The Charm of a Powerful Woman Spreads Across the World

Chapter 206

"Yes!" The man in black quietly slipped out.

The remaining man revealed a gentle smile, but there was a hint of danger and bloodlust in it.

Now let's see what you'll do? You dare to mess with me!

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"What?! Yuchi Rufeng is dead?!" The emperor's voice rose slightly, and he seemed quite shocked.

"Yes, Father." Yu Jue's eyes were red, and his expression was filled with unconcealed sorrow. He was dressed in a plain white brocade robe, except for a few golden violet flowers embroidered on it. His face was sad and his brows were furrowed.

The emperor slowly processed the news. After a long pause, he quickly said, "I want to see her alive or dead. What's the situation now?" He was shocked; the girl was gone just like that?

Yu Jue's voice was a little hoarse as he said, "They fell off the cliff. They only found a few bones at the bottom of the mountain, nothing else. And there are many wolves in that valley. They said it's already quite good to find a few bones." He seemed to have used a lot of strength to say the last few words.

"If that's the case..." The emperor's face darkened, and he said, "Don't pass this news on to your uncle yet. Also, does General Yuchi know about it?"

"I understand. Ru Feng's junior brothers have already spread the news to the capital. Now almost everyone in the capital knows about it."

The emperor gently rubbed his temples and said, "Let me think about this. Also, go to the general's residence immediately to appease him. Go and summon the left and right prime ministers right now."

"Yes, Father." Yu Jue retreated dejectedly, but after taking a few steps, he added, "Then, Father, what about Princess Chunhe's marriage?"

The emperor frowned and said, "Let's see how it goes. If she wants it, let Yuxuan get engaged to her. We'll discuss it again when Yuxuan returns."

Yu Jue responded, looked at the emperor, hesitated, but still said nothing.

As Yujue walked out of the palace gate, he happened to run into the Crown Prince, who had a calm expression on his face.

Seeing Yu Jue's dejected and sorrowful face, the Crown Prince's eyes subtly revealed a hint of joy. He said, "Second Brother, you seem to be in a bad mood today? I heard that Yu Chi Ru Feng had an accident. Please take care of yourself. Alas, such a beautiful woman, how could she be gone so soon? It's such a pity!" As he spoke, he shook his head as if regretting, his expression somewhat sorrowful.

Yu Jue nodded and cupped his hands, saying, "Your Highness, this is not good." His tone was a bit sharp, as if he was in a bad mood, completely different from his usual elegant demeanor.

The Crown Prince looked at him with pity and said, "I know you and Miss Rufeng are close, but Second Brother, you should go back to your residence and rest."

Upon hearing this, Yu Jue took his leave.

After the Crown Prince left, Yu Jue watched his retreating figure and sighed to himself: This time, he wouldn't give in again, would he?

Soon, everyone knew the news of Ru Feng's tragic death. Reactions in the capital varied: some were saddened, some shocked, some disbelieving, some overjoyed, and some indifferent… Before hearing the news, Rong Yiying and Prince De had already left. Now, even Yun Tianze was preparing to leave.

"Do you believe Ru Feng is really dead?" Yun Tianze asked, his hand gripping the wine glass tightly, a faint blush on his fair cheeks. His voice was unsteady.

Yu Jue hugged a wine jar, took a sip of wine, ignoring the wine dripping down his neck, and said in a low voice, "I don't believe it. Ru Feng was joking with me when we left the city. How could she be gone in just over ten days? Her martial arts are so good, she must have already escaped." As he spoke, he burped and exhaled a breath of wine.

Upon hearing this, Yun Tianze's eyes lit up, and he said, "That's indeed the case." He looked at Yu Jue carefully and then drank another glass of wine.

The two looked at each other and remained silent for a moment, focusing only on drinking.

As night deepened, Yun Tianze said softly, "I'm going back to China. I've been away for too long this time."

"Go back, go back." Yu Jue sat in the corner and waved his hand dismissively, his hair disheveled, and he was holding a wine jar in his arms.

Yun Tianze sighed heavily and said, "Tell me if you have any news about Ru Feng."

