Chapter 290
She’s back.
Yun Han was stunned for a moment, then disregarded everything else, not even taking the coat draped over the back of the chair, and hurriedly left the study.
Shen Qingli had just come out of the living room when she bumped into Yun Han, who was about to leave. Her heart tightened, and she quickly followed, anxiously asking, “Where are you going p>
Yun Han looked at her with a complicated expression and explained in a low voice, “Princess Shen Tang is back, and my father’s health has been poor recently. As the Young Master of the Yun Family, it is my duty to go and welcome her p>
Shen Qingli’s beautiful eyes widened, her heart filled with extreme annoyance. He was her Beast Husband; why did he have to go and welcome that bitch?
She quickly brought out her injured hand, her eyes reddening, about to cry, “Brother Yun Han, I just hurt my hand. It hurts so much. Can you help me bandage it p>
Shen Qingli was extremely beautiful, pure yet alluring, and with such a pitiful look, she could evoke tenderness and affection in any male’s heart.
Yun Han especially loved and cherished her; even seeing her with a small injury would surely make him flustered with concern.
But this time, he only took a quick glance, not even having time to ask the reason, and apologized softly, “Qingli, there’s a medical kit in the hotel. If it’s serious, call a doctor first… we’ll talk when I get back p>
After saying that, he turned to leave. Shen Qingli couldn’t stop him, so angry that her eyes became red.
This time, she was really driven to tears by anger.
Just as she was about to clench her palm, the pain made her grimace. The wound, which was somewhat scabbed, oozed fresh blood again with the exertion.
Shen Qingli was so frightened that she quickly asked the hotel front desk for a medical kit and bandaged her wound.
On the other side.
Ever since Shen Tang returned, it caused a sensation.
The refugees from the Imperial City who saw Princess Shen Tang and her Beast Husbands return safely were genuinely happy, relieved, and at peace!
After the battle at the Imperial City, Shen Tang’s status in their hearts was extraordinary. She was not just a princess, but a pillar of support in their hearts.
The Beastmen of Kongdu City didn’t have much impression of Shen Tang. Many Beastmen still considered her a princess with no blood ties, taken back after being exiled.
A mere mascot in name only.
Simply a product of the Old Emperor trying to show his loving and magnanimous nature.
Aside from her slightly esteemed status, she was no different from a commoner.
Many Beastmen in Kongdu City didn’t pay much attention to her.
However, in recent days, they had learned about what happened in the Imperial City. Although the war didn’t spread there, they had heard various accounts about Shen Tang from the refugees.
Some people thought they were exaggerated and didn’t believe them, but there were also many who admired her and were very curious.
When they heard the news of Shen Tang’s return, many people in the city came to watch, whispering and discussing.
Shen Tang didn’t pay attention to these messy discussions. After calming the emotions of the Imperial City’s refugees, she planned to leave with her Beast Husbands to find a place to rest.
“The Young Master of the Yun Family is here p>
Someone shouted from within the crowd.
The chaotic crowd suddenly parted like the sea for Moses, and the guard team in Yun Family attire marched ahead, causing the onlookers to step aside.
From the team emerged a tall, upright figure.
His silver-white hair glistened under the sunlight; his handsome features were prominent and distinguished, radiating a noble and aristocratic aura. It was none other than Yun Han, whom she hadn’t seen for a long time.
Yun Han’s gaze settled on Shen Tang, his breath catching; the fingers by his side tensed and then relaxed, restraining the impulse to step forward.
He seemed to have a thousand words to say, but remembering his breach of military orders and their acrimonious parting, guilt surged in his heart. Unsure how to face her, he merely said in a low voice, “I represent the Yun Family in welcoming Your Highness back p>
Shen Tang frowned at him, suppressing the coldness in her eyes, and spoke lightly, “I should congratulate you. I didn’t expect you to survive and return. The old family head of the Yun Family won’t be worried that the Yun Family might almost have no descendants p>
Yun Han heard the sharpness in her words and rolled his dry throat, “I was just worried that Qingli would be harmed by the rebel army. If I hadn’t gone to save her, she really would have p>
Shen Tang quickly interrupted him, impatiently saying, “Alright, it was your decision; any consequences are for you to bear and have nothing to do with me. You don’t need to explain to me p>
“Anyway, since you rescued someone, you’re a great hero of the Empire; your violation of military orders can be offset by your service p>
Yun Han listened to her seemingly sarcastic comments; his emotions grew more complex. He wanted to explain something, but felt his words were so weak and inadequate, not knowing what to say.
Shen Tang was too lazy to bother with him, turning her head to the Beastmen beside her, “Are Your Majesty and the Empress here p>
As soon as she said this, the atmosphere among those present suddenly quieted, the Beastmen looking at each other, unsure how to respond.
A commander stepped forward, nervously saying, “Your Highness, about this matter… we’re not clear on the specifics. You should ask the Eldest Prince; he was with His Majesty and the Empress at the time and knows best p>
Upon hearing these words, Shen Tang raised an eyebrow, roughly guessing what had happened.
The news of her return quickly reached the Eldest Prince Shen Xu.
Before long, he came rushing with his men to welcome her.
Not having seen each other for several days, Shen Xu looked much thinner, appearing listless, enveloped in a repressive aura.
Upon seeing Shen Tang return safely, the light exploded in his somewhat dim eyes. He hurried forward joyfully, saying, “Tangtang, it’s wonderful that you’ve all come back alive p>
Shen Tang found his address strange, but she was too lazy to fuss over such things now. Looking around, she asked blandly, “Why are you the only one here? Are Father and Mother not with you p>
Shen Xu bowed his head gloomily, “Father and Mother… are missing. They haven’t been found yet p>
Shen Tang had already guessed as much, but with so many watching, she had to feign a look of shock and grief, urgently asking, “What happened? Didn’t I tell you to protect Father and Mother well? How could they go missing p>
Shen Xu slumped to the ground, remorseful and sorrowful, “I-I didn’t expect… it’s my fault for not keeping them safe. At the time, we followed the underground passage with the refugees, taking several days and nights to finally escape safely from the tunnel p>
“The Beastmen on the run were all starving, many having lost everything, penniless, and there were numerous outbreaks of fighting p>
“Many were killed along the way p>
“Those renegades among the refugees even dared to target us later p>
Shen Tang scoffed internally; that Old Emperor carrying enough treasure to rival a nation wouldn’t have been surprising to be targeted.
Unaware of her inner mockery, Shen Xu continued to blame himself, “It’s all my failure to act effectively, but there were too many refugees and the situation was too chaotic, too many things were beyond expectation… One morning, I woke up from a makeshift tent to find that Father and Mother were gone p>
“I initially thought they were out for something, but half a day passed and they didn’t return. I led a search of the nearby area with my troops but still couldn’t find any trace of them… their whereabouts remain unknown p>