In the Ze Tian Palace, almost all the treasures in the palace had been plundered. The Yihe Kingdom was like a group of bandits as they ransacked this world-famous palace. When Tang Xiaoxi led the army into the Ze Tian Palace, it was already empty and no longer as prosperous as it used to be. Fortunately, Long Qianlin could be considered a benevolent general and had burned down the Ze Tian Palace. He didn't even set fire to Lanyan City before he left. Otherwise, this famous city that had existed for thousands of years would have been burned to the ground.
Linghu Yan led the three Fox Tribe Generals and followed closely beside Tang Xiaoxi. They looked at the black mass of corpses in front of the Ze Tian Palace. Their eyes were filled with reluctance, but they remained silent.
One of the Fox Tribe Generals curled his lips and said, "The humans say that we Demon Tribe are cruel and ruthless. Now it seems that the humans are not much better. They might even be worse than us."
The Naga leader at the side stuck out his tongue and hissed something.
The Captaincy of the Seven Seas City placed their hands on the hilts of their swords and lined up on another long red carpet in the Ze Tian Palace. They looked respectfully at Tang Xiaoxi and waited for her next order.
"Duke Lan's army will arrive at Lanyan City in three days."
Tang Zhen said respectfully, "Princess, shouldn't we be prepared? After all … you led the army to recapture Lanyan City on your own. Although it is a great achievement, you didn't get Duke Lan's approval and mobilized the fifty thousand soldiers of the Seven Seas City. Moreover, we lost more than ten thousand people …"
Tang Xiaoxi smiled slightly. "It's alright. I will bear all the responsibility alone. Tang Zhen, have you calculated how many people the Yihe Kingdom killed in Lanyan City? "
Tang Zhen's expression was solemn as he said, "I don't have detailed statistics for now. However, looking at the situation, at least a million civilians in Lanyan City were slaughtered. The corpses piled up like mountains outside the city is enough to prove this. In addition, the massacre caused countless civilians to flee Lanyan City. Lanyan City has lost a lot of its population. In addition, the surrounding villages and towns have been massacred many times. I'm afraid that Lanyan City, which is known as the number one city in the world, has far less than five million people left. It would be fortunate if half of its population could be preserved."
"Got it."
Tang Xiaoxi sat gently on the throne and said, "It's easy to cause a plague when the corpses decompose, so immediately organize people to bury and burn the corpses of the victims. In addition, send out an imperial notice to recall the refugees. Tang Zhen, go to Lanyan City and summon all the officials of the Ministry of Revenue who are still alive, as well as all the officials of the counties and counties. Have them organize people to bury the corpses and repair the walls and houses. We must restore order and livelihood in Lanyan City as soon as possible. I can't let Xiao Yin return to see a lifeless Lanyan City. Everything must be running again."
"Yes, I understand!" Tang Zhen cupped his fists and said, "But Princess, the Monster Race's army has already entered the city, but the Serpentmen, Lizardmen, and Bearmen aren't humans after all. Once Duke Lan's army of 100,000 arrives, I'm worried that it will cause a misunderstanding. So, in my opinion, the Monster Race's army has already helped the humans recover the Imperial Capital and can be sent back."
"Yes."
Tang Xiaoxi gently nodded, "Linghu."
Linghu Yan bowed and said, "Your Highness, I'm here."
"The Monster Race's army has made a great contribution this time, but I really have nothing to reward you with. In order to avoid another war between the humans and the Monster Race, immediately take my order and go to the Demon Subduing Pass. Return to the Forest of Infinity. I will visit you again."
"Yes, Your Highness!"
Linghu Yan turned around and said loudly to the group of Monster Race generals, "Monster Warriors, did you hear what Your Highness said? You are the pride of the Forest of Infinity. Now, go home!"
"Yes, Your Highness!"
The group of Monster Race generals bowed in unison, turned around, and left.
Tang Zhen blinked and said, "I will escort the Monster Race out of Lanyan City."
Tang Xiaoxi smiled, "Yes, have a better attitude."
"Yes, Your Highness!"
…
At the edge of the Dragon Seeking Forest in the midst of spring, birds were singing and flowers were fragrant.
In the sound of horse hooves, Su Muyun, dressed in a black duke's robe, was surrounded by people with his hand on the hilt of his sword. Su'Er rode the horse side by side, gazing into the distance, and said, "Father, we are about to arrive at Dragon-rocky Mountain. According to the report from Yu Shu, the Longdan Army Camp has been cut off from rations and water. The Yihe Country has besieged them for half a month, and the number of people in the Longdan Army Camp has been reduced from more than one thousand to more than four hundred."
Su Muyun nodded, "After the chaos in the Yihe Country, the major mercenary groups in the imperial capital did not obey the Emperor's orders. A mere Longdan Army Camp can actually burst out with such great power. They really cannot be underestimated."
Su'Er said, "Father, the founder of the Longdan Army Camp … is the Emperor's foster son, Lin Muyu!"
"I know." Su Muyun pulled the reins, and said, "Yu is a genius, but unfortunately … he died in the hands of Luo Lan. Sigh, it is really the empire's misfortune."
"I wonder how Xiao Yin is doing on Dragon-rocky Mountain."
"What you need to worry about is the situation in Lanyan City."
"Yes."
At this moment, a white messenger bird descended from the sky and landed on Su'Er's shoulder. She took the bamboo tube, took out the letter and glanced at it. A trace of surprise flashed in her eyes, and she said, "Father, Long Qianlin's 50,000 heavy cavalry has retreated from Lanyan City. Now, Lanyan City has been attacked by Tang Xiaoxi's troops."
