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As things reached this point, the Empress Dowager had no choice but to believe that Night Star was indeed her son. However, at this moment, he was trapped in the palace by Li Ye and unable to come forward. Although she longed for her son, she felt powerless.
At Mo Xier's request, she wrote an imperial decree asking the former subordinates of the Li Family to lend a hand to Night Star. This immediately dispelled the doubts of those who were still skeptical, uniting them to turn against Li Ye and stand by Night Star.
However, the ones suffering the most were the common people. This internal war had caused many to lose their homes and suffer greatly. Li Ye seized this opportunity to spread propaganda, claiming that Mo Xier was a century-old Demoness and that her presence was the reason for their misery.
The people associated her white hair with their misfortunes, further solidifying their belief that she was the one responsible for their loss of homes. In an uproar, they demanded that Night Star deal with Mo Xier.
But even if Night Star agreed, his generals would not comply; they knew better than anyone how much effort Mo Xier had put into this war.
At this moment, Mo Xier was most worried about her white hair. Moreover, her health was deteriorating day by day. It was only at this moment that she realized the source of her white hair: the more people she killed, the faster her life force diminished.
Three years later.
Outside the capital city of the Heavenly Universe Kingdom, the ground was covered in white. The wind blowing around was chilling. Inside a tent, even with a stove, her hands and feet remained cold. A woman wearing a white mink cloak sat by the fire trying to warm herself when suddenly she broke into a violent cough. She quickly raised her jade hand to cover her mouth, trying not to make any noise.
Once she calmed down a bit, she slowly lowered her hand, but the red blood in her palm was strikingly vivid. As if accustomed to it, she calmly took out a handkerchief and wiped away the glaring color.
Just as she finished this action, another woman in a green long dress walked in and immediately noticed what she was doing. Her brows furrowed tightly as she spoke with concern: "Miss, if this continues, you will die. You should tell our master."
"Don't..." In her anxiety, she coughed violently again after just stopping. Zhu Que quickly stepped forward and gently patted her back to help ease her discomfort.
Once she felt slightly better, Mo Xier waved her hand and softly said: "You can't tell her. I know my own body well; this is a critical period right now, and I cannot disturb his state of mind."
"But you..."
“Xinrong, how are the preparations coming along?” Mo Xier interrupted her unfinished sentence, changing the subject.
Seeing that Mo Xier was unwilling to discuss it, Zhuque simply said, “Recently, I have been preparing with Qinglong. Once the master ascends to the throne, we will marry immediately.”
“That’s good to hear.” Mo Xier suddenly breathed a sigh of relief. Her greatest concern was Xinrong. This girl had been by her side from the beginning, taking care of her. The only thing she could do for her was this.
On the battlefield, she had noticed changes in her body. Watching herself being consumed day by day, she had started preparing for those around her early on. Xinrong was simple-minded; the only thing she couldn’t let go of was her. Only by bringing her together with Qinglong could she ensure that Qinglong would always protect her. This could be considered the last thing she did for her.
In the Heavenly Universe Kingdom, in the Golden Throne Hall, a bright yellow robe shone brilliantly in the sunlight streaming through the hall's entrance. A dark-faced man sat on the heavily adorned dragon throne, his brows furrowed and his pupils gleaming with a cold light.
Upon seeing the man walking into the hall, a smile crept onto his lips.
“You're here.” His voice was hoarse and weary, as if he had been waiting in this position for a long time.
Night Star stood straight in the hall, clad in armor: “You know that if I come, your time is running out.”
“And what of it? You won't be able to hold this position for long either,” Li Ye sneered at the imposing man before him, feeling a surge of anger inside.
“How long I can stay is not for you to decide. I won’t kill you, but I will keep you imprisoned forever.” Night Star’s voice was cold and devoid of emotion, yet he still remembered their past brotherhood.
Sitting on the dragon throne, Li Ye suddenly twisted his face into a grimace, fierce and chilling: “Imprison me? Let me tell you, Night Star, even if I die, I won’t give you that chance.”
“What do you intend to do?” Night Star frowned tightly, looking anxiously at the person above him.
Unexpectedly, Li Ye burst into laughter: “Ha ha, Night Star, you want to seize the throne? Then I will let my blood stain your Golden Throne Hall.”
Suddenly, with a whoosh, he stood up from the dragon chair and crashed violently into the stone pillar beside him.
Night Star was startled and thought it was bad news. He immediately shouted angrily, "Quick, hold him..."
However, the guards were not as quick as Li Ye. On the spot, he fell to the ground, blood spilling three feet away, his eyes wide open in anger, staring straight at Night Star's direction, unable to close them.
"Master, this..." The man in black furrowed his brows tightly, coldly looking at Li Ye's corpse.
Waving his hand, Night Star sighed helplessly and said, "Forget it, let's give him a grand burial befitting a king."
Li Ye, in this life, I have done my duty towards you. After saying that, he turned and left.
Just as he stepped out of the Golden Throne Hall, he saw the Empress Dowager being supported by Zhuque. When she saw Night Star, her voice trembled, "Star..."
In an instant, tears streamed down her face. What wrong had she committed to be separated from her own son for so many years? She had raised a tiger to harm herself and had caused her son so much suffering. Her hair had completely turned white; during these days, she had not eaten well or slept well and had no mood at all. The skin she had meticulously cared for was gradually aging.
