Chapter 84: Aftermath of the Battle

Chapter 84: Aftermath of the Battle

The battlefield is littered with the remains of the fallen. The red fields, once a symbol of peace, are now a grim reminder of the cost of war. Lin Yuer surveys the damage, her heart heavy with the knowledge of the lives lost. Though victory is hers, the war has taken its toll, not just on her enemies but also on her own forces.

The survivors of the rebel army are captured and brought before Lin Yuer. General Wang, now a prisoner, is led to her tent. His once-confident demeanor is broken, and his eyes, filled with frustration and bitterness, meet hers.

"You may have won today," he sneers, "but you will never win the hearts of the people. They will never accept a woman leading this empire."

Lin Yuer looks at him calmly, her voice steady. "It is not your choice to make, General. The people will see the truth in time. And when they do, they will know that this empire is for all its citizens, not just for the powerful few."

With those words, she orders his imprisonment. She will not execute him, but she will ensure that he is kept under strict surveillance, his influence eradicated for good.