Chapter 231: Chapter 174: This Person Is Hard to Judge

The attendant hesitated, his face full of uncertainty and difficulty.

Shen Ruoxi felt her heart tighten, a sense of foreboding rising unbidden.

Her brows furrowed as she eagerly asked, “Stop dithering and tell me, what exactly did Chunyu Che do?”

The attendant quickly replied, “The Emperor was worried that his arrival would provoke some discontent among the populace and wanted to handle it discreetly, but he firmly disagreed.

So, they came by carriage, sincerely apologizing to our people along the way, and he recounted his experiences in detail.

He claimed he was the only prince in Beichang Country who advocated for peace at the time, and he was forced into war against his will.

He does not deny that Beichang Country initiated the war and is willing to bear the consequences, offering compensation to our Dayi Country, which seems to have slightly changed people’s impression of him.”

Shen Ruoxi was stunned upon hearing this.

Chunyu Che must have come fully prepared this time.

Indeed, he was the only prince in Beichang at that time who did not want war, but he was helpless, especially since his mother was imprisoned, forcing him into battle.

Now, by portraying himself as a victim and showing such sincerity, he is clearly aware of Beichang’s offenses, making it no surprise that the public anger is not as intense anymore.

She didn’t know whether to admire or be wary of such a person.

“He is indeed formidable, clearly trying to win hearts! This kind of person is obviously deep-minded and ruthless; I must kill him while he is in our country,” Zou Family’s Lady exclaimed viciously.

“Princess Consort, you must remain calm. There is an elderly man of about fifty with Chunyu Che. I heard someone say he is called the world’s greatest swordsman, named… named…” The attendant tried hard to recall.

Shen Ruoxi’s heart trembled, and she blurted out, “Is it Gu Qingzhi?”

“Yes, yes, also known as Sword Shadow Residual Wind.”

Shen Ruoxi slightly frowned, her thoughts drifting back to the past.

Her master once told her about many formidable figures in the martial world.

Among them, six were particularly renowned, known as two ghosts, two swords, and two demons.

One of the ghosts was her master, and the other was the Ghost Hand of Poison Medicine.

Unlike her master, who was a righteous character, the Ghost Hand of Poison Medicine was a figure of both good and evil.

This person was skilled in medicine and adept at using poisons. He could heal with poison or kill with it.

In the martial world, no matter the illness, as long as it was in his hands, it could be cured; but if someone unknowingly offended him, they might be poisoned without realizing it.

His excellent medical skills and terrifying poison techniques made him both revered and feared, and the name “Ghost Hand of Poison Medicine” was dreaded in the martial world.

And one of the two swords was this Sword Shadow Residual Wind.

His swordsmanship had reached an uncanny level, his figure as elusive as a ghost.

In battle, all that could be seen was the flickering shadow of his sword, and before the opponent could discern his moves, they would have already fallen to his blade.

His sword was swift like a gust of wind, leaving only a residual wind howling in its path, hence the martial world crowned him as “Sword Shadow Residual Wind.”

His martial arts were unrivaled in the world.

Even the once-great sword master Xu Hong, though titled as Martial Arts Alliance Hierarch and peerless in swordsmanship, would likely have been inferior to Sword Shadow Residual Wind if still alive.

As for the last two demons, one was the former Demon Sect Hierarch Xing Tian, whose martial arts were unfathomable and methods extremely ruthless, but he had already died by her hand.

The other, nicknamed “Demon Elegance,” was a woman with a disreputable reputation, who had long disappeared from the martial world, whereabouts unknown.

Now that Sword Shadow Residual Wind served Chunyu Che, it showed how formidable Chunyu Che truly was.

Upon seeing the change in Shen Ruoxi’s expression, both the Yang Family and the Zou Family were puzzled and asked in unison, “Who exactly is by his side?”

Shen Ruoxi lightly pressed her lips and slowly said, “This person’s martial arts are unparalleled in the world.

Even my master is no match for him.

No wonder he dares to come here; with Senior Gu by his side, no one can take his life. This Chunyu Che…”

Shen Ruoxi couldn’t help but recall how his subordinates were willing to die for him and how the suffering people during the war were willing to shield him with their bodies.

A person who can reach Chunyu Che’s level is indeed highly successful.

“Is it really impossible to kill him?” Zou Family’s Lady’s face changed dramatically, full of resentment and unwillingness.

“Fifth Sister, I know well your determination for revenge, and I, too, want to kill him…”

The Zou Family’s lady, looking at her slightly pale face, gently interrupted, “We all understand, for you nearly lost your life twice attempting it.

Ruoxi, I don’t want you involved anymore in this.

To tell the truth, when Mother made that decision back then, we fully supported it.

If anything happens to you, how will we face our kin after we’re long gone? Leave this to Sister-in-law and me.”

Shen Ruoxi shook her head vigorously, her eyes reddening instantly, her tears welling up: “Leave this to me! Sister-in-law, Fifth Sister, all this time, you have taken care of all three children. What if something happens to you?

Do you not understand the misery of children without parents? Don’t you know the loneliness? I am already nineteen, and every time I think of being orphaned, I feel wronged, lamenting my fate.

How could you bear to make Qing’er, Yao, and Shuang’er orphans as well?”

Shen Ruoxi’s voice trembled slightly, filled with endless sorrow and determination.

The two of them fell silent instantly, and Shen Ruoxi finally bit her lip and declared firmly, “Chunyu Che cannot die, blame me if you must, hate me if you will! The situation between the two countries is now stable and cannot withstand any disturbances.”

“Ruoxi, I understand, I understand everything, trust me!” Zou Family’s lady lowered her voice.

She understands? What exactly does she understand?

Shen Ruoxi raised her gaze, looking at Zou Family’s lady with puzzlement. Zou Family’s lady softly said: “Accidents can happen to anyone, right? Alright, don’t worry, nothing will happen to us. The welcoming banquet is set for the evening, and we all need to prepare and go to the palace.”

Shen Ruoxi, full of doubt, wanted to say more, but Zou Family’s lady nudged her, “It’s not that we don’t want you, but your special identity means you need to enter the palace earlier, hurry back! We need to see what kind of person this Chunyu Che is!”

Shen Ruoxi had no choice but to return to the Prince Mansion first.

Watching Shen Ruoxi’s receding figure, Zou Family’s lady sighed softly, “Ruoxi suffers the most, we lost a husband and have struggled with the pain, but she lost so many loved ones.

This matter we will handle; the autumn hunt is on the first of October each year and it’s not far now.”

The Yang Family nodded, “I know, humans err, and horses stumble, who knows when disaster might strike? Rest assured!”

Zou Family’s lady gave a slight nod, “I know, I am not worried.”

Yang Family gently pressed her hand, her once gentle eyes slowly turning cold.

She cared nothing for patriotic righteousness; she believed in one principle, a life for a life, a debt repaid.

Shen Ruoxi returned to the Prince Mansion, where Jun Moling had not yet returned from the Imperial Palace.

She sat there quietly, pondering all that her sisters-in-law had said, feeling uneasy, as if her heart was tightly wound with countless threads, binding tighter and tighter.

Yet at this moment, she had no recourse but to silently pray that she could eliminate that potential danger early.

The sunlight streamed through the carved lattice window, casting mottled shadows on the ground, intertwining the light and shadows as Shen Ruoxi’s inner turmoil grew.

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