[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-starting-from-the-battlefield-gathering-attribut":3,"chapter-starting-from-the-battlefield-gathering-attribut-starting-from-the-battlefield-gathering-attribut-chapter-155":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Starting from the Battlefield: Gathering Attributes to Build the All-Heavens Ming Dynasty",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2341962,4577,"Chapter 155: The Crown Prince Invites Lady Zhu to Yingtian!","starting-from-the-battlefield-gathering-attribut-chapter-155",155,"\u003Cp>This time!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Bu Wan, usually composed and calm, now felt his heart churning, unable to regain his composure for a long while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet before outsiders, Bu Wan still avoided showing emotion, forcefully suppressing his inner excitement; from the words of this Jinwu Guard Company Commander, Crown Prince Zhu Biao had clearly taken notice of him and shown him special favor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the day of return to the capital arrives, his rapid ascent and meteoric rise are within reach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, anyone favored by Zhu Biao is destined to become a pillar of the state!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bu Wan knew as clearly as a mirror that his achievements in governing Daning Prefecture alone were far from enough to truly catch the current Crown Prince’s eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Great Ming Empire spans vast lands; there are countless Prefects. Though wielding great power, to stand out among so many officials and draw the Crown Prince’s personal envoy to deliver a verbal decree is rarer than phoenix feathers or unicorn horns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the sole reason he received such extraordinary honor was one person: Zhu Ying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There could be no other possibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Without realizing it, I’ve incurred a massive debt of gratitude to that boy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If he hadn’t shone so brilliantly on the Liaodong battlefield and earned such glorious military exploits, how could a minor Prefect like me, tucked away on the frontier, ever have the fortune to enter the current Crown Prince’s sight?” Bu Wan thought inwardly, filled with deep gratitude toward Zhu Ying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cultivating goodwill with Zhu Ying was indeed the wisest decision!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>footsteps echoed from within the Zhu residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A group of Jinwu Guards swiftly emerged from inside the Zhu house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them hurried to the Jinwu Guard Company Commander outside the gate, bowed deeply, and said: “Report, Company Commander: all items bestowed by the Crown Prince have been moved into the Zhu residence and properly arranged.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The servants have also been fully transferred to the Zhu household.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the Jinwu Guard Company Commander nodded slightly, then walked to Shen Yuer, smiled, bowed respectfully, and said: “Lady Zhu, the Crown Prince has also written a personal letter, specifically instructing me to deliver it into your hands.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the Jinwu Guard Company Commander slowly drew a letter from his bosom, held it reverently with both hands, and presented it to Shen Yuer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though not an imperial edict, it was still the Crown Prince’s letter—no disrespect could be shown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your servant wife receives the Crown Prince’s letter.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Shen Yuer’s expression turned solemn; she accepted the letter with both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After receiving the letter,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuer instinctively glanced at Bu Wan beside her, her eyes asking whether she should open it now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing Shen Yuer’s pleading look,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bu Wan smiled faintly and nodded, signaling she could open the letter without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Bu Wan’s approval, Shen Yuer extended her hand and opened the letter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>her husband had specifically instructed her before departing for battle: when dealing with matters involving the government or court, she should follow Bu Wan’s advice—seek him out for guidance; as for household business, she could fully entrust it to Lin Fu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After opening the letter,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuer carefully read it, and her expression subtly changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuer walked to Bu Wan’s side, her face tinged with unease, and whispered: “Uncle Bu, the Crown Prince has invited me to Yingtian in his letter.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Bu Wan first blinked in surprise, then broke into a smile and said at once: “Yuer, this is a tremendous honor!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To be personally invited by the Crown Prince to Yingtian—such distinction is not granted to just anyone!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Bu Wan’s words, Shen Yuer’s worries eased slightly; she then turned her gaze to the Jinwu Guard Company Commander beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, the Jinwu Guard Company Commander immediately understood, stepped forward, and respectfully said: “Lady, the Crown Prince specifically instructed that we Jinwu Guards will accompany you all the way back to Yingtian and ensure your safety without fail.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then… could we possibly delay departure for a few days?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My husband is currently leading the northern campaign; there are still many matters at home that I must properly arrange.