After the entire Li family was executed, it rained heavily for several days.
In the capital, the air seemed to still be tainted with the scent of blood, which belonged not only to the Li family but also to the soldiers who died in battle and the innocent civilians who perished.
Such a stench of blood could not easily dissipate in a short time; the scars this war left in the hearts of the people of the Great Wei Dynasty could not be healed quickly either.
After Qin Muyan ascended the throne, there were innumerable duties to attend to, including dealing with the Li family. He then had to restructure the royal court.
The Marquis Xie's Mansion, which played a pivotal role in exposing the Li family, was greatly rewarded by Qin Muyan. The Marquis was entrusted with significant responsibilities, and an imperial edict was issued to bestow the title of empress upon the legitimate daughter of the Xie Family, Xie Qingyi.
The entire Xie Family basked in imperial favor.
