In the end, only Ann Miaoyi's cousin remained there, cursing until his voice went hoarse. He was so enraged that he spat out three mouthfuls of blood, finally fainting on the ground, unmoving.
After everything was settled, Wang Xiaoqiang tossed Ann Miaoyi and her cousin into the Sumeru Ring and walked up to her cousin. Seeing his blood-stained mouth and disheveled hair—looking utterly defeated as he lay unconscious—Wang Xiaoqiang kicked him but didn't take his life.
Killing him would be a relief. Keeping him alive, so he continues to live in disgrace, letting his spirit suffer, is clearly more worthwhile than killing him.
Jinling Royal Mansion was soon occupied; everyone inside, master and servant, became prisoners. Those who resisted were beheaded, and the women were all taken as servants.
