King of Hundred Victories Saber

The blood-stained letter bore scars of dried blood, like the imprints of time, speaking of endless suffering and despair.

A trace of solemnity flashed in Shi Feiyang’s eyes, as if a sky thick with dark clouds, weighing heavily on one’s chest.

He knew clearly that behind this blood letter, deeper secrets and crises might be hidden.

This was a massive, unfathomable mystery, waiting for him to unravel.

He carefully put away the blood letter, his hands trembling slightly, as if holding a rare treasure, ready to investigate further, leaving no clue, no matter how faint, like a candle flickering in the wind.

Shi Feiyang understood the importance of this blood letter and immediately turned around, looking steadfastly at Xie Wen, and said in a deep voice, ”Xie Wen, this matter is urgent, quickly bring Qi Meizhen here. Only she can uncover the secrets behind this blood letter.”

Xie Wen, after hearing this, showed a glimpse of terror in his expression, knowing well the urgency and danger of this matter, nodded repeatedly, and said, ”Grand Squad Leader, rest assured, I will do my utmost! But this place is too eerie, I... I’ll go right away!”

Saying this, his steps were hurried and resolute, like a gust of wind, quickly disappearing from everyone’s sight.

Little Scholar Shi Xiong hid behind Shi Feiyang, poked his head out, and said in a trembling voice, ”Grand Squad Leader, why is this dungeon filled with terrifying things, isn’t there a curse on that blood letter?”

Shi Feiyang turned back, gently patted Shi Xiong on the shoulder, and comforted, ”Don’t be afraid, I’m here. What we need to do now is uncover the truth.” Shi Xiong swallowed and replied softly, ”Yes, Grand Squad Leader, I’ll follow you.”

Soon, Xie Wen hurriedly brought Qi Meizhen to the dungeon. As Qi Meizhen stepped into the dungeon, an eerie chill like a cold snake slithered up from her feet, making her shiver.

Her gaze quickly swept around, the dim light, damp walls, and pervasive rotten odor all filled her with dread.

She immediately saw the blood letter lying on the ground, her gaze instantly froze, as if halted by a Body Stasis Spell, her body also trembling slightly. She walked forward slowly, her steps heavy and sluggish, as if treading on thorns, each step bearing the weight of a thousand pounds.

She picked up the blood letter with trembling hands, and the moment her fingers touched it, it felt as if she had touched the despairing souls of her father’s old subordinates.

She scrutinized it intently, her eyes filled with shock and sorrow, her eyes instantly moistening.

Upon confirming it was indeed a blood letter pleading for help from her father’s old subordinates, she could no longer contain her inner grief and burst into tears.

Her cries echoed in the eerie dungeon, like the mournful wails of an owl over a desolate graveyard, filled with endless sorrow and desolation.

Shi Feiyang and the others present were moved by her cries, their hearts filled with empathy and grief.

”Meizhen, what exactly happened?” Shi Feiyang stepped forward, asking softly, concern all over his eyes.

He reached out, gently patting Qi Meizhen’s shoulder, attempting to comfort her.

Choking with sobs, Qi Meizhen confided, ”Husband, in 1585, Zhang Xigao, a member of the Censorate, once again impeached my father, causing him to be dismissed and return to his hometown, where he soon died with resentment. My father’s old subordinates were abandoned by the Imperial Court, and in their numerous battles with the Japanese pirates, they sent blood letters pleading for help to the court, but the court ignored them, leaving them to perish on their own.” At this point, Qi Meizhen’s tears fell like rain, her voice trembling, ”Truly, ’Wishing to cross the Yellow River ice blocks the way, climbing Taihang snow fills the mountain’, my father’s old subordinates, loyal and true, yet they met such a tragic fate.”

Shi Feiyang tenderly embraced Qi Meizhen, softly comforting, ”Meizhen, don’t be too sad. ’Near a sunken ship thousands of boats sail past, in front of a sick tree a forest grows again’, I will appeal to the Imperial Court, plead directly to the Emperor, I must seek justice for your father’s old subordinates.”

Shi Feiyang’s voice was firm and full of strength, revealing infinite tenderness and a sense of responsibility.

His words, like spring breeze and rain, gradually soothed the wounds in Qi Meizhen’s heart.

Xie Wen, witnessing this scene from the side, had slightly reddened eyes, and whispered to Shi Xiong, ”Ay, who would have thought General Qi’s old subordinates would meet such an end, we must help the Grand Squad Leader to clear up the matter.”

Shi Xiong nodded repeatedly, saying, ”Yes, Brother Xie, the matter in this dungeon is too frightening, I hope we can quickly uncover the truth.”

In Shi Feiyang’s embrace, Qi Meizhen gradually stopped crying, raised her head, her eyes filled with trust and gratitude for Shi Feiyang.

She understood that as long as Shi Feiyang was there, all difficulties would be resolved.

Shi Feiyang gazed at Qi Meizhen, softly instructing, ”Meizhen, you first return to the Huqiu Sword Pool Cao Bang Headquarters to handle official duties, ensure that the Jiangnan Cao Bang’s territories remain stable. Leave matters here to me.”

Qi Meizhen nodded, replying, ”Husband, be careful.”

Shi Feiyang gently patted Qi Meizhen’s shoulder, assuring, ”Rest assured, I am here.”

Thereafter, Shi Feiyang arranged for Xie Wen to escort Qi Meizhen out.

He knew well, only by ensuring Qi Meizhen’s safe departure, could he handle the current issue without worries, continue to seek the truth, and unravel the enormous conspiracy hidden behind.

Everyone traced the vague and intricate clues, like a group of wanderers lost in a dark maze, struggling through the mists and thorns, pursuing all the way to the ancient well at Canglang Pavilion.