Seeing the Empress Dowager like this made Night Star feel a pang of heartache. His voice choked as he said, "Empress Dowager."
Fortunately, he could still receive his biological mother's love in his lifetime; it was not too late for everything.
"Good, good, good. It's good that you're back." The Empress Dowager was so emotional that she could hardly speak.
Her hands, which were filled with wrinkles, slowly reached up to touch Night Star's firm cheek, filled with affection. Thinking about everything she had done in the past made her truly regretful; she had almost killed her own son. How foolish could that be?
"Alright, Empress Dowager, don't be too emotional. Take care of your health; I will be filial to you every day from now on," Night Star said gently.
Three days later, the new ruler of the Heavenly Universe Kingdom ascended to the throne, and the nation's name was changed to Li, while Night Star's surname was ultimately changed to Li Xingchen.
Inside the Golden Throne Hall, he wore bright yellow robes and sat majestically on the dragon throne. The words "Zheng Da Guang Ming" were inscribed above him, which indeed confirmed that he would live up to those words in the future.
"My Lords," he announced today, "the nation's name is now Li. The Heavenly Universe Kingdom will be exempt from taxes for three years, and officials of the seventh rank and above are allowed to attend court sessions. Furthermore, pursuing the Three Major Tribes is strictly prohibited. I will soon send envoys to incorporate the Three Major Tribes as vassal states of the Heavenly Universe Kingdom. No one is allowed to violate this decree."
From the dragon throne, Night Star's voice resonated clearly throughout the Golden Throne Hall, echoing in everyone's hearts.
The ministers below, with a sweep of their sleeves, prostrated themselves on the ground and respectfully said, "Your Majesty is wise."
Nodding his head, Night Star continued, "Additionally, General Li Qingming will be appointed as the Grand General of the Heavenly Universe Kingdom, and Chen Ming will be appointed as a Fortune General. The imperial edict will be issued immediately."
Suddenly, Night Star narrowed his eyes and said, "I appoint Mo Xier as the Queen of the Heavenly Universe Kingdom, with the title 'Xi.' As for the beauties in the harem, I will provide them with silver to leave the palace. From now on, the Heavenly Universe Kingdom will no longer accept concubines."
This announcement shocked everyone kneeling on the ground; their faces displayed disbelief. Soon after, someone stood up and said, "Your Majesty, this cannot be! Mo Xier is a once-in-three-hundred-years Demoness; how can she become Queen? Moreover, as an emperor, how can you have only one person in your harem? How will you ensure a continuation of your lineage?"
Night Star fixed his gaze on him and recognized him as Liu Shilang from the Ministry of Rites. He was known for his integrity and was considered a good official. His tone was quite polite: "Mo Xi'er is not a Demoness. It is largely due to her contributions that I was able to successfully defeat Li Ye's army. Furthermore, having her alone in my life is sufficient; I do not need additional concubines."
"Your Majesty should reconsider; you must not do this..." another official of similar age chimed in after Liu Shilang.
"Yes, Your Majesty, you cannot risk losing much for a small gain."
One after another, voices of persuasion arose, causing Night Star to feel increasingly frustrated. After all his efforts to ascend to the throne, he could not marry the woman he loved as Queen; it seemed unreasonable yet he could not act forcefully.
After some thought, Night Star finally suppressed his anger and said in a deep voice, "Risking much for little? I would like to ask what constitutes risking much for little? How can one woman cause turmoil in my kingdom? I am determined to marry her. I hope all ministers will refrain from opposing this matter!"
"This..." Before the ministers could say more, Night Star turned and left.
However, his pace did not slow down at all. Ignoring the objections of the officials, he resolutely ordered all the concubines in the harem to be dismissed. Many of those who had not been favored were undoubtedly happy to hear this from Night Star. After all, with their bodies intact, they could still find a suitable husband after leaving.
If they remained in the palace, it was uncertain what their future would hold. Those who had been favored were unwilling to leave and hoped to receive a bit of affection from Night Star, believing they could still rise to prominence.
Fortunately, this time the Empress Dowager also strongly supported Night Star's actions. She took the initiative to clear obstacles for him, which surprised him but also moved him. Thankfully, the Empress Dowager did not oppose him; if she had, it would have caused him a headache.
However, the most shocked was Mo Xier. At that moment, she was in the garden admiring the flowers when Xinrong excitedly ran over and said, "Miss, congratulations!"
Mo Xier looked at her in confusion, blinking her big eyes and asking, "Congratulations for what?"
"The Emperor has named you Queen! From now on, you will be the Empress. The coronation ceremony will be held in ten days! And..." Xinrong suddenly looked at Mo Xier with a strange expression that made Mo Xier think there was something on her face.
Looking at her in confusion, Mo Xier asked, "And what…"
Xinrong's expression blatantly told her that something was amiss.
"The Emperor has dismissed all the concubines in the palace for you. I admire him so much!" Xinrong's eyes sparkled with excitement; to her, the Emperor was like a god.
No ordinary person could achieve such a feat as marrying only one wife, yet this lofty Emperor was willing to forsake thousands of beauties for Mo Xier. Such feelings were truly unparalleled.
At this moment, Mo Xier was undeniably shocked. Her eyes widened in disbelief as she stared at Xinrong, thinking she must have misheard. She cautiously asked, "Could you say that again?"
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