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Che Chengyun felt as if the sky had fallen; he truly hadn’t been mistaken.
The retainers of the Wangfu were so furious that they were nearly jumping up and down, pointing at Jiang Han, wanting to unleash their anger. However, they realized that this situation had been orchestrated by Shopkeeper Jiang, so they could only swallow their words and glare at Jiang Han to express their indignation.
“Brother, I’ve been to both Wan Dajun and all four military camps! But not a single soldier can be mobilized!” Che Cheng reported the situation.
Che Chengyun sighed deeply, feeling an overwhelming sense of helplessness. When he looked at Jiang Han again, he saw the smile curling at the corners of his lips, which only deepened his sorrow. He had never faced such a desperate situation before.
Che Cheng noticed that there were still over ten retainers from the Wangfu and about ten Jiang Jiang on their side. He glanced at the Civil Officials and Military Officers and Household Guards who had rushed in to rescue the king, most of whom had already been killed by the disaster victims.
It was impossible to rely on their own strength to save the king. The only option left was to plead with Jiang Han!
With this thought in mind, Che Chengyun addressed those from the Wangfu: “We can only plead with Shopkeeper Jiang to show mercy!” There was no point in seeking help from His Majesty.
After saying this, he personally led them to Jiang Han’s side. Che Chengyun cupped his fists in a gesture of respect towards Jiang Han, appearing particularly deferential as he implored Shopkeeper Jiang to save his father.
“Three treasures!” Jiang Han said flatly.
“Didn’t you say five?” Che Cheng asked in confusion.
“I know, but that was the previous price. Since you didn’t trust me, now I need three more treasures!” Jiang Han seized the opportunity to take advantage of Langya Wangfu once again. After losing previously, Langya Wangfu often refused to provide anything, which was extremely infuriating.
Seeing Che Cheng about to speak again, Che Chengyun quickly slapped him down to the ground and warned him fiercely, “Shut your mouth!”
The other retainers immediately rushed over to restrain Che Cheng and covered his mouth. They feared that if he said anything else, it would upset Shopkeeper Jiang, resulting in even more treasures being required.
“We’ll give them now!” Che Chengyun hurriedly instructed the retainers to bring three more treasures. The last time he sent someone for treasures, they had brought back several extra pieces out of fear for such a situation.
These treasures, while precious, were not enough to break Langya Wangfu entirely; however, they would certainly cause significant harm and drain their resources.
Jiang Han observed the three treasures just handed over—each an exquisite gem—and felt quite satisfied. Among the disaster victims was the Langya Prince, who had been cornered by the common people.
Of the five Jiang Jiang who had escorted the Langya Prince down, two had been killed by the victims. Additionally, two retainers had also been trampled to death by the crowd.
In the midst of such a large-scale brawl, the number of those who were killed outright was not significant. Many fell only to be trampled to death by the throngs of people rushing back and forth.
" Shopkeeper Jiang, my father can hardly hold on any longer! I implore you, Shopkeeper Jiang, please show mercy."
Che Chengyun, in a fit of desperation, hurriedly knelt down, pleading for Jiang Han to intervene. His claim to the throne had just been revoked; his father could not die now. If it hadn’t been for the revocation, he wouldn’t be in this position at all. What if his father died? That would be splendid—he would seize the throne.
He glanced around to see where the Langya Prince was situated. Ah, he was currently being kicked by a group of robust women! The heavy armor he wore had been stripped away, and his face was bruised and battered.
Jiang Han stood with his hands clasped behind his back, leisurely murmuring to himself. He was waiting—waiting for the Langya Prince to break a leg or an arm.
" Shopkeeper Jiang, you asked for five treasures the first time, and I gave them to you. The second time you asked for three treasures, and I also complied. Shopkeeper Jiang, I beg you, please show mercy. This matter is our fault; we should not shirk our responsibilities."
Che Chengyun knelt on the ground, his face earnest and appearing particularly sincere.
Seeing this scene, Jiang Han scoffed inwardly. If it weren’t for the throne being out of reach, would you be acting this way? He knew Che Chengyun all too well; this guy was a typical example of a dutiful son under a benevolent father, which was why he had never taken action before.
The other retainers from the royal household also rushed forward in unison, kneeling and pleading with Jiang Han to show mercy. From their perspective, it was crucial for the prince to survive before discussing anything else. Matters of face were unimportant.
"Ah, good! Well done!"
Jiang Han suddenly laughed as he watched the Langya Prince’s leg get crushed by two people. Only then did he signal Cen Ya that it was time.
Cen Ya decisively pulled out a small black flag. Upon witnessing this scene, Yan Dong began dispersing the various disaster victims within the crowd. The previously restless victims started to become dazed as they lost their direction without guidance. They were on the verge of awakening from their frenzied state. Until now, it had been Yan Dong and his group who had been directing everything.
After they gave up, the disaster victims quickly began to return to normalcy. Che Chengyun saw Jiang Han and finally ordered the release of the captives, letting out a long sigh of relief.
The throne is still within my reach! This time, my father can be considered saved by me. Although I had some inappropriate thoughts earlier, I have corrected my mistakes. The Succession to the Throne should still belong to me.
The retainers of the royal residence also sighed in relief when they saw the situation calm down. At last, the crisis was resolved, and the prince's life was spared. Many retainers, now composed, began to scrutinize the common people.
The common people are not to be trifled with! From now on, we cannot exploit them so harshly! This sentiment was shared not only by them but also by the civil and military officials who had rushed out to watch the commotion. They realized that they could not bully the common people too much. Otherwise, if anyone incited them to act against us, it would not just be a matter of personal safety; even the Langya Prince nearly lost his life at the hands of the populace.
The civil and military officials at the city gate reflected on the power of the people after witnessing it firsthand. They contemplated how to advise their descendants in the future: governing the populace should not be taken too far.
Seeing their expressions of awe, Jiang Han was satisfied and murmured, "You all have had such thoughts for a long time. I wouldn’t have resorted to such measures otherwise." Cen Ya observed the common people fighting for their rights and looked closely at their faces, then turned her gaze to the officials, noticing their expressions of fear and concern.
She couldn’t help but ask, " Shopkeeper Jiang, with this, the common people can live in peace and contentment. But this time, several hundred of them were killed." The riots had also resulted in heavy casualties among the populace. However, on Langya Prince's side, there were even more deaths.
This time, Langya Prince's Eight Hundred Guards and over forty civil officials and military officers, along with their opponents' Household Guards, all perished here.
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