After being wrongly married, I stabbed my husband to death and became famous throughout the world.

Chapter 301 A New Look

The people of the capital were terrified.

They all knew of Li Shu's great name and admired her deeds in leading troops to drive away the barbarian enemies. However, after Li Shu rebelled, the court criticized her more and forbade the people to talk about the deeds of the King of Dushan. Those who disobeyed the order were severely punished. In particular, the capital city was very strict about this. Over time, people turned pale at the mere mention of it.

Moreover, the imperial court did not hesitate to smear Li Shu.

They said she was a ruthless killer, that she was ugly like a demon, and they even made up many nursery rhymes to spread the cruelty and horror of Li Shu.

Therefore, after the army was stationed outside the city, the people inside the city were both afraid of and terrified of Li Shu, and even hated him intensely.

Li Shu did not rush into the city, but waited for news.

When the three armies gathered to besiege the border town area, she and Cheng Mian received a letter from Rong Zhengyu.

This person... as always, tried hard to maintain his pride.

In his letter, he calmly analyzed the situation.

Rong Zhengyu had fought with the Prince of Zhennan for a long time and knew him quite well. He carefully explained the situation to him and also did not hide the strengths and weaknesses of the soldiers on the Prince of Tong'an's side. He completely betrayed his comrades.

However, the information he provided did indeed bring Li Shu a lot of convenience.

He only provided information and did not fight alongside his former comrades. Instead, he went to the capital as Li Shu had suggested.

With the Rong family as his backing, even if Rong Zhengyu faked his death, the Rong family's power was enough to arrange a new identity and position for him, allowing him to quietly climb to a suitable position.

Li Shu urged him to try to become a city garrison commander, so that today would reduce the difficulty of attacking the city.

In recent days, he has received quite a few people.

For some reason, Rong Zhengyu suddenly had a change of heart and didn't have any objections to her bossy attitude. He worked honestly and now, under the identity of "Song Zheng", he had accumulated some influence in the capital.

However, Li Shu didn't know how he concealed himself and prevented anyone from discovering his identity.

I was really looking forward to seeing Rong Zhengyu bow her head in person.

At this moment, Rong Zhengyu felt that the time was almost right.

He is now one of the deputy generals in charge of defending the city in the capital. Although he is not the commander-in-chief, he has the secret protection of the Rong family and the Song family of Lingchang Gong, which made his position very easy. His confidants and the people sent by Li Shu are also doing quite well now.

When Li Shu sent him to the capital, he had his doubts.

But thinking about his own bumpy and wandering journey, and the choices he made in a daze, he still listened in silence.

Li Shu is stronger than him.

Remembering the insults Cheng Mian hurled at her, she realized she had no right to be dissatisfied.

Dignity, face...

If Cheng Mian doesn't want it anymore, why should he keep it?

Over the years, he has failed his maternal grandfather's entrustment, failed his master's teachings, failed his comrades in the Broken Mountain Army, and after faking his death, he has failed his parents' kindness in raising him. He has also harbored rebellious thoughts and is a disloyal traitor...

Back then, Cheng Mian was afraid that he would die on the frontier, so he traveled thousands of miles to the frontier to become a military doctor. If he can't even let Cheng Mian down, he is utterly useless.

Rong Zhengyu let out a breath and looked at the sky.

In the stillness of the night, Rong Zhengyu led his troops in a rebellion.

He fought his way through the city, opened the city gates, and the army of King Dushan rushed in, heading straight for the imperial city.

After entering the city, Li Shu saw Rong Zhengyu.

I was shocked.

Back when Li Shu first met Rong Zhengyu, he was also surprised by the man's appearance, as he was quite handsome. However, now... his dark face was covered with a thick beard, and he looked... dirty.

He was covered in blood, his hair was disheveled, and he exuded a dejected yet intimidating aura.

Time is truly a cruel mistress.

Rong Zhengyu's face also turned red, not out of embarrassment, but because she felt ashamed.

He has always valued his appearance, but since he has faked his death, he certainly cannot return to the capital as he was in the past. In order to avoid being recognized, he inevitably has to do some disguise, and he must make it impossible for people to associate him with his past self. Therefore... he has become what he is now.

He looks crude, fierce, and slovenly.

Not to mention Li Shu was surprised, even his mother was terrified when she secretly came over and took a peek from afar.

“You really are…” Li Shu held back for a moment, but still couldn’t help but say, “You’re quite impressive. Once things are settled, you should probably shave your beard. You’re so young and you look really ugly.”

"..." Rong Zhengyu's lips twitched.

Seeing Li Shu's disgusted look, he suddenly felt that he was doing quite well.

“If I shave, I’m Rong Zhengyu, but I think… it’s fine for me to be Song Zheng from now on,” he said honestly.

He has three names. When he was Rong Zhengyu, he was weak and incompetent because he cared about the Rong family. When he was Yu Rong, he was lost and helpless and ran away from everything. Now, after his parents faked his death, they have spoiled him and no longer have any demands on him. They only wish him to be safe and well. They don't need him to care about the honor or disgrace of the family.

He doesn't need to care about appearances. Even if he were to kneel on the ground and kowtow to Li Shu right now, no one would laugh at him for being inferior.

Thinking about it this way, Rong Zhengyu felt as if his skin had become a little thicker.

He looked up and met Li Shu's gaze.

Upon seeing the dignified woman, he realized that she had grown much more over the years than he had imagined.

She was no longer the scheming, obsequious, and manipulative weakling he remembered.

“I served in the Imperial Guard in the capital for a period of time, so I know the layout of the capital very well. Moreover, I’ve also planted some spies these days, so… I’ll lead the way,” Rong Zhengyu said in a low voice.

After saying that, he mounted his horse and led the way away.

The people of the capital kept their doors and windows tightly shut, not daring to look out.

Officials in various prefectures also heard the news, and their thoughts varied.

Most of Emperor Yanxing's confidants were in a panic, each trying to find their own way. Those like the Rong family, whose relationship with Emperor Yanxing was not particularly close, were relatively calm, since they knew that the outcome of the battle would have the least impact on them.

Emperor Yanxing was not kind to them, and everyone was terrified when they became officials. If a new emperor were to take over, it would be the same.

As long as they behave themselves and don't cause trouble, the purge won't reach them.

However, some of these people were happy.

Sheng Liangong laughed heartily, feeling extremely pleased. His eyes gleamed as he ran to the study to search for evidence he had gathered over the past two years.

These things are hidden deep and never shown to anyone. Now that Li Shu has come to kill us, as long as she wins, then tomorrow morning, the evidence of Emperor Yanxing's treason will be revealed, and we can give an explanation to those who died unjustly!

The army quickly broke down the city gate.

Emperor Yanxing was awakened from his sleep and immediately dispatched troops to protect him.

The army camp had been prepared, but they hadn't expected Li Shu to advance so quickly.

They have now come to the rescue and are fighting fiercely from behind.

"The King of Dushan's men, pushing cannon carts, have already utterly routed the Imperial Guards within the city without firing a single shot. Moreover... those who surrender are spared, and many have laid down their weapons... Your Majesty, what should we do..."