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuer ventured cautiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did the Crown Prince specify a departure date in the letter?” the Jinwu Guard Company Commander asked in turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He did not mention one,” Shen Yuer shook her head, then added slowly: “The Crown Prince’s letter merely said that once I have properly arranged household affairs, I may depart immediately.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, the Jinwu Guard Company Commander immediately smiled: “In that case, we Jinwu Guards will wait several more days in Daning for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Crown Prince particularly stressed that your family’s safety must be guaranteed without fail before your arrival in Yingtian.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you all,” Shen Yuer murmured her gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Someone!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bu Wan suddenly called out loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An official in court robes hurried over upon hearing the call, bowed respectfully to Bu Wan: “What are your orders, my lord?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Immediately prepare the guesthouse and treat the Jinwu Guards with proper hospitality.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bu Wan instructed his subordinate without delay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, my lord!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The official responded, turned, and briskly approached the Jinwu Guard Company Commander, smiling warmly and courteously guiding the entire Jinwu contingent toward the guesthouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After everyone had departed,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>within the Zhu residence,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuer and Bu Wan arrived at a pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuer glanced around, confirmed no one was nearby, then asked softly, her expression troubled: “Uncle Bu, why has the Crown Prince suddenly summoned me to Yingtian?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Outside just now, there were too many ears—I couldn’t ask too directly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yuer, yes, there were too many people outside—I dared not speak plainly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But now we can.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Regarding this summons, you must understand one thing: when a general commands troops far from court, wielding great military power, the court will inevitably act to balance that power.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bu Wan’s expression turned serious as he looked at Shen Yuer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuer first blinked in surprise, then suddenly understood, whispering: “So that’s it—I understand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Military authority, in any dynasty, is the one thing the court most fears.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Generally speaking, commanders leading armies in the field must have their families kept in the capital as hostages, to ensure their loyalty and secure control over their troops—only then can the court dare to entrust them with great responsibility.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By past precedent, when Zhu Ying was promoted to Guard Commander, though he had earned many glorious victories, he was still young and had no family in the capital; logically, he should never have been granted such a high position.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But fortunately, the current Crown Prince holds him in high esteem and greatly favors him, which is why he was promoted smoothly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now, summoning you to Yingtian serves two purposes: first, to balance Zhu Ying’s military power; second, to prepare fully for his future return to Yingtian after his northern campaign, so he may pay court to His Majesty.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bu Wan explained patiently, his words revealing profound insight and precise grasp of court politics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Bu Wan was a seasoned veteran of officialdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uncle Bu, I understand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To make the court feel no suspicion toward my husband, to secure his greater future, I must go to Yingtian—and stay there willingly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Only then can my husband’s future career proceed further and smoother.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuer nodded seriously, fully comprehending the deeper meaning behind the Crown Prince’s summons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bu Wan smiled and nodded gently: “It’s best that you understand the stakes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhu Ying has just earned great merit for the state; His Majesty and the Crown Prince rely on and admire him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Summoning you to reside in Yingtian also silences the gossip of those malicious officials in court—this way, when Zhu Ying gains future promotions, he will face fewer obstacles and setbacks.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Speaking of which, I must sincerely congratulate you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yuer, the title of Honored Lady is the greatest honor any woman in the realm could dream of!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“With this title, you need not kneel before the Emperor, and you receive generous imperial stipends—it’s nearly as prestigious as holding a noble title.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Bu Wan’s eyes betrayed unmistakable envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he could never attain the title himself, Bu Wan still longed for a noble rank!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>since the founding generals, those granted noble titles have grown increasingly rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Ying may be the only one in recent years to receive a noble title—and an inherited one at that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“All this is due to my husband’s battlefield valor—he earned it through life-and-death combat; I merely benefited from his glory.