Day two hundred and fifteen of the Great Turmoil.

Under the inspection of Gao Zheng and others, there were no female soldiers among the dead personal soldiers of Yue Yuxi, which allowed Chen Mo to breathe a sigh of relief.

If Wei Ying had truly died by his hands, it would inevitably cause Zhao Qianyi to harbor resentment.

In the afternoon.

The generals who had chased the enemy yesterday all returned.

Inside the commander’s tent, Chen Mo glanced at the gathered generals and then said, "Everyone, please report the situation."

Zhang Lie was the first to stand: "Reporting, sir, after seven to eight hours of battle and pursuit, the enemy’s casualties are between one hundred thousand and one hundred fifty thousand, and we have recaptured several cities and their supply convoys.

Among them, there are twenty-one camp-level generals, nine army-level generals, two banner-level generals, sixty-four generals below camp level, and ten prisoners. The enemy’s main general has escaped."

"We also captured six thousand enemy soldiers." Bai Yongtao added.

After the two finished speaking, they glanced at Li Weiqiu and Dai Xishan, as if flaunting their achievements.

Li Weiqiu smiled, stood up, and said, "Sir, after capturing the enemy queen, General Dai and I led the Fire Qilin Army and Tiger Agile Army in pursuit. After five hours of relentless pursuit, we estimate the enemy casualties to be around fifty thousand, with about ten thousand captured.

Among them, thirteen camp-level generals, eight army-level generals, and one banner-level general. Oh, and they were all personal soldiers of the Queen of Loulan."

After speaking, Li Weiqiu made a point to emphasize the personal soldiers of the Queen of Loulan.

Zhang Lie and the others gasped, not at Li Weiqiu, but at Chen Mo.

Who would have thought that the captain could capture the queen of the Desolate Kingdom alive.

Capturing a country’s queen.

This is an astounding achievement.

This is second only to conquering the entire Desolate Kingdom.

Zhang Lie and others quickly bowed: "This is a great victory, sir, congratulations."

With such achievements, upon returning to the capital, being made a marquis or a prime minister is certain.

Since the founding of the Great Song, who has captured a foreign country’s ruler?

Only Chen Mo has done it.

"Enough with the flattery, don’t worry, your merits won’t be overlooked." Chen Mo knew well what Zhang Lie and the others had in mind.

Zhang Lie touched his head a little embarrassedly.

Li Weiqiu said, "Sir, the current situation is favorable. The Desolate Kingdom has suffered heavy losses, with even their queen in our hands. Therefore, I suggest we advance while victorious, reclaim the area north of the Yao River, and invade the Desolate Kingdom, letting them taste our might."

"Sir, I wish to lead the vanguard in this battle." Dai Xishan hurriedly said.

Zhang Lie, who was a step slower, bit his teeth somewhat resentfully.

"There’s no need." Chen Mo raised his hand: "The Desolate Kingdom is strong. Although they suffered a major defeat, their strength remains intact. If we invade, we might get encircled.

Moreover, we lack reinforcements. If our front line stretches too far, not only will we lack supplies, but we will also be defeated one by one.

Besides, currently, our military provisions, along with those seized, are insufficient for an invasion into the Desolate Kingdom.

Plus, internal unrest within the Great Song hasn’t been resolved yet.

The next task is to send troops north of the Yao River, drive out the enemy there, and leave a force to guard Tiger Barricade Pass. Then we can return to the court in triumph.

...

Day two hundred and thirteen of the Great Turmoil.

Bianliang City.

Imperial City Department.

Quan Qiyang, after days of investigating the Black Shadow Killer Organization, finally found a clue; he discovered that a large number of assassins had poured into Bianliang City recently.

Moreover, he found a batch of assassins operating in Nanyang.

This made Quan Qiyang feel something was amiss, and he quickly had people secretly practice Wu Lu and sent scouts to Nanyang.

Having been in office for many years, Wu Lu could ascertain certain movements in the court. Seeing so many assassins enter Bianliang City, there must be a plot. He managed to contact Xiao Yunxi.

Day two hundred and fifteen of the Great Turmoil.

The political winds in the Capital shifted drastically.

That night, Huangfu Hao was assassinated. Although he narrowly escaped death, he was gravely wounded and managed to flee under the protection of his personal soldiers.

At the same time, a mutiny occurred in the Capital Camp, where many senior generals were assassinated. Zhun Yu Hang, deputy general to Huangfu Hao, seized control of the Capital Camp’s military power.

In the Weiyang Palace, in the bedchamber, Xiao Yunxi, who had received the message, was packing her things.

A group of Black Armor Imperial Guard surrounded the place.

The Imperial Guard entered in a stream, with Hu Mei’Er leading the team, intending to capture Xiao Yunxi and Xiao Qing’Er alive.

At this critical moment, Wu Lu arrived with people and rescued the two.

Simultaneously, a team of Imperial Guards broke into the Tai Chi Hall and captured Emperor Zhao Chong.

Outside the Chen Mansion, a team of Imperial Guards stormed in like wolves and ravaged the Chen Mansion.

They confiscated the Chen Estate’s assets, the Hongfu Ice Shop, the Hongfu Restaurant, mines, fields, etc., sealing them with official seals and dispersing the crowds.

Simultaneously, innumerable accusations against Chen Mo spread throughout Bianliang City.

Debauchery in the harem, recklessly harming ministers, embezzling under the guise of confiscating properties, plotting rebellion, etc.

All are grave offenses punishable by the execution of nine familial relations.

Moreover, a Holy Decree was issued, summoning all princes to capture and execute Chen Mo.

The people of Bianliang have become numb.

How long has it been?

The sky over Bianliang has changed again.

Chen Mo is still at the front commanding a great battle, while his foundation at home has been overturned.

...

Day two hundred and seventeen of the Great Turmoil.

Unaware of these events, Chen Mo continued with his activities.

With night falling, inside the government office of Qingzhou City, Chen Mo was preparing to interrogate Yue Yuxi.

Yue Yuxi was tightly bound and tied to a bed, a piece of white cloth stuffed in her mouth. Upon seeing Chen Mo enter, she stared at him fiercely.

Seeing Yue Yuxi so tightly bound, Chen Mo was momentarily stunned. He had only asked Gao Zheng to make arrangements for the interrogation, not to tie her up like this, especially to the bed; what was this about?

"Brat, what do you think I’m here for..." muttering, Chen Mo walked over.

Seeing Chen Mo approach, Yue Yuxi was very flustered, struggling desperately, but with her cultivation sealed, she was just an ordinary person. Bound as she was, all efforts were in vain.

Chen Mo sat down by the bed, tugged away the white cloth from Yue Yuxi’s mouth, and before he could speak, Yue Yuxi cursed fiercely, her voice icy: "Despicable man, what are you planning? If you have guts, kill me."

Raising his hand, he harshly groped Yue Yuxi’s chest, smiling ambiguously: "What do you think, Your Majesty the Queen?"

"If you dare touch me, I’ll haunt you even as a ghost, cursing you day and night, so that your sons are born without an anus, and your sons in every lifetime are slaves, your daughters..."

"Slap!" Before she could finish, Chen Mo slapped her face, saying: "If you don’t want to get beaten, answer my questions honestly and spare me the nonsense."