Chapter 4: Palace Coup

The subordinate deserves death.

No problem, I have a proposal; I don't know what Your Majesty thinks.

Wan Wuyang gazed with her bright eyes at Huang Yinglong; this new emperor couldn't bear her charm and grace, so he kept agreeing.

Your Majesty can let the two princes establish two kingdoms in the territories of Great River South-North; as for the Great River Principality, just let it stay in this small town of a hundred li.

The place she pointed to wasn't anything special; it was just a city farthest from the river.

No rush; let's return to the Imperial Palace and we'll make plans later.

He certainly was willing, but doing this would absolutely not make the former enemy's subjects willingly submit; they would surely fight to the death against Summer Brilliance State.

Your Majesty, the Imperial Palace is sealed!

Who did this?

Prince Shun and a palace maid; now the Imperial Palace is filled with barriers and explosives, and no Yuan energy can seep in.

Huang Yinglong never expected that his third younger brother, with whom he discussed important matters before leaving, would rebel at this time!

Outrageous, how dare a lowly palace maid seduce a prince, stir up the imperial bloodline, a crime unforgivable!

Wan Wuyang naturally knew that palace maid was the one who seduced Huang Yinglong; she thought she would reform, but unexpectedly the emperor, unable to obtain her, turned to seduce a prince.

Do you have such competition? Why don't you contend with Nüwa for the leading role in creating humanity? Or I'll inform her not to create your ancestors.

One strike killed her! That palace maid instantly wilted; this is far harsher than exterminating nine clans—how could an ordinary person endure such punishment?

Your Ladyship spare my life; I was momentarily confused, the system made me do it, if I don't I'll die.

Separated by the barrier, the two sensed each other's minds; Wan Wuyang certainly knew that the ten‑thousand system was arranged by the Upper Realm, and a world‑invited transmigrator could never obtain such a system.

I believe you; this is not the ten‑thousand system but a parasitic beast similar to a system, which will take your place once you achieve fame and fortune.

Hearing Wan Wuyang say this, the palace maid's heart felt relieved, but while the death penalty could be avoided, living punishment was inescapable; even if the Empress explained, she could not escape punishment.

Everyone, I see this palace maid's situation has hidden circumstances; she is possessed by a companion of the Heavenly Slaughter God, acting against her will, and Prince Shun is also affected; in my view, let the true culprit bear the due consequences.

Wan Wuyang finished speaking, glanced with her bright eyes at the civil and military officials, and the officials sighed a few times,

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They immediately spoke in unison: "The Empress is of virtuous and fragrant character; we have no objections."

As she expected, the people in court treated her with utmost respect, and basically no one doubted her ideas.

Is that so? I'd like to see how you rescue those two from my hands; I don't believe you would still hesitate

……

Another deadly strike! One move pierced both bodies, and even the attached system was instantly wiped out completely!

Fool, without reincarnation, how could they die?

She swiftly pointed, and their souls were fixed within their bodies.

Let the Empress take her back to the Inner Palace; I will first attend to state affairs with the officials, this turmoil in the Imperial Capital, I fear the Great River people will not want to surrender again.

She softly said yes, then brought that palace maid into the Inner Palace, leaving everyone staring at the helpless Prince Shun.

Your subject younger brother deserves death.

Forget it; even someone as strong as Ge Feng would invite wolves into the house; a lowly palace maid unable to resist temptation, not suffering Qi deviation is already fortunate.

Furthermore, I now order you to go to your fief to quell local rumors; from now on, wherever you go, that place must proclaim it once, each time letting the locals hear.

Even killing people and exterminating their hearts isn't this excessive! The nearest route passes through hundreds of commanderies and counties, let alone the countless towns and villages.

Half a day later.

The former Imperial Palace of the Great River Empire.

Too deceitful! In just half a day there have been six instances; he keeps delaying, insisting on stopping village by village; this lack of humiliation is worse than humiliation.

Your Majesty, now the only option is to gather all God Yuan Realm experts in the country and ascend together to the Upper Realm; otherwise there will be no chance to rise.

That emperor heard it and gave a hollow laugh; this isn't avoidance, is it? But by now he himself is in the wrong and can't win in battle, so this is not a bad plan.

But I have too many descendants; originally each had a fief, now they can only stay in this tiny speck of land—would they willingly accept that?

What if I achieve nothing in the Upper Realm; they wouldn't be able to stay, and I don't even know if I can return.

Speaking of this, he grew increasingly fearful; Wan Wuyang's mercy is for those who deserve it, and she shows no leniency toward enemies.

Report, Your Majesty, the Empress of Summer Brilliance State has sent an ultimatum saying that if I utter another word I must address you as…… Duke. She said, if I don't believe her, I can try; she will certainly make my soul scatter before I can speak.

Your Ma…

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Just now, the aide who had been talking with Yin Heshan hadn't yet spoken important matters, but upon uttering the character 'sha' of 'Your Majesty', he truly turned to ashes!

Even if my soul scatters, I……

Before the words finished, only one person remained in the Imperial Palace.

Too deceitful; even if I die, I must call out 'Your Majesty'……

Wan Wuyang, far away over 150,000 miles, certainly saw this scene; indeed he is a person of backbone, but this backbone is opposed to Summer Brilliance State, so it's not backbone but using his life to oppose them.

"Great River Empire, Summer Brilliance State, do you really not see what they mean?"

In the Empress's quarters, Wan Wuyang again looked at Xiao Lingling with her eyes; the palace maid thought carefully and then nodded.

Moreover I have learned that you did not come alone; your brother saw that the essence of the Great River Empire and the people here crossing over to Japan to build the stinking East Asia Co‑Prosperity Sphere were equally strong, so he joined them.

He thought he had joined Qin, but it turned out to be Japanese pirates; blame them for being too good at disguise—a transmigrator coming over might still not notice.

Wan Wuyang spoke while observing the palace maid's reaction; she just wanted her to kneel and beg her.

"Your Ladyship, please save my brother; we are willing to serve you as ox and horse. Please, please……"

Seeing her like this, Wan Wuyang also softened and replied:

No need to toil like an ox and horse any longer—I'll appoint you Grand Scholar of the White Hair Pavilion.

Upon hearing that she was to be a dog, Xiao Lingling was initially not very happy, but when she saw in the mirror that she was a big white rabbit, she then knew this was Wan Wu letting her experience the taste of the Jade Rabbit.

Thank you, Your Highness, for your favor.

But what reason do I have to go? If others learn the truth, I can't even convince myself.

She smiled faintly, a plan came to mind—there's still a prince who hasn't set out, right?

Four minutes later.

I don't know why the Empress has summoned me.

Prince Shun sang all the way, and before he even arrived there, that duke had already killed himself; I cannot bear it—though our country is invaded, we cannot let the beasts think we are even more beastly than they are.

Seeing that she had hidden meaning in her words, Prince Lu kept nodding without saying anything.

In order to pacify the local people, you and I will go together; wherever Prince Shun goes, we will let a piece of wasteland sprout anew.

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