Chapter 220
Xiao Jin fought his way up from the battlefield, having participated in hundreds of campaigns against the Empire’s rebel army, and he had countless encounters with those people.
No one present knew that group of bastards better than he did, and he instantly recognized the meaning of the skull totem.
Shen Tang was startled, afraid he had recognized it incorrectly, and even drew the totem’s design. Although there were discrepancies, the general appearance was engraved in her memory, almost identical.
After reviewing it, Xiao Jin was even more certain. He rubbed the totem’s pattern with his fingers, and solemnly explained, “A black skull, with a black dagger shaped like a cross stabbed diagonally into the top center of the skull. This is the totem of the Empire’s rebel army, Third Legion, Death Troops p>
“Back in the day, I led troops deep into enemy lines and killed one of their deputy commanders named Tusang—I couldn’t possibly be mistaken p>
“This troop is an elite division of the rebel army, ruthlessly ferocious, stopping at nothing until their target is completely dead. They are usually deployed for assassinations, and several high-ranking officials within the Empire have fallen to them p>
“The Death Troops don’t usually mobilize easily, but for them to deploy at such a large scale this time, their objective can only be one thing… to thoroughly kill you!” Xiao Jin’s aura turned frighteningly cold as he spoke.
Shen Li and Xue Yinzhou also came over upon hearing the news.
The Beast Husbands’ expressions turned extremely grim.
The assassinations targeting Shen Tang were relentless, each attempt more cunning and ruthless than the last, making them difficult to guard against.
Shen Li narrowed his long fox-like eyes, losing the allure and affection of the past, becoming cold and chill, “How much more do you know about this army’s background p>
“This elite force only answers to one of the three rebel army commanders, Zaxxis.” Xiao Jin spoke with a puzzled look on his face as he turned to Shen Tang, “But why would they go to such lengths to target you p>
Shen Tang pursed her lips, meeting the worried gazes of the Beast Husbands, and voiced her suspicion, “I don’t know why, but I have a faint premonition. I suspect this troop is related to the black-clad assassins from my previous attack p>
Their ruthless ways were eerily similar!
Shen Li’s eyes sharpened, and he looked at Xiao Jin, “How much do you know about that rebel army commander p>
“The Empire has been pursuing the rebel army for years without much result, only uncovering that the rebel army has three commanders. However, their information is very well-disguised, and the Empire lacks any concrete leads p>
Xiao Jin caught the underlying meaning, scoffed coldly, and continued, “Based on what we know now, I haven’t thought of any Ninth Rank Beastman with a matching strength in the Empire’s Space System p>
Shen Tang’s expression darkened completely; if her suspicion was correct, wouldn’t Shen Qingli be trading with the rebel army?
If this matter were exposed, it would be earth-shattering!
Jia Lan frowned, “Do you remember the rumors back then about your collusion with the rebel army? Could there be some misunderstanding p>
Back then, the rumors were rampant, known throughout the Night Glow Empire, and people from other empires knew of the notorious Empire Princess. Many Beastmen cursed her behind her back, wishing her dead!
Even though Shen Tang has done many good deeds now, many Beastmen still grudgingly remember her offenses.
Countless families were destroyed because of her.
The damage she caused back then was forged in blood and tears, impossible to make amends for.
As long as this accusation hovers over Shen Tang, there will always be citizens who despise her, curse her, and want her dead.
But what if… the stain never existed from the beginning?
Shen Tang always found this matter strange. Although she didn’t fully grasp the original memories, from what she could remember, she never found any memory of the original owner colluding with the rebel army.
In fact, from Shen Tang’s understanding of the original owner, she was selfish, hypocritical, domineering, and harsh, with a terrible personality, but at the core, she was a timid and cautious person.
Where would she find the audacity to make deals with the rebel army?
Even if the original owner momentarily lost her mind, acting on selfish revenge, surely she wouldn’t be so foolish as not to consider the severe repercussions once she’s caught?
