The Regent's Little Wife

Hilton's heart tightened when she heard this. She forced herself to sit up from the bed with difficulty, then suddenly knelt on the bed, tears streaming down her cheeks, and said in a trembling voice: "I beg Your Majesty to find out the truth. Seek justice for the ten deceased envoys to comfort their souls in heaven..."

Si Ning looked at the weak Hilton in front of her, with a trace of heartache and anger in her eyes. She slowly walked to the bedside and sat down, reaching out her hand to gently stroke Hilton's hair, and gently comforted her: "Don't worry, even if you don't tell me, I will definitely get to the bottom of this matter. Those ministers who died will not sacrifice in vain, I will give them an explanation."

At the same time, in a dark corner of Si Chao, a mysterious masked person was standing there, staring coldly into the distance. Her eyes were full of anger and unwillingness, as if she wanted to burn everything to ashes.

"The Western Regions are so cowardly that they let my good sister come back victorious. They are simply a bunch of trash!" She said gritting her teeth, the murderous intent in her tone making people shudder.

The counselor at the side quickly responded, "Your Highness, calm down. This is indeed beyond our expectations. We did not expect that this little emperor has grown so fast. It is really surprising. Her personality is completely different from now. And I heard that she even went into battle personally this time. It seems that she has been hiding her strength."

At this time, the masked person suddenly took off the veil on her face, revealing a beautiful but cold face. It turned out that this person was Si Ning's half-sister, Si Tong, who was now named the King of Lunan by Si Ning. Her eyes flashed with resentment, as if she wanted to destroy the whole world.

"I thought my sister would die in the frontier, but I didn't expect her to be so lucky. I'm so angry!" Si Tong said with gritted teeth. She couldn't understand why she couldn't be the emperor while Si Ning could sit on the throne, as both were women. Was it because of her illegitimate status? This was too unfair! Thinking of this, a trace of resentment flashed in Si Tong's eyes.

"By the way, what is that so-called demon clan you mentioned before? Are they reliable?" Si Tong suddenly remembered the demon clan mentioned by the strategist Bourbon before, and couldn't help but ask.

The counselor Bourbon replied respectfully: "Your Majesty, considering the current situation, cooperating with the demons may be our best option."

Hearing this, Si Tong couldn't help but frown. After thinking for a moment, she said coldly: "Then you should plan this matter carefully and make sure it is foolproof. If there is any mistake, I will not forgive you easily!"

The counselor Bourbon bowed his head and said that he would do his best to handle this matter. He knew the importance of this plan. If it succeeded, it would not only help Si Tong ascend the throne, but also change the fate of the entire country. However, it is not easy to cooperate with the demons. Every detail needs to be handled carefully. Any carelessness may lead to serious consequences.

A few days later, Empress Si Ning led the army to finally arrive at Si Dynasty. Chen Han had been waiting at the city gate for a long time, looking anxiously into the distance, hoping that his daughter would return safely. Although Chen Han had originally planned to go with them on this expedition, Si Ning was worried about his health due to his age and insisted that he stay in the court.

Chen Han understood her daughter's good intentions, so she decided to stay in Si Dynasty and monitor all the movements in the country. After all, there were too few people in Si Dynasty that she could trust, and the father of the original owner was undoubtedly one of them.

"Your Majesty, I have met you. Long live Your Majesty!" Chen Han led a group of ministers to kneel down and pay their respects.

Seeing this, Si Ning hurriedly stepped forward to help her father up, muttering to herself, "I'm so tired of these etiquettes. I have to kneel down every time, and now the person I'm kneeling to is my father. How can this be so embarrassing?" As she thought, she pulled her father up. The father and daughter walked side by side, and Si Ning couldn't help but ask, "Dad, why are there so many people coming out to greet us?"

Chen Han smiled and replied, "Ning'er, do you know? During the time you were away at the battle, the people spontaneously prayed for you, hoping that you would return safely and triumphantly." His eyes were full of pride and satisfaction for his daughter.

After hearing this, Si Ning was so moved that her eyes were wet. She looked at the enthusiastic people around her and was extremely excited. The suffering she had endured in the past few days seemed to disappear in an instant. She secretly made up her mind: "I must become a wise ruler, love the people like my own children, and let the people live and work in peace and contentment. No matter how much hard work I have to put in, it will be worth it."

At this moment, Si Ning deeply realized the responsibility and mission of being a monarch. She knew that only by serving the people wholeheartedly could she win the hearts of the people and achieve the prosperity of the country. In the face of the people's expectations and support, she was determined to repay their trust and love with practical actions.

Chen Han nodded slightly and said softly: "Everything you have done for Si Chao has been deeply imprinted in the hearts of the people. They sincerely admire their monarch, and I, too, am full of respect for you from the bottom of my heart."

"However, this honor is not something I can enjoy alone," Si Ning pondered for a moment, his eyes deep.

"Without the heroic sacrifices of my fellow soldiers and the loyal officers and generals who fought alongside me, victory in this battle would have been out of reach. Therefore, this honor actually belongs to each and every one of us."

Returning to the magnificent palace, Si Ning felt exhausted both physically and mentally. His only thought was to return to his bedroom, find a moment of peace, and rest his tired soul.

She seemed to have experienced a fatigue that she had never experienced in a thousand years, so heavy that it was unbearable. That night, Si Ning fell into the abyss of insomnia again. She didn't want to disturb anyone, so she walked alone to the imperial garden to find a little comfort.

It was April, and the cherry blossoms in the Imperial Garden were in full bloom, more gorgeous and dazzling than ever before. "I never thought that these cherry blossoms would bloom so freely when I was not in the palace." She whispered to herself. A gust of night wind blew, and the petals flew everywhere. She picked up a petal and sniffed its fragrance.

Just as I was about to indulge in this tranquility, I suddenly felt a chill on my neck and a long sword had quietly reached me. "Don't make a sound, or I'll kill you with my sword." The assassin in night clothes spoke in a voice as cold as ice, which made me shudder.

Si Ning tried to remain calm and said slowly, "Of course I won't make a sound. Please stay calm too, okay?"

Upon hearing this, the assassin sneered, "The women in this palace are more sensible than I thought."

Si Ning had her back to the assassin. Although she couldn't see his face, the voice made her feel strangely familiar. She couldn't help but ask, "Who are you?"

The assassin remained unmoved and just uttered one word coldly: "Go." Then, he took Si Ning and flew to the roof of a palace.

Si Ning was startled and turned around abruptly, taking advantage of the situation to pull off the assassin's mask. She was so shocked that she cried out, "It's you, Leng Gufei! You're still alive!"

Leng Gufei's face was stern, his eyes were like knives, "Who am I, and what does it have to do with you?"

Si Ning felt mixed emotions. She bit her lower lip tightly and glared at Leng Gufei, "How can you be so ungrateful? Have you forgotten how much I saved your life?"

Leng Gufei's eyes moved slightly, but then he returned to his indifference, "Of course I haven't forgotten it, but it's all in the past, why mention it again?"