After Transmigration: Building a Kingdom in Turbulent Times-Chapter 860 - 846: Even More Chaotic

Even though Wang Cheng appeared to be unrestrained, he was actually very skilled in combat. He was naturally strong, imposing, and agile. As a teenager, he could nimbly escape through windows even when chased by his sister-in-law.

Therefore, although Wang Dun had weapons, he couldn’t harm him immediately.

When Wang Cheng realized Wang Dun seriously intended to kill him, he called for the guards while moving towards the door and windows, hoping to escape.

The desire to survive made Wang Cheng dodge quickly, evading all of Wang Dun’s attacks. 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

Seeing this, Wang Dun couldn’t help but shout, "Why aren’t you taking action?"

The guards lying in ambush outside the window immediately jumped in, surrounded Wang Cheng, and began to strike.

Wang Cheng was greatly shocked and kicked at one of them. At this point, he couldn’t fend off all the attacks and could only choose to get injured and then escape.

However, Wang Dun was blocking the door. As Wang Cheng approached, he thrust his sword, and the two exchanged several blows in an instant. When Wang Cheng’s back was slashed, he staggered and turned around, his back facing Wang Cheng. Holding his sword in a firm grip, Wang Dun stabbed backward fiercely, piercing through Wang Cheng.

Perhaps it affected his organs, as Wang Cheng kept spitting blood. Even at this point, he was somewhat incredulous, looking dazedly at Wang Dun, "You, how dare you..."

Wang Dun then slowly turned to look at him, his expression cold as he said, "Before this, I never thought of killing my brother, but when brother was about to leave, it suddenly struck me. Brother insists on supporting Zhao Hanzhang, and if I let you go, wouldn’t it throw the hard-won stability of Jiangnan into chaos again?"

"For the great cause, I can only temporarily wrong brother, letting you precede me to the underworld by a few years. Don’t worry, when the great cause is achieved, I will certainly atone for my sins to you."

Wang Cheng grasped the hand holding the sword’s hilt, his eyes mocking as he hoarsely said, "Chuzhong, though I die, I will inevitably win. Though you live, you will surely lose and meet a tragic end!"

"Youth gives one such boldness. Sima Rui, despite his age, appears humble and respects the wise now, but wait and see. When he gains power, neither you nor Mao Hong will fare well," Wang Cheng said while spitting blood, laughing heartily, "At this time of national ruin, he lacks a grand vision and compassion for the people, mirroring his unvirtuous forebears. With such a ruler, how can strong ministers be tolerated? And without strong ministers, how can one campaign to the north?"

"Oh Chuzhong, you truly are the one blinded by current affairs, ha ha ha..." Wang Cheng felt life slipping away, so he tightened his grip on Wang Dun’s hand, leaning his body forward, almost impaling himself completely on the sword. Through the excruciating pain, he lowered his voice but grasped Wang Dun’s shoulder, his head almost resting on his neck, whispering low, "I’ll be waiting for you in the underworld, waiting for your defeat."

With that said, Wang Cheng slowly fell down. Wang Dun caught him, gently laying him on the ground. He tried to pull out the sword but found his hand trembling. After a while, he forced himself to calmly withdraw the sword, lowering his voice as he declared, "Announce to the world, Wang Cheng collaborated with the vagabond leader Du Tao to incite chaos. He has now been executed. Let it be known that anyone siding with Du Tao will be executed without pardon!"

Everyone replied in unison.

Wang Dun said coldly, "Execute all conspirators."

The guards received the order and immediately went out to kill Wang Cheng’s guards.

Wang Cheng’s guards were bewildered, simultaneously defending and attempting to rescue Wang Cheng. They hadn’t realized Wang Cheng had already died.

When they discovered the truth from the guards, their leader quickly shouted, "Escape, everyone disperse and flee, hurry back to inform the young lady!"

Simultaneously, a guard cried, "Let the young lady avenge the Second Elder!"

They were all members of Wang Yan’s faction. After Wang Yan’s death, the household split into two factions, with the majority following Wang Xuan and a minority swearing allegiance to Wang Cheng.

But in their hearts, Wang Cheng and Wang Xuan were family.

For Wang Dun to dare to execute Wang Cheng was sheer madness, a betrayal of kin.

It was known that the Wang family was centered around Wang Yan’s line. Even though Wang Yan was dead, his brother and children were still alive. How could Wang Dun, a collateral branch member, dare to kill Wang Cheng?

In the end, some guards managed to escape. They exchanged looks, spoke no words, and scattered in all directions. The news of Wang Cheng’s murder by Wang Dun had to be brought back.

Wang Yifeng and Wang Xuan would not let Wang Dun go.

One of Wang Si Niang’s attendants was among them, with a wound on his chest. He dodged the pursuit, found a place to roughly bandage his wound, and was about to escape the city. But upon reaching the city gate, he saw soldiers arriving to guard it, the gate clanged shut, and no one was allowed entry or exit.

He gritted his teeth, turned back, and hid in the alley.

The news of Wang Cheng’s death spread through Yangzhou and Jingzhou within a few days, radiating outwards from the two regions.

Upon hearing the news in Jingzhou, Wang Si Niang initially thought it was a rumor. "Who spread such a rumor, trying to instigate infighting in our Wang family? Wishful thinking!"

As the rumors grew louder, with some even claiming Wang Dun personally asserted Wang Cheng’s collusion with Du Tao, leading to his execution,

Wang Si Niang gradually fell into silence, turning to ask those around her, "How long has it been since we received a letter from Uncle?"

The confidant replied anxiously, "Five days."

Wang Si Niang’s face darkened, "Send someone to Yangzhou to investigate, make sure to find out the origin of these rumors and have Uncle write me a letter."

The confidant acknowledged the order but returned after less than half an hour, bringing back a blood-stained person, "Master, he returned with Prince Wang’s guards."

As Central Plains fell into chaos, Jingzhou Governor Wang Yifeng flew into a rage over his uncle Wang Cheng’s death, demanding justice from Wang Dun, announcing to the world that King Langya acted unscrupulously, placing personal interest above the lives of the people, murdering ministers and gentlemen with differing political views.

This matter spread across the land, with many questioning Wang Dun’s justification for his violent actions, disbelief rampant regarding Wang Cheng’s alleged collaboration with Du Tao.

Ridiculous, would Wang Cheng really collude with Du Tao? Weren’t they arch-enemies?

Who was Du Tao, after all? He hailed from Shu, where last year a large number of refugees originated. Seeking survival, they poured into Jingzhou and Xiangzhou.

The arrival of refugees made life harder for the locals, with thefts and similar incidents frequent. Consequently, the locals, already disdainful of the Shu refugees, grew more resistant, especially among the gentry class.

First, Xiangzhou Governor Xun Xiao executed the refugees en masse, followed by then-Jingzhou Governor Wang Cheng, who also sent troops to massacre them, leading the refugees from Shu to unite under Du Tao’s leadership, engaging in deadly combats with Wang Cheng and Xun Xiao.

Of course, Du Tao won, devastating the Inspector who merely issued orders from his wine chamber. Hence, Wang Si Niang was here to clean up the mess.

Instead of fighting Du Tao, Wang Si Niang focused on appeasement, promising to allocate settlements for them, leading to a temporary peace.

The chosen locations were near the Yangzhou border. Due to tense relations with local residents, many refugees left Du Tao, fleeing towards Yangzhou.