These villagers are all ordinary people.
As a former empress who ruled the world, they were almost like her children.
Su Wanwan felt that the title "Empress" was too heavy.
She is simply not up to the task.
Over the years, she has been very busy—busy seizing power, busy scheming against each other, and busy making money.
But the world became increasingly chaotic, and the people lived in poverty.
Was it her fault?
Was it Lu Xingjian's fault?
no.
No, that's not the case.
It wasn't even Liu Jin's fault.
As a rule-breaker, Liu Jin, with the indulgence of Lu Xingjian and even herself, tore open a gap in the web of interests woven by powerful families.
It caused considerable losses for officials and powerful families who profited from the network of vested interests.
However, after these people have bleed themselves dry, they go on to exploit the even more vulnerable ordinary people.
Liu Jin's downfall was too sudden and too violent.
This led to the catastrophe.
Those who had originally sided with Liu Jin were filled with fear and unease, and they were determined to do something to throw the world into chaos in order to save their lives and their wealth and honor.
fine.
The reforms in the nine border regions were very effective, and the border troops did not experience any trouble.
It can also support the imperial court and suppress bandits.
Liu Jin's vast wealth also enriched the national treasury, enabling the court to pay salaries and encourage government troops to suppress bandits.
I hope this catastrophe will end soon, that people can live in peace and prosperity, and that the world will return to peace.
How is Lu Xingjian now?
Su Wanwan was lost in thought.
He wasn't seriously poisoned, and with the antidote she left behind, he shouldn't have any problems in the short term.
If time goes on, perhaps we can find a miracle doctor to cure his poison.
With his protection and the protection of the Su family, Yan Ge'er should be able to grow up safely, right?
...
Liu San walked cautiously up the mountain, feeling as if something was following him.
Another scream came from not far away.
Liu San's heart jumped into his throat.
That was Qin Lao Er, the most skilled fighter! He was actually killed just like that?!
How many people did the other side send?
Could it be that someone deliberately spread the news of the deposed empress to lure him here and into a trap?
Thinking of this, Liu San suddenly felt a chill run down his spine.
He stopped walking.
He stood still, staring wide-eyed at the surrounding trees and bushes.
"Who is it?!"
"Come out quickly!"
"If you've got the guts, come and fight me one-on-one!"
No one answered.
"Haha, so you're just a coward!" Liu San tried to provoke the other party.
There was a sound of air being cut.
Liu San tried to dodge, but was still shot down by an arrow.
"Who are you?!"
A tall, imposing male figure slowly emerged from the darkness.
"I will never change my name or surname, I am Liu Qi."
Despite the excruciating pain, Liu San trembled with fear: "Seventh Master Liu?!"
What are you doing here?
"I have no grudge against you, so please, Seventh Master, show mercy!"
Liu Qi roamed freely across Shandong, Beizhili, and Shanxi provinces, appearing and disappearing without a trace. The imperial court was helpless against them, which fueled Liu San's ambition, leading him to seize the opportunity to rise up in rebellion.
With the support of Prince Jian's provisions, the two sides quickly reached an agreement, creating an exceptionally large force. The number of troops under his command far exceeded the peak of Liu Qi's army.
Liu Qi said in a sinister tone:
"Too few souls have died at your hands?"
"What have those ordinary people at the foot of the mountain done to you that you have to kill them?"
Seeing that Liu Qi was not going to let him go, Liu San suddenly raised his knife and lunged at Liu Qi!
In a narrow encounter, the brave prevail; no matter what, he had to fight for a sliver of hope.
Liu Qi neither dodged nor avoided, raising his knife to meet the attack head-on.
Both men wielded exceptional swords, and for a time they were evenly matched.
The clanging sounds of fighting carried far, and the sparks from the clashing metal shone brightly in the darkness.
Liu San gradually lost his strength and became increasingly anxious.
Damn it, how come Liu Qi's kung fu is so strong!
In the blink of an eye, Liu Qi's move revealed an opening.
Liu San sneered and quickly attacked the opening.
However, Liu Qi's body abruptly turned in mid-air, neither dodging nor avoiding, and charged straight at him.
"ah!"
A scream echoed through the night sky.
Startled birds and small animals scattered in all directions.
Liu San's arm, which was holding the knife, was cut off, and blood gushed out.
"This strike is to avenge the magistrate of Shangcai County." Liu Qi said expressionlessly, like a demon seeking death.
"This strike is to avenge the wife of the magistrate of Shangcai County."
"This strike is to avenge all the innocent souls who died by your blade!"
Liu Qi plunged a knife into Liu San's heart, twisted it once, and then pulled it out forcefully.
The foul-smelling blood sprayed all over his face.
He picked up the rope he had prepared beforehand, hung Liu San's body from a tree by the roadside, and placed a wooden board on his chest with three large characters written on it: "I am guilty."
He wiped the blood off his knife onto Liu San's corpse and heard footsteps behind him.
Su Wanwan arrived at some point.
She stood swaying, watching him from a short distance away.
Liu Qi walked over and handed her the knife in his hand.
"Liu Qi must die. Let's do it."
Su Wanwan threw the knife on the ground and turned to walk down the mountain.
If Liu Qi wanted to kill her, she would have died eight hundred times over.
What ability did she have to kill him?
Liu Qi watched her retreating figure silently, his expression unchanged.
Su Wanwan only took a few steps before her body went limp and she collapsed on the mountain path.
Liu Qi stood there, watching her struggle on the ground, trying to get up, but she was too weak and could not succeed several times.
Her health had deteriorated to this extent.
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