Given the original owner’s cowardly nature, she would be scared to death even at the slightest association with the rebel army, let alone trading with them.
This matter is riddled with doubts, but unfortunately, he’s already been nailed to the cross of shame, and Shen Tang has no evidence, so she can only pinch her nose and admit her wrongs.
After today, a different possibility emerged in Shen Tang’s mind.
Back then, could the original owner have been framed and slandered, leading to her downfall and debasement into a ghostly figure?
Shen Tang recalled the plot from the original novel, where Shen Qingli had a Beastman husband with a mysterious identity who appeared briefly, always in secret contact with the female lead and never showing his true face, insidiously conniving… Unfortunately, she didn’t see the ending, so she didn’t know who he really was, but now it’s highly likely he’s that rebel army commander Zaxxis!
At that moment, everyone had differing thoughts, but without evidence, they were powerless.
All these doubts could only be buried in their hearts.
But once the seed of suspicion is sown, it will inevitably break through the soil one day.
“Anyway, we all made it back alive, don’t think too much, let’s just be more cautious in the future.” Perhaps finding the atmosphere too heavy, Shen Tang clapped her hands, displaying a smile.
The Beast Husbands noticed Shen Tang’s forced nonchalance as she comforted them, stirring a twinge in their hearts. She had endured so many hardships, proving to be stronger than they imagined.
Xue Yinzhou approached, embracing Shen Tang, and his cold lips touched her forehead gently, “Don’t worry, I’m here p>
The cool, indifferent voice was unusually soft, and outside the view of others, his silver-purple snake eyes flashed with sharp killing intent.
The last encounter he let that person slip away, but if they meet again, he will use any means necessary to kill them.
And there’s Shen Qingli.
Shen Tang had warned him not to act rashly, but if this threat is not eliminated soon, it will always remain a menace.
Xue Yinzhou was brimming with frenzied icy murderous intent, though he didn’t let it show to the others.
On the other side, in the Imperial City, from within the Princess Mansion came a cacophony of shattering sounds.
With broken porcelain and flowerpots scattered all over the ground.
The lightly-dressed male servants knelt on the floor, shivering, not daring to make a sound.
“Get out, all of you, get out p>
The male servants, as if pardoned, hurriedly left.
Shen Qingli stared intently at the wall, hands clenched tightly, her face twisted and dark.
She had ordered several assassination attempts on Shen Tang and twice pleaded with that person to intervene.
Yet, they couldn’t kill that despicable woman!
Why was that woman so lucky?
Why would Lu Xiao and the others go to such lengths to protect her?
Why p>
They clearly should have been her men, Shen Qingli’s men, but they braved life and death for that slut.
At this thought, Shen Qingli’s heart felt as if venomous snakes and insects were gnawing at it, filled with strong resentment and anger, nearly overwhelming her rationale.
She didn’t believe that wench could evade death every time!
Shen Qingli opened the Light Computer, intending to contact that person again, but was caught off guard by the headline news.
—The rebel army has appeared at the Empire’s borders, high-altitude bombing, injuring many innocent civilians, causing massive losses!
The Imperial Army is urgently investigating this matter.
Shen Qingli’s pretty face turned pale as she nervously bit her slender fingernail. She only wanted to kill that wretched woman and didn’t expect to stir up such a large ruckus.
Those bastards are indeed ruthless, having killed so many people.
If word got out that she was involved with the rebel army, everything she currently possessed would be ruined.
Shen Qingli quickly turned off the Light Computer, not daring to contact Zaxxis at such a critical moment.
That madman had a dreadful personality and always wanted to force her to become his mate. A slight misstep and he might betray her.
Unless absolutely necessary, Shen Qingli did not want to contact that madman.
“Your Highness, Young Master Yun Han’s troops have returned triumphantly and will soon arrive at the Imperial City. Will you go to welcome him?” came the servant’s report from outside.