The Rebirth of a Concubine's Daughter and Her Heartless Lover!

The war was raging, and the land was stained with blood.

The threat from the northern border finally materialized into a tangible military attack, but Shen Yiyao's resolve remained unwavering, only intensified. She faced not only external harassment but also the undercurrents of influence within the court. The power struggle and the defense of her territory now became a complex balancing act that she constantly faced.

Battle of the Northern Frontier, the Fate of the Empire

"Queen, the barbarians in the northern border have begun to cross the border defense line." Wang Shaowen's voice was like a heavy alarm bell, echoing in Shen Yiyao's ears.

Her gaze remained calm, as if she wasn't facing an impending war, but merely another political game. "Mobilize the entire army and march north."

Shen Yiyao's words were simple and direct, without any hesitation or retreat. She would not hesitate or retreat. Consolidating power required not only military might but also a resolute attitude. She knew this war would be a tough one. While the barbarians in the northern border might prevail by sheer numbers, the imperial army was equally formidable. Her precise grasp of the situation, in particular, was her only surefire weapon for victory.

However, at the same time she gave the order to march, something happened in the palace that she had not expected - Zhao Yuanming and some powerful officials secretly joined forces and tried to collude with foreign enemies, taking advantage of the chaos of war, and winning over more forces in an attempt to overthrow her rule.

This secret report, brought by a close confidant of Shen Yiyao, was brief and direct: Zhao Yuanming had begun secret talks with the Great Khan of Northern Frontier. The agreement involved supporting Northern Frontier's attack on the empire, thereby weakening Shen Yiyao's power. If this information were leaked, it would undoubtedly trigger a more intense political storm.

"Damn it." Shen Yiyao clenched the dragon sword in her hand, a chill running through her bones. She had always known that Zhao Yuanming was a scheming old fox, but she had never expected such betrayal to occur at this critical moment as she prepared to face the battle in Northern Xinjiang.

"Take immediate action and send people to monitor Zhao Yuanming's whereabouts," Shen Yiyao commanded. "Stop all costs and investigate his agreement with Northern Xinjiang. If there is indeed a conspiracy, we must not tolerate it."

Wang Shaowen nodded in agreement, but his expression remained grim. "Queen, if, as the secret report suggests, Zhao Yuanming is colluding with the Northern Frontier, this war isn't just a confrontation between the Empire and the barbarians; it could even be an internal coup. At this moment, we must urgently consolidate power within the court."

Shen Yiyao took a deep breath and looked up at the sky outside the window. An indescribable heaviness filled her heart. Although she had anticipated this, she had never expected to be betrayed by a powerful official at this moment. Every step forward seemed to be hindered by further conspiracies, yet she had no way out.

Undercurrents surge, the chess game behind

Zhao Yuanming's conspiracy was the most dangerous ticking time bomb in the empire. Shen Yiyao knew that if Zhao Yuanming's agreement with Northern Frontier were to become public, she would not only face a united rebellion from the powerful officials in the court, but she would also likely be labeled a traitor and become the target of public criticism.

She couldn't allow this to happen. She had to strike back quickly, find evidence against the betrayer, and ruthlessly kill this poisonous tumor in the undercurrent.

However, Zhao Yuanming's methods are not simple. He has not only accumulated a large number of supporters in the court, but also gained considerable bargaining chips in negotiations with Northern Xinjiang. According to Shen Yiyao's spies, Zhao Yuanming is trying to use the threat posed by Northern Xinjiang to force her to compromise and achieve his own goals.

"Zhao Yuanming, how far can you go in playing tricks?" Shen Yiyao's voice was as cold as ice. "Do you think I'm afraid of you?"

She stood up, walked to the table, and unfolded the intelligence document she had obtained from the spy. The document clearly stated that Zhao Yuanming had secretly supported the Northern Frontier's attack, promising that if the Northern Frontier army broke through the imperial border, he would help Northern Frontier cede part of the empire's land to the barbarians in exchange for more power and wealth.

What shocked Shen Yiyao was not only Zhao Yuanming's betrayal, but also the vast conspiracy behind everything he did. It was clear that Zhao Yuanming didn't just want to weaken her power with the help of foreign enemies; his ultimate goal was to personally establish a new empire to replace the current court.

"Do you want to be emperor?" Shen Yiyao sneered, with a determined light in her eyes.

Attacked from both sides, the moment of decision

The fate of the empire is firmly in the hands of Zhao Yuanming and the Khan of Northern Frontier, and Shen Yiyao is now facing an unprecedented double-sided attack: on the one hand, she needs to lead the empire's army to resist the invasion of Northern Frontier; on the other hand, she must quickly eliminate the traitors within the court and consolidate her power.

By this point, Shen Yiyao was no longer the fragile woman who had first entered the palace. She had transformed into a strong, decisive, and ruthless emperor. Faced with the betrayal of powerful officials, she no longer had any room for retreat. Her goal was clear: she would completely extinguish these conspiracies and make all enemies who threatened her throne pay the price.

"Wang Shaowen, immediately send spies to find evidence of Zhao Yuanming's collusion with Northern Xinjiang," Shen Yiyao said coldly. "I cannot allow anyone, any force, to threaten the future of the empire."

Wang Shaowen bowed his head and replied, "Yes, Queen."

"We must not only win this war, but also eliminate the threat of those traitors once and for all." Shen Yiyao's voice was low and powerful. "This is not only about the survival of the empire, but also about my personal future."

The fate of the empire, like the dragon sword in her hand, hangs in the balance.

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Chapter 56: Bloody Battle in the Northern Frontier, Fate Reversed