At this moment, Wen Yuesheng stood in front of the Knife Camp formation.

Her voice was cold as she declared, “No generals have appeared; most of the officials from Fuzhou have likely abandoned the city and fled.”

“If you lay down your weapons now, you may live.” She finished speaking, her hand raised as she swiftly ended the last life of a Fuzhou general before her, and then coldly added, “Anyone who resists will be killed without mercy.”

The general collapsed instantly, dead.

The Fuzhou army stood frozen, countless soldiers exchanging nervous glances.

Having witnessed the overwhelming strength of the enemy, no one dared to act bravely.

The desire to survive was natural, especially now that the commanding officers had fled.

Among the Fuzhou army, one soldier hesitated.

Under the formidable pressure from the Knife Camp, he dropped his weapon.

Those under Wen Yuesheng’s command obeyed her orders.

When she commanded them to stop killing, they truly did.

One after another, soldiers threw down their weapons.

The sound of weapons clattering to the ground echoed throughout the battlefield.

Wen Yuesheng ordered, “Open the gates.”

The massive gates were immediately opened by the soldiers from both sides.

Meanwhile, Han Zhizhou and his men, in a panic, were unaware that their army had already been subdued.

In their haste, they fled through a side gate.

But just as the gate opened, they were met by the sight of Li Qingyuan leading several generals, with Zhou Yuandu accompanying him—someone Han Zhizhou had been searching for but could never find.

They had been waiting outside the gates.

Han Zhizhou’s face changed drastically, and in his panic, he exclaimed, “What does this mean, Lord Zhou?”

Before Zhou Yuandu could answer, Han Zhizhou quickly added, “This governor has already reached an agreement with Haizhou. The Haizhou army is on its way. Lord Zhou, do you intend to confront them with such a small force?”

His words were half lies, hoping to use Haizhou’s name to intimidate Zhou Yuandu into letting them go.

However, before he finished speaking, Zhou Yuandu’s gaze shifted behind him.

He immediately bowed and said respectfully, “Princess.”

Han Zhizhou’s face changed once again. Princess?

In such a short time, had the imperial army already broken through the gates?

These officials, who had been in Fuzhou for many years, had amassed great wealth.

Now, as they fled, they didn’t want to part with their riches and had delayed their departure, even bringing carts full of gold and silver.

But now, all that wealth had turned into a death sentence.

When Wen Yuesheng rode her horse toward them, everyone felt as though their hearts had fallen to the depths of despair.

In the sunlight, Wen Yuesheng rode her horse, followed only by Zhang Yulin.

Yan Wei and the other soldiers stayed behind to deal with the army and any rebellious forces in the city.

Only the two of them arrived, but it was enough to send a chill through everyone present.

This was the first time Han Zhizhou had seen the legendary Princess Sining.

He froze for a moment before suddenly calling out, “Princess!”

“The actions I’ve taken were all due to Kong Rui’s deception. He sent letters to me, making me believe there was a change in the court, which led me to declare martial law in Fuzhou.”

“Please, Princess, reconsider!”

Li Qingyuan’s face darkened.

Han Zhizhou had flipped sides faster than turning a page, acting so comically desperate in his attempt to survive.

He wailed on, even pulling other officials into his excuses. But those fleeing with him couldn’t just sit still.

Soon, an internal conflict broke out as they argued.

Han Zhizhou gestured to the military supervisor beside him.

At once, the military supervisor led a few hundred guards and rushed toward Wen Yuesheng, trying to capture her alive and force Li Qingyuan and the others to let them go.

But before they even moved, Wen Yue Sheng raised her hand.

She drew her bow and arrow in one smooth motion.

In the cold winter wind, her eyes were icy cold.

She released her third arrow with a sudden snap.

The sound of the arrow piercing through the air was deafening.

With a sharp sound, the arrow struck Han Zhizhou in the throat!

Boom!

Han Zhizhou’s eyes widened as he fell to the ground, dead on the spot.

There was chaos at the city gates.

No one had expected that Governor Han would die so quickly.

Before anyone could react, he had already passed away.

The gaze directed at Wen Yuesheng was filled with fear.

After entering Fuzhou, she had only fired three arrows.

The third arrow had directly killed the mastermind behind the Fuzhou rebellion.

And it had happened right in front of so many people.

The intimidation power was evident.

Those fleeing with Governor Han were now in complete disarray.

The military supervisor had originally intended to command the provincial soldiers around him to attack Wen Yue Sheng.

But before he could act, Governor Han suddenly collapsed and died.

In the stunned moment, he was struck down by Zhang Yulin with a hammer.

With the loss of military command and the death of the mastermind, some tried to escape amidst the chaos, but they were immediately captured by the soldiers led by Li Qingyuan.

Wen Yuesheng coldly watched as the group of several thousand was completely surrounded and said coldly, “Arrest everyone involved in the rebellion. Liao Xianghai, Zeng Xing, Kong Ji, and others, bring them before the army for public beheading.”

Those who were named by her changed their expressions.

Liao Xianghai loudly called, “Princess! This official is innocent!”

“This official had no collusion with Governor Han or the others. He was coerced by threats against my family and relatives. Please, Princess, see through this!”

The other two, originally allies of Governor Han, also shouted in grievance upon hearing Liao Xianghai.

Their voices were sorrowful, as if they had suffered a great injustice.