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuer said softly, her face lit with happiness and pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ha! Don’t belittle yourself,” Bu Wan chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You bore Zhu Ying a son, continuing his bloodline—just for that, his glory must include you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enough. I won’t delay you further.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These next few days, focus on settling household affairs.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“With the Jinwu Guards escorting you, take as many trusted servants as you can to Yingtian.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“His Majesty and the Crown Prince once granted Zhu Ying a residence in Yingtian—settle there first; when Zhu Ying returns victorious, he can simply return home.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After giving these instructions, Bu Wan smiled and turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Bu Wan departed, Lin Fu hurried over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Shen Yuer, Lin Fu spoke respectfully in a low voice: “Young Mistress, the Crown Prince has summoned you—this matter is too grave to ignore.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The main focus for the household now should be preparations related to trade with Beiping Prefecture.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve already given clear instructions on all these matters—there shouldn’t be any major problems.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuer listened to Lin Fu and nodded gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though she felt a quiet frustration at Lin Fu always calling her “Young Mistress,” she had long grown accustomed to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Ying and his wife had always regarded Lin Fu as a beloved elder, never as a servant; Shen Yuer had repeatedly begged him to address her by name, but he steadfastly refused to change his form of address, and over time it became fixed habit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Bo, are you planning to come with me to Yingtian?” Shen Yuer asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You and the Young Master are the very lifeblood of this household,” Lin Fu replied with a smile, his tone earnest. “If I don’t go with you, how can I possibly rest easy?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Lin Fu, his entire life had been lived for Zhu Ying and his young master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But the business in Danning Prefecture and Beiping Prefecture still depends on you to manage—it’s your master’s life’s work,” Shen Yuer said, worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young Mistress, rest assured.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When we were in Beiping, I already cultivated several loyal confidants for the Young Master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The veteran craftsmen in the distillery now are all utterly devoted to him, heart and soul, and have earned his full trust.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Moreover, I’ve trained several managers capable of handling affairs independently—they’re more than enough to manage the taverns and distilleries, so the business won’t suffer.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Furthermore...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Fu paused here, glanced warily around, confirmed no one was near, then lowered his voice: “The household is filled with elite assassins, meticulously trained by the Young Master—each tavern and distillery has them stationed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If any irregularity arises, they’ll act immediately to ensure absolute safety.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, Young Mistress, don’t worry too much—the Young Master foresaw everything long ago and arranged it all perfectly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuer nodded again at Lin Fu’s words, yet her face still bore unease: “I once only wished to live beside my husband forever, never imagining I’d become his burden. The imperial court summoned us to Yingtian—ultimately, it’s to check his power... sigh...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As a subject, such hardship is unavoidable.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But from another perspective, once you’re in Yingtian, the Young Master can focus entirely on building glory on the battlefield.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In the future, his path will be smoother, longer,” Lin Fu said, smiling to comfort her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yingtian!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yingtian City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The capital of the Great Ming Empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here, nobles gathered in abundance, prosperity flourished, exuding imperial majesty and grandeur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shen family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though their new residence was sizable, it was not located in the heart of Yingtian—the most prosperous, exorbitantly priced district.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a merchant household, the Shens faced numerous strict regulations and constraints within this capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though they were as wealthy as a nation, possessing countless riches, they could not afford a residence near the inner city or close to the imperial palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All this was due to Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang’s own edict, which explicitly forbade merchants from wearing fine garments—he had always despised profit-driven merchants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Wansan sat upright in the inner hall of the Shen household.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He flipped through the ledgers on the table, brow furrowed, focused and grave; his brush occasionally marked figures and losses on the pages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having arrived in Yingtian for over a year, the Shen family’s enterprises had gradually expanded and developed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the ledgers, many areas still showed losses, leaving Shen Wansan deeply troubled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hurried, panicked footstep shattered the hall’s stillness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Wansan’s eldest son, Shen Rong, and second son, Shen Mao, rushed in, faces pale with alarm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Father, disaster!