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What a rare treasure indeed!
Well then, I will be at the auction tomorrow. I want eighty percent of the price, Jiang Han proposed.
After a moment of thought, he understood that the Langya Prince and his associates were from an ancient era. Therefore, these precious treasures were quite numerous, such as this Blood Coral Tree.
The three-zhang-long Blood Coral was something he had never seen before, but he often encountered half-zhang-long Blood Corals in the capital. According to Lao Jin, even a half-zhang-long Blood Coral was worth at least eight figures; rarity makes it valuable.
"Very well, esteemed guest! We will certainly await your arrival tomorrow. These items need to stay with us while we input the information. Of course, if you are concerned, you can wait here until we finish recording the details before taking them," Lao Jin said excitedly.
Just thinking about the possibility of auctioning off two rare treasures at his auction house, along with a Supreme Sheep Fat Jade Bottle, made him nearly unable to contain his excitement. He was convinced that after tomorrow's auction, he would surely become a standout in the auction industry.
Lao Jin felt he should personally host the event. Jiang Han trusted Lao Jin and did not linger; instead, he went off to find some dishes. He planned to purchase some pre-prepared meals to use as food for his restaurant.
After all, running a restaurant in ancient times and trying to create modern cuisine would require bringing an entire kitchen and chefs along; otherwise, it would be impossible to replicate those flavors. Thus, it was better to stock up on pre-prepared meals.
While modern people might struggle with pre-prepared meals, those who survived in the Great Zhou Dynasty had stronger constitutions due to their living conditions. Moreover, pre-prepared meals could simply be stored in a refrigerator and heated when needed; there were all sorts of dishes available for purchase.
Jiang Han also brought along a small generator and gasoline, so he naturally wasn't worried about the refrigerator running out of power. That small generator was just over a meter long, half a meter wide, and half a meter high—extremely convenient.
Near the capital of the Great Zhou Dynasty!
In the darkness of night, a group of men in black arrived at Chen Family Village on the outskirts of the capital. The leader among them had captivating eyes as she surveyed the situation within the village and coldly commanded, "Su Wen, once inside, make sure not to leave a single survivor!"
"Understood, Ninth Princess!" replied the young general as he carried four long swords on his back.
The Ninth Princess gazed at Chen Family Village, recalling last year's great battle. If it hadn't been for General Chen's timely arrival for support, she would have undoubtedly annihilated Lin Qingyue and her Wan Dajun forces.
How infuriating! "Kill!"
Not a single one left!
With a command from the Ninth Princess, the black-clad men surged into Chen Family Village. The household servants and slaves fell one after another under their blades.
Su Wen wielded twin daggers, cutting through the crowd like a whirlwind of steel, limbs and body parts flying in all directions. Hearing the commotion, General Chen rushed out with his weapon, only to find his elderly mother brutally slain and several of his grandchildren reduced to mere chunks of flesh.
In an instant, his eyes turned red with rage. Gripping his long knife tightly, he charged at Su Wen!
Clang! Clang! Clang!
The sounds of blades clashing echoed through the air. Su Wen, skilled in dual-wielding, unleashed a flurry of strikes against General Chen, executing his ultimate move with eleven consecutive slashes. In a single breath, he unleashed eleven blows, each like a torrential storm aimed at General Chen.
General Chen managed to withstand seventeen strikes, but the eighteenth severed his long knife, and he was struck by three more blades.
Seeing his defenses shattered, Su Wen unleashed his ultimate technique once again, delivering another eleven strikes that brutally slaughtered General Chen.
General Chen's son, also a high-ranking general in the army, was swiftly cut down by the Ninth Princess. The black-clad men rampaged through the village, leaving a trail of carnage in their wake!
In the early morning, a cowherd passing by caught the scent of blood. Upon entering the village and witnessing the scene, he was so shocked that he forgot to tend to his cattle and hurried off to report the incident.
Half an hour later, in the imperial study, Su Qianxue had already received detailed reports about the situation.
"Your Majesty!"
The military officials had come to seek an audience with the emperor, demanding that he provide a resolution within a day!
Minister of Justice Luo Yuhua entered with trepidation and reported: "Near the capital, under the Empress's very feet, General Chen's entire family has been exterminated!"
Such a bloodbath would surely lead to chaos among the troops if the emperor could not identify the true culprit within the stipulated time. It was feared that generals would no longer obey his commands!
Having just recently ascended to power, there were few generals who supported Su Qianxue. With this shocking massacre occurring now without resolution, Langya Prince would undoubtedly fan the flames and suppress imperial authority while accusing Su Qianxue of incompetence.
As for Lin Qingyue's residence facing troubles, that was an exception. Being a newcomer among military leaders and having poor relations with others while relying on Jiang Han for supplies made her vulnerable. In many generals' eyes, Lin Qingyue was merely living off others' successes and had only achieved her position by luck.
The other generals would be more than happy to see Lin Qingyue meet her end and would not lift a finger to help her.
General Chen’s family had served the country for three generations; their situation was entirely different.
"Your Majesty! Your Majesty!"
A voice calling for an audience came from outside the imperial study.
Su Qianxue stepped out to see more than a dozen generals kneeling, pleading for her to uncover the truth. One of the old generals, heartbroken, exclaimed, "General Chen's entire family has been wiped out! General Chen was stabbed over ten times, his elderly mother had her neck broken, and his four grandchildren were dismembered into over thirty pieces! Even General Chen's two sons suffered thirty-eight and fourteen stab wounds respectively. This is a blood feud that has annihilated a family, Your Majesty! You must find the true culprit; otherwise, we martial generals will be in grave danger!" Another general shouted fervently.
Seeing this scene, Su Qianxue understood the gravity of the situation, which was different from Lin Qingyue's circumstances. The loss of one’s lips means the teeth are cold! The military families must unite! They sought her to provide answers.
The pressure suddenly surged like a tidal wave. She comforted the many generals, saying, "What you request, I shall grant! I will uncover the truth and provide all of you with a satisfactory answer! I will not allow such acts of vengeance and family annihilation to occur again near our capital!"
Upon hearing her words, the generals felt somewhat reassured. Soon after, another group of generals arrived, urging Su Qianxue to expedite the investigation and demanding a state funeral for General Chen. Lin Qingyue was among them; she witnessed the destruction of General Chen’s family and felt a pang of sorrow at the situation.
Wasn't her own family also annihilated? Why did these colleagues remain silent? If it were Jiang Han, her fiancé, would they dare to disregard her family's blood feud like this?
As Lin Qingyue stood among the crowd, thoughts of her family's demise weighed heavily on her heart. Seeing this scene made her feel as if her heart were bleeding with grief. She should not have separated from Jiang Han! If only Jiang Han were still here...
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