Wen Yuesheng’s expression remained unchanged as she looked at Liao Xianghai. “Threatened by your relatives?”

Liao Xianghai nodded repeatedly and said, “My wife and family are still in the Governor’s residence. The Princess need only send someone to investigate.”

Wen Yuesheng coldly replied, “Isn’t it the silver you extorted from the common people that he used to threaten you? And your wife and family…”

Her face grew cold, her eyes dark as she gazed at Liao Xianghai. “Didn’t you offer them up to him willingly, to gain his favor?”

These words made Liao Xianghai’s face change dramatically.

He had never expected that Wen Yuesheng would know even these secret matters.

For a moment, he stood still, stunned.

Then, he quickly turned his gaze toward the direction of Zhou Yuandu.

Indeed, how could Wen Yuesheng, who was far in the capital, know so much about the internal affairs of Fuzhou?

It turned out that someone had already gathered evidence and handed it over to her in advance.

Liao Xianghai’s expression changed, but before he could speak, he was quickly silenced and dragged away.

The people of Fuzhou, who had locked their doors and windows in fear of the rebellion, now finally opened them.

When they saw the officials who had been oppressing the people of Fuzhou being publicly beheaded outside the Governor’s residence, the people erupted in joyous cheers.

The crowd’s gaze turned to the slim figure of a woman.

Wen Yuesheng gave a cold order: “Inform the soldiers and army below not to disturb the people.”

“Yes.”

During the rebellion, many of the people were in extreme fear.

They feared the rebellion would last longer, and they feared they might never be able to step outside Fuzhou again.

Now that the rebellion was swiftly suppressed, perhaps no one was happier than they were.

Wen Yuesheng acted decisively and showed no mercy to the officials.

She ordered the beheadings without hesitation, and the soldiers under her command adhered to strict military discipline, ensuring no harm to the common people.

The people of Fuzhou were overjoyed, and by evening, the streets were bustling again.

The small vendors who had been hiding in their homes earlier were now out setting up their stalls.

In the cold winter wind, with the sky dark and the lights flickering below, the streets were lined with vendors selling various goods, creating a lively and beautiful scene.

The night had no stars or moon, but it seemed as if the starry river of the sky had turned and reflected on the earth below.

Zhou Yuandu climbed up the city wall and stood there for a long time, watching this scene.

Finally, the cold winter wind woke him from his reverie.

He walked toward the center of the wall.

As he looked up, he saw Wen Yuesheng standing nearby, wearing a dark robe.

She seemed to blend into the night.

When Zhou Yuandu approached, Wen Yuesheng raised her eyes to look at him.

After a long time apart, she looked the same as she had when they last met as they left the capital.

Her cold and indifferent eyes still held little emotion.

“Greetings, Princess.”

Wen Yuesheng nodded slightly. “I heard from Yan Wei that you don’t plan to return to the capital with us?”

When he had been demoted and left the capital, Zhou Yuandu had left his wife, Zhou Manniang, with Wen Yuesheng, hoping to gain an opportunity to return to the capital.

Now, after gathering evidence and playing a key role in suppressing the rebellion, he was voluntarily giving up the chance to return to the capital.

Zhou Yuandu looked at the distant street for a long time before finally returning to himself.

He spoke firmly, “Yes.”

He had been an official for many years and had experienced many ups and downs.

In the capital, he had also been in a high position.

But the politics in the capital were complicated, and he was born into a humble family, with no other support except for the Yue family.

In the midst of all the political conflicts, it was hard enough to protect himself, let alone achieve any real accomplishments.

Most importantly…

He turned his gaze toward Wen Yuesheng, his eyes flashing slightly.

The political turmoil in the capital was growing worse.

In such a chaotic situation, returning to the imperial court might not be the wisest choice.

Although Fuzhou was remote and considered a harsh land, at least here, he could seek stable development.

With the Sun family already collapsed, he no longer needed to be restricted by the Yue family.

Although he had not been here long, he had a deep understanding of the people’s plight due to his similar background.

He also wanted to stay here and do something for the people.

Looking down, he saw the thousands of lights from the homes of Fuzhou’s citizens.

It was indeed a sight that could soothe one’s heart.

Wen Yuesheng did not comment further on his decision.

After he left, Zhou Man Niang came up to the city wall, holding a thick cloak, and gently draped it over Wen Yue Sheng.

“Don’t want to see him?” Wen Yuesheng asked.

Zhou Man Niang shook her head.

Her eyes, once timid, were now full of determination and brightness.

She spoke softly, “Since he left the capital, we have had no connection.”

Whether his career flourished or not was no longer her concern.

Wen Yuesheng, hearing this, casually glanced at the bustling scene below, her voice calm, “If he had been an upright and honest official, he could have stayed here and enjoyed his old age.”

“If not, then Governor Han is a cautionary tale.”

Zhou Manniang paused for a moment, then nodded without hesitation.

Without the ties between him and her, Zhou Yuandu was just an ordinary official of the Great Wei.

Meanwhile, news of Fuzhou reached the capital.

Upon hearing that there were tens of thousands of rebels in Fuzhou, the atmosphere in the imperial court became heavy.

There had been some hope that the soldiers under Wen Yuesheng’s command, even when combined with Zhang Yulin’s forces, would still be far outnumbered by the rebels.

There were plans to send reinforcements.

But before these reinforcements had been dispatched, a second report reached the capital.