Upon hearing the news, Emperor Chongzhen fell silent at first, and then let out a heavy sigh.
This oppressive weight had been pressing upon his chest ever since the Jiannu broke through the passes, leaving him ill at ease. Sometimes he would wake up in the middle of the night, tossing and turning in bed, unable to sleep, until he had to wake up his bedmate to do some physical exercise.
The pressure came from the Jiannu.
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