The real daughter died tragically and was reborn, and the whole family cried and begged for forgiven

Seeing this scene, all the onlookers and people in the martial arts world showed expressions of disbelief.

"No, no, right?"

"The Lotus Goddess was killed so easily?"

"She's dead! She's really dead!"

"This can't be true, it can't be true."

"You died just like that? Didn't I have to fight you for three hundred rounds?"

Everyone felt very disappointed.

Suddenly someone noticed that there was a fire on the cliff halfway up the mountain.

"Look! There's a group of houses over there!"

"Could this be the lair of the Lotus Cult?"

"In the past, ordinary people were not allowed to approach that place, and it was guarded. I didn't know whose house it was. But it caught fire today. Does it really look like the Lotus Cult's lair?"

"I heard there was a crackdown there last year, didn't they?"

"The Lotus Goddess has returned, so there are traces of people again."

"Is this Lotus Goddess stupid? How dare she set foot in such an ominous place again? She's just waiting to be annihilated!"

The news that the Lotus Goddess was executed on Mount Qi soon spread back to Jinling.

The whole of Jinling was suddenly bustling with people filling the streets.

Just like the New Year, everyone was excited and celebrating this happy event with the sound of gongs and drums.

When the prince found out, he felt a little disappointed.

But she followed me for five years...

He also devoted his heart and a lot of financial resources to him, and even the power of the Lotus Sect was almost used for his own benefit.

Non-vegetation, ruthless Practice makes perfect?

What's more, he knew she was different since she was a child.

I was also a little complacent about having such a special woman.

He had even imagined the ideal country she wanted.

only……

It's incredible.

No one in this world would allow such an idea to actually emerge and rule this continent.

Those aristocratic families.

Those noble families.

Those hidden schools of great scholars that have been rooted in this continent for hundreds of years.

If their fundamental interests are touched, not to mention the ideal country, even the entire Daliang Dynasty can be easily replaced by them.

They are the foundation of the entire beam.

Although their Duan family is the helmsman of Daliang, without these foundations, their Duan family will be nothing.

Therefore, Duan Rongyin never really thought about whether there really was an ideal country.

She, Zong Zheng Yu'er, has always been just a chess piece on his chessboard.

If she is obedient, he can hold her in his hands and protect her forever.

If you don't listen, you will be just a grain of sand even if you are crushed.

Soon, Crown Prince Duan Rongyin was quickly overwhelmed by the tide of joy and flattery.

"Congratulations, His Royal Highness, on your outstanding military achievements for Daliang."

"Yes, Your Highness. The Lotus Cult has finally been completely eradicated from Daliang. Even the Lotus Demon Girl has been eradicated by Your Highness. It is Your Highness who has finally restored peace and prosperity to Daliang."

"The people are now singing praises to Your Highness in the streets, saying that Your Highness is a wise and brave prince who cares about the world and loves the people like his own children."

"Yes. How long has His Highness been back in the East Palace? And he's already eliminated a serious threat like the Lotus Cult!"

"He is truly a pillar of the nation, a role model for a crown prince, and a wise ruler admired by the people!"

The prince's trusted ministers all knelt on the ground and sang loudly in the East Palace without any concealment.

Soon, the news here reached the Zichen Palace.

Emperor Yan was sitting cross-legged on the dragon throne, meditating and practicing martial arts.

There is a large tripod in the hall.

Inside the cauldron is the elixir refined by the national teacher, Immortal Yunhe.

So at this moment the entire Zichen Hall was filled with smoke and the aroma of medicinal herbs.

After hearing the eunuch's trembling words, Emperor Yan slightly narrowed one eye.

"You mean, the Crown Prince secretly sent troops to Qishan to wipe out the Lotus Sect and even killed the leader of the Lotus Sect?"

The young eunuch said, "Yes... yes, Your Majesty. Half of the court officials are now in the Eastern Palace, congratulating the Crown Prince on this."

"And everyone in the community is spreading the rumor..."

Emperor Yan: "What are you spreading? Tell me!"

The young eunuch wiped his sweat and said, "People are praising His Royal Highness the Crown Prince as a future wise ruler. They say he is so wise and brave, and has the world at heart. When he inherits the throne, he will surely restore the peace and prosperity of our Daliang as it was during the time of Emperor Gaozu."

Emperor Yan frowned tightly: "A peaceful and prosperous era?"

"Could it be that the Liang Dynasty that I lead is in a state of chaos?!"

"And he's already thinking about inheriting the throne before I even die!?"

"I asked him to be regent, and yet he dared to steal the military token and send troops out without even asking for permission!"

"He is truly my good prince!"

He was angry, his eyes wide open.

The Immortal Yunhe, who was sitting below, finally opened his eyes and advised, "Your Majesty, we Taoists believe in following your heart. If you hold onto your anger, it will be a significant hindrance to your cultivation."

"Although all worldly fame, wealth, and honor can be cast aside, Your Majesty is the supreme ruler and must inevitably consider the country and the well-being of the people."

"Therefore, Your Highness, please be patient and discipline yourself. If you feel uncomfortable, you must overcome it as soon as possible before continuing your cultivation."

"Thousands of years await Your Majesty. By then, not only will we have a peaceful and prosperous era, but even the unification of the entire continent will be just around the corner."

