Chapter 1184: Chapter 1184: Kindness and Ruthlessness
Qing Xun understood Yun Wang’s feelings well and gave him several bottles of the Zhulu family’s magical water, which was effective for both internal and external injuries.
After careful consideration, Qin Sisi decided that the situation in Seven Pearl City was still unstable and that she needed to stay a bit longer. She asked Yun Wang to inform Ye You that she would return once the situation stabilized.
Yun Wang agreed to her requests one by one, bid farewell to Qing Xun and Qin Sisi, and prepared to leave Bizhu Island, returning to Taiyi Mountain.
Just as he was about to reach the door, a lovely face floated into his mind, and Yun Wang slowed his steps. After a mont of hesitation, he asked a servant from the Chief Mansion to guide him, intending to say farewell to Qing Rouhen.
At that ti, Qing Rouhen was still imrsed in the pain of her mother’s passing. Having grown up by her mother’s side, they shared a deep bond. Mrs. Ying’s death felt like the collapse of her inner support, leaving her feeling desolate and helpless.
Upon learning that Yun Wang was leaving Bizhu Island, tears flowed from Qing Rouhen’s eyes as she choked and said, "Brother Yun Wang, are you leaving so soon?"
Seeing Qing Rouhen’s tears, Yun Wang’s heart ached. He promptly replied, "My ho was attacked by Tian Xiaozi, and I must return to check on things. Once I finish handling everything, I will co to see you on Bizhu Island."
Given Yun Wang’s promise, the sadness in Qing Rouhen’s expression subsided slightly, and she softly said, "Keep your word and don’t deceive."
Yun Wang replied firmly, "I swear, if I don’t keep my promise, let ... let ..."
In his urgency, Yun Wang stamred for a while, unable to find the right words to complete his sentence. Words like "struck by lightning" or "die a horrible death" seed too frightening in this context.
Gazing at Yun Wang’s face, flushed with urgency and embarrassnt, Qing Rouhen couldn’t help but curve her lips slightly and gently said, "You don’t need to swear; I trust you. Brother Yun Wang, you should go on your way. I understand the importance, and I believe your clan will be safe."
Yun Wang’s expression beca solemn, and he said in a deep voice, "Thank you for your kind words, Miss Rouhen. Yun Wang says farewell; please take care. Once the crisis at Taiyi Mountain is resolved, I will promptly inform you of my safety."
"Goodbye, Brother Yun Wang, and safe travels." Qing Rouhen knew Yun Wang was genuinely worried about his clan and urged him to set out.
Yun Wang took two steps back, suddenly placed his right hand over his left chest, and saluted Qing Rouhen as he would to Ye You.
Qing Rouhen was taken aback and quickly dodged to the side, anxiously saying, "Brother Yun Wang, what are you doing?"
"I, I..." Yun Wang himself didn’t understand what ca over him to make such a gesture. He awkwardly scratched his head and quickly said, "I’m leaving," then turned and strode toward the Chief Mansion’s gate, feeling Qing Rouhen’s gaze fixed on his back, making his heart pound.
Hiding behind the door and craning her neck, Qing Rouhen’s eyes and cheeks turned red.
After Yun Wang left, Qin Sisi and Qing Xun began dealing with those involved in the rebellion. Though Qin Sisi purposely spread the na of the Holy Empress, she left the subsequent handling to Qing Xun.
Qing Xun demonstrated a gentle yet principled personality, showing both rcy and strictness.
For those who were deceived or coerced into supporting Hong Ji, Qing Xun chose to forgive them after a warning, imposing only so fines.
Those truly involved faced harsher penalties; minor offenders were stripped of their magical sources and expelled from the Chief Mansion, while middle-ranked officers were stripped of their magic and exiled to the northernmost or southernmost islands of Seven Pearl City.
The core mbers of Hong Ji’s ruling group, over twenty people with significant magical power and backing from their factions, were executed to prevent any resurgence. Their backing factions were sternly warned, and considerable fines were collected.
Among the affected people, so bold individuals raised objections, arguing that Qing Xun’s thods were too harsh and that reducing the Zhulu family’s core ruling group by more than half would destabilize Seven Pearl City. They united, claiming it was for the good of the Zhulu family, and urged Qing Xun to end all punishnts.
They believed in the principle that the law does not punish the masses. Seeing that Qin Sisi was uninvolved with Zhulu family’s internal affairs, they tried leveraging their numbers and seniority to pressure Qing Xun into submission.
Qing Xun felt imnse pressure but he and Qin Sisi both knew they could not compromise at this ti.
Having already borne the cri of uncle-cide, this blemish might lead to much criticism from those with ill intentions. Qin Sisi did not want him to leave a ruthless image with the public; it was more fitting for her to play the villain.
Thus, Qin Sisi decisively intervened, executing several ringleaders on the spot, while those who supported them were stripped of their magical sources.
The rest trembled with fear and begged for rcy, swearing allegiance.
This crisis-ridden purging action finally restored peace after so paid with blood. Subsequently, every order Qing Xun issued was executed to the letter.
Qin Sisi recalled that when she threatened to subrge Seven Pearl City, a few individuals had stepped up to advise and plead. These individuals were not from the Zhulu family and not even on Bizhu Island.
Those willing to step forward in tis of danger, facing imnse threat, must be courageous and responsible.
She recomnded these people to Qing Xun, suggesting he investigate their backgrounds. If they proved to be reliable, they could be of great use in the future.
Qing Xun secretly dispatched people to investigate and found that those recomnded by Qin Sisi had no ties to Hong Ji. Luckily, they had all activated their magical sources, but their levels were low—re magic apprentices or magicians holding minor positions in various Island Lord’s Mansions.
Qing Xun brought them to Bizhu Island, initially assigning them to minor roles. If they proved to have excellent abilities and morals, they would gradually be promoted to roles within the Chief Mansion.
Qing Xun did not claim credit and honestly inford them it was Holy Empress Qin Sisi who recomnded them. Realizing their sudden fortune was due to Qin Sisi’s recomndation, they felt deeply grateful to the Holy Empress.
The purging action approached its conclusion, revealing a different side of Qing Xun characterized by decisive ruthlessness. Even the gentlest person will fiercely resist under overwhelming pressure, demonstrating a hard-hearted side.
At the sa ti, Qin Sisi left a profoundly deep impression on the millions of people in Seven Pearl City, though opinions about her sharply divided into two extres.
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