I am a Second Female Lead novel Chapter 68

The whole military troop march towards the capital. Sheri's father has been by her side in silence He didn't talk but just gently squeezes her shoulder every time she starts directing her gaze far away.

At times, she walks by, some soldiers can't help but have cold sweats on their back and tremble. She never noticed at all thinking of Ru Shan who has sacrificed his life protecting her. He is a man of few words but was genuinely sincere in everything he did for her.

Lou Xi on the other side has not conveyed any emotion. Sheri knows Lou Xi is terribly hurt by losing his brother. He was his constant help. Ru Shan was the reason he was able to unveil the mask of Li Na and the betrayal of the Prime Minister.

The march took a while, but they arrived in the capital after ten days. All the citizens - children, women and men, the nobles and peasant welcome them with shouts and applauds. The whole nation celebrates their victory. Their country won the war not only that, but they have shown to the rest of the world how powerful they are.

As they set foot on the Capital, they directly march in direction of the palace where the Emperor, Empress, Consorts, and Officials are expectantly waiting. Upon arrival, Sheri saw the Emperor elegantly seated on his throne together with the Empress and the rest of the consorts on his side.

The Generals, Crown Prince, and Sheri kneel down on one knee.

"Long live the Emperor!" They simultaneously shout in greetings and respect.

"Rise up." The acclaimed emperor pleasantly responds.

A certain woman stands up and with the support of her maids. She carefully Strode toward the Crown Prince. In silence, Lou Xi handed her a beautiful jar where the ashes of his brother Ru Shan was placed.

"Thank you, Your Highness." She bravely said as a drop of tears starts to fall from her eyes. She delicately holds the jar and dearly embraces it tight. Looking at the solemn sight, Sheri wasn't able to hold back her tears. Guilt is consuming her.

The Consort mother of Ru Shan goes forward to where Sheri is. She was made aware of what happened on the battlefield. Since young, Ru Shan has kept on mentioning Sheri during their talks. She thought that at first perhaps his son was cut sleeve but when her gender was revealed, she immediately understood.

His beloved son fiercely protected the person he dearly loved. As a mother, it broke her heart, but she knew that during a war, anything can happen. You may lose your life. She already accepted the outcome. She came to an understanding that there will be a chance where she will never see her son due to the simultaneous attack of the neighboring country.

She looked gently at Sheri and wipes the tears from her eyes.

"My son would have done it over and over again just to protect you. Don't cry. You are a special person to him. He always mentioned you and has always been keeping eye on you." She gently said while patting Sheri's shoulder.

The Empress comes forward to the Consort mother of Ru Shan and slowly supports and guides her back to their seats. Both the Empress and the Consort have become allies when their sons became sworn brothers. Their son's closeness and brotherhood made them become closer too.