Emperor Yan then took a few deep breaths and nodded slightly: "I understand your advice."

"Let's stop here for today. Thank you for your hard work in meditating with me, Imperial Master. You can go back and rest."

After the Imperial Master left, Emperor Yan stood up and walked towards the alchemy furnace.

A sinister look flashed across his face. "I want to cultivate the path to eternal life. As for this kingdom... you will always be the crown prince!"

The prince was drunk.

He sat upright in the main seat with a gentle smile on his face. From time to time, he raised his glass to signal to everyone. His every gesture showed his bearing and demeanor as the crown prince.

Looking at all his confidants sitting there, he seemed to have seen the vast kingdom that belonged to him.

A table full of delicious food.

The court officials kept laughing and talking.

The dancers danced gracefully with their long sleeves fluttering in the wind.

Like butterflies fluttering in spring, everyone was intoxicated and immersed in the festive silk music.

But I always feel like something is missing.

The prince sent someone to invite the princess.

But the servant came hurriedly to report: "Your Highness, the Queen returned to the Grand Tutor's Mansion early this morning."

The prince thought that today was such a great day, but Su Miaoyu, the crown princess, was not here.

He couldn't help but look unhappy: "You haven't come back yet? It's really outrageous!"

Servant: "Yes, yes, Your Highness, the Queen also took the little princess back with her."

"It is said that we may have to stay at the Taifu Mansion for a few days."

A hint of annoyance flashed in the prince's eyes.

His Crown Princess was a virtuous and noble lady.

When she was still a girl, she was already the most famous daughter of a wealthy family in Jinling and praised by everyone.

Over the years, she has been impeccable as the Crown Princess.

Give birth to children for yourself, share the joys and sorrows with you, and go through these ups and downs together.

Moreover, she is dignified and elegant. Even at her age now, time has not left any trace on her.

She has the bearing of a mother of the country.

The only thing is that her personality is too cold.

When they had just gotten married a few years ago, the prince could still feel her tenderness.

But as the years went by, there seemed to be an invisible wall between the two of them, and now they are drifting further and further apart.

The prince didn't even understand when things started to change.

When she accompanied him to Nangong Villa, didn't she keep saying that she would stay with him forever, regardless of wind, rain or ice?

Now she has become that Frost.

The prince was particularly annoyed by the fact that Su Miaoyu would glance at him with cold eyes from time to time.

It was as if there was endless emptiness and disappointment written in those eyes...

What exactly was she disappointed about?

Hasn't he returned to the Eastern Palace now and given her the position of Crown Princess again?

What on earth is she dissatisfied with?!

Not wanting to think about these troublesome things anymore, Duan Rongyin quickly put Su Miaoyu out of his mind.

He slowly stood up and raised his glass to everyone, saying in a resounding voice: "May our Daliang Dynasty be peaceful and prosperous!"

Instantly, the court officials in the East Palace all blushed and excitedly shouted, "Your Highness, may your Highness live a thousand years, a thousand thousand years—"

As he was speaking, the queen came in hurriedly with the emperor's eldest grandson.

There was a hint of anxiety on his face.

"Yin'er, something happened!"

The prince stood up calmly and went forward: "Mother, what happened?"

"Don't worry, mother. Today is a great day. I will wipe out all the remaining evildoers of the Lotus Sect!"

"However, my father has been obsessed with practicing Taoism and refining elixirs recently. I heard that the Imperial Master is still here, so I didn't report this to him immediately."

"After attending court tomorrow morning, I will immediately go and ask my father for forgiveness for sending troops..."

But the queen was not worried about this.

Her face turned pale as she stopped the prince, who was beaming with joy: "Stop talking!"

"Yin'er, something really happened. Miaoyu, she was kidnapped by the Lotus Cult!"

The prince's smile froze: "Mother, what did you say?"

"Didn't the Crown Princess return to the Grand Tutor's Mansion?"

"She has guards when she travels, and the Grand Tutor's Mansion is also heavily guarded."

"Besides, the Lotus Cult has already been wiped out by Jiang Ruiqi in Qishan. How could it be..."

Before he finished speaking, Jiang Ruiqi, wearing silver-white armor covered with bloodstains, appeared at the door of the main hall of the East Palace in a dishevel.

"Your Highness..."

"No, that's not good."

"We, we've been ambushed!"

The prince's body swayed and he almost fainted.

The eunuch beside him quickly supported him, "Your Highness, please don't be anxious. Be careful of your body..."

The prince pushed aside the people around him and rushed out to grab Jiang Ruiqi without caring about his dignity: "Tell me, what is going on?"

"Isn't there news of a great victory?"

"Didn't you kill her yourself?"

"Weren't all those Lotus followers wiped out? Weren't their houses burned down?"

"This news has already been reported back to Jinling. What are you telling me now?"

"Ambush?"

"What other ambush could there be!?"

"You lead a 5,000-man Beitu army, what kind of ambush could you possibly fall into?!"

Jiang Ruiqi was horrified: "Your Highness, Your Highness, I have never reported any great victory!"

"I did stab the Lotus Goddess on Mount Qi, but when she fell, I realized she was just a straw dummy!"

"And the Lotus Cult's lair, it caught fire before the Northern Army could even attack it. As for those shadows all over the mountain, they're all fake!"

"They sang us a song called Empty City Strategy!"