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Mo Xier slowly walked to the iron window, gazing at the twinkling stars, her mind swirling with thoughts as she sighed softly, "Things are getting more and more out of control. What should I do?"
The sound she made received no response, merely echoing back to her in the empty dark room.
Empress Dowager Cixi, with solemn red walls, stood firm in the palace crafted through countless processes. Wei Li remained steadfast in the cold imperial palace, while Li Ye, dressed in a purple robe, bent slightly before the white beaded curtain, his voice filled with pleading.
"Empress Dowager, I beg you, please eat something. Otherwise, your body won't hold up."
Leaning lazily against the concubine chair, the Empress Dowager furrowed her brows tightly, absentmindedly turning the prayer beads in her hand, her expression cold. "The Emperor need not feign concern for me. Since you no longer regard me highly, why bother putting on this act?"
Li Ye did not show any anger at the Empress Dowager's words. He straightened up and slowly explained, "Empress Dowager, I truly worry about your health. When have I ever disregarded you?"
"The nation has changed its name; our old Li Family's world has inexplicably become that of the Night Family. Emperor, tell me, how much do you truly care about me?" She shifted her position on the concubine chair until she found a comfortable posture and smiled contentedly.
Yet those bright phoenix eyes shot straight through the white beaded curtain at the person standing outside. If there had once been a mother-son bond, it had turned to ashes when he locked her away and changed the nation's name.
How could she not know Li Ye's intentions? It was merely dissatisfaction from the old Li Family supporters regarding his change of name. Moreover, without seeing the Empress Dowager take action, doubts arose. If he did not release her, how could those people easily bypass him?
Did he really think he was on the verge of death? The Night Family? The malice in her eyes was unmistakable; as long as she was alive, they would never seize the Li Family's world from her.
"I had no choice; they forced me. If I did not change the nation's name, they threatened your life. Although I am not your biological son, we have lived together for so many years. I cannot be indifferent towards you."
He spoke these words sincerely. Although he had compromised with the Chancellor and Old General, he could not mistreat someone who had once done everything to protect him.
Glancing at the man before her, she turned to the woman beside her dressed in green palace attire and said, "Green Wisteria, I am tired. Help me to rest."
The shy girl forgot about the woman standing outside the beaded curtain, a blush appearing on her face. Ever since the Empress Dowager mentioned wanting her to stay in the palace for a while, she had shed her blue attire and changed into proper palace garments.
When she first donned this outfit, even she was astonished, staring at herself in the mirror for a long time. The delicate face reflected back at her, with slightly drooping Willow Brows and pale cheeks adorned with fine rouge.
Her black hair was styled into youthful tresses by the skilled hands of a palace maid, with an emerald hairpin gifted by the Empress Dowager inserted in her hair. Even her cherry-red lips made her sigh in admiration.
She had never thought she could be so beautiful; she had always considered herself merely pretty. Now, dressed as she was, she felt she could rival the three thousand beauties of the Emperor's harem.
With such thoughts, she couldn't help but wonder if he would glance at her more than once.
Lowering her head, she respectfully said, "Yes."
The person standing outside the beaded curtain suddenly looked at the woman beside the Empress Dowager, surprise flashing in his eyes. Only now did he realize that this woman's beauty could indeed rival those of the women in his harem.
However, his thoughts were not focused on this; after a brief glance, he withdrew his gaze and forgot about the Empress Dowager, who was being supported by Green Wisteria to rest in the inner chambers. He sighed helplessly and turned to leave.
At the base of the city wall in the capital, three men wearing Conical Hats stood before a notice, frowning as they read its contents. It was an announcement issued by Li Ye not long ago declaring that the Nation Name would be changed to Night.
Before long, a guard did not tear it down. The man in black clothing spoke hoarsely and kept coughing: "Why does the Emperor of Heavenly Universe Kingdom want to change the Nation Name?"
Standing next to him, also dressed in black but slightly older, replied coldly: "This is an internal matter of their country; it has nothing to do with us. Arsen, don't forget our purpose here."
The man called Arsen withdrew his gaze, his tone filled with helplessness: "Amu, we have been searching for so long and still found nothing. Are you sure she's in Heavenly Universe Kingdom?"
Turning around as they walked toward the inn where they were staying, he said: "The information we received confirms that she is indeed here."
Walking beside Arsen, Alin, who bore a striking resemblance to him, said, "Searching for someone in this vast ocean is like finding a needle in a haystack. We are unfamiliar with this place; when will we return to our homeland?"
The people here were utterly unlikable, even going so far as to slaughter their Divine Bull for meat. A glint of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes; if he saw these people eating their Divine Bull again, he would definitely teach them a lesson.
Sensing Arsen's anger, the leading man shot him a glance and said calmly, "Watch your actions and rein in your aura."
The fire ignited in his heart was instantly extinguished. Arsen replied discontentedly, "I just can't stand it."
"This is not Penglai Nation; we are under their roof and must bow our heads." How could he endure these people treating their Divine Bull as mere food?