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They cried out nearly in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Wansan’s expression darkened. He set down his ledger, frowned sharply, and barked: “What’s the rush? Where’s your dignity? What happened?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A urgent message came from Beiping—our Shen family’s caravans there have all been ambushed!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“All goods were looted clean; the caravan guards were nearly slaughtered, not a single survivor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And this isn’t an isolated incident—over a dozen caravans suffered the same fate, stripped bare, slaughtered without mercy, no one escaped.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Rong’s face was grim, clutching a letter from Beiping, his voice trembling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Shen Wansan’s eyes widened, his aged face filled with shock and disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After carefully studying his two sons’ expressions and confirming their truth, he demanded urgently: “How much was lost? Speak quickly!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The confirmed report says eighteen caravans were destroyed, over three hundred servants killed, and the total financial loss approaches three thousand gold.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Rong’s voice was heavy, his face etched with anxiety and helplessness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three thousand gold!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was no small sum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Wansan fell into deep thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, he slowly raised his head, his gaze fixed on Shen Rong: “Beiping has always been peaceful, rarely plagued by bandits—why have so many suddenly appeared now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Moreover, our caravan servants are rigorously trained and armed; even against ordinary bandits, they should have held out long enough—why did they meet such a fate?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Father, Beiping has indeed always been stable, with little unrest.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Younger brother has investigated thoroughly—only our Shen caravans were attacked. All other merchant caravans remain untouched, no casualties, no theft.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These bandits seem to have targeted us specifically—to steal our goods, kill our people.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Rong’s expression was grim, his tone filled with anger and confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the caravans were attacked, Shen Wang, who remained in Beiping, launched an immediate investigation—and was stunned to find only the Shen caravans had suffered such brutal massacres.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other merchant families’ caravans had not been touched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Wansan’s old eyes flashed a cold gleam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a merchant who had dominated commerce since the Yuan dynasty, he was no soft-hearted man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the brutal competition of trade, murder and robbery to seize profit had once been common.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the Great Ming’s laws had grown stricter since its founding, such bloody acts had diminished, yet covert struggles and rivalries had never truly ceased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Have you determined which faction is behind this targeting of our Shen family?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Especially those with direct business conflicts?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Wansan asked in a low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his vast experience and cunning mind, such targeted attacks against the Shens must stem from personal grudges or fierce commercial rivalry—there could be no other explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Father, younger brother has done everything he could.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But these bandits are extremely cunning, scattered across every corner of Beiping, and not a single servant escaped their hands—so we have no clue to their origins or identities.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Younger brother’s investigation has hit a dead end, with no leads.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Moreover, the Great Ming is currently conducting a northern campaign—the garrison troops in Beiping have all been deployed, making the region even more unstable,” Shen Rong said helplessly, filled with despair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Father, from younger brother’s report, these bandits are no ordinary rabble.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Our dead were all killed with a single strike—either a blade pierced the heart or the throat slit—no other wounds.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These are trained elites.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To ambush so many of our caravans, to train so many such elites—it cannot be ordinary bandits.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Mao now spoke as well, his face equally grim, his voice laced with deep fear and dread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not ordinary bandits?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Wansan’s face grew even darker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaning back in his chair, he sank into deep thought, mentally weighing possible responses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This massacre was far too strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one could be found, no trace uncovered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn’t this terrifying?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",2830,"2026-06-20T23:30:09.614Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","bcd8a0942dd576730f116cb2566b9b1286ca8e4d7cc2a784f5c3b06e7f8f5512","starting-from-the-battlefield-gathering-attribut-chapter-156","starting-from-the-battlefield-gathering-attribut-chapter-154",204,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-from-the-battlefield-gathering-attribut-cover.jpg"]