119: Su Yiyao started to get scared

Today was the funeral of Second Miss Su, Su Yixin. On this day, the entire Da Gan Capital was draped in white, mourning the former Linglong Pavilion Master.

Of course, it wasn't because Su Yixin had done many good deeds and was beloved by the common people; it was simply because this was a direct order from the Martial Saint.

Watching the enormous coffin being transported out of the city, everyone whispered in private.

"I heard that the Martial Saint and Chen Xiuyu left the city together to hunt down Su Ming that day, and they still haven't caught him?"

"Alas... how could someone who could devise such a plan not leave himself a way out? If he were so easy to catch, then he wouldn't be King Pinggan of Northern Wilderness, who is known for his infallible schemes!"

"Northern Wilderness's... Prince Pinggan..."

At this moment, everyone suddenly found this title so ironic.

Su Ming was clearly one of Da Gan's own; the merits he achieved for Northern Wilderness should have been a means to deal with Northern Wilderness. Why did it turn out this way today?

Everyone couldn't help but wonder what exactly happened in the palace that day to make such a brilliant and infallible genius betray Da Gan and defect to Northern Wilderness?

Although everyone had similar thoughts before, at that time, Su Ming was just a good-for-nothing fop in their eyes, so if he left, he left.

Coupled with their trust in the Martial Saint, no one bothered to dwell on it too much; at most, they would curse Su Ming for being ungrateful and selling out his country for glory.

But the recent series of events made the people of Da Gan realize Su Ming's terrifying nature, and this thought resurfaced in everyone's minds, growing more and more intense.

Discussions and doubts spread like a plague throughout the entire Da Gan Capital, and even across Da Gan, with more and more people asking the same question.

"Why did Su Ming betray Da Gan back then?!"

At Su Mansion, the Su Family's three sisters, with swollen red eyes and tired faces, emerged after burying Su Yixin, clearly deeply affected by her death.

"Big Sister, the entire Da Gan is discussing Su Ming's betrayal of Da Gan recently. We must find a way to suppress the public opinion, or it will cause instability in the hearts of the people of Da Gan."

Although Su Yike appeared indifferent, her heart was a mix of regret and resentment.

Listening to the discussions outside these days, she gradually began to reflect on whether what she did to Su Ming in the palace that day was too much.

Recalling the voice and smile of her younger brother from the past, she even wondered if it was the actions of her four sisters that day that forced Su Ming to turn dark.

Every time she thought of this, she felt a pang of pain in her heart.

However, when the cruel image of her second sister hanging herself on the city wall appeared before her eyes like a slide show, that faint regret was instantly washed away by resentment.

Su Ming, no matter what, we are still your sisters. How could you bear to kill your second sister...?

Hearing Su Yike's words, Su Yiyao's already grim face was covered with frost.

"They are just a bunch of ignorant commoners; they have no opinions of their own. Just release some rumors, and they will forget all about this."

After all of Su Yixin's funeral arrangements were completed, Chen Xiuyu, who had been silent, suddenly spoke to the three Su Family sisters.

"I'm going into seclusion for some time, so I'm afraid I won't be able to see you for a while."

Too many things had happened recently, and the three Su Family sisters were noticeably colder towards him, merely nodding lightly.

Chen Xiuyu understood their attitude and knew they were linking him to Su Ming's matter, so he couldn't help but let out a bitter laugh.

However, for him now, it no longer mattered. As long as he fully assimilated everything the Sword Elder left behind, who in the entire Northern Wilderness and Da Gan would be his opponent?

Su Ming?

For the old Chen Xiuyu, Su Ming was indeed a great curse in his heart, but for him now, Su Ming was nothing more than a mere nobody.

This world is far, far larger than anyone could imagine...

Late at night, Su Yiyao suddenly awoke from her dream, her face pale, her forehead covered in cold sweat.

She had just had a nightmare, dreaming that Su Ming led three hundred thousand Northern Wilderness cavalry to conquer the Da Gan Capital, cut off the heads of her two younger sisters, and placed them before her, asking if she regretted how she had treated him.

Then she dreamed that her second sister crawled out of the underworld, her face contorted in rage, demanding why she hadn't avenged her.

Sitting silently on the bed for a long time, the fear on Su Yiyao's face completely disappeared, replaced by a look of determination and resolve.

"Everything should be settled."

At this moment, she had realized that only Su Ming's death could wash away the guilt and resentment in her heart, as well as the fear of Su Ming that she herself was unwilling to admit.

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The next day, during the morning court of Da Gan, the young emperor sat upright on the dragon throne, trying his best to appear like a monarch.

However, his shifting gaze and the occasional pleading glances he cast towards Su Yiyao beside him still betrayed his current unease.

Su Yiyao, clad in white armor, sat gracefully and steadily beside the young emperor, her eyebrows lowered.

The Minister of War below secretly glanced at Su Yiyao, then stepped out from the crowd and spoke to the young emperor with a look of indignation:

"Your Majesty, Northern Wilderness is truly bullying us too much!! The Prince Pinggan of Northern Wilderness actually infiltrated our Da Gan Capital and murdered the Linglong Pavilion Master. This is a blatant slap in the face to our Da Gan, a slap in Your Majesty's face!!!"

"Your subject suggests that we immediately send troops to conquer Northern Wilderness. It's time for a decisive end!"

The young emperor fidgeted uneasily a few times, forcing himself to appear calm.

"Zhao... Zhao Aiqing, I have only just... ascended the throne. I think it's better not to wage war and to prioritize the welfare of the people."

Hearing this, Su Yiyao, who had been silent, suddenly raised her head and glanced at the officials below.

Seeing the Martial Saint's gaze, the entire court of civil and military officials immediately understood and stepped forward to offer their advice.

"Your Majesty, we absolutely cannot delay any longer!!! If we don't act now, where will the honor of our Da Gan be placed?!"

"Yes, Your Majesty, the entire Da Gan is waiting for Your Majesty's stance. If you do not act, it will chill the hearts of all Da Gan!"

"Linglong Pavilion is the largest business association in our Da Gan. The fact that Su Ming could completely collapse it in just two months means he is fully capable of collapsing our Da Gan's economy. This child absolutely cannot be allowed to live!"

The civil and military officials of the court spoke in unison, all advocating for sending troops to Northern Wilderness, which frightened the young emperor of Da Gan, leaving him at a loss. He looked to Su Yiyao for help.

"Tea... Teacher, would you please persuade my beloved ministers for me...?"

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