The transmigrated wife is crazy and ruthless.

Chapter 190 The Story of a Former Hero

The winter wind was biting, the cold was piercing, and the earth was covered with thick snow, as if the whole world was frozen in ice and snow.

At the entrance of Beitun Village, all was quiet, with only a few withered trees shivering in the cold wind.

The lanterns swayed precariously in the wind, as if telling a story of coldness and desolation.

Huang Chao and Qi Yuxuan stood facing each other in the wind, under the gaze of the crowd.

Huang Chao's face was etched with the marks of time, and his eyes revealed deep thoughts and endless regret.

Snowflakes drifted down, gently landing on his shoulders and hair.

It was as if a silver cloak had been draped over him.

All around was quiet, with only the sound of the cold wind whistling through the withered grass.

Everyone remained silent, waiting for Huang Chao to speak.

A somber atmosphere filled the air.

It was as if everyone was holding their breath, unwilling to disturb the tranquility of this moment.

"In June of the second year of Qianfu, I responded to Wang Xianzhi's uprising. In the fifth year of Qianfu, after Wang Xianzhi died in battle, I became the leader of the uprising army and was known as the "Great General Who Soars to the Sky".

Huang Chao's deep and solemn voice broke the silence.

He slowly turned around, facing the crowd, his eyes filled with a distant longing.

"The peasant uprisings spread like wildfire, sweeping across the entire Central Plains."

His gaze gradually softened.

"Qi Jiangfeng and Zhu Wen came to join the army one after another. The three of us hit it off immediately and became sworn brothers."

Huang Chao smiled slightly, but there was a hint of bitterness in his smile.

"Eldest brother Qi Jiangfeng is an upright, courageous, and resourceful man."

"The third son, Zhu Wen, was clever, intelligent, and eloquent."

"As for me, as the second son, I am somewhere in between, understanding both military affairs and strategy."

"The three of us brothers worked together to lead the peasant uprising army to grow stronger and become a force to be reckoned with."

As he delved deeper into his memories, Huang Chao's gaze gradually became more complex.

"Later, Li Keyong, Li Maozhen and others began to fight back, and we faced enormous pressure."

Everyone remained silent, listening quietly to the story of this former hero.

"At this moment, Zhu Wen made an unexpected choice—he defected and surrendered to the imperial court."

Huang Chao's expression suddenly turned furious; his fists clenched, and veins bulged.

"Zhu Wen's betrayal has plunged us into a desperate situation. My eldest brother, Qi Jiangfeng, could not tolerate this injustice and resolutely decided to leave, traveling alone to a distant land."

He took a deep breath, trying to calm his inner turmoil, but his eyes still blazed with anger:

“Once, during a conversation, I heard that my elder brother’s family had a treasure map that was said to be able to guide people to a great fortune.”

"I want to use this wealth to strengthen our army, purchase more weapons and equipment, and give this peasant uprising army proper training so that it can rise again."

Huang Chao's face darkened, and his tone carried a hint of bitterness:

"But the eldest brother resolutely refused to hand over the treasure map. He believed that wealth should not be the object of contention, much less used to prolong endless wars."

“My heart was filled with resentment, and I felt that he had betrayed my trust and expectations of him.”

“But my father never mentioned any of these things when he was alive, and I knew nothing about the treasure. How could you kill my whole family?”

Qi Yuxuan said angrily.

“I went to your father and asked him to give me the treasure map, but he said that the treasure map alone was not enough, and I also needed a jade token from the Tao family as a key.”

"Only when I saw him giving me perfunctory answers could I open the treasure, and that's when I decided to kill him."

"You're utterly heartless! How could my father, such a loyal and righteous man, have befriended someone like you?" Qi Yuxuan said angrily.

Huang Chao paused for a moment, a hint of guilt flashing in his eyes:

"Finally, I couldn't bear the anger and disappointment in my heart. On a dark night, I led a group of men to break into my elder brother's house..."

Huang Chao's face twitched, as if responding to this heavy history, but his expression was as cold as a statue.

“That night, I killed your entire family of 386 people.”

Huang Chao's voice trembled, as if every word carried immense weight.

"How could you do this? My father heard that you were going to build the Blood Fiend Gate and specifically suggested that the site be chosen there. In fact, he was tacitly approving that you open the treasure."

Qi Yuxuan said.

"Nephew Yuxuan, is this true?"

"Yes, I found it in my father's diary, but he didn't mention who his brother was."

"Brother Jiang Feng, I was wrong," Huang Chao said, tears streaming down his face.

"But you're not destined for the treasure. When you were digging the foundation, you were just a few hundred meters away from finding it. Even God might not want to help someone like you."

Qi Yuxuan was indignant.

“I know it’s an unforgivable crime, but I was blinded by hatred at the time.”

"Even today, whenever I think of that scene, I feel incredibly guilty and remorseful."

Huang Chao whispered.

Everyone who heard this was shocked and saddened.

Tears welled up in Qiu Ziyue's eyes.

Qi Yuxuan frowned, while Lu Yuanchangming silently lowered his head.

At that moment, the air at the entrance of Beitun Village seemed to freeze, with only the winter wind blowing silently.

Huang Chao's lonely and complex figure stood desolate and forlorn in the winter, as snowflakes continued to fall, seemingly mourning this tragic story.

"Later, I was defeated and committed suicide, but I was unexpectedly saved by the Blood Fiend Sect Master. I hate it. I became a monster that is neither human nor ghost."

"I activated the Blood Fiend Technique to train the soldiers into death warriors who obey my commands. Haha, I have not failed. I will rise again."

At this moment, Huang Chao laughed wildly.

Qiu Tianya stepped forward and said:

"Huang Chao, I respect you as a hero who dared to rise up in rebellion, but you used the banner of peasant uprising, which in fact made things even worse for the people."

"You made your fortune by selling smuggled salt. You are cruel and bloodthirsty, and you have committed massacres. You are ruthless even to your own subordinates. You are a true demon."

Upon hearing this, Huang Chao's gaze gradually became vacant.

It was as if through the scene before me I could see that past intertwined with blood and fire.

“You shouldn’t have harmed Qi Jiangfeng. It was that scoundrel Zhu Wen who turned against you. You should have settled accounts with him. You’re just crazy.”

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Huang Chao beat his chest and stamped his feet in regret amidst the wind and snow.

The snow fell softly, like tears falling for Qi Jiangfeng.

It also seems like a tribute to the hundreds of thousands of innocent soldiers who served him faithfully.

For a long, long time...

"What's past can't be changed."

Qi Yuxuan said softly, "But we should learn from this and not repeat the same mistakes."

Huang Chao nodded, a hint of relief flashing in his eyes:

"Yes, may those departed souls rest in peace. I also hope to atone for my sins with the rest of my life."

"Nephew Yuxuan, kill me to avenge your father," Huang Chao said, exhausted.

To be continued in the next chapter!