing more than a poor, lowly woman; she was hardly worthy of Sima Jing's help in collecting her corpse.
But seeing Sima Jing's cold expression, she had no choice but to shut up and leave with her people.
When Sima Jing finished collecting Liu Gan Niang's body and came out, there was no sound in the courtyard.
But the bloody scene was like a hellish hell.
Upon seeing her emerge, Wang Zhen quickly stepped forward and bowed.
"Your Majesty, His Majesty misses you so much in the palace that he can't eat or drink. He has not only ordered the Imperial Guards and the City Patrol Division to search for you day and night, but even our Eastern Depot has been dispatched. So Your Majesty, you should hurry back to the palace with us and not let His Majesty worry."
Wang Zhen looked somewhat anxious.
He was afraid that delaying the time would displease the tyrannical emperor.
Most importantly, Yunxia Valley is now teeming with bandits, and the Northern Darkness Sect has resurfaced. He fears that this will attract the main force of the Northern Darkness Sect.
Hearing Wang Zhen say that the tyrannical emperor was so worried about him, Sima Jing couldn't help but feel a little moved.
At the time, she suspected that the tyrannical emperor wanted to harm her, but now she thinks that emperor must not be that clever.
"Alright, take that coffin and the two of them with you, and we'll set off back to the palace now."
Upon hearing that Sima Jing was finally willing to leave, Wang Zhen was overjoyed.
"yes."
After saying this, Wang Zhen made the arrangements, and soon the group set off for the capital.
Inside the sedan chair, Sima Jing lifted the curtain and looked at Liu Gan Niang's dilapidated courtyard, which was engulfed in flames, and couldn't help but sigh.
At this moment, the image of the righteous and benevolent Beiming Sect in her heart gradually became unrecognizable.
...
The sky was getting dark.
In the Imperial Study.
"It's almost time, we need to go to the Empress's palace."
Almost as soon as it got dark, Qin Yu impatiently threw down the memorial in his hand and prepared to go to the Empress's palace.
Seeing this scene, some eunuchs and palace maids outside who were pretending to be working felt that this tyrannical emperor was beyond saving.
Just moments ago, the palace was buzzing with talk of how devoted Qin Yu was, personally going to Haitang Palace to collect Consort Jing's belongings. Yet, before nightfall, he's already in such a hurry to go find the Empress.
But just as Qin Yu stepped out of the palace gate, a figure rushed over.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, wait for me!"
Hearing the sharp sound, Qin Yu frowned.
He sent that old bastard Wang Zhen to find Sima Jing's whereabouts, and he dared to return to the palace ahead of schedule?
However, this suited Qin Yu's wishes perfectly, as it provided him with an opportunity to teach Wang Zhen a lesson.
Qin Yu immediately put on a stern face.
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