Help! The Villainess Trapped in the Beast World's Drama!

Chapter 319: Chapter 311: Bloodred

Hu Yun looked at the now beautiful and dazzling Shen Tang, unable to stop his face from reddening and his heart from racing, feeling too nervous to approach her and speak.

Shi Ye presented his congratulatory gift, ”Congratulations to Your Highness on winning the qualification as the heir. My wife and I represent the citizens of the city in extending our congratulations!” He scratched his head warmly and laughed, ”We’re a bit late, hope Your Highness doesn’t mind!”

Shen Tang accepted the gift, sincerely saying, ”Thank you, City Lord and your wife, and also extend my gratitude to the citizens of Greenfield City!”

In those years when she was isolated and helpless, it was the citizens of Greenfield City who offered her the greatest support; no matter where she goes in the future, she will never forget this kindness.

”There is still some time before the coronation ceremony, I have already prepared accommodations for the City Lord’s wife and everyone. You must be tired from your journey; let me first take you to rest,” Lu Xiao said considerately.

”We’re in your care, Young Master of the Lu Family!”

Shen Tang also personally escorted them to their lodgings.

Talking with the City Lord and others along the way.

She learned that the city walls of Greenfield City have been halfway constructed, and it will be officially completed in at most another half month.

But during her absence, some unfortunate incidents happened in Greenfield City.

The City Lord and his wife did not tell Shen Tang about these bothersome matters.

It was only when chatting with Hu Yun that Shen Tang learned Greenfield City had suffered several attacks.

Now that Greenfield City is developing better and better, with sufficient food and granaries, nearby tribes and cities have become envious and frequently come to harass.

Several hectares of land have secretly been sabotaged.

The City Lord was furious, arranged for personnel to patrol, installed surveillance, yet still found it difficult to prevent such acts.

Once, even the city’s granary was set on fire, it was only discovered at midnight, thus saving quite a loss.

Shen Tang frowned, surprised by how chaotic the border regions had become recently.

After the Empire encountered war, those local tyrants far from the control of the Imperial City were unable to bear it, attempting to divide the land and seize power, the more chaotic the country is during such times, the more favorable it is for them.

Fortunately, Greenfield City is no longer what it used to be, walls constructed ahead of time, citizens able to be well-fed daily, their combat strength remains at its peak, it is considered a rather powerful city in that region, even if a real fight breaks out, they have nothing to fear.

Hu Yun deeply echoed this sentiment, uncertain if it is good or bad that Her Highness is taking over the Empire at such a time?

No matter what, they will always be loyal to Her Highness, supporting Her Highness!

Upon reaching the residence, Shen Tang called the City Lord over individually, discussing how to handle civil unrest.

Shi Ye did not anticipate Hu Yun’s big mouth spilling all those messy affairs to Her Highness, but also knew it couldn’t be hidden for too long, even if not mentioned now, Her Highness would soon find out anyway.

Shen Tang instructed, ”In times of chaos, it is difficult to stand alone, surely Greenfield City is not the only city or tribe encountering such circumstances. Greenfield City should try to unite all possible forces to collectively resist external challenges.”

”After the war, there will definitely be many refugees and famine-stricken places, the city can accept refugees and distribute relief grains externally...”

She said a lot, and Shi Ye noted everything down, promising with a pat on the chest, ”Your Highness rest assured, I’ve been City Lord for so many years, I’ll definitely handle this matter properly, keeping the border safe for Your Highness!”

”If there are places that need assistance, you can request orders from the Imperial City, and I’ll dispatch troops and supplies there.”

...

And meanwhile, at the Yun Family.

Yun Han woke up to find himself back home, with the windows sealed shut.

He wanted to get out of bed but nearly fell to the ground, looking down, he saw bandages wrapped around his thigh.

Recalling what happened at the wedding, he clenched his fists, feeling utterly powerless, his heart once again aching with a dull, tide-like pain.

Dragging his injured leg, he arrived at the door, wanting to leave, only to realize the door was locked, unable to open no matter how hard he tried.

The attendant outside heard the noise from inside, realizing the Young Master was awake, quickly sent someone to deliver the good news to the Family Head.

The attendant awkwardly said, ”Young Master, the Family Head said for you to stay home, rest and heal well, not to go out today.”

Yun Han understood that he was under house arrest, a bitter smile on his lips.

He lowered his head, his hand that was placed on the door slowly curled into a fist, after a while, he softly asked, ”How is Shen Qingli doing now?”

Someone replied, ”Young Master needn’t worry, she is locked up in prison, still alive and well, just...”

The guards exchanged a look, uncertain whether they should tell the Young Master about it.

But they couldn’t hide it forever, eventually, he would learn about it, better to tell him sooner than later.

The guards continued, ”Yesterday the hospital sent doctors to perform prenatal checks on Shen Qingli, they found that the child in her womb is... is an oviparous offspring, not a bloodline of our Yun Family.”

Yun Han’s figure quivered briefly, making no further sound.

After seeing those videos and photos at the wedding, regaining memories, he vaguely expected as much; when he decisively chose to break up with Shen Qingli, he actually didn’t care whose child it was that she carried.

In this way, it’s better, completely irrelevant.

He no longer had to hold onto any other hope.

All clean, no more entanglements.

Two years of acquaintance, a heart full of fiery love, finally reached such an end.

Haha, his past self would never have imagined reaching such a conclusion, right?

He deserves it too, failing to notice her true face earlier, reaping what he sowed, cannot blame anyone else.

Reflecting on the days and nights spent with Shen Qingli in the past, Yun Han’s body began to tremble violently, suddenly covering his mouth, stumbling into the bathroom, undressing, supporting himself against the wall, turning the shower to its maximum!

Roaring hot water like a curtain veiled his body.

The glass door was fogged up, obscuring the figure inside.

Yun Han frantically scrubbed his body, wishing he could rub off his flesh and skin entirely.

But quickly he realized, all of this was in vain.

There is no medicine for regret in this world, everything that happened is irretrievable, and the broken heart could never be restored, he could not return to the past.

The bandages had long been soaked in hot water, his wound split open again, sending waves of stabbing pain.

Yun Han slid down the wall slowly to the ground, burying his head on his knees, helplessly weeping.

Large streams of water fell from his face, dripping off his chin in strands, indistinguishable whether it was tears or hot water.

He is truly an utter fool, all he gave became the deepest stab in his heart, the love he held tightly became a joke to the world. He brought disgrace to his family, utterly humiliated.

His regret was profound.

If only he hadn’t refused the marriage proposal back then, would he not have ended up in this situation today?

Yun Han smirked self-deprecatingly, aware that he no longer matched up to Shen Tang.

Recalling her gaze before he passed out, completely filled with disappointment and cold disgust, like a sharp knife stabbing his heart, pain choking him, tears gradually blurred his vision.

That faint hope entirely turned impossible.

He didn’t know how to face his father after leaving, or how to face the Yun Family, the Empire’s citizens, particularly... her.

Everyone would mock him, curse him, utterly disappointed in him.

Yun Han’s eyes dimmed, his heart dead like ashes.

No longer did he have any hope to continue living.

Within his palm, an Ice Blade took form.

Without hesitation, he buried it into his chest.

The crimson blood washed away by the rushing water, staining the ground, obscured within the fogged-up glass door.