"Tang Xiaoxi?"
Su Muyun sighed, and said, "Lanyan City has been massacred, and all the feudal vassals have either submitted to the Yihe Kingdom, or gone into hiding. No one would have thought that Tang Xiaoxi would lead the Monster Race army to declare war on the Yihe Kingdom … What a loyal and affectionate Princess of Seven Seas City. However, with Tang Xiaoxi controlling Lanyan City, I'm afraid it will be very disadvantageous for us."
Su'Er was stunned, "As long as we receive Xiao Yin, we can help Xiao Yin ascend the throne. Do you think Tang Xiaoxi will refuse to let us enter the city?"
"That's enough. Let's hurry up and get Xiao Yin!"
"Yes!"
When the Muyu City army arrived at the foot of Dragon-rocky Mountain, the people of Dragon-rocky Mountain were shocked. However, when they saw the Muyu City army waving the empire's Purple Yinhua flag, Luo Yu was the first to jump off the city wall, and ordered, "Scouts, go and see where they are from. Don't fall into the Yihe Kingdom's trap."
"Yes!"
A scout galloped away, holding a Purple Yinhua flag in his hand, and directly came to the front of the Muyu City army. He said loudly, "Our Lord Luo Yu wants me to ask, where are you from?"
In the crowd, Su Muyun slowly rode out, cupped his fists, and said respectfully, "The Cloud Province's Grand Duke, Su Muyun, is here to receive you. Please tell Her Highness Yin that grandfather is here."
The scout was stunned, and his eyes widened, and he said, "It's … it's really the Muyu City army?"
Su'Er said, "How could it be wrong? I am Her Highness Yin's aunt, the commander of the Zither Dragon Army, Su Yu. Just tell Her Highness the truth. "
"Yes!"
The scout turned and left, and Qin Yin, Chu Yao, Qin Yan, and the others also came after hearing the news. Qin Yin's face was full of excitement, "Is grandfather really here?"
"Yes, Your Highness." Luo Yu cupped her fists, and said, "It's true!"
Qin Yin excitedly rode away, and she said with a smile, "Everyone, follow me to welcome grandfather!"
"Yes!"
The group went down the mountain, and when they arrived at the foot of the mountain, they saw Su Muyun and Su Yu from afar. Qin Yin's eyes instantly turned red, and tears swirled in her eyes. She leaped into Su Muyun's arms, and she cried loudly, "Grandfather, why are you only here now!"
Su Muyun's body trembled, and he hugged the empire's princess in his arms. He gently stroked her hair, and he said, "Xiao Yin, don't cry, it's all my fault … it's all my fault that I couldn't send my troops in time."
"Father is dead, Qin Lei, and Chu Huaiyin are all dead." Qin Yin slowly let go of Su Muyun, and she said, "Grandfather, you are more well-informed than me. Tell me, how is Big Brother Yu, and where is he now?"
Su Muyun's expression darkened, and he didn't speak.
At the side, Su Yu flipped off the horse, and she gently stroked Qin Yin's shoulder, and said faintly, "Xiao Yin, Lin Muyu, he … he was intercepted by Luo Lan in Lanyan City, and he died for his country …"
"What?!"
Qin Yin stood there in a daze, and tears flowed out of her eyes. The golden God Binding Chains around her started to spin uncontrollably, and it caused Su Yu and Su Muyun to retreat. In the next moment, Qin Yin suddenly fell to her knees, and she seemed to have lost her soul, and she muttered to herself, "No … no … no …"
Su Yu's heart ached, and she said, "Xiao Yin … be strong, the empire needs you."
Behind her, Luo Yu, Fengxi, Qin Yan, Wei Chou, and the rest all knelt in the direction of Lanyan City. Wei Chou's eyes were blood-red, and he shouted at the top of his lungs, "Commander, if you die just like that, what will happen to us? What will happen to the Longdan Army Camp in the future … Commander, why did someone like you die? Tell me, Wei Chou, why did someone like you die!"
Chu Yao stood there in a daze, and tears flowed down her face silently. The blow she suffered was probably no less than Qin Yin's. With Chu Huaiyin's death, Lin Muyu was her only relative. Now that she received the news of Lin Muyu's death, it was like a bolt from the blue.
…
Su Muyun looked at Qin Yin, and his heart felt like it was being stabbed by a knife. He held her arm, and said, "Xiao Yin, be strong. We are going home soon, and rebuilding Lanyan City and recovering the empire is your mission."
Qin Yin murmured, "Where is Big Brother Yu's corpse?"
"I don't know … Maybe it has been transported away by the Yihe Nation."
"How could they do this …" Tears rolled down Qin Yin's beautiful eyes, and she said, "Why did the Yihe Nation do this? Didn't they say that all lives are equal? They … "
Su Muyun clenched his fists, and said, "Xiao Yin, pull yourself together. Only you can summon the brave warriors of the empire to take revenge."
Qin Yin nodded, and said, "Grandfather, let's go home. Ze Tian Palace Hall needs us."
"Okay."
Su Muyun said loudly, "Send Her Highness to the carriage. Quick, go to Lanyan City at full speed!"
"No, I won't take the carriage."
Qin Yin shook her head, and flipped onto the horse. She said calmly, "From today onwards, I will never take the carriage again."
Su Muyun, "…"
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