But now was not the time to dwell on such matters.
"Amu, do you think the prince has found anything after being out for so long?" Alin asked leisurely, filled with confusion.
Sighing, Amu helplessly replied, "We can only focus on our own tasks; the matters of our master are not for us to worry about."
Looking up at the azure sky, countless sorrows crossed his mind. If only he had done his job properly back then and not lost that young girl, the Queen would not have ended up in madness.
Nor would a beggar have taken the princess's place. The thought of it ignited his anger; that arrogant woman dared to flaunt the title of princess in the palace without restraint, completely disregarding others.
She should consider her own status before coveting the noble identity of the prince of Penglai Nation. He remembered Ajin's cold gaze when no one was around; it revealed a bloodthirsty ambition to turn everything she currently possessed into her own.
However, he underestimated them too much. He was the general of Penglai Nation; although he served only the emperor, his duty was to protect the safety of Penglai Nation. As long as he was present, she would not be able to turn things upside down.
With this thought in mind, a glimmer of determination flashed in his eyes before quickly disappearing.
"Both of you, do not act rashly. Until we are certain that the woman we find is the princess, do not reveal your identities." The voice carried a warning, reminding them that they were in someone else's territory.
Alin and Arsen exchanged glances and fell silent.
A group of over ten people traveled along the road, which was beautiful but none had the heart to admire it. They crossed the uneven official road, and a man in black with a cold gaze glanced outside before turning to the man beside him, who exuded a dark aura and had his eyes tightly shut. "Master, we have arrived."
"Mm." With a low voice, the man opened his tightly closed eyes and slightly raised the corners of his mouth. "Knock on the door!"
Before the man in black could respond, a Minion at the city gate raised a spear and questioned, "Who goes there?"
"Hurry and let Li De Xu come to welcome the Night General!" Using his inner strength, a deep voice echoed into the ears of the Minion on the city wall.
The Minion was taken aback for a moment, then retracted his spear and coldly replied, "Wait a moment."
However, this "wait a moment" made Night Star and his troops wait under the scorching sun for an entire hour. Sitting inside the carriage, Night Star's eyes flashed with a hint of coldness; indeed, it was true that distance made authority less effective. Just a City Defense General dared to be so disrespectful to him.
Slowly stepping down from the carriage, his voice laced with anger, he looked at another Minion on the city tower. "Go tell Li De Xu that he has three minutes to open the city gate; otherwise, his head will be sent to Yama's Hall for him to be arrogant!"
The Minion initially dismissed him but became even more indifferent upon hearing Night Star's words. He showed no fear simply because Night Star was General Zhen Guo; Night Star's cold words fell flat like hitting cotton.
"Damn it." The man in black cursed softly and then used lightness skill to leap lightly onto the city wall. While the Minion was still shocked by how he had jumped up from ten meters high, his head was already twisted off.
In death, his eyes widened in shock as he stared at the man in black before him.
"Even in death, you are restless." The man in black frowned slightly and raised his foot to kick the Minion's body away, lamenting how pitiful it was that he had just died yet was treated this way.
If he reaches Yama's Hall, I wonder if he will regret offending Night Star.
Leaping down, dressed in black, he swiftly dealt with the Young General guarding the city gate, not sparing them a glance as the gate swung open.
As Night Star entered the city, his finely shaped brows furrowed tightly together. What kind of city was this?
The air was thick with a pervasive atmosphere, and screams and curses echoed through the streets. Following the source of the noise, he saw a man forcefully assaulting a woman, while the man beside her merely stood trembling in fear.
His fierce eyes narrowed into a straight line. As he approached them, he raised his foot and kicked the man off the woman. The man, suddenly struck, felt his anger surge and shouted, "Who dares to meddle?"
"Seeking death!" Just as the curse left his lips, Night Star's dark face grew even darker. He had somehow produced a small knife and plunged it mercilessly into the man's groin.
Immediately, anguished cries filled the air: "Ah, father! Come save me! Someone is trying to kill your son!"
Moments later, a door opened not far ahead, revealing a middle-aged man around forty years old. He was slightly plump with a face full of flesh. As he hurriedly dressed and rushed out, he cursed angrily, "Who? Who dares to kill my son?"
The plump figure paused upon seeing Night Star, then transformed into an overwhelming fury. "Night General has just arrived in my city and already killed my son. Is this not showing enough respect for me as the City Defense General?"
Night Star stood tall with his hands clasped behind his back. In the sunlight, his towering figure resembled a towering pine tree, easily a head taller than Li De Xu, casting half the sun away from him.
His narrow eyes coldly regarded the fleshy Li De Xu, exuding a terrifying aura. Unlike his demeanor on the battlefield, where he was solemn and composed, now he wore a grim expression that radiated pressure like a dark night demon—unyielding and relentless.
As a general, having to seek permission from this City Defense General to enter Boiling City was utterly ridiculous. When did he become such an insignificant person?
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