Did the Prime Minister Attend Court Today? - Chapter 88

“All of you, go to hell!” Zhao Xian exclaimed, and her immense true energy instantly spread out.

In just a moment, all the black-clad figures present were sent flying, spitting blood as they perished. Witnessing the ground littered with bodies, everyone gasped in horror. What kind of martial arts was that? No wonder rumors said her martial skills had reached the pinnacle.

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It was a bright sunny day, and everyone witnessed Zhao Xian’s wrath for the first time. Even years later, Gu Tingshu shuddered at the memory. Zhao Xian was still the same Zhao Xian as before, except all her tenderness was now given to a man named Gu Tingshu… The feeling of exhausting internal energy was truly uncomfortable. Zhao Xian’s vision blurred, and she blacked out…

When she woke up again, she heard crying beside her bed. Zhao Xian frowned and turned her head. At a glance, she saw Gu Tingshu sitting beside the bed, holding their child, tears streaming down his face as he looked at her. Seeing Zhao Xian awake, Gu Tingshu joyfully took her hand, “Wife, wife… you’re awake, sob…”

Zhao Xian’s head hurt. Come to think of it, her chest hurt too, but compared to that, her heart ached more. “Why are you crying? I thought you hated men who cried,” Zhao Xian said, reaching out to touch his hair. “It’s good that you’re okay. It’s my negligence that gave them a chance, but it won’t happen again.”

“I didn’t want to cry! But I couldn’t help it. I kept thinking how fortunate I am to have a woman who wouldn’t even spare her life for mine,” Gu Tingshu said, burying his face in her embrace.

Looking around, Zhao Xian realized they were in the Gu family mansion. “What’s happening outside now? It couldn’t be anything good, or I wouldn’t be here.”

“Wife, the Empress is defending the capital. She has united the vassals and gathered an army of 150,000, willing to sacrifice half the kingdom to come after you,” Gu Ting Shu said nervously.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Xian chuckled coldly, unaffected. “Oh, so anxious, you are really young!”

If it weren’t for the original host Zhao Xian keeping order, the world would have long fallen into chaos.

“All I wanted was something simple—to have a family. But these people just love to push me. It seems like rebellion is the only option left.” For the sake of her family, she had to stand taller. Zhao Xian sat up and declared, “Summon the troops… Gather all forces and march straight into the imperial city.”

Since everyone seemed so eager to see her rebel, she didn’t mind letting them witness it.

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On the 10th day of the 6th month of the 432nd year in the Feng You Continent, Zhao Xian led an army of 200,000 troops from the nearest imperial capital, along with another 100,000 troops brought by Princess An, to attack the imperial city. They managed to defeat and force the surrender of the army hastily assembled by the young Empress, all within one morning.

As Zhao Xian stood coldly in the grand hall, the young Empress sat on the throne, looking at her calmly. Zhao Xian gazed coldly at the young Empress and said, “Do you have anything to say to me now?”

Zhao Xian looked coldly at the young girl. Truth be told, the original host was not unkind to her; otherwise, she could have replaced her from the beginning. “Heh, might makes right. What is there to say? I only hope in my next life, I won’t be born into an imperial family, or be an Empress with authority but no real power.”

Zhao Xian chuckled coldly. “I’ve never coveted your throne, but you’ve forced my hand time and again.”

“Is that so? What does it matter? I still don’t believe you. It’s better to try and fail than live in constant fear,” the young Empress retorted.

“That’s right, but you’re too inexperienced,” Zhao Xian replied calmly.

“Yes! I can’t beat you.” The young Empress said, then spat out blood and closed her eyes, collapsing on the dragon throne.

Watching her, Zhao Xian turned away. This was the path she had forced upon herself.

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After the death of the Empress, the country was leaderless, so naturally, all the civil and military officials immediately proclaimed Zhao Xian as the Empress.