Yun Tianze did not hear Yu Jue's answer until he walked out of Hongbinlou.

Walking on the almost deserted street, Yun Tianze's steps were still steady, even though he had drunk quite a bit tonight.

"Master, do you really think Miss Rufeng is dead?" Uncle Yun asked cautiously. He absolutely could not be disrespectful to Yuchi Rufeng in front of his master, even if it was just a matter of address. To avoid offending his master, Uncle Yun was very tactful, even though he wished that troublemaker Rufeng would die sooner. In fact, during the siege last time, he had attempted to assassinate Rufeng without permission, and succeeded. If it weren't for the other woman's superb medical skills, Yuchi Rufeng wouldn't have returned to the capital standing. Unfortunately, the direct consequence was that he angered his master. He was alright, only punished, but Xiaoqing, who had grown up with his master, would never be seen again.

Because the arrow that hit Rufeng was shot by Xiaoqing herself.

Upon hearing Uncle Yun's question, Yun Tianze paused, slowly shook his head, and said, "Just send someone to keep an eye on Yu Xuan and the others." He sighed softly, his eyes slightly closed.

If Ru Feng really died, would Yu Jue still react this way? Hmph! He really thinks he's a fool.

In fact, whether Yun Tianze believed it or not, at least many people did. The General's Mansion was always filled with sorrow, and Ru Xue was more grief-stricken than anyone else. Every time she thought of how she had been angry with Ru Feng before she left, she felt extremely regretful and sad.

"Miss, why don't you eat something first?" Xiangling reminded her dutifully, even though her eyes were also red.

Ru Xue lay buried in the covers, tears streaming down her face. "Waaah... how could I possibly eat? My little brother... Ru Feng is gone just like that, and I even argued with her before she left? Waaah..."

Meanwhile, on the road from the capital to the northern frontier, some people were galloping wildly on horseback.

"Cousin, stop! Stop!" Bai Shaojun shouted as he chased after her on horseback.

Murong Yinghe ignored him and focused only on continuing on her journey.

Finally, the horse collapsed from exhaustion, and Bai Shaojun, panting heavily, rushed over. He quickly dismounted and helped Murong Yinghe up, saying, "Cousin, what are you going to do first?" He secretly rejoiced that the horse his cousin had casually picked up on the street was indeed not a good one, otherwise he would not have been able to catch up with her.

"I want to go and kill those bandits!" Murong Yinghe said bitterly, wiping away her tears with her sleeve.

Bai Shaojun sighed and said, "Alas, Yu Chi Rufeng is a woman, cousin, why are you so stubborn?" A slight sense of loss welled up inside him. He had only recently learned Rufeng's true identity and was still in shock. He had finally come to terms with it, but now she was gone. From childhood, he had always considered Yu Chi Rufeng an enemy, a rival. He never imagined she was a woman, and now she was dead.

That feeling... well, it's hard to describe. It just felt like something was missing from my life.

"So what if she's a woman? That doesn't stop me from liking her. Cousin, you must avenge her." Murong Yinghe raised her tearful eyes and tightly grabbed Bai Shaojun's collar.

Bai Shaojun nodded and said, "I'll definitely help if there's anything I can do. Listen to me, let's go back to the capital first, and then see if we can help at the General's Mansion. You see, you won't be of much help going to Black Stone Mountain now. The Third Prince isn't there, and it's a journey of more than ten days. I'm afraid that by the time you get there, Black Stone Mountain will have already been besieged. So we might as well go back to the capital first and then make plans slowly. Besides, it's just a rumor; we haven't seen Yuchi Rufeng's body yet. Her martial arts are so high, and she's so cunning and quick-witted. She won't die so easily." Bai Shaojun comforted her gently. But a bitter feeling welled up inside him. Hmph, even though Yuchi Rufeng has become a woman, why does his cousin still like her so much? What's so good about her? She's just a little pretty when she's dressed as a man.

Meanwhile, in the capital, a woman in red sat in an inn, listening to others' discussions, her face sinking into oblivion.

Is this news true?

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Of course, Ru Feng was still alive at this point.