Chapter 88
Author: Jajajuba
last update2024-12-19 22:45:52
The sun began to set, and all the corpses had been gathered and burned. They prayed according to their beliefs. Not long after, everyone dispersed on their own, as darkness had marked the end of their activities.

The world was indeed cruel, even to good and powerful people. A deep sorrow lingered, and this separation felt unimaginable.

"I truly… I never hoped we would part like this," Song Yang sobbed in the darkness of his chamber, unable to accept the loss of his beloved wife.

Meanwhile, Wu Xiao Shi was organizing a group to protect the emperor. Nearly all the soldiers had perished—a pity, as many of them had just been newly recruited.

"What should I do to keep this empire safe if I leave? Will the Long Empire attack as well? Or will they realize that greed benefits no one?" the young man muttered to himself. He sat alone after giving instructions to the volunteer citizens willing to help. However, he ensured they were compensated—using someone's labor without providing anything
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