CHAPTER 381: CHAPTER 339: HIS "REBELLION" BECOMES RIGHTEOUS!_3

"Oh?"

This piqued Yu Wenye’s curiosity.

He pondered for a moment and then turned his head to look at the mountain range, now bathed in the evening sun’s glow, resembling a fiery continuity, and murmured, "This is interesting."

At that moment, a flock of crows flew overhead, their clamor echoing amidst the mountains, accentuating the stillness of the moment.

The time was not early anymore.

Yu Wenye glanced up at Shang Ruyi’s expression. Although she was delighted to see her family, the fatigue in her eyes was unmistakable.

They had been traveling since early morning, resting briefly at a tea stall, gathering information, and then hurrying to meet Shen Wuzheng, discussing matters for half a day. Now, it was nearing dusk, and she had barely had any proper rest.

He said, "Since this matter has a temporary resolution, we should first find a place to rest and wait for Xiao Yuansui’s news."

Shen Wuzheng also nodded.

So, the three of them simultaneously stood up, ready to leave the pavilion.

Shang Ruyi glanced back, feeling that the mountain range enclosing Wanggang Village was majestic and grand. In comparison, not just the three of them, even the pavilion and the stele inscribed with "Wanggang" appeared so insignificant, as if they could be crushed into dust. She whispered to Shen Wuzheng, "Brother, coming alone to Wanggang Village was too risky. What if something happened—"

"Don’t worry,"

Shen Wuzheng looked at her gently, a fleeting shadow crossing his eyes, "I’m better at taking care of myself than you."

For some reason, Shang Ruyi felt uneasy and lowered her head.

At this time, Yu Wenye spoke, "Brother, Ru Yi’s words make sense. We came here with people, but you were alone, which was quite dangerous."

"..."

"Furthermore, we are family. Even if you do nothing, just your presence in Daxing equals the strength of Wanggang Village’s entire forces."

Shen Wuzheng smiled faintly, "Thank you for valuing me so highly."

"..."

"However, Duke Sheng now holds a prestigious position commanding the world. It’s not right for me to visit our elder empty-handed."

Hearing this, Shang Ruyi’s heart skipped a beat. She met Yu Wenye’s gaze, and both showed a hint of surprise in their eyes.

Commanding the world?

Even though Yu Wenquan had raised troops and taken Daxing City, at most he was on par with Liang Shide and even Wanggang Village. No matter how impressive, he was just dominating one area. How could he claim to be commanding the world?

Yu Wenye frowned and said, "Brother, calling this ’commanding the world’ seems over the top."

Shen Wuzheng glanced at them and suddenly said, "Haven’t you received the news yet?"

Yu Wenye felt a tightening in his chest, suspecting something.

He asked seriously, "What news?"

Shen Wuzheng said, "After Duke Sheng occupied Daxing City, he elevated Prince Zhao, Chu Chengfei, as Emperor, and honored the Emperor in Jiangdu Palace as the Supreme Emperor from afar!"

"What?!"

Upon hearing this, both Shang Ruyi and Yu Wenye were utterly shocked.

Seeing their reaction, Shen Wuzheng realized they were indeed unaware of this matter, so he calmly said, "I only got this news upon arriving nearby. After the new emperor ascended to the throne, he appointed Duke Sheng as the Grand Chancellor, commanding the army and overseeing major powers, thereby leading under the Emperor’s mandate, commanding the world."

Saying this, he smiled faintly, "So, when visiting the Grand Chancellor, can I go empty-handed?"

This time, the other two were speechless.

When Shang Ruyi looked at Yu Wenye again, her gaze was so complex it was almost indecipherable. It was only then she understood why in Song State, although Fan Cheng’en wanted to kill her for the Emperor’s revenge, he hadn’t held Yu Wenye accountable for Duke Sheng’s rebellion.

Because, with a new Emperor supported by Duke Sheng, his "revolt" had turned legitimate!

Chu Yang was dead, and Chu Chengfei had reasonably ascended to the throne. In this case, Fan Cheng’en naturally dared not act against Yu Wenquan.

No wonder Liang Shide and Xiao Yuansui wanted to intercept them ahead.

With a new Emperor in Duke Sheng’s hands and the occupation of Daxing City, the capital of the Da Ye Dynasty, this was fundamentally different from other rebel armies, and Yu Wenye was a formidable warrior. Letting him return to Duke Sheng would be like adding wings to a tiger.

This world—

Shang Ruyi’s back suddenly tingled.

This world’s ending is really like this!

While she was in shock, Yu Wenye remained silent, his brow becoming increasingly clouded, and just when Shang Ruyi wanted to speak, he suddenly lifted his head and asked gravely, "And the Empress? How is she now?!"