Pampered by the Toughest Man After Divorce
Chapter 668 - 669: Capturing and Bringing Back for Trial_1

Chapter 668: Chapter 669: Capturing and Bringing Back for Trial_1

Because it was announced from the Governor Mansion that the mountain bandits were actually falsified by Qin Kun’s men, people along the way pelted Qin Kun with rotten eggs, ox dung - any detestable thing they could throw at him.

In the front of the group, a yellow chariot carried the Emperor.

Even though he sat alone in the chariot, the Emperor maintained a rigid stature with clenched fists and knitted brows.

Since Qin Kun was arrested and taken to the Capital City for punishment, without a doubt, a raging storm awaited him.

For this reason, the Emperor could not relax for even a moment.

Beside the Emperor’s sedan were Wild Brother and Mao Zhen on their high horses. Further behind were Song Cheng’s chariot, transporting Song Cheng and Madam Song.

Song Cheng was following the Emperor to the Capital City, and upon receiving the Holy Decree, he was set to take up his next posting in the north.

Madam Song had been silent throughout the journey. She was certain she would follow her most beloved, Song Cheng, to the ends of the earth. However, the mere thought of Song Xiaoyue staying behind in Fuzhou struck a pang of heartache in Madam Song.

Once Xiaoyue was wed, Madam Song would have no one but Aunt Song to accompany her in the Mansion. And Aunt Song, being the mother of a son, naturally had more comfort than Madam Song. If Song Cheng was away on official duties, Madam Song would be left utterly alone.

Song Cheng knew that Madam Song was feeling desolate, but he was at a loss on how to comfort her. Being a man, he could forego his smaller concerns for the greater gains, a sacrifice Madam Song could not make. Hence, he simply gathered Madam Song into his embrace, offering her a shoulder to lean on.

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In Capital City, the Emperor saw Master Yan, who was waiting at the gate as the Emperor was nearing the city.

Master Yan had been managing Qin Kun’s followers in Capital City while the Emperor was away in Fuzhou. He had ordered the soldiers to put the restless followers under control.

Without delay, the Emperor invited Master Yan into the chariot, and the two began discussing the followers Master Yan brought under control, their numbers, and every bit of information he had was reported to the Emperor.

The Emperor felt that it was time to clean house.

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During that time, a storm of blood and violence swept through Capital City. The Emperor, once docile, had transformed into an unyielding and ruthless ruler overnight upon the fall of Qin Kun.

Disposal of Qin Kun’s followers took place in batches, with many beheaded in public at the Meridian Gate. Some, whose entire families were implicated, contributed to a river of blood in the Capital City.

Witnessing the brutal execution, those who had friendly relations with Qin Kun but did not actually help in his deeds, quickly switched allegiances towards the Emperor.

Wild Brother, on the other hand, observed the unfolding scenario impassively as he had expected this outcome.

He knew that no Emperor would tolerate disloyalty.

Besides, he was the Emperor, the world belonged to him, let alone the lives of those who dared to cross him.

Hadn’t he once experienced such a situation himself?

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Once the disposal of Qin Kun’s followers in the Capital City was completed, the city appeared hollow with many vacancies! This meant a fresh infusion of loyalists into the realm.

Loyal officials were promoted and there were others who were recommended by the Emperor’s loyal officials. These were those who had been suppressed by Qin Kun’s followers in the past and never had the opportunity to showcase their capabilities.

With many positions filled, there were still vacancies, and the Emperor was thus compelled to announce an advance in the Imperial Examination.