Wu Xian Seeks Help (Part 2) [Taking a Day Off]

There was no way Shen Tang would forget those who had helped her.

She treasured her reputation.

She knew that a good reputation made it easier to win the trust and allegiance of the common people at the bottom of society, which would help her rebuild a new order.

Between the image of a cold, imposing ruler and that of a kind, gentle one, the common people instinctively favored the latter. Even if both were constantly at war—or always on the way to one—the people were more likely to believe the latter would bring them a stable life. They knew she was gentle; only her enemies needed to see the side of her that struck terror into hearts.

"Shan Xiao, would you and Gongyi take charge of this?"

This matter called for swift action. Deliberately dragging their feet would only leave them open to criticism. Shen Tang's ambitions might not allow Wu Xian, her rival, to remain in the picture, but for now they were allies with a common enemy. Their priority was to join forces and eliminate the enemy led by Huang Xiguang.

In this world, survival came first.

Only those who survived had the right to talk about the future.

Shen Tang had not only accepted Wu Xian's plea for help; she also intended to send people to assist him as quickly as possible, ideally enough to intimidate Huang Lie's forces.

She had no shortage of manpower. Anyone she picked could do the job. But after thinking it over, she chose Cui Xiao and Luan Xin. When she finished speaking, Cui Xiao looked at her in surprise.

"My lord has entrusted me with an important task, and I would never dare slack off. However, I have yet to accomplish anything, and putting